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SUBJECT: Re: The Channel Tunnel to the Henley
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SUBJECT: Re: The Channel Tunnel to the Henley |
| Henley Royal Regatta is "Mecca" of Rowing. Every rower should make the pilgramage there at least once in their life, if they are capable. Preferably as a competitor. It is the "stuff" of memories. For most american rowers, the only opportunities to go to Henley as a competitor are when you are in College or High School.... Coach Saer |
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Thanks for the quick info!
Not sure when I will be in England but I will have to try my luck with the
PIMMS.(although there seems to be a bit too much fruit in it for my liking
. . . I can handle a lime in a corona or a lemon in a Hefeweizen if it's
hot enough!)
have a good one,
chris
At 09:30 AM 7/12/2001 -0700, you wrote:
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>PIMM's is a classic alcohol drink made to beat the heat of London summers.
>Many abound during the Henley and they are rather good although lacking in
>real punch. Many a person takes the train instead of driving the 35 miles
>outside London to Henley-on-the-Thames so that they may partake in many of
>these drinks.
>It presents an interesting commentary that Europe has no drinking age but
>does
>not permit people to drive until they are a responsible 18. Meanwhile we
>allow people to drive at 16 but refuse them to have alcohol until they are 21.
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>Below is the description from webtender.com which is identical to the drinks
>served at the Henley.
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>I have never seen this drink outside England, despite the fact that the
>English incorporate it into many a gathering in their "Summer Season"
>festivals which includes Wimbledon and Henley and other concert events. Its
>popularity is immense among the older gents and louder youth participants.
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>WEBTENDER:
>Pimm's No. 1 is a gin-based liquor made in England from dry gin, liqueur,
>fruit juices and spices. It was created in 1859 by the English oyster bar
>owner James Pimm. The recipe is still a secret, and only six persons know
>exactly how it is made.Pimm's No. 1 have a dark, golden-brown color, a medium
>body and a taste of citrus fruits and spice. It is either served on the rocks
>or used in cocktails.
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>Pimms no 1
>recipe from: Hurlingham Club, Ranelagh Gardens, Fulham, SW6
> 50ml Pimms No. 1
> Lemonade
> Slice of orange
> Slice of lemon
> 3 cherries
> Mint
> Cucumber
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>Fill tall glass with ice cubes and add Pimms, fruit, mint and cucumber.
>Top up
>with lemonade. Alternatively, half fill the glass with lemonade and fill to
>top with ginger ale.
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hi Chris,
PIMM's is a classic alcohol drink made to beat the heat of London summers.
Many abound during the Henley and they are rather good although lacking in
real punch. Many a person takes the train instead of driving the 35 miles
outside London to Henley-on-the-Thames so that they may partake in many of
these drinks.
It presents an interesting commentary that Europe has no drinking age but does
not permit people to drive until they are a responsible 18. Meanwhile we
allow people to drive at 16 but refuse them to have alcohol until they are 21.
Below is the description from webtender.com which is identical to the drinks
served at the Henley.
I have never seen this drink outside England, despite the fact that the
English incorporate it into many a gathering in their "Summer Season"
festivals which includes Wimbledon and Henley and other concert events. Its
popularity is immense among the older gents and louder youth participants.
WEBTENDER:
Pimm's No. 1 is a gin-based liquor made in England from dry gin, liqueur,
fruit juices and spices. It was created in 1859 by the English oyster bar
owner James Pimm. The recipe is still a secret, and only six persons know
exactly how it is made.Pimm's No. 1 have a dark, golden-brown color, a medium
body and a taste of citrus fruits and spice. It is either served on the rocks
or used in cocktails.
Pimms no 1
recipe from: Hurlingham Club, Ranelagh Gardens, Fulham, SW6
50ml Pimms No. 1
Lemonade
Slice of orange
Slice of lemon
3 cherries
Mint
Cucumber
Fill tall glass with ice cubes and add Pimms, fruit, mint and cucumber. Top up
with lemonade. Alternatively, half fill the glass with lemonade and fill to
top with ginger ale.
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SUBJECT: Re: The Channel Tunnel to the Henley |
| what the @#$@#$ is PIMMS? At 12:23 PM 7/12/2001 +0200, you wrote: >Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > >--------------------------- ListBot Sponsor -------------------------- >Start Your Own FREE Email List at http://www.listbot.com/links/joinlb >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >My comments on the Henley... > >The Henley has not progressed as the sport has progressed to capture the >pure racing essence. Many an old man standing on the river likely long for >the days when they could watch a wooden shell roll up the course to victory, >failing to understand the complexity of modern riggers, but too much of a >gentlemen to put forth the effort to understand the intricacies of current >rowing equipment. The pure essence of racing is dirty traded shirts and >rough cut hands, bleeding on a firm handhake. The format cuts the >possibility of 6 boats breathlessly beating bowballs abreast for position on >the field front, down to a simple and less exciting two lane traditional >battle. Straw hats and blazers worn that would have prompted anyone to >laugh if not permission to shoot on site had you not been wearing it at the >Royal Henley Regatta. The essence of rowing is racing, paying dividends for >the months, years, decades of long hard work. A well run race and good >officiating is a tradition not to bee upset, but aside with that notion I >regard tradition as made to be analysized and broken for the right reasons. >It seems too many of the old water dogs alongside the Thames on this >Saturday afternoon had forgotten the importanfece of the rowers unsettled >heart. It was the Stewards who accosted 5 time Olympic Champion medist, >17st 3plbs, Steven Redgrave when after accepting to be guest of honor at >the regatta, also decided he would row with his club Leander. The officials >thought it better he should keep his feet dry and unthinkable that a >gentlemen, offered a great honor, could row or want to row. It's plain and >simple that the honor of being a gentlemen does nto outweigh the passion of >racing. Plainly, Steven Redgrave is the type of raw man I prefer, a gentle >rower or rower's gentlemen and not a Gentleman's rower. The best boat race >was the Thames boat Club against the London Boat club which overlapped the >length of the course, Thames narrowly defeating the rival of years. We >borrowed stewards badges from Yale rowers and got into the Stewards >Enclosure. GU had pulled Oxford Brooks in the first round, the team that >made it to the finals...I saw the Princess Elizabeth Cup, the public school >champion receives. I drank PIMMS on the riverside and enjoyed the >atmosphere. Love England, Love London. Well worth the trip as a spectator. >As a rower?... i have not rowed or coached at the Royal Henley... > >Take Care, >Brad > >Brad DeGrandis >602.942.7193 Arizona (H) >(33) 01.49.90.42.70 Paris (W) >720.834.1585 US FAX >bdegrandis@global.t-bird.edu > > |
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Brad, speaking from the experience of actually having
rowed at Henley, all of those stuffy traditionalist
lining the shore, drunk on Pimms is part of what makes
the experience so magnificent. Without those
misundertanding aristocrats the event would be just
another in a blur of regattas for rower and spectator
alike. Crews spend thousands of dollars, in part,
just to be able to row in front of those haughty
blazer toting crowds and it is definitely worth it.
