31-Dec-04


12:51 PM
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Coach V is quoted in a recent kid's book about rowing. Does anyone else find it a little unsettling that the philosophy of Coach V is unleashed on toddlers? The link is below. http://www.mymommyrows.com/funfacts.htm

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16-Dec-04


04:30 PM
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Heyyyy Yaaaa!!! Listen all you powder-puffs. Make sure you're working out and erging during the Christmas Holiday or you'll end up fat like me, Coach Spinner, and Coach Degrandis. Coach V, Coach Saer, and all great oarsmen keep their form because they work hard during the off season. All you seniors need to step up and lay the hammer down for the rest of the team. No rest until the Monday after Midwest!!!

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04-Dec-04


01:04 PM
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Guys, these winter months are vital to the success of the team com April and May. These weeks before mandatories begin are especially important. Do not make the mistake of thinking that Ignatius is the only team in the area to hold offseason workouts and get really fit and fast before January even comes. Seniors, varsity heavyweights, merely showing up for practice is not enough. When I was back for Thanksgiving, many rowers were not even bothering to come to practice. Teams notice the fact that Ignatius won overall points again, as well as that it had a national championship crew. Relishing last year's success, as a novice, lightweight, or junior is fruitless. Complacency is the equivalent of boat cancer. If you hit a target for an erg time, get a new target. If you don't hit it, commit yourself to destroying it the next time. Only one crew can win gold at Midwest, and in the past, it hasn't usually been Ignatius. Aim for gold, not for points. If anyone wants a little motivation, check out http://www.usrowing.org/itemdisplay.asp?id=1611, it looks like North Allegheny's heavies are putting the work in.

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21-Nov-04


07:04 AM
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Thank you to the rowers that showed up on Saturday to help with the boathouse cleanup.

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15-Nov-04


09:04 PM
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too easy Phil.

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14-Nov-04


05:14 AM
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Im out of the country, out of Cleveland, and probably wont be back for 2 years, but I'd like to call members of the Legendary Hooptie Ride back to the beautiful cuyahoga to whoop on the lightweights and heavyweight. Do me proud and rock out to a hooptie Ten.

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12-Nov-04


10:13 PM
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What's up with this turkey row thing... I think I've forgotten how to row (assuming I ever knew...)

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12-Nov-04


02:47 PM
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Any guys who were in the V8 that got bronze at Midwest this past year, take 5 min, and watch this video clip titled "inches." http://www.canadacrew.ca/video.play.htm -D'Atri

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11-Nov-04


12:29 PM
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I haven't seen any heavyweight pride on the board. Time to step up boys. See you at the Turkey Row.

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08-Nov-04


07:10 PM
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i love 2 erg?

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06-Nov-04


07:40 PM
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terbrack, how the heck are you? i was just thinking about you the other day. drop me a line at hey3seat@yahoo.com hope all is well.

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05-Nov-04


04:19 PM
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This is an A.P.B. for lightweight alumni and current lightweight rowers. i'm looking forward to seeing some you guys sometime soon. I would like to get my old boat together or just a boat of lightweight alumni and/or current lightweights would be fine. -Clifford Gulley 04'- LtWt Stroke

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05-Nov-04


12:35 PM
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The Head of the Charles Regatta highlights will be broadcast Saturday, November 13th 8:00 - 8:30 PM (Eastern Time) Superstation WGN (WGN-TV). This station is available in Cleveland on Cox Cable Network. More info at www.superstationwgn.com Watch your favorite races, see event highlights, and meet fascinating people who are a part of America's Fall Rowing Festival! The 40th Head Of The Charles regatta TV show is sponsored by HOCR 2004 sponsors Nautica Competition, Polaroid and Dunkin Donuts--as well as American Express.

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03-Nov-04


01:54 PM
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Calling all lighty alumni, lets try to get a boat together for the Turkey Row.

