2009 XC: Competed in two meets for Upstate ... Finished 61st at the USC Upstate Invitational (10/17) and179th at the Charlotte Invitational (10/2). Before USC Upstate: Lettered in both cross country and track and field... Received the academic excellence award. Personal: Born on Aug. 28, 1991... Son of James and Barbara Taylor... Has one brother, Boyd... Majoring in Physical Education... Favorite singer is George Strait... Favorite movie is "Fireproof"... Favorite TV show is "Survivor"... Favorite food is chicken... Favorite actor is Gerald Butler... Favorite song is "Best I Ever Had"... Favorite book "Beyond Belief" by Josh Hamilton... Favorite season is summer... Favorite quote is "Live everyday to the fullest"... Hero growing up was his father.