Rich
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SUBJECT: NEW photo archive for Ignatiuscrew.com |
| We recently upgraded the SI Photo Achive on the website. You can now sort images by year, regatta, and season. Check out the photo archive map for a complete breakdown of the 84 photos representing 1997 to 2001. I will be adding the many photos for 2001 courtesy of John Paulette soon, bringing the total to well over 130. Thanks for your contributions. All suggestions and additions are welcome ! Best Regards ! Brad DeGrandis '91 602.942.7193 Arizona +33 01 49 90 42 70 Paris bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com |
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SUBJECT: The Channel Tunnel to the Henley |
| My comments on the Henley... The Henley has not progressed as the sport has progressed to capture the pure racing essence. Many an old man standing on the river likely long for the days when they could watch a wooden shell roll up the course to victory, failing to understand the complexity of modern riggers, but too much of a gentlemen to put forth the effort to understand the intricacies of current rowing equipment. The pure essence of racing is dirty traded shirts and rough cut hands, bleeding on a firm handhake. The format cuts the possibility of 6 boats breathlessly beating bowballs abreast for position on the field front, down to a simple and less exciting two lane traditional battle. Straw hats and blazers worn that would have prompted anyone to laugh if not permission to shoot on site had you not been wearing it at the Royal Henley Regatta. The essence of rowing is racing, paying dividends for the months, years, decades of long hard work. A well run race and good officiating is a tradition not to bee upset, but aside with that notion I regard tradition as made to be analysized and broken for the right reasons. It seems too many of the old water dogs alongside the Thames on this Saturday afternoon had forgotten the importanfece of the rowers unsettled heart. It was the Stewards who accosted 5 time Olympic Champion medist, 17st 3plbs, Steven Redgrave when after accepting to be guest of honor at the regatta, also decided he would row with his club Leander. The officials thought it better he should keep his feet dry and unthinkable that a gentlemen, offered a great honor, could row or want to row. It's plain and simple that the honor of being a gentlemen does nto outweigh the passion of racing. Plainly, Steven Redgrave is the type of raw man I prefer, a gentle rower or rower's gentlemen and not a Gentleman's rower. The best boat race was the Thames boat Club against the London Boat club which overlapped the length of the course, Thames narrowly defeating the rival of years. We borrowed stewards badges from Yale rowers and got into the Stewards Enclosure. GU had pulled Oxford Brooks in the first round, the team that made it to the finals...I saw the Princess Elizabeth Cup, the public school champion receives. I drank PIMMS on the riverside and enjoyed the atmosphere. Love England, Love London. Well worth the trip as a spectator. As a rower?... i have not rowed or coached at the Royal Henley... Take Care, Brad Brad DeGrandis 602.942.7193 Arizona (H) (33) 01.49.90.42.70 Paris (W) 720.834.1585 US FAX bdegrandis@global.t-bird.edu |
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SUBJECT: PARIS UPDATE JULY 2001 |
| Take this long email is stride for both its length and its subjectivity. It is intended to answer the questions that I have been hosting, such as what I have been up to lately? and what do i think of Europe? Paris is a candidate city for the 2008 Olympics. Join the campaign for Paris.. .the other candidate city is Beijing China. The mudslinging started early this year when a Chinese official stammered that the Olympics should be held in China because Parisiens allow their dogs the curtesy to shit in the streets and it would truely be disconcerting to the millions of tourists the Olympics will bring if they found french culture on the bottoms of their shoes. Paris' response was a simple and correct "AT LEAST WE HAVE DOGS!" Moreover it's good luck to the athlete who steps in fresh dog shit, as the french would say, its worth good luck to find your shoe in a fresh pile. Include that with the idea that liberal and accepting Paris and conservative socialist China could not be further apart on the issue of medium porn in public. I confirm that the French have a legitimate right to call us "UGLY" Americans. We are obnoxious by default and few cultures shout louder when in simple conversation. I have actually gotten to the point where I won't acknowledge other americans in a restaurant. There is some advantage to this arrogance in that Americans will ask anything of anyone without much hestation, they will start an intriging conversation on the metro with a complete stranger who they happened to notice speaks english also. We have nerve and the French find it decidedly "unfrench" to talk to other people without proper introductions. Somedays I dress in a basball cap backwacks and a college t-shirt to get my amusement and stares. Long live Howard Rourk, but he would never live in France. The buildings in paris are antiques and classics and yes, and you can call it culture that my ceiling leaks and my apartment fills with dust faster with the window shut than open but i prefer new things and Paris has indeed done little to satify my taste in this sense. Except cars, everyone knows old cars are keepers especially the fast ones. I regret a difference here also as the french prefer their vehicles small and without character defining little reason for a "classic" model to exist. A classic car in france might be determined by something more practical like a super-sized ashtray. The second hand smoke has been priceless. French Rap is an interesting animal. I am pleased at least there are no joke groups like "Usher" or many another choir boy groups who do nothing but sing about the girls they sex. The sex of course would only bore the french as its already omniprescent and implied. "Smart Cars" aren't well equipped to handle the hydralics necessary to pump a car to the bass but there exists the same, "gotta be tough thug look" which has absolutely no basis in cultural-protective Paris. The toughest group of people on the street I saw we located in a high traffic area in front of a huge old church, posing more for the effect than the purpose. Not to say that I did not find the undercurrent. It's always daunting to have a knife pulled on you and often stupid not to give up the 120 (USD$17) french francs you have on you but after a brief evasive scuffle on the stairs of the metro I got away without the knife touching my skin, which was more than I expected. I might have been playing Life's Odds since we all break even in the end but I did not want to remember Paris as taking me for money and I knew he didn't have strength to match, I also hoped I was reading the skinny mugger properly that he did not have the "balls" to cut me. But the proof that I was stupid was that USD$17 was exactly the amount I won in Vegas when I flew fromm Paris to PHX and drove over the hoover dam to play participant in a friend's bachelor party where I went to sleep at at 2PM Paris time and woke up at 6PM Paris time. I flew back to arrive in Paris at 8:25AM and have never been so screwed up in a day at work. My favorite monument was strangely "La Defense", which the Arc de Triomphe reportedly fits inside, except for the ten minutes at the top of every twilight hour when the tour eiffel is dowsed in the millenium bulbs and blasting beautiful and bright lights against the dark sky. As my guide books so eloquently suggests, with one hand the French will slam down the fist and indeed say that cultural invasion is terrible and infringing on negative rights. But in the same instance their other hand will be chomping a hamber from McDonald's. Although they do make some good burgers. One of the best burgers I've ever had was outside the EuroDisney I visited. So much for claiming american's are despisable since we have no culture. We were greated my neon lights akin to a Vegas strip in "Disney Village" and a huge 50's dinner called Annette's, complete with three cars outfront, one a pink caddy, servers with rollerblades on and a stereo pumping the Big Bopper while the hostess danced on the table. yes they were french employees smiling and catering the ugly foreigners. Yes I saw the castle. They had to build it specifically to prove that Disney could make castles respectable by Europe standards. They made it pink with blue shingles. I found the difference between EU and US standard english keyboards. A quick of adjustment to pushing the @ when i wanted " and I was working well. The visit to Britain was much more entertaining. As quoted from A Fish Called Wanda "The London Underground is not a political movement." It was a pleasure to see familiar cars, BMWs, Jags, Rolls, Rovers, Jeeps, Mercedes, Hondas and hear a british accent boom over the loudspeaker just clear anough for me to understand it was screaming "Mind the GAP!" referring to the space between the subway car and the platform. I was spoiled upon my arrival at Waterloo Station, taking the Jubilee Line, the best in the city, falsely I would assume all the lines were as such. Waterloo, as the much as the french have hated the name of the British train station, is one of the main stations accepting passengers from the Eurostar, or channel tunnel train. "Waterloo", the board reads brightly in Parisian train stations much to the chargin of the French and the humor of the British. That's humour of the British. On the surface far above the London Underground, the "Black Cabs" scamper for pedestrian attention crossing over streets marked with blantant painted letters "LOOK LEFT" ... the foolish foreigners who are unfamiliar with watching cars driving with the steering wheel on the right and offered this warning before they are left in the hospital. My college friend who lives in London, gratiously showed me around his stomping grounds. We cruised King's Road and got lost in the host of english pubs. Without regret I reserve Big Ben for another trip. Alas, don't make fun of the british for their taste in food. Their openness and decidedly "unfrench" attitude toward new ideas has blended their culinary dishes to represent the best of the many. In addition to the Nachos, a delicacy I had long missed in Paris, the British-Lebanese cuisine, supplimented with several summer PIMs is an combination to mark in memory. We walked the family dogs from my London friend's house around and through the local heath. He offered his dissention toward the current trend for a Heath's use in England...a heath is essentially a park where the vegitation is permitted to grown much wilder or naturally, this and similar ones he warned are not to be visited at night. Why I asked? ...Lots of muggings and murders ? ...Nope worse he confirmed...pointing to the ground in front of us with its scattering of used condoms and K-Y jelly wrappers. I laughed and replied with a modified line from Something About Mary.... "Heaths! The Bathouses of the 90's!". I paraded through Picadilly Circus where the Pet Shop Boys were busy signing autographs and selling CDs from the Virgin Megastore. London was a joy if not a break from the be threat of listening to a mediocre french rapper called "MC Solar" ...yes, he has a few good beats but his imagined tough-guy LA-style attitude is absurd in a country were even the teenagers run like fools to get a fresh bread for dinner. It's like putting a Cleveland Indians hat on the Statute of Liberty. But so what if London and New York are laughing at him. I preferred the French group Daft Punk, I won't be embarrassed to admit they since in English and US rap suits me just fine. I prefer European radio without the constant bantering by US DJs trying to get us listeners to remember them when we tune in next and certainly without the endless line of advertisements. I repeat language can be a dangerous thing. Never forget that the British can laugh at US cousins for calling the dots at the end of our sentences "periods". They prefer something more gender neutral like "full stop". I can concurr, but it doesn't get much more british formal than a "full stop". My advice is don't forget to forget to laugh at them for calling erasers "rubbers". I could write a book How to get lost in Paris without trying for Dummies. The streets seem strategically designed to screw up instinctive "hunting & gathering" skills. On this particular night we were hunting for fuel. We drove around for an hour looking for a gas station that was open late night..past 10 pm. We found an automated pump that took credit cards... Or most credit cards ... except not our standard North American issue non-smart card visas. We visited Mont St Michel in the North of France. A beautiful city surrounded by ocean or quicksand, depending on the season, and topped with yet another old church that even God charges for admission. If you ever thought of a mythical town of childhood imagination, its Mont Ste Michel, but alas here even the dogs don't see it that way and frequent their leg-lifting exercises against the constant stream of visitors. I made a "War weekend", watched Pearl Harbor and frequented the American Cemetery and the beaches of Normandy. 