MSU Tracksters Sign Pair From Pensacola, Florida
"It is always a positive to add a state champion to your team," said Powell. "Errol is a good athlete that could score in the SEC right now and be a regional qualifier."
Blackmon duplicated his personal best height of 6-10 in the high jump to win the 2004 3A Florida State Championships. Also with a mark of 6-10, Blackmon finished second at the 2003 3A Florida State Championships and sixth in 2002 with a 6-6. For his stellar junior season, he was honored as the 2003 Track and Field all-Area Athlete of the Year. In addition to track, he was a member of the basketball team.
"Tim is a good athlete with good work habits," said Powell. "He will give us depth in the high jump and could also score points in the SEC now."
Williams notes a top height of 6-10 in the high jump. He finished runner-up at the 2004 3A Florida State Championships with a 6-8, fourth at the 2003 championships with a 6-8 and took sixth in 2001 with the same mark. He was named second team all-Area in track and honorable mention all-Area in basketball.