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27-Oct-04


09:22 PM
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Yeah yeah everyone's enjoying their few petty little days off of practice, but I can't stop thinking about winter conditioning this year. It's my favorite part about this team. The early mornings running across the frosty, windy Lorain-Carnegie Bridge and feeling like your face is going to break right off, having none other than Coach Pat Monroe dictate pushups, and the enjoyment that comes from listening to the jovial Coach McQueen telling us we're all still turkeys.. Oops sorry about the fantasy. I just actually wondered if we'd have some returning heroes this winter and spring for "inspiration" (aka coersion)-- Brookhart-- and everyone's favorite 'Hey Ya' sound-alike Jodie Bowers. Again I apologize if anyone lost any IQ points reading this. Cya'll sooner than you hope (I'm sure).

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21-Oct-04


07:45 PM
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First of all, good luck to the guys going to Beantown for the HOC. Do well and look to the win....to quote the famous historical writer Sun Tzu on "competion", (my euphemism there), "A clever fighter excels at winning with ease...he wins by making no mistakes, for it means conquering an opponent (sic) that is already defeated...in competion (sic) let your great objective be victory"...go cats, we are all behind you in spirit though not there physically. You are our best and no matter the outcome, we know that you all strive to win. Secondly, my sincerest thanks to all those that assist Mr. Ed Zdankiewicz, (Captain EZ) and myself (Mr. J.), in both setting up and tearing down and loading the equipment trailer at the regattas...it is a tremendous help, and for those of us, (me), that are old and creaky, no small God send. The names are to numerous to list, but you know who you are. Special thanks to Beth Campbell for her organizing, the Movens for their never ending participation, Jay M. who's always around, and Uncle Tim for whatever,(Go Schumi...inside joke that), and all the crew guys who pitch in and drag stuff all over to get to the trailer.... Hope to see you all next season and at the Pot Luck thing next weekend!

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20-Oct-04


09:08 AM
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Thank you for your gracious letter considering our flooding in Marietta last month - we moved our shells and equipment 3 different times and had 9 feet of water in our lower bay but nothing was seriously damaged - a real team effort - many people's homes and over 100 businesses were severly flooded which puts things in perspective - on behalf of Marietta High School, our coaches and parents, and our town - I would like to say what a class act SI Crew is both on and off the water. WE will look forward to racing SI this year. Jim Harry, President, HRC, Marietta HS Crew Boosters

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06-Oct-04


08:40 PM
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Let's finish strong what we have started this season. For most of us this will be the last time in the fall season to show just how good we are. On saturday come prepared to win, to crush our competition and prove we work the hardest. Don't wait for it to come to you...Attack it

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03-Oct-04


12:03 AM
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good luck cats. remember, "the glory is in the team." good senor leadership will prove invaluable during the spring. demand the best and only the best from each individual.

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30-Sep-04


05:48 PM
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I'd just like everyone to thin about Mr. Mack's speech today. Like he said, he did not have the most natural talent at his sport, but he worked hard and dedicated himself to his goal, and he succeeded. He thought that the gold medal was above him and out of reach, but he dedicated himself to the task. That is what we strive for every day. Whether it be the Head of the Ohio or Head of the Charles in the fall, or Midwest, Stotes, or Nationals in the spring, we have to give it our all every day- because one day, I guarantee you, it will pay off. We got a small glimpse of it with our J4+ last year at nationals. It is not impossible. On Saturday, when we are 5 minutes into the race and your body tells you that you cannot keep up this same amount of power for the rest of the race, make up your mind, tell yourself that you can, and work for it. It is this attitude that has made us all champions. The glory is in the team.

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28-Sep-04


08:09 PM
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Hey fella hope you guys are working hard because you have a long road in front of you!!

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22-Sep-04


03:07 PM
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Make sure to send any pictures from the HOTC to Brad at this website so they can be posted. Tim

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20-Sep-04


11:54 AM
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Marine 1/Lt. Andrew Stern, Culver Academy '98, was killed in Iraq last week.Andrew was co-captain of the Culver Crew and a Midwest Champion in the Quad in 1998. http://www.dailyherald.com/search/main_story.asp?intid=3824997

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18-Sep-04


09:22 PM
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Great job at Head of the Cuyahoga, guys. My brother's not going to row fall season, but I'm still coming to every regatta I can to cheer you on! Keep up the effort.