9300+ in the US cemetery, perfectly arranged latin crosses and jewish stars. There is not a more beautiful or better maintained cemetery in the world I offer. On the road I noticed that looking over the beautiful rolling roads of countryside france you can see the towns as they approach in the distance, the spires of their local church reaching upward even further seeing that the building were almost always gifted the highest ground in the towns. If you ever watched Tour de France on Television and were amazed at the small towns in backwater France the cyclists passed through, I confirm they exist in abundance, unchanged as history has left them, and its exhilerating to drive a punchy 4 banger through them on a windows-down, warm sunny day. I made it to Amsterdam on the TGV. seeking enlightenment? Not really but I did find great architecture and personalities. In one crazy weekend I found it difficult to not think of Vincent of Pulp Fiction Fame... menus cards for hash offered upon entry and the Dutch are some of the warmest and most helpful people I have found in travels. Yes their business is tourism but they will go the extra distance to make sure you have not doubt about your question or concern. I watched a friend get stoned beside me and who almost lost himself on our walk back to the trainstation. I spoke through several beers to the english bartender who yelled wildly at the dutch to speak english to him when ordering. The girls in the window, the flash of neon and the live sex shows... the fine street corner food and the peddlers on the street offering coke and heroine... the police entertaining each other with conversation ... all seem to underscore the city known as the "Venice of the North". It is this same city that I would like to see again... perhaps without freezing rain. I flew to Frankfort for one day on business. I was upgraded to first class flying back to Paris from the US. I was lucky enought to hang out with a former member of the french national rowing team. It took two months to open a bank account. I will now NEVER, under any circumstances close this bank account. I nearly cut my hand on a stale bagette I got alcohol poisoning from some cheap local regional wine. Friends shipped me canberry juice so i could make a favorite 2oz cocktail. No one owns a lawnmower as no one has grass, but their sports complex has grass on the sides of it. .. quite a site. Moreover, the people with strollers act like they are pushing lawnmowers when moving through crowds. If you want some humor, go to a karoke bar to watch the french sing english songs... my suggestion is to request meatloaf, paradise by the dashboard lights. I am not sure how much of the baseball inuendo they even understand but they did their best to match the lyrics. Paris is on the edge of the time zone and far north enough that it does not get dark on the longest days of summer until 11:00pm. I recall the early morning sky softening to dark blue and the bird beckoning me to return to bed at 4:00am when I was out too late on the weekends. The summer solice is better known as the "fete de musique" (Holiday of Music) I got my first taste of tear gas last night as I was watching the police fend off some belligent drunks. I have never seen the french act so much out-of-line and american-ish. What sucked was that I spend over an hour walking home because they were stupid enough to shut down the night buses, the metro and the RER. The taxis were all that were left and they were taken by the first person. I had also never seen so many people in on the city streets! Unbelieveable! Everywhere we walked or went the crowds were dense. Music was everywhere at every local bar and the service for drinks in the good places made us leave because they are dolts. When you try to get a waiter's attention he ignores you more. Everyone around was underserved and when you went to the bar to order and bring a drink out to the terrace, they refused to give it to you unless you drink inside! What a joke. Needless to say that the people who clean up the streets, for once, had their work cut out for them. I found the epitaph of a stale bagette: here lies croutons. I finally learned how to say "plouc" - white trash - properly in french. I found whole fresh french milk. I read the carton after trying some and will swear it read "please eat cookies after drinking... It will help wash down the milk that is stuck in yout throat." I learned I prefer chicken served without eyes and fish served without fins. The French love horse racing but tradition ends differently for the winning horse in France. The English and Americans will stud a horse when he gets to old to run... he's out to pasture living the good life from the money he won throughout this running years. In France, the same horse gets axed, his head put on a plate in the center of a feast while his owners and their select guests dine on the rest of him. If your not invited you can still buy horse meat in the local butcher shop. If you watch TV, all the shows are dubbed in french without subtitles. This is annoying especially when sarah jessica parker on Sex in the City sounds more like a guy than a girl. The my cooworker's name is Bradley, or so he was dubbed by default seeing that I, Brad, was here and heard before him. This did not stop his frustration in that I often refer to myself in the 3rd person. The french are amazed at the Americans for eating in their cars.. two things that they would consider pleasurable in and of themselves...I read an article recently ...Newsweek probably... the french always viewed America as a young nation that had much potential and much maturing to do. They figured that when we grew up, we would grow up... well more "french"... in fact that the opposite has happened... the McDonalds, the hot dogs in fancy french pastery, the hollywood movie and madonna infatuation. The adolation of winged convertible cadillacs and a bursting powerful economy... the american to the world of the internet and the english speaking youth of france which has adopted it... america has grown up less french than france is becoming american... especially can they not understand why most americans forget that it was the French who gave us the Statue of Liberty in the first place. So Why do we eat in our cars ? Probably so we don't have to wait for Dominos or Pizza Hut to deliver when we get home... just like so many french patiently do these days. The answer to the question, why do americans hurry so much? has more to do with a "celebrate later and get the work done now" attitude. A view hardly influential to my french friends. I don't tell them that its the "must get work done now so i can party this weekend" mentality that may also lead us to party like crazed people and treat alcohol and perhaps some drugs accordingly. Take life and your work slow and you may well sip your beers also. Of course taking work in stride is much less simplfied when your computer's operating system is written in French. If you think that "Demarrer" looks rather odd in place of the familiar "Start" Button, try programming a database with a french version of MS Software. I visited a American Grocery store and realized how exactly what the French and the world could consider "american" items. They had every American creation from BBQ sauce, A&W root beer, Philly Cream Cheese, Clam Chowder in a can and most importantly the long sought after Cranberry juice, but not to mention the entire shelf of Mexican food items and few jars of that great american staple "marshmallow fluff". Recently I came out of the metro around Bastille and unintentionally, walked directly with the crowd into a "million man march" for gay regonition. Happy I had not worn my bright orange shirt that would have matched part of the many rainbow flags the crowd was waving, I realized that I really had no problem being the minority in the midst of such activity... that was until a float of scantily clad and peacock costumed women with bare breasts exposed appeared in the distance. Yes lesbians were not exclude from the festivities. Of course, interested in seeing such a staple of french culture I patiently waited for my view to improve... Disappointed does not accurately describe ones feelings as I reviewed the float upon its arrival... Men who had primed and primped their bodies in the likes of women and then followed up their efforts with breast implants were exactly what had caught my attention in the distance. I was appauled and amazed at how perfect fake breasts could look on a man?? I have nothing against "normal" gays as many in attendance were, but I do hold a genuine and firey concern against transvestites... especially transvesitites that go so far as to have cosmetic surgery to make them look the part...breast implants. It's a matter of dressing in accordance with your team. Neither am I found of the small guy, make-up dowsed face, dressed with his spiked-dyed hair in the form of horns... staring at me and flickering his tongue in my direction. Unable to speedslap him from my positioning I quoted a line from Indiana Jones to Bradley, "We are pilgrims in an unholy land." he laughed as the flickering continued. In general I was much impressed by the sheer number and overwelming participation involved in the "million man" march. European MiniDisks rule the metro but still do little to wake up the zombies that ride it. Passing musicians on the metro are also prevalent and probably find the minidisks rude and offensive that most don't remove them to here the culture they offer with their instruments. I find the accordian players offensive, with their loud out of tune box, and I don't tip accordingly. I can only hope that my small tips to the guitarists and sax players and my abstinance from tipping accordian players will push the accordian artists yet closer to despair and starvation. May they leave the metro in peace. So what if I spent half my time at work and the other half looking for good tomato and mozzarela salads. The trip went quickly but the memories will last much longer. Returning from Asia, I will begin looking for a job this fall, city undetermined. Europe is possible and so is the Valley of the Sun an included option. Best Regards to all, and special thanks if you made it this far in reading, Next update from South East Asia in the late summer. Brad DeGrandis 602.942.7193 Arizona (H) (33) 01.49.90.42.70 Paris (W) 720.834.1585 US FAX bdegrandis@global.t-bird.edu |
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I will have to come to a determination about the they made to close the
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SUBJECT: Re: Digital Pictures |
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SUBJECT: Digital Pictures |
| If you want to see pictures of the team, go to http://www.geocities.com/wildcatcrew . There are three zip files (5MB per zip) there, each containing about twenty digital pictures. Coach Brad is trying to put these on the Ignatius Crew site. Once he does that I have two more zips I can put on the site. |
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SUBJECT: 2001 SICREW Awards Banquet - Alumni Invited |
| Alumni rowers and SICrew Supporters! Our annual awards night will be on May 31st, Thursday. The festivities will begin around 6:00 pm in the Murphy Field House. You are invited to join us for the cook-out at 6:30 and stay for the fun. Cost is $10.00 for dinner. Please RSVP to Char Bolek by May 29th at bolekc@strongnet.org or call (440)582-2737. Please pay at the banquet. Best Regards, The Steering Committee & Coaching Staff |
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"Joseph H. Gorse" |
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SUBJECT: Well-wishing |
| The St. Ignatius Crew- I find myself at first wanting to say "good luck" but then I think (which happens every now and again) that being a champion has relatively little to do with having good luck. I wish you well and that you do your best! May your swing match perfectly and that last breath at that last stroke of your last race be all too near your final exhale. -Gorse |
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fedoriw@mail.med.upenn.edu (Andrew M Fedoriw) |
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SUBJECT: Re: Alumni Help for Midwest Morale |
| Fellas, As I was rowing up to the starting line of one of my last races this past summer, the 'Alma Mater' popped into my head... it made me feel strong knowing where i'd come from. I think that most of what's needed to be said, has been said. The intensity that has been shown by all of you, your coaches, your parents, and alumni stands as proof of how good you have become. Thus, I leave you with this: You're professionals now-- finish the job. Row hard... Andy Fedoriw '93. |
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Book Knight |
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SUBJECT: Re: Lightweight Pride |
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stop that psuedo backsplash....
