West Virginia State University Athletics

Early graduated from Logan High School in 1980 and was offered financial assistance to attend WVSU and participate in cross country and track. While at WVSU, Early received the honors of WVSC Record Holder and WVC Freshman Record Holder in the 800 meters. He was also All-Conference in the 800 and 1600 meters, was a member of the WVIAC track championship team and was selected All WVIAC in track and cross country. Early graduated in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in education and then earned a master’s degree in special education from Marshall University.