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16-Sep-04


06:00 PM
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Let me just be the first to say IT'S GO TIME! Good attendance for tomorrow's setup = everyone gets out sooner; coach gave me permission to do as I see fit to those who don't come. Seriously guys, let's get out there and establish what it means to be on the St. Ignatius VARSITY Rowing TEAM. Even you novices, we are not just some club on the same level as cheese club, etc. We need to row like the champions we have been 3 years in a row..

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13-Sep-04


09:44 PM
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Good luck this weekend for the Head of the Cuyahoga and kick some major a$$ and don't let anyone take the glory. The Glory is in the Team. Also, if any wants any info on Purdue the crew team here, engineering, or NROTC; just let me know. Remember Row hard and push with the legs. Catch you all later.

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01-Sep-04


10:05 PM
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Hey guys, good luck this fall season. I know it's easy to look past the fall as being unimportant because it's no Midwest. This has, in the past, led to some disappointing results in our races, including losing to Saint John's Jesuit in the Varsity 8 at our home race for two years in a row. It's vital to defend your river and send a message early and often this school year: that St. Ignatius is THE power in the Midwest. That doesn't just mean being complacent and aiming for points in Detroit again. With a team as large and as deep as Ignatius, it should not be a problem winning points titles. Aim for gold medals. You guys are capable. You have the talent, the equipment, the coaching, everything is in place for a great season. The only missing ingredient, the one that ultimately determines success, is hard work as a team. Don't expect to win because you did last year. Don't expect to win because you pull a good erg score (none of you do anyway). Expect to win because you know you've worked longer and of course, harder, than every other rower you race against. And you will. Simple as that.

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27-Aug-04


02:02 PM
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Scott Spinner,'91, forgot to say that he stroked our varsity back in the last century, and can truly say he rowed in "wooden boat days," and he was pretty good at it, too.

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27-Aug-04


12:15 PM
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WOW! What a website. This is phenominal. My wife tried to make me feel old when I celebrated my 31 b-day this week, but it didn't work until I looked on this website and found out that a number of the coaches were rowers when Brad and I coached back in the day (I can't even imagine how Coach V feels. Just kidding coach! You're the best). Congrats to Coach Previts and the entire staff and crew on some excellent seasons. The Spinner family always enjoys seeing you down in Columbus. We have a wonderful picture of the crew holding our youngest son Joshua Ignatius. The gentleman who were down here were truly "men for others" and were a class act. We look forward to seeing you again.

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20-Aug-04


03:37 PM
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Here's a great website for novices and varsity rowers alike to study what a good stroke is supposed to look like. It's the 2003 word champion Aussie Pair. http://www.invernessrowingclub.co.uk/personal/gin_tonic/gt.html

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16-Aug-04


06:49 AM
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Thank you for the rowers that helped out with the "Learn to Row" clinics this weekend. It's great to see St. Ignatius represented at every event at the boathouse. Uncle Tim

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13-Aug-04


07:35 PM
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Really nice place u got here! Keep up the good work! Thank you for the info too!

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13-Aug-04


07:35 PM
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Really nice place u got here! Keep up the good work! Thank you for the info too!

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10-Aug-04


08:58 PM
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The Cleveland Rowing Foundation is looking for a few volunteers to assist with the "Learn to Row" days. This Saturday and Sunday 1-4pm. Contact Mark Silverstein from the link on our webpage. Thank you. Uncle Tim

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29-Jul-04


07:47 AM
EST (GMT-5)

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"Learn to Row" for free If you have any friends or family that would like to try rowing, the Cleveland Rowing Foundation will have an opportunity on August 14th and August 15th.

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27-Jul-04


02:21 PM
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Thanks for those that represented St. Ignatius at the "Row for the Cure" on Sunday.

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25-Jul-04


12:19 PM
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07.24.04 - Congrats and Best Wishes to Matt & Maggie - !

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14-Jun-04


08:59 AM
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Pat - MY ILL! Would be great to get some additional photos of Coach Blasko and the running-rower, Pat Brereton.

