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Dear Alumni and Friends of Bucknell Men’s Crew,
The team has had a successful spring season so far.
At the Murphy Cup, the freshman 8 earned 4th place in the final of their event with a time of 6:20.1 and the JV 8 earned 3rd place in their heat with a time of 6:08.3. The varsity 8 fought their way into the grand final where they finished in 6th place with a time of 6:04.3, thus earning a 9th place ranking in the inaugural American Collegiate Rowing Association men’s varsity 8 poll.
Against the University of Pittsburgh and Susquehanna University at home, the varsity and junior varsity boats won first and second place in the varsity 8 event in 5:05.1 and 5:13.3. A varsity 4 was boated and earned 2nd place in 5:45.2.
In New Jersey, Brian Burke ’98 organized the Knecht Cup for Villanova University, which saw our freshman 8 earn 2nd place in the grand final with 6:09.7, the junior varsity 8 earn 3rd place in the final of the club 8 event in 6:27.0, and the varsity 8 place 4th in the petite final of their event in 6:03.0.
Back on the Schuylkill River for the Kerr Cup, the team had a great showing winning every event entered! The freshman 8 won their event in 6:18.3, the JV 8 won in 6:23.5, while the varsity 8 concluded the day with a victory in 5:55.2.
Most recently, at the Patriot League Challenge, scheduling prevented boating all three 8’s. However a strong performance was posted against league rivals as the varsity 8 earned 3rd place in 6:29.7 and the JV 8 2nd with a time of 6:36.7.
Alumni Support Needed
Our team is a fine program and with the financial support of our alumni and the leadership of Paul it will continue to succeed and produce outstanding rowers and individuals. Go here to learn how to set up a monthly credit card transaction to make a direct and immediate impact on the men’s rowing program.
Upcoming Racing Schedule
- May 9, 10: Dad Vail Regatta -- Philadelphia, PA
- May 24, 25: American Collegiate Rowing Association National Championships -– Oklahoma City, OK
Dad Vail Regatta 2008
In a week and a half, the team will begin their championship season at the Dad Vail Regatta in Philadelphia. This year’s Vails will hopefully be just as exciting as last year’s which saw the freshman 8 win the team’s first ever Dad Vail gold.
All alumni are encouraged to attend the finals on Saturday and even the heats on Friday—if you can’t skip out of work just keep your cell phone available for the play by play, the BCA is sure to have a representative present for most of the races.
Friday
- 9:06-9:41 Men’s Pair w/o heats
- 10:23-10:48 Men’s Varsity 8 heats
- 2:47-2:57 Men’s Varsity 8 repechages
- 4:12-4:22 Men’s JV 8 heats
Saturday
- 8:35-8:49 Men’s Pair w/o semi-finals
- 10:40-10:50 Men’s Varsity 8 semi-finals
- 2:00 Men’s Pair w/o final
- 2:20 Men’s JV 8 final
- 3:50 Men’s Varsity 8 petite final
- 4:20 Men’s Varsity 8 grand final
The team tent will be near the top of the island at position #37 on Friday and Saturday. Go here for directions, a map of the regatta site and parking information.
The BCA wishes the team success at the 2008 Dad Vail Regatta!
Ray’ Bucknell!
 It is our hope that this simple format will increase avenues of communication amongst alumni and friends of the men’s rowing program and provide an opportunity to arrange informal and formal gatherings around races and other Bucknell related events. If you would like to contribute to the newsletter, please contact Jeremy Urban ’02 at jeremy.urban @ gmail.com.
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