Purdue: Did not compete for the Boilermakers.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Mustangs ... set Lake Athletic Conference record in the 1,600m run in 2001 ... a state qualifier on the 4x800m relay ... Most Valuable Distance Runner in 2001 and 2002 ... set a school record in the 4x800m relay (8:08).

Personal: Richie is the son of Gary and Mary Roser ... major is psychology ... born December 31, 1983.