Send to my email - bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com and they will be posted.

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14-Jun-04


08:55 AM
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Pat - !
Good to hear from you. Keep checking back - when we get some more server space and old tapes converted to digital, you'll find plenty more streaming videos.

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14-Jun-04


12:45 AM
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Brad -- wrong Brereton, Pete is stuck down south in Charleston, SC, being a nuclear physicist. I've got plenty of pictures from the Coach Blasko era and the 1998 lightweights....just haven't gotten around to scanning them for the site. Should I email the files to you if I do?

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13-Jun-04


10:37 PM
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Pete - !
Good to hear from you. Keep checking back - when we get some more server space and old tapes converted to digital, you'll find plenty more streaming videos.

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12-Jun-04


12:49 AM
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Congrats Wildcats -- I would have given my left arm to beat the Prep, and you guys killed them. Don't look back now -- take this into next year and the year after and keep beating them. Make Ignatius crew feared more than it already is. PS Brad (or whoever posted it)- The 1998 video of the Three Rivers regatta is great...A and B light 4's going neck and neck, demolishing the other crews. Good memories.

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07-Jun-04


10:31 PM
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To those interested, there's a small article(one sentence) acknowledging the J-4's win at nationals. It is in Friday, June 4th's Sports Section, page 2, towards the bottom by the center fold. Great season to all rowers! Let's keep up the summer workouts so that we can hit it hard when it comes time to get on the water in the fall.

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07-Jun-04


04:40 PM
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Lots of good phootos of the J-4 at Nationals on Sportgraphics web site. http://www.sportgraphics.com/sprintsearch.lasso

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31-May-04


07:13 PM
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there is nothing that compares to winning a national championship. not even throwing coach in an alligator-infested lake. what a way to end a season!

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31-May-04


02:41 PM
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Great job J4 representing St. Ignatius crew at Nationals. Congrats.

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30-May-04


10:39 AM
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Congratulations J4! Your hard work this year paid off, as you are now National Champions. We are all extremely pround of you, and this is definitely something people will be talking about for years to come. Congratualtions.

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29-May-04


07:40 PM
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Congrats J4!! All the work put into this season paid off- the best in the nation!

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29-May-04


03:05 PM
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A perfect ending to a great season! Congratulations to all Wildcat rowers and coaches!

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29-May-04


02:49 PM
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Congradulations to the Jr. 4! Open water on the entire country. You are living the dream of everyone who rowed before you at St. Ignatius. Job well done.

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29-May-04


01:46 PM
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"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, He will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." --Thoreau QUITE THE PERFORMANCE--Arcie, Tom, Mike, Pat, and Chris--congratulations guys!

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29-May-04


01:27 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS!!! Junior 4 National Champions! Way to go Cats!

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29-May-04


01:25 PM
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****CONGRATULATIONS!!!!**** 2004 National Champion Junior Four --won by 2 boat links of open water --check out Coach Previtts message on the voicemail!!!! Way To Go CATS!!!!

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26-May-04


12:37 PM
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GENTLEMEN - good luck to the J4 at Nationals. More leg drive, BRAD

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25-May-04


12:47 PM
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Pix of SI Crew at Stotes at: http://www.sportgraphics.com/sprintsearch.lasso

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22-May-04


05:18 PM
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I'm a '66 grad. Saw a "Kat Treister" sign the book on 7/22/02 and wondered who that person was. I live in Southern Calif. but still follow my Alma Mater closely. My sons attended Loyola HS in Los Angeles and my youngest crewed at San Diego State.

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22-May-04


05:09 PM
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ha, only Brad would notice. good luck j4 goin to Florida!!

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20-May-04


05:48 PM
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Just a minor typo, under boats I don't think that the CV1 and the Fr. Welsh are octuples.

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17-May-04


05:25 PM
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COMMENTS

coach when are ya gonna load up al the pictures!