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"Tony Krncevic" |
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SUBJECT: Defend your Midwest title |
| Gentlemen, Make all of us proud. Give all of your heart and thoughts and strength to the team, give them unselfishly. Enjoy it. Savor the pain, feel the lightning in your veins with each stoke. You're doing what you love. We're all with you this weekend. Thank God for everything He has given you, and win this race for Him and your coaches, team, parents, and friends. Accept victory with thankfulness and humility, and know deep in your hearts that you can crush anyone. You've worked for it, now its time to take with grace and force what belongs to you. "No Regrets." May God bless you all this weekend! "Coach" Tony Krncevic '93 |
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"Sean M. Sullivan" |
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SUBJECT: Alumni.. |
| Alums, Okay, once again I have to wish the team luck this upcoming weekend... However, in a semi related matter. All this discussion of rowing memories, coupled with lookin at my fat @$$ in the mirror, (yes I too have fallen to the blessings of old age and hard livin) has once again ignited a fire within my belly to grab an oar and beat the hell out of myself for fun. Bearing this in mind, I decided to explore the endless opportunites provided by WRRA. Perhaps i'm spolied, but lookin over thier rowing opportunities has left me a little apprehensive. I dont relish the idea of getting into boats with the possibility of having to sit in front of someone using the oar more as a cattle prod than a mechanism for fluid motion. Therfore, I was curious if: A. There is already a local alumni Boat for past Ignatius rowers; B. If there isnt, would anyone be interested in burning a few calories with me and others interested? So please, I would appreciate any information and or ideas that anyone may have on the matter. Furthermore, I would love to hear from some more of you I havent seen nor heard from in too long. Please drop a line, I can be reached at Sully_I@Hotmail.com, or for 216-529-1709. Thanks. Sean M. Sullivan, 96' p.s. I have exams for another week, so if i dont get back to you right away, its because Im still festering in law hell. Thanks. |
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SUBJECT: Re: Good Luck at Midwests! |
| Here! Here! Best of luck!!! Nathan R. Folkman "Muscles" Senior Software Engineer AOL Local Technology America Online, Inc. e: shmooved@aol.com | w: 703.265.0225 | c: 703.568.0061 |
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Beth Zone |
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SUBJECT: Re: Good Luck at Midwests! |
| Gentleman, As I sat today and I read all of your email's I realized how proud I was to be a part of this special Ignatius Family. I was always proud of all of the men who rowed for Ignatius. But today I am even prouder as I see your accomplishments over the years. Your words to each other show your love for your team and your school. The words "The glory is in the team.... not the individual . Sean Sullivan '96 Ring so loud and true today. Good Luck. Beth Zone (mom to Mike Carr '97) |
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SUBJECT: Classmate terminally ill |
| I often take much for status quo. I take for granted that strength, courage and success are omnipresent as long as I appeal to the simple rower's principles of determination and focus. My mind and body will eventually fall victim to the same fate of the saints and martyrs who have gone before us, but I seldom pause to reflect on this. There are some things in life that make you stop and reflect on this. This message comes at a terrible time. I wish to inform the alumni of '91 who knew him as a classmate and friend... Forwarded by Vince Tinnirello '85 in Saint Ignatius Alumni Relations, I just received the unfortunate news from the that BRIAN SIMKO, is terminally ill. His condition was not stated. The school is inviting coorespondance, please see the address below. For those who rowed with me in 91 (Ernie & Rich, youve already responded to this list for midwest), I will not be at the reunion this summer. I knew Brian since before he went to Ignatius and I wish him well. Gentlemen, There are two things that WILL NEVER CHANGE, that is we are Ignatius Men Forever, and that we are seldom gifted the opportunity of knowing when we will meet God. There is one thing THAT YOU CAN CHANGE... sieze the moment of each day. You may not have a second chance in life. Do not fear death, but be prepared, be always prepared to meet it. When God asks us what we have done with the life he has given us, one of the greatest gifts you can offer to him is to say that you achieved something that was beyond your natural and individual abilities. Tell you gave 110% at everything you committed to. Be prepared, be able to tell him that as a part of a team, you were made stronger, and as part of a team, you triomphed. Be humble and able to tell him you triomphed. Solemnly, BRAD |
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Jack Waldeck |
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SUBJECT: Re: Alumni Help for Midwest Morale |
| Midwests are at Stony Creek Metroparks in Shelby Twp Mich outisde Detroit and start on Sat at 0737 hrs. -Jack ===== "There are no strangers in life only friends you haven't met." |
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"Chris Delacruz" |
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SUBJECT: Re: GENTLEMEN, GOOD LUCK |
| gentlemen, as you head to midwest's this weekend: show them your strength. show them your speed. show them your hearts. show them reasons why they wish they were part of st. ignatius crew. push the competition to the stern with puddles exploding off your blades at the release..... push into the stretchers and into the bow.... push your pain threshold....better yet, break it. and remember: if you decide everyday every practice every piece every stroke that you're going to be a champion, you can be one. pull hard and best of luck. walk away champions!! Christopher DelaCruz '92 |
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Jack Waldeck |
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SUBJECT: To the 2001 MSRA Champs… |
| 6 years ago I made the decision to join the St. Ignatius Crew. I can't think of any better choices I have made before or since. The overwhelming feeling of pride and team is what makes this crew a winner always. Words cant express the pride I feel to be ranked among those that have gone and those who are approaching their greatest races in the history of the crew. Never before have we had ot go to Midwest to DEFEND our title. In the past it has been to make our name known. Well, the name has been made and the challenge still stands to pound that name into the heads of each and every one of our opponents. They cannot possibly expect what is coming to meet them on Saturday and Sunday. They thought they could prepare harder to race us, as many have probably been cursing our name, trying to pull harder every day, calling our names out for their power 10's as we have theirs in the past. But there is no preparation for what they will meet this weekend. It will be revealed to all in the end. They will feel it in their bloody hands and tired bones, the pain and agony of their defeat and our victory in their thoughts forever. Know that we are all with you, if not in body, than in Spirit with every stroke. Never before have you had so much support for one or two races in your lives. We are pulling for you and will be there to celebrate with you at the finish line, when you cross it first. Remeber the fat guys, 'Coach' Captain Jack ===== "There are no strangers in life only friends you haven't met." |
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SUBJECT: Re: Alumni Help for Midwest Morale |
| Where are the Midwest Championship races going to be and when?? |
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SUBJECT: Re: Alumni Help for Midwest Morale |
| I'll keep it short and simple! I won't tell you to be slow up the slide, to have a soft catch, or even to separate your legs-back-and arm movements...you already know to do that! What I will tell you is this........... KICK SOME ASS AND TAKE SHIRTS LATER!!! |
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"Aaron J. Brookhart" |
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SUBJECT: a few remarks |
| Gentlemen, There is without a doubt, no better team than St. Ignatius. In the Midwest and beyond you have made our name known. I know what sort of aggressive, winning attitude Ignatius breeds. I know that come the start of your race, you'll be ready to defend your title. Pull as hard as you can: When you win, the pain stops instantly and is replaced by immeasurable exhilaration, when you lose, the feeling lingers a long, long time. I have complete confidence that you will again find yourselves on the awards dock, taking it all in, saving it up for future stories to share with your teammates and friends. I would wish you good luck, but luck is only the place where determination and preparation meet. I know you hold both of those things firmly in your hands, and with it, your second straight Midwest Championship. Take it all in, enjoy your accomplishments, and make sure when it's your turn to reminisce and tell stories, everyone knows who is the best! Race hard, Brookhart '97 aaron_brookhart@hotmail.com brookhar@eden.rutgers.edu |
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SUBJECT: (No Subject) |
| as you get ready for midwest this week make every stroke count, untilize every minute of practice that you have left, there is no time to be wasted. just remember that you are going into the regatta as the champions, the task at hand is to come out of the regatta as the champions. i have complete confidence that the 2000-2001 st. igantius crew will have no trouble in defeating the competiton to once again be the midwest champions. to all of the guys who i rowed with last year, remember how great it felt after it was anounced that we won? lets go out there and give all of the novices a chance to experience such sweet victory. good luck this weekend, i wish i could be there. mike tucker '00 |
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Rich Gienopie |
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SUBJECT: Re: GENTLEMEN, GOOD LUCK |
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Hey Ignatius rowers - I don't know any of you
currently on the team, but still every single week
this season I've logged onto the Ignatius crew site or
scanned the results on Row2K to see just how sick the
Wildcat crew is. Fly, fly, fly this weekend and let
everyone know what's up. Even the old guard who
learned to row with wooden spoon oars is backing you
this weekend. I can't wait to log on on Monday for
all the awesome results.
