WSU CAREER. FRESHMAN (2003-04): Indoor - Redshirt season...compete unattached in the weight throw...tossed 15.56m/51-0 3/4 at McDonald's Open (2/21/04, Moscow)...Outdoor - Redshirt season...competed unattached in the hammer...threw 47.67m/156-5 at Idaho Outdoor Meet (5/8/04, Moscow).

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER. Earned two letters at Eisenhower High School...one as a defensive tackle for coach Dan Eyman...one in track for coach Phil English...was awarded the strongest man senior year...captain of the football team senior year.

PERSONAL. Born Keith Alan Tyler, 2/01/85, at Spokane Washington...father Arnie is a U.S. Navy Commander serving in the Persian Gulf...mother Melissa works as a sales associate...brother John (1/16/88)...sister Brittany (9/23/86)...undecided on major.

Keith Tyler Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Union Gap, Wash. High School: Eisenhower High Height: 6-3 Event: Throws