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16-May-04


03:24 PM
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A VERY BIG THANK YOU to ALL the parents and crew members who helped out this year when it came to loading, unloading, setting up and tearing down the tents at all the regattas. Special thanks to Ed Z. and the whole Z family, (you know who you are), Tim McKenna and family (for numerous last minute duty), Beth Campbell for her patience and expertise and her crew of carbo volunteers too numerous to mention, (thanks Pam P. for getting the boys all in a row when needed), the Movens' and their crerw of assistants. It made the loading and unloading and tear down that much easier. We had a great season, one to remember, and I look forward to being with all of you next year. Great job coaches, great job crew. And last but not least (cause I live with her and she puts up with everything)...thank you Gwen! Mr. J

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14-May-04


04:16 PM
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Congratulations to all 4 boats for making it into the semi-finals this afternoon. Wishing them well for the remainder of races ... keep up the great work. We knew you could do it!!!!! The Gulley's

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12-May-04


11:07 AM
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COMMENTS

FAILED TO GIVE YOU THE ENTIRE E-MAIL ADDRESS IN MY OTHER MESSAGE

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12-May-04


11:05 AM
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GENTLEMEN: OUR FAMILY WILL BE IN PHILLY THIS WEEKEND FOR GRADUATION AT VILLANOVA. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU IN ACTION ON SATURDAY. CAN SOMEONE GET ME THE DETAILS ON WHERE, WHEN, ETC.? THANKS.

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10-May-04


09:03 PM
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Congrats Gentlemen

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10-May-04


11:03 AM
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Great job cats! It was a good day for for one Ignatius alumnus; my men's novice 8 took second place at ECACs in Worcester, Mass against Trinity college.

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10-May-04


12:07 AM
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Gentlemen, may I be one of the first to congratulate you on becoming, once again, Midwest Champions. The culmination of months, and even years of hard work have paid off as you are now champions. May you take great pride in adding another banner to a hallway full of the champions of yesterday. Bask in all the glory that this brings, get some well needed rest and prepare to spend the summer getting in shape to defend what promises to be another Championship season in the fall. Gentlemen, again, congratulations

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07-May-04


02:15 AM
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This is it you guys. Your whole season builds up to these final few races. 9 months of training ends in less then 5 minutes of racing. Give them Hell and get the cup.

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06-May-04


03:02 PM
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this is it. every single stair we've run. every single meter we've rowed. every single morning triathalon we've completed. this is the weekend we've all been waiting and training so hard for, so let's show all these other teams why in the world we would EVER work as hard as we do, not to mention why they should give us ALL of their medals. it's not even go time anymore; it's slaughterhouse time. A Mo out

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02-May-04


03:59 PM
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Never give up, no matter how much it hurts. Never die, no matter how great the stress. Never stop, no matter how long you've been going. You cannot understand how great you are, but others can. You do not know how much you can do, but others know. We are with you, always. Rise to the occasion to the best of your ability. Rise to be the best. Rise to bleed Blue and Gold. Rise to be: Champions.

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02-May-04


02:13 AM
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It's getting to be that time of year; I can feel it. I keep having dreams of the final races of the season. Guys, these next couple weeks will be the culmination of all you've worked for--whether it has been a whole year, or four. They will be filled with more fun than you've had all year, but they will also require the most attention. They will be a challenge--yes, but the bigger challenge you have faced was getting up every morning before dawn, putting everything else in your life aside and rowing with a strong will and heart. That took guts. So all you need to do for these next few races is use the same passion you showed this sport for every stretch in practice. Oh, and guys, one more thing--HAVE A BLAST! LET'S-GO-CATS!

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01-May-04


12:38 PM
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Fellas, Keep the presure on. Good luck at Pittsburgh and show these teams what a championship crew looks like. Like Gary, while you are getting ready for Midwest, i'll be taking my finals. But, if there's one thing I'd want, instead of taking my chemistry and biology exams (I mean, c'mon. they're so much fun!) it would be another shot at Midwest. From what I've heard, you have earned the right to be called Midwest champions for 3 straight years. Go and get it. See you in Detroit. ~J-Cass

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30-Apr-04


08:41 PM
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Hey just wanted to tell EVERYONE good solid week of practice. There isn't one boat we have that didn't improve; we ALL found more speed this week. My apologies to anyone who's dealt with my psychotic nature due to lack of sleep.. it will be worth it come Midwest guys. Keep up the good work. IT'S GO TIME!