Rich Gienopie
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SUBJECT: Re: GENTLEMEN, GOOD LUCK |
| gentlemen, thank you for your words of inspiration. they will be with the team on saturday and sunday. disco p.s. brad--- we'll be taking a ten for you. think of us pushing back saint mary's red and black in your name |
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Gene Baxendale |
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SUBJECT: Time to Kick Butt and Take Names!! |
| To Bax's friends on the NEXT IGGY CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM!!! Aaron just finished finals and is on his way to the Dad Vail. He asked me to relay his thoughts: "I expect that this team IS even better than last year's, and that it's your duty and responsibility to live up to that potential and to uphold the great St. Ignatius tradition that those before you have carved out. Horvath and Gantner and Terbrack and me and all the others dared to dream about being the best. With your help, we lived that dream. Now, it has to be your dream, too. You have to feel it in your gut. You have to want it. If you do, you're good enough to get it. We all know you won't let us down. And you won't let coach down. You can't let yourself down. Leave it all on the water!! Good luck, and give em hell. Aaron Baxendale |
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"Sean M. Sullivan" |
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SUBJECT: Alumni Help for Midwest Morale |
| To the Men of Ignatius Crew, "Rowing is the only sport to start out as a form of capital punishment." Nevertheless, not too long ago a few young men with an interest and a desire to embark on a novel idea, brought competitive rowing to Ignatius and thus began a legacy. Equipped only with a talented coach, equipment older than themselves and dedication, they sowed the seeds of Ignatius Crew. Freezing and ignorant of the sport, they met religiously on the shores of the Cuyahoga river in the early mornings before dawn. Day in and day out they wandered in, many still asleep on their feet, aching from the open blisters on thier hands and the gunnel burn on their finger tips and knuckles. But this was rowing. Practice after practice, and reggata after regatta they were met with defeat, the continual "DFL" haunting every stroke; nevertheless, they continued on. There was no materialistic glory in trudging to the docks carring a boat and oars still made of heavy wood as dock masters barked out orders like drill sargents with megaphones. Yet these men never lost the dream of one day lining up and being able to hear the soft utterences of the other boats drifting across the water like a warm breeze stating, "oh no Ignatius is in our race" as they had about Marietta and Parkersburg in so many races before. It was the desire to one day live the dream that Coach Valerian had spoke of, putting fear in the other crews to the point of feeling sorry for them; thats what melded them together as a team. No there was no heavy weights, or lightweights, it was all for one; one boat, one dream, one team. Slowly the "DFL" slipped into the past with every crisp stroke, smooth slide and click of the oar lock. Third place finishes, second's and then the drempt of First place finish began to emerge from this once laughed at and taunted crew. The jingle of medals began to be heard around the trailer as Ignatius crews carried thier boats with pride upon triumphant returns. Terms like "horizon job" became almost a part of normal conversation in speaking of past victories. But, beneath all the new glory was the TEAM. It wasnt the hours on the water, the squat thrusts in the gym or those new fangled hatchet oars and Vespoli boats; it was something that Igantius crew had more than any other crew on the water....it was heart. Coach Pete Manias, the source of many a brief inspirational speech always said, "it was not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog", but we werent dogs..we were wildcats. All wildcats born of the same litter, a litter of tradition, determination, dedication and desire. Everyman, and you are men, held himself not for personal gain, but that for the gain of all with every stroke. This is what the other teams lacked, and still do. Ignatius crew is not a team made of the boats it puts in the water on race day, but a team of everyman who has ever sat in a seat, uttered The Prayer for Generosity silently under his breath, and pulled for every member of the team on every stroke with bleeding hands, vomit in his throat and that inextinguishable burn in every muscle. So for this race and every race remember you are not a team of now, but a team of the past, present and future, all catching, driving and finishing together. Good luck, we are all pulling with you. Sean M. Sullivan, Class of 96 "The glory is in the Team, not the individual" |
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"Sean M. Sullivan" |
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SUBJECT: Alumni Help for Midwest Morale |
| (sorry if this is sent twice) To the Men of Ignatius Crew, "Rowing is the only sport to start out as a form of capital punishment." Nevertheless, not too long ago a few young men with an interest and a desire to embark on a novel idea, brought competitive rowing to Ignatius and thus began a legacy. Equipped only with a talented coach, equipment older than themselves and dedication, they sowed the seeds of Ignatius Crew. Freezing and ignorant of the sport, they met religiously on the shores of the Cuyahoga river in the early mornings before dawn. Day in and day out they wandered in, many still asleep on their feet, aching from the open blisters on thier hands and the gunnel burn on their finger tips and knuckles. But this was rowing. Practice after practice, and reggata after regatta they were met with defeat, the continual "DFL" haunting every stroke; nevertheless, they continued on. There was no materialistic glory in trudging to the docks carring a boat and oars still made of heavy wood as dock masters barked out orders like drill sargents with megaphones. Yet these men never lost the dream of one day lining up and being able to hear the soft utterences of the other boats drifting across the water like a warm breeze stating, "oh no Ignatius is in our race" as they had about Marietta and Parkersburg in so many races before. It was the desire to one day live the dream that Coach Valerian had spoke of, putting fear in the other crews to the point of feeling sorry for them; thats what melded them together as a team. No there was no heavy weights, or lightweights, it was all for one; one boat, one dream, one team. Slowly the "DFL" slipped into the past with every crisp stroke, smooth slide and click of the oar lock. Third place finishes, second's and then the drempt of First place finish began to emerge from this once laughed at and taunted crew. The jingle of medals began to be heard around the trailer as Ignatius crews carried thier boats with pride upon triumphant returns. Terms like "horizon job" became almost a part of normal conversation in speaking of past victories. But, beneath all the new glory was the TEAM. It wasnt the hours on the water, the squat thrusts in the gym or those new fangled hatchet oars and Vespoli boats; it was something that Igantius crew had more than any other crew on the water....it was heart. Coach Pete Manias, the source of many a brief inspirational speech always said, "it was not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog", but we werent dogs..we were wildcats. All wildcats born of the same litter, a litter of tradition, determination, dedication and desire. Everyman, and you are men, held himself not for personal gain, but that for the gain of all with every stroke. This is what the other teams lacked, and still do. Ignatius crew is not a team made of the boats it puts in the water on race day, but a team of everyman who has ever sat in a seat, uttered The Prayer for Generosity silently under his breath, and pulled for every member of the team on every stroke with bleeding hands, vomit in his throat and that inextinguishable burn in every muscle. So for this race and every race remember you are not a team of now, but a team of the past, present and future, all catching, driving and finishing together. Good luck, we are all pulling with you. Sean M. Sullivan, Class of 96 "The glory is in the Team, not the individual" |
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SUBJECT: Continue the tradition |
| A quick message to my St. Ignatius Crew brethren about to compete this weekend: All those who have graced the Cuyahoga in fiberglass adorned in blue and gold know one undeniable adage. When maneuvering into the starting formation, look port then starboard and know amongst all of these worthy athletes that you will win. Being part of St. Ignatius, you are stronger, you are more technically sound, and most importantly you can propel this boat faster than any competitor. Having this knowledge combined with respect for the opponents you are about to leave 500 m behind is the winning combination. This has been learned by dozens of championship boats in St. Ignatius history. The class of 1997 began this tradition, and all us alumni ask you to keep the winning alive by believing in yourself. Lightweight Always, Michael A. Hrach '97 |
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SUBJECT: Re: Alumni Help for Midwest Morale |
| gentlemen, Al Pacino said it best in Devil's Advocate: "they never see me comming." That's the position you have at St. Igntaius, and the position you USED to have in the Midwest. No one at ignatius really gets what you do, so they also don't know that you work harder than anyone. We run harder and farther than the cross country team. We hit the weights just as much as the football team. We practice in the morning AND the evening, then on the weekends. There was an idea floating around my senior year to put a football player and a Heavyweight rower on a couple of ergs at a pep rally. They canceled the rally, so i never did get to see it. I think it would make quite a statement about big power in a little package. If it happens, let me know by how many minutes/meters we win by ;) You have been training hard for this, and if you keep your focus you can and will take all the chips this season. Relax at the start. Catch hard. Pull your 10's like they are your last 10 strokes. Be the first guys off the water; quiet, professionally. You have the leadership, the power and the skills to get it all done... and i know you will in the great tradition of Ignatius rowing. Wave to the AR for me some morning. ===== mikey>;) -Well, let's just say, 'if your VCR is still blinking 12:00, you don't want Linux'- Apple's have been trouble since Eden. |
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"Christopher Boscia" |
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SUBJECT: Good Luck at Midwests! |
