Jacob McGough Season 2011-12

2013-14:

• Distinguished Big Ten Scholar
• Academic All-Big Ten
• McGough competed primarily in the butterfly and IM events
• Season-best times in the 200 fly (1:49.39, 5th) and 400 IM (3:55.44, 5th) from the Big Ten Championships both ranked fifth fastest on the team in 2013-14
• Finished his career ranked 10th in program history in the 400 IM (3:54.40)
• Red Mackey Award nominee for excellence by a senior
• Also posted a season-best time in the 200 IM (1:50.86) at Big Tens
• Season-best time in the 100 fly (50.75) came in the dual meet victory vs. Notre Dame
• Competed in five events at the Minnesota Grand Prix, both butterfly events, both IM events and the 200 breast
• Had strong showings in the 100 fly (51.03) and 200 IM (1:53.78) in his final home meet, the Big Ten Triple Duals
• Raced in the 100 back at the season-opening Indiana Intercollegiates

2012-13:

• CSCAA Honorable Mention Scholar All-America
• Distinguished Big Ten Scholar
• Academic All-Big Ten
• McGough competed primarily in the 200 butterfly and 200 IM
• Season-best times in the 100 (50.61, 5th) and 200 fly (1:50.83, 4th) and 200 (1:49.31, 3rd) and 400 IM (3:54.40, 4th) all ranked among the top five on the team in 2012-13
• Posted season-best times in the 200 fly, 200 IM and 400 IM at Big Ten Championships, qualifying for the C final of the 400 IM
• Season-best time in the 100 fly was at the Purdue Invitational
• Ranks ninth in program history in the 400 IM
• Won the 100 fly in the outdoor dual meet victory against Florida Atlantic
• Accounted for 15 team points at the Purdue Invitational by placing fourth in the B final of the 200 fly, fifth in the B final of 200 IM, fifth in the B final of the 400 IM and seventh in the B final of the 100 fly
• Also won his 200 medley relay team win heat 2 at the Purdue Invitational

2011-12:

• Academic All-Big Ten
• McGough competed in eight different events, racing most frequently in the 200 fly and IM events
• Honored as the team's most improved performer
• Qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in the 200 IM
• His season-best times in the 200 fly (1:49.28, 3rd), 200 IM (1:50.39, 4th) and 400 IM (3:55.44, 4th) all ranked among the top five on the team in 2011-12
• Qualified for the C final of the 200 fly and 400 IM (placing third) at the Big Ten Championships, finishing with season-best times in the process
• Posted his season-best time in the 200 IM at the Ohio State Invitational, finishing as the runner-up in the B final
• Accounted for 21 team points at the Ohio State Invitational after also winning the B final of the 200 fly and taking fourth in the B final of the 400 IM
• Competed in the 100 fly, 200 free and 200 and 400 IM at the Big Ten Quad
• Swam the 100 and 200 breast in the dual meet win against Northwestern
• 2011-12 Photo Gallery

2010-11:

• McGough competed primarily in butterfly and IM events
• His season-best times in the 200 (1:50.32, 2nd) and 400 IM (4:01.27, 3rd) and 200 fly (1:50.11, 4th) all ranked among the top five for Purdue in 2010-11
• Posted his season-best times in the 200 and 400 IM at the Big Ten Championships, advancing to the C final of both events
• Recorded his season-best time in the 200 fly at the Ohio State Last Chance meet
• Advanced to the C final of the 200 and 400 IM and 200 fly at the Purdue Invitational
• Competed in the 100 fly at the Purdue Invite, Big Ten Quad and dual meet with Indiana, posting a season-best time of 50.82 at the Big Ten Quad
• Also swam the 100 and 200 breaststroke

Before Purdue:

• Four-year varsity letter-winner
• High school All-American in the 100 fly and 200 IM
• Texas age group swimming champion in the 400 IM as a freshman
• Helped lead his team to CIF Central Section championships in 2008 and 2009
• Junior National qualifier
• Academic All-American

Personal:

• Full name is Jacob Clayton McGough
• Born in Fort Smith, Ark.
• Parents are John and Julie McGough
• His father swam in college at Northeast Louisiana Unviersity before graduating from Auburn and is the head swim coach and an aquatics director of the Clovis Swim Club
• Family also includes brother John
• Majoring in mechanical engineering

Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Athlete: Dan Ross
In His MP3 Player: Rise Against
Last Concert You Attended: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite Month of the Year: October
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Wakeboarding
Favorite Food: Mac & Cheese
Favorite Building on Campus: Pao Hall
Favorite Big City: Dallas
Unique Travel Locale: Coronado Island
Country He's Like to Visit: Italy
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Water Polo
Most Memorable at Purdue: 2012 Big Ten Championships
Furry Friend: Yogi, Dog