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25-Apr-04


08:30 PM
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COMMENTS

Culver results are posted at: http://www.culver.org/students/sports/crew/results3.asp

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25-Apr-04


12:29 AM
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Excellent performance at the Culver Quad. Let's keep the heat on for the upcoming Scholastic Sprints. The Glory is in the Team!

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22-Apr-04


12:57 PM
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Lindamood Cup results are posted at Row2k Results page.

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21-Apr-04


01:36 AM
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COMMENTS

Way to sweep the lindamood cup guys.

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20-Apr-04


01:04 PM
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Good Luck this weekend @ Culver. I plan to be on-shore watching the rowers spill their guts into the sublime art of perfection pursuance. Don't forget to eat right: CNN HEALTH 04.20.04 - Carbohydrates crucial in muscle recovery

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18-Apr-04


01:01 PM
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Nice job at Marietta. Congratulations to all on an outstanding effort. There's an article on the regatta results at: http://www.newsandsentinel.com/sports/story/0418202004_spt01regatta.asp

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10-Apr-04


06:55 PM
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COMMENTS

Good luck at Midwest fellas

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05-Apr-04


03:56 PM
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COMMENTS

Hey guys, awesome job on Saturday! Keep up the good work, we're cheering for ya!

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04-Apr-04


09:16 AM
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COMMENTS

"When one rows it is not the rowing which moves the ship: rowing is only a magical ceremony by means of which one compels a demon to move the ship. -- Nietzsche" Coach! I'm not a devil worshipper, I'm just a boy! Great races against Upper Arlington guys.

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29-Mar-04


09:11 PM
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Guys, as you wind down to Midwest, just remember, as you're busting yout butt at practice that last week, I will be on my butt taking my final exams. So, to treat myself to my first year of college in the bag, I'm going to come to Midwest to watch you guys defend the championship. Don't let me down. On a serious note, you guys have everything you need to win. Solid coaching, the best river on this side of the Mississippi, but most importantly, the will to win and the time to practice. Hit those stretchers hard every stroke and remember...pain is temporary, pride is forever. Even now, I can call myself a Midwest champ and the pain from those erg pieces has long worn off. Good luck to all at Midwest and beyond. Shoutouts to my old V8 buds Tommy, Hurley^2, and Diatri. Get the job done.

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29-Mar-04


12:00 AM
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Hey guys I can't wait for your upcoming ragatta. Keep your heads up and don't forget-the will to win cannot be beat. the strength is in the team guys...see ya there. later days~Rachel

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25-Mar-04


07:53 PM
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COMMENTS

This Sunday, March 28th, marks the 150th Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race. The race will be webcast live at 1 p.m. Sunday at www.theboatrace.com. Last year's Oxford victory by one foot was one of the most exciting races in history.

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09-Mar-04


05:41 PM
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I imagine you're on the water now, i hope you've got good competition in practices. i'll be around in a couple weeks for my spring break. (It's spring break, right? I've got to visit the scenic Cuyahoga) GO CATS! You've been working the whole year, keep it going!

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21-Feb-04


10:05 PM
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ohhhh snap! bring it to em

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17-Feb-04


12:28 AM
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Haha Lebid. You meathead. Classic Heavyweight meathead. Good Luck this Spring Lebid, and Good Luck to the Ignatius Rowers as well.

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16-Feb-04


01:34 PM
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haha HOOPTIE PRIDE.

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15-Feb-04


03:32 PM
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As another season approaches. As you lie in your beds waking up to nightmares of losing to St. Mary's.... oh what the hell im not as good as a poet as paulett or tamas so im just gonna do it in a D-Leb way. GO out really EXTREME and HARDCORE and give all the other crews a really narly ULTRA beating. And always remember ERGS ARE THE ONLY THING THAT MATTER!!!!