| Gentleman, In the Spring of 1991, St. Ignatius Crew rowed in wooden boats at the Midwest Scholastic Championships. We rowed a boat with a broken rudder that did not cross the finish line. Our crew was barely considered competitive among midwest rowing programs. Many other schools, coaches and rowers, laughed at our expense. Three years later, Dan DiAngelo, Jaime Wilhelm, Bill Evans, Jason Bennett, John Smith, Pat Connor, Rob Diaz, Nate Folkman, and I came back to avenge our poor showing in '91. Bearing the wildcat on our shirts, we were St. Ignatius' first midwest champions, destroying the best of St. Mary's, Marietta, and Canisius in the lightweight eight events of the season. Coach Valerian did not train us for gold, he trained us for respect. Our motto then was "Kill the King!" That is no longer applicable. Since 1994, Saint Ignatius Crew has taken down every powerhouse in the midwest and ascended the throne. 10 years after that fateful weekend where a wooden St. Ignatius shell failed to even cross the finish line at Midwests, you have the chance to complete the cycle. You are now the kings. All of your training and preparation come down to one moment. In 2001, defend our pride and defend our title. Row like champions, Chris Boscia '94 New York, NY |
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SUBJECT: Midwest |
| Ignatius Rowers, As I looked up my mail this evening I read all the encouraging words about Midwest this weekend. I must first start by thanking Bob Terbrack for the wonderful compliment...thank you Bob and I feel the exact same way about you. You were there helping us to win and I thank you for your wonderful dedication to the sport and the tireless effort to pull harder and harder with every stroke! You are one of the greatest rowers! I also want to hear that my lightweights kicked some major St. Mary's ass and showed everyone that Ignatius lightweights are the BEST IN THE MIDWEST! I wanted to write to the listbot and wish all the rowers and coaches the greatest of luck in their quest to defend the Midwest Championship. Let's face it though, you don't need luck...you are that damn good! I remember vividly all my races, but especially Midwest. It is the biggest adrenaline rush and with each pry of the oar, I felt stronger and more and more powerful. I am sure that the school is not giving you any vote of luck or best wishes, so let me wish all the rowers the best of luck and hardest drives and the best finishes. You know, I have been out of Ignatius now for 3 years and i still hate St. Mary's! Eveytime I go downtown it is almost inevitable that I see the St. Mary's Cement barge floating down the river. I want to hear that not just my lightweights, but also the entire crew left St. Mary's floating down the river. I want to hear that each and every rower gave it their all in the boats and when you get back on the dock, you are lifeless because you pulled harder than the person in the boat next to you! Kick St. Mary's ass and bring the championship home to where it belongs, St. Ignatius! Each and every one of you rowers deserves a big hand for taking the dedication and the pain to be the best crew in the Midwest and I want to see that it comes to a fever pitch at Midwest! Eat the other crews for breakfast! THE GLORY IS IN THE TEAM!!!! GO CATS! Nick Zych '98 |
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SUBJECT: Re: Lightweight Pride |
| Wow, I'm suprised I made the lightweight great rowers list. I guess that 100 dollar payoff worked. All I gotsta say though is, Kick Some Ass. Make all those jumpies pay off. -Alex McElroy On Wed, 09 May 2001 14:58:31 -0400, Saint Ignatius Crew wrote: > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > --------------------------- ListBot Sponsor -------------------------- > Start Your Own FREE Email List at http://www.listbot.com/links/joinlb > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Thanks. Posted on scheduling board. > > >>> rterbrack@loyola.edu 05/09/01 11:34AM >>> > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > --------------------------- ListBot Sponsor -------------------------- > Start Your Own FREE Email List at http://www.listbot.com/links/joinlb > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > My dearest Lightweight 8, > > Hey guys, there is no doubt in my mind that you will be victorious this weekend, when you are out there remember to keep the swing and row like it is the last race of your lives, you come from a long line of St. Ignatius's fastest boats, (sorry Bax). Greatness is present in the boat (physically and in spirit). Please dont rush the stroke. The spirit of the greatest lightweight highschool rowers is with you more than you think. The great rowers such as Monroe, Big Head, Max, Nick Z, The "Love" Machine, Kracko, Disco, McElroy, Lambert, Goarse, and Pat Brereton, as well as many others will be thinking of nothing but you this weekend. > In closing, make us proud guys, the glory is in the team. > Wishing I was still in the boat, > Bob Terbrack (chicken legs) 7 seat |
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"ROBERT VALERIAN" |
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SUBJECT: Alumni Help for Midwest Morale |
| I've heard from several old--and not so old--oars with inspirational messages and good luck wishes for the team at Midwest Championships. As the fatigue of the long preparations for this weekend weighs us down, we need the support of all past Ignatius rowers to bouy us up and give us the inspiration and energy we need to push those yellow and blue shells across the finish line first. Send a message to the team and let them know they have your support. You know how little moral support they get at school, where barely anyone knows where we're going this weekend, let alone the gargantuan task we face in seeking to repeat as Midwest Champs. Send a note to the listbot. I'll see that it's posted on the scheduling board for the team to read. We need every physical and psychological advantage we can get to accomplish our goal. Help be part of the Glory. Bob |
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"ROBERT VALERIAN" |
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SUBJECT: Re: GENTLEMEN, GOOD LUCK |
| Posted on the scheduling board >>> gfuzz8482@hotmail.com 05/09/01 03:58PM >>> Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com --------------------------- ListBot Sponsor -------------------------- Start Your Own FREE Email List at http://www.listbot.com/links/joinlb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To the fellas, Good Luck to you all this weekend at Midwest. I know you guys will go out there to win and do nothing less. All I have heard this year have been great things coming from the Wildcat crew team. You guys have made a statement now finish it by destroying your competition this weekend in Detroit. To the Heavys you guys have made all the guys that you rowed with last year very proud, keep it up and remember even though it may be the home of St. Mary's they can't stand the attack of a Heavies. Give them hell and make them wish they never raced you! And Remember NOBODY BEATS US!!! Yo lighties, I expect that boat to fly like it did last year!! Keep up the killer tradition of the Ignatius light eight. To everyone I wish you the best of luck. And I wish I could be there to watch you guys race, but I have to row in the Dad Vail regatta this weekend but with every stroke I take I will be pulling for you. GOOD LUCK and may Acceleration be with you. Rowing on the Schuylkill, Matt Gantner '00 |
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"ROBERT VALERIAN" |
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SUBJECT: Re: Lightweight Pride |
| Thanks. Posted on scheduling board. >>> rterbrack@loyola.edu 05/09/01 11:34AM >>> Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com --------------------------- ListBot Sponsor -------------------------- Start Your Own FREE Email List at http://www.listbot.com/links/joinlb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- My dearest Lightweight 8, Hey guys, there is no doubt in my mind that you will be victorious this weekend, when you are out there remember to keep the swing and row like it is the last race of your lives, you come from a long line of St. Ignatius's fastest boats, (sorry Bax). Greatness is present in the boat (physically and in spirit). Please dont rush the stroke. The spirit of the greatest lightweight highschool rowers is with you more than you think. The great rowers such as Monroe, Big Head, Max, Nick Z, The "Love" Machine, Kracko, Disco, McElroy, Lambert, Goarse, and Pat Brereton, as well as many others will be thinking of nothing but you this weekend. In closing, make us proud guys, the glory is in the team. Wishing I was still in the boat, Bob Terbrack (chicken legs) 7 seat |
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SUBJECT: Re: GENTLEMEN, GOOD LUCK |
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"Robert Terbrack" |
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SUBJECT: Lightweight Pride |
| My dearest Lightweight 8, Hey guys, there is no doubt in my mind that you will be victorious this weekend, when you are out there remember to keep the swing and row like it is the last race of your lives, you come from a long line of St. Ignatius's fastest boats, (sorry Bax). Greatness is present in the boat (physically and in spirit). Please dont rush the stroke. The spirit of the greatest lightweight highschool rowers is with you more than you think. The great rowers such as Monroe, Big Head, Max, Nick Z, The "Love" Machine, Kracko, Disco, McElroy, Lambert, Goarse, and Pat Brereton, as well as many others will be thinking of nothing but you this weekend. In closing, make us proud guys, the glory is in the team. Wishing I was still in the boat, Bob Terbrack (chicken legs) 7 seat |
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SUBJECT: Re: GENTLEMEN, GOOD LUCK |
| To the fellas, Good Luck to you all this weekend at Midwest. I know you guys will go out there to win and do nothing less. All I have heard this year have been great things coming from the Wildcat crew team. You guys have made a statement now finish it by destroying your competition this weekend in Detroit. To the Heavys you guys have made all the guys that you rowed with last year very proud, keep it up and remember even though it may be the home of St. Mary's they can't stand the attack of a Heavies. Give them hell and make them wish they never raced you! And Remember NOBODY BEATS US!!! Yo lighties, I expect that boat to fly like it did last year!! Keep up the killer tradition of the Ignatius light eight. To everyone I wish you the best of luck. And I wish I could be there to watch you guys race, but I have to row in the Dad Vail regatta this weekend but with every stroke I take I will be pulling for you. GOOD LUCK and may Acceleration be with you. Rowing on the Schuylkill, Matt Gantner '00 |
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SUBJECT: Re: GENTLEMEN, GOOD LUCK |
| To the fellas, Good Luck to you all this weekend at Midwest. I know you guys will go out there to win and do nothing less. All I have heard this year have been great things coming from the Wildcat crew team. You guys have made a statement now finish it by destroying your competition this weekend in Detroit. To the Heavys you guys have made all the guys that you rowed with last year very proud, keep it up and remember even though it may be the home of St. Mary's they can't stand the attack of a Heavies. Give them hell and make them wish they never raced you! And Remember NOBODY BEATS US!!! Yo lighties, I expect that boat to fly like it did last year!! Keep up the killer tradition of the Ignatius light eight. To everyone I wish you the best of luck. And I wish I could be there to watch you guys race, but I have to row in the Dad Vail regatta this weekend but with every stroke I take I will be pulling for you. GOOD LUCK and may Acceleration be with you. Rowing on the Schuylkill, Matt Gantner '00 |
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SUBJECT: GENTLEMEN, GOOD LUCK |
| GENTLEMEN, I ABSOLUTELY REGRET not being able to see you in attention this weekend. Your mission is to make me regret it MORE. Go with strength and determination. Walk away from the field and the pain and ABOLSUTELY: WALK AWAY with NO REGRETS. "Lord thank you for this body that leads me to pry the oar with force and aggression. I ask you with complete humility, forgive me for the pain that I am about to place upon myself on this great day of racing, I commit myself, my soul, my being, my will to you in this one simple sacrifice and to this oar for victory. Our Lady of Acceleration, we call upon you to show your faith in the facilities we have built as a team. We call the responsibility our own to cross the finish line first with the adrenaline we hide and our desire to show down these crews who believe we are gentlemen. Listen to me Ignatius demons, reveal yourselves in this weekend… go forth and row like possessed men. Our life ends at the finish line. Think of nothing else. Clear your mind, think of nothing else but the race. There is nothing at the end of this race but your death and the pain I accept as tremendous. Live as a demon martyr and row with focus and vengeance. Give your life in the battles demons, and you will be raised in team victory. > the Seine, COACH BRAD |
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SUBJECT: FWD: Rowing quote |
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"ROBERT VALERIAN" |
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SUBJECT: Re: What's new at IgnatiusCrew.com |
| http://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/heat-sheet/msra_saturday_2001.html |
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"Brad DeGrandis" |
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SUBJECT: What's new at IgnatiusCrew.com |
| Here is the "sometimes semi-annual update" on the Ignatius Crew website: The title of this issue is What's new at IgnatiusCrew.com ?? If you have ever asked yourself this question, we NOW have a simple solution called the "site log" SITE LOG On the site's main menu, look for the link "SITE LOG" This is linked to an excel spreadsheet which lists all major CHANGES or UPDATES to ignatiuscrew.com content and the DATE the change occurred. This way I can hope to save you time and you can spend more time doing leg presses. No more searching for new content. NEW GUESTBOOK I've kept the old entries but added a new interface that does not use a third party guestbook provider. This one is personalized to the team and does not have the annoying advertisements. If there any problems encounter with this let us know. LISTBOT RENAMED To sent a message to the listbot you may continue to email: ROWING@LISTBOT.COM However, patrons of our own brew, I have added an alias that can also be emailed to the same effect: ROWING@IGNATIUSCREW.COM IROW.COM AWARD Thanks to IROW.com for recognizing our site as their first "HS Gold Medal Website" During the period of recognition, as posted on IROW.COM, we tripled our weekly website traffic. USRA MIDWEST NEWSLETTER in LIBRARY If you have not seen it, check out the latest on midwest rowing. The USRA Midwest newsletter, Vol 1, Issue 1 2001 (May) is available in the site's library. SCHOLARSHIPS If you have not registered yet, !! -->THIS IS IMPORTANT FOR COLLEGES TO SEE OUR ROWERS<-- !! please find the new link for the "college recruiting clearing house" on the main menu. RACE RESULTS and PICTURES The Spring Regatta results are posted through Last Weekend's Culver Regatta. Watch for Pictures to come in the next few days. That's it! Good Rowing and Surfing, Brad DeGrandis '91 Brad DeGrandis 602.942.7193 Arizona (H) (33) 01.49.90.42.70 Paris (W) 720.834.1585 US FAX bdegrandis@global.t-bird.edu |
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"Brad DeGrandis" |
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SUBJECT: test from new |
| Brad DeGrandis 602.942.7193 Arizona (H) (33) 01.49.90.42.70 Paris (W) 720.834.1585 US FAX bdegrandis@global.t-bird.edu |
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"Brad DeGrandis" |
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SUBJECT: Pictures |
| Dear All, We are already half-way through the spring regatta season but have as of yet, ONE well-defined picture for our 2001 spring racing series for the website. If you have a digital camera or a scanner, take advantage of the opportunity to capture the team in action at Pittsburgh, Midwest and Mercyhurst over the next few weekends. Best Luck and Regards, Brad DeGrandis '91 |
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"Gerald Bowers" |
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SUBJECT: News Clippings |
| Check out the Marietta Times website for an article about last weeks race. http://www.mariettatimes.com/news/stories/20010423/localsports/501119.html |
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SUBJECT: Re: In Case not everyone has seen this - American Republic |
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"Brad DeGrandis" |
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SUBJECT: In Case not everyone has seen this - American Republic |
| http://www.oakland.edu/boatnerd/pictures/rburdick/fleet/amrepub.htm See the above for a description of our nemesis and friend. Best Regards, Paris Brad |
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"Brad DeGrandis" |
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SUBJECT: Thousands of US College Rowing Scholarships Available! |
| Thousands of US College Rowing Scholarships Available! Irow.com, the fastest growing rowing web site on the Internet, offers international high school aged rowers The College Recruiting Clearinghouse, a service that allows them to post their academic and rowing credentials before 700 registered college rowing coaches eager to recruit them. There are thousands of rowing scholarships available from the finest colleges and universities in the United States. These scholarships typically offer free tuition, room and board to international rowers selected by the college rowing coaches. The Irow.com College Recruiting Clearinghouse is a free service that allows an experienced international high school rower the opportunity to be "seen" and recruited by these US college coaches. A high school rower need only visit the web site: WWW.IROW.COM and register for the College Recruiting Clearinghouse. Their name and academic and rowing credentials will then appear on the recruiting list and coaches can contact them by email to begin the recruiting process. The Irow.com College Recruiting Clearinghouse is THE BEST WAY for a high school rower to be recruited and selected for a US college rowing scholarship. Irow.com and the College Recruiting Clearinghouse is a service to the international rowing community from Vespoli Boats, builders of the world's fastest racing shells...Gold and Silver medal, men's eights, 2000 Olympic Games! Brad DeGrandis 602.942.7193 Arizona (H) (33) 01.49.90.42.70 Paris (W) 720.834.1585 US FAX bdegrandis@global.t-bird.edu |
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"Gerald Bowers" |
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SUBJECT: FWD: Lindamood Cup |
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"Brad DeGrandis" |
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SUBJECT: RE: IROW.COM comments on Ignatius Crew Website |
| Alex, This brings up a good point. We have received few suggestions from the Ignatius Rowing Circle as to how we can make the website "more available" or better. You suggestions, and of course, graphical assistance are always welcome. Congrats to the Team on a Strong Showing in Marietta. More Leg Drive, Brad Brad DeGrandis 602.942.7193 Arizona (H) (33) 01.49.90.42.70 Paris (W) 720.834.1585 US FAX bdegrandis@global.t-bird.edu -----Original Message----- From: ALEX [mailto:atmac@excite.com] Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 20:33 To: Saint Ignatius Crew Subject: Re: IROW.COM comments on Ignatius Crew Website Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com --------------------------- ListBot Sponsor -------------------------- Start Your Own FREE Email List at http://www.listbot.com/links/joinlb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- That's a great honor. The only thing is that the rowing image they put next to the link is kinda goofey. It looks like an old Atari video game bitmap. For the Ignatius site it's fine, but it does look a little funny on that www.irow.com website. Maybe you should look to upgrading it at some point. It could be something cool like a big dragon shooting fire on the Hog and there's one of the boats blazing through it! Now that'd be sweet. Any Tech Graphics majors out there? -Alex McElroy On Fri, 20 Apr 2001 10:28:27 -0700, Saint Ignatius Crew wrote: > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > --------------------------- ListBot Sponsor -------------------------- > Start Your Own FREE Email List at http://www.listbot.com/links/joinlb > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > All, > > Let this be knowledge for your minds as you focus on the strong race and good > run this weekend at Marietta: > > Our Friends at IROW.COM have honored our website... > As you have time, check out the home page at www.irow.com > > Gentleman, > Pay back the honor by bringing our VESPOLI bows across finish line first. > > Coach Brad '91 > > > > >===== Original Message From Irowteam@aol.com ===== > Thanks Brad, good luck with your season. > Did you see the St. Ignatius Gold Medal award on the Irow site? If not go > there right away and you'll be pleased! > Clint > > WWW.IROW.COM > |
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SUBJECT: RE: IROW.COM comments on Ignatius Crew Website |
| That's a great honor. The only thing is that the rowing image they put next to the link is kinda goofey. It looks like an old Atari video game bitmap. For the Ignatius site it's fine, but it does look a little funny on that www.irow.com website. Maybe you should look to upgrading it at some point. It could be something cool like a big dragon shooting fire on the Hog and there's one of the boats blazing through it! Now that'd be sweet. Any Tech Graphics majors out there? -Alex McElroy On Fri, 20 Apr 2001 10:28:27 -0700, Saint Ignatius Crew wrote: > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > --------------------------- ListBot Sponsor -------------------------- > Start Your Own FREE Email List at http://www.listbot.com/links/joinlb > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > All, > > Let this be knowledge for your minds as you focus on the strong race and good > run this weekend at Marietta: > > Our Friends at IROW.COM have honored our website... > As you have time, check out the home page at www.irow.com > > Gentleman, > Pay back the honor by bringing our VESPOLI bows across finish line first. > > Coach Brad '91 > > > > >===== Original Message From Irowteam@aol.com ===== > Thanks Brad, good luck with your season. > Did you see the St. Ignatius Gold Medal award on the Irow site? If not go > there right away and you'll be pleased! > Clint > > WWW.IROW.COM > |