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07-Feb-04


02:17 PM
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Gentlemen, another season lies before you in waiting. While you are slaving away on the ergs in the MPR, or running across the icy Lorain/Carnegie bridge in the early morning, know that the pain you feel, the work you do, is weakness leaving your body so that you may help your teammates push forward. Push each other "to the edge of the envelope", and beyond. SI CREW is always capable of more. Good luck gentlemen. I will see you all in Detroit. Stay Motivated! J-Cass.

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04-Feb-04


09:44 AM
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kepppppppp offfffffff

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28-Jan-04


12:25 AM
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Yo guys whats up? do it for the "hooptie ride".I know you guys can do it. HOOPTIE!

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25-Jan-04


11:33 PM
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What up crew. Puke many times for your coaches this winter in the gym...it will make winning the midwest all the better. Also, put on some muscles, its always good to intimidate the other teams, and you dont want to look weak in a bright yellow boat. Someone needs to bring back the Hooptie...We were the biggest players out on the water and no one could touch us. When the crowd chanted "HOOPTIE RIDE" haha..we looked like the most ghetto school out there....Thats what you need to be. Have fun, but win first. Holla back at your boy Previts fo sho.

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25-Jan-04


12:19 AM
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Good first week of practice, men. Remember, you must simply be tougher than the erg, tougher than the pain, and tougher than your opponents. And when you think you can't give any more, dig deeper to make the next stroke, flight of stairs, or lap better than the previous.

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25-Jan-04


12:13 AM
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Good luck Ignatius. We're looking forward to racing you this spring. Hope you're training as hard, long, and as tough as we are!

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22-Jan-04


09:53 PM
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Life is a series of challenges and your response to those challenges—whether to back down cowardly or to lay waste to that which is in your path. Gentlemen of St. Ignatius Crew, you have been given a challenge by your coaches, your alumni, your teammates, and your vile opponents. This challenge is to rise above your competition in every aspect of rowing: to prepare with a ferocity that no other crew can endure, to practice with the burning desire to make every second count, to settle harder than any opponent can imagine, to sprint faster than any boat can hope to match. It is your decision, St. Ignatius Crew’s decision, whether to stand on the cold beach of Stony Creek watching some second rate team win or to carry back to the hallowed halls the gold that will represent the most stunning victory the sport has ever seen. But this choice is not made on the bus to the competition, this decision must be made tomorrow morning as you slam your legs down, detesting the foul sight of a red and black uni’. The challenge has been extended, and there is not a group of teammates, or true friends, whom I would trust more to rise above this challenge. Until Midwest, John

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20-Jan-04


03:52 PM
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As yet another racing season is on the horizon, for those of you that showed up for the optional condition, good. For those of you that didn't, you will have to work twice as hard to get to where you should be at this point in time. Everyone still needs to push harder each day than the previous one. The Midwest Championship is not easy to win, I know this, I am a two-time Midwest Champ. Showing up for practice everyday will get you nothing. Showing up ready to bust your butt and give more than you think you can will win the Championship for you. You cannot simply show up and go through the motions. Going all out during every aspect of practice and being a leader will help win the Midwest Championship. The team is only as good as its slowest man. You are St. Ignatius Crew, the defending Midwest Scholastic Champions, and do not ever forget that, and make sure the boats you race in a few short months know that as you wait for them at the finish line. The man in your seat in the boats lined up across from you has no idea what he is up against. You should feel sorry for him, because you know that you worked harder than he did in practice and no matter what he does, he cannot compete with you. The road to the Midwest Scholastic Championship is a long, tough, and taxing one and the only way to win is to win as a team. Uphold the Crew philosophy of "The Glory is in the Team" and the rest will fall into place. Good luck this season, and remember who you are and what you are defending!

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14-Jan-04


09:44 PM
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HOPR YOU GUYS LIKE OUR IDEA FOR THE QR SHOE SYSTEM. HAVE A GREAT SEASON THIS YEAR. I'LL SEE YOU AT SOME OF THE REGATTAS PETE

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08-Jan-04


04:21 PM
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I am very proud of the work that was put in during the offseason conditioning sessions. Please enjoy the next few days off as you prepare for your semester exams. See you in the gym on the 20th as we continue our quest to be champions.

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