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"Brad DeGrandis" |
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SUBJECT: IROW.COM comments on Ignatius Crew Website |
| All, Let this be knowledge for your minds as you focus on the strong race and good run this weekend at Marietta: Our Friends at IROW.COM have honored our website... As you have time, check out the home page at www.irow.com Gentleman, Pay back the honor by bringing our VESPOLI bows across finish line first. Coach Brad '91 |
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"Brad DeGrandis" |
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SUBJECT: Bateau Mouche |
| Gentlemen, It is time to consider that we are all a year older and a year stronger, that Spring Season and Heated Competition is knocking on the door of boathouses across the nation. Find favor in your efforts of hard training and confidence in your attitudes, write and Let me know how your team is fairing this season. a plus tard, Brad |
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SUBJECT: congrats to the saint ignatius rowers |
| congrats to all the rowers in attendance, especially the novice 8. I think the main reason that the Saint Ignatius rowers are such a force to be reconed with is because we start our first year ahead of the competition. I firmly believe that there is no finer place to learn to be a rower than on the Cuyahoga, and no one better to learn it from than Coach V. No matter what else happens (and no matter how much coach tries to deny it) you are out there to have fun. Not that horseplay sort of fun, but that freedom of the boat surging behind you sort of fun. You all know what i'm talking about. Here's to fast starts, good catches, strong drives and finishes so good they think the boats behind you are in a separate race. -michael carr class of '97 |
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SUBJECT: St. Ignatius v. Upper Arlington 3/31/01 |
| We had a great day scrimmaging at Upper Arlington on Griggs Resevoir Saturday. Weather was sunny and 54 with a steady 5 knot tailwind. We split six 2000 meter races with only part of our crew in attendance due to SAT testing and rowing in borrowed boats. It was a good start to the season. 2nd Varsity Eight: UA 6:51 SI 6:59 Lightweight eight: SI 6:43 UA 7:00 Varsity Eight: UA 6:19 SI 6:30 Novice Eight: SI (NTT) UA (NTT) SI won by 10+ lengths Junior Eight B: SI 6:47 UA 7:04 Junior Eight A: UA 6:36 SI 6:38 (The best race of the day--rowed bow ball to ball bow the entire course). Thanks to UA and their coach Chris Schwarz for an great afternoon of racing, great sportsmanship and a delicious lunch. These races gave us a good deal of optimism for the coming season as we prepare for our first regatta at Marietta on April 20-21. Coach V. |
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SUBJECT: Racing season |
| Good luck to all Ignatius rowers for the up coming spring racing season. I'm looking forward to seeing some of you at Stotesbury this year. Also, any alumni going to the Marietta Invitational next Sunday, drop me a note or something. Later -Nick Bartucci ===== If you're ever standing over a volcano and you drop your keys... Man, they're gone! A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk I have a work station. Power corrupts. Absolute power is sorta neat though. |
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"Robert Terbrack" |
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SUBJECT: Re: Paris Update |
| Hey Brad, Its good to hear from ya. Im pissed that we never got to party together, you owe me a brew for all those jumpies you made me do. anyways, i just wanted to say hey. so good luck in Paris, and if youre ever in Baltimore, im at Loyola so look me up pax, Bobby T. |
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"Brad DeGrandis" |
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SUBJECT: Paris Update |
| All, Apologies for this email coming late...After living out of a suitcase for three weeks I am settling into a somewhat more normal french routine. There is Camembert Cheese and a now stale bagette in my overprised studio. Being here until July I figure I still have plenty of time to do the touristy things but as for now I have not seen much outside the office as I am working 14 hours a day for Delphi. Of course its illegal to work more than 35 hours a week in France, but somehow there has been an oversight in the workload mandated. I usually catch the last metro and RER with the other fools working in Production Control and Logisitcs. Coming from Arizona, I have much already lost my tan, surprised I am to learn that Paris receives more rain than London... and the dark skies rarely let the sun through here in the early spring. Today is a rare exception and I am hoping the still weak rays do something to help heat my cold studio in the west just outside the Ile-de-Paris. The town is overpriced and expensive but I have found the crepes sold on the street filling for a reason price. Ancedotes? Here's one a few people I have told liked: Language is a dangerous thing. I was on the street with a friend, returning from work at 11:30 and stopping to grab some food before we ran home to get a few hours of sleep. Two swedish guys approached as they noticed we were speaking english. One asks me if I know where the "Banana Cafe" is... of course not, I have yet to get out much. Being helpful I tried my weak french and asked directions from a local who, without hesitation but with a good deal of surprise, informed us it was up one block to the left. The grateful swedes were on their way. My friend turns to me asks me, "Brad, do you know you just asked that french guy where a gay club is located?" I laughed, At least I look open minded. A bietot, Paris Brad My business address in Paris: Brad DeGrandis c/o Stefan Engelbrecht Delphi Automotive Centre Technique 117, avenue des Nations ZAC PARIS NORD II - BP60059 95972 Roissy CDG Cedex (33) 01 49 90 4270 My Telephone number at work is above and I advise adding it to the address so they can find me at the office. Any correspondance items would best be sent to the above address as I am rarely at my studio. Brad DeGrandis 602-942-7193 Arizona (H) (33) 01 49 90 42 70 Paris (W) (33) 01 49 90 4923 FAX Paris 216-892-5109 US FAX bdegrandis@global.t-bird.edu bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: Coach Brad in Paris |
| From the view on the Seine, I can still see the Ignatius team driving hard on principles. Row hard gentlemen, the sun dawning here while you sleep, rise and be prepared to meet it with all your courage. More leg drive and 100 Jumpies, Brad |
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SUBJECT: Back from South Africa |
| Greetings from Arizona, Back from the dark continent, after 32 hours of travel, I arrive in Phoenix. Returned I am to the responsibility of responding to emails and bills. We started in Cape Town in early January, watching the spotlights shake in the mist off Table Mountain and dining to the sunset at Camps Bay. We stayed at a former prison, the Breakwater, primely located in the renewed V & A waterfront, now an accommodating hotel which also boasts classrooms for the Graduate Business School of Cape Town University. They say the average human drinks 9 gallons of bottled water each year. I broke the average during my stay in South Africa. I base my results on the correlation between tasteful Castle Lager beer and the water my body begged the next morning. On average we downed 1.5 liters a day in the humid sun of Johannesburg. I went to an all white-club and bought drinks for a colored person. I went to an all-black club and we danced. I paid US$10 for a four-course meal, drinks included, after hiking to the top of Table Mountain, watching the sun sink low before taking the cable car back down. I breathed deeply at the Cape of Good Hope, the freshest air in the world. I breathed deeply again to compensate for the pollution I would inhale in Johannesburg. I visited a Gold Mine and BMW 300 series factory... the US Embassy and the Nigerian High Council... the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and the only nuclear power plant in Africa. I played 27 holes of golf for the first time on a different continent. I went "extreme" bowling with glowing balls and pins for the first time. I camped in Kruger National Park and heard Hippos tromping gaily in the pitch black near the riverbed, Hyenas whooping near the electric fence, lion roaring in the distance. I took a ride in an open-air truck that stopped less than 2 meters from a wild lion. I saw a wild dog, an endangered species of which my tour guide had only seen three in her entire career. I ate Calamari, Springbok (Antelope), Warthog, Ostrich, Crocodile, Wildebeest, and Ants. I am tired of eating so much meat. I was prescribed over 80 pills to prevent malaria. I had my dress shoes stolen out of my hotel in Cape Town. An oasis was easier to find than Internet access and public pay phones. I saw the Southern Cross again for the first time since I visited Australia. I became acquainted with the African liqueur "Amarula". I saw a dead hippo, but never a cheetah or white rhino. I was overpowered by the smell of a dead hippo. I visited the townships including Soweto, where Winnie Mandela hails her home. I toured Robben Island and saw Nelson Mandela's prison cell. On the street in Johannesburg I stopped to think to myself, 1 out of five of these people are HIV positive.... I toured South African breweries and drank their recreation of "native" beer, brought to Africa from Mesopotamia. I ate chicken with Peri-Peri sauce, a sauce soon to be released in the US at the end of 2001. In Kruger National Park, in pitch black, I looked up at the night sky and someone explained to me the white band of cloud that stretched across the sky as the Milky Way. I saw an eclipse of the moon for the second time. I was in the right place at the right time, never to think adversely against stereotypes or pre-conceptions, I reflect upon the experience and hold a desire to visit someday, somehow, ......someother African nations. Best Regards! Brad Brad DeGrandis 602-942-7193 H 530-687-7493 FAX 216-965-9609 CELL bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com |
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SUBJECT: Re: Ignatian Day - JCU |
| Brad, Thanks for the info. BC's loss is JCU's huge gain. Howard Gray is an incredible man and really a worldwide master of Ignatian Spirituality. My time with him was well spent these last two years. He is also an Ignatius H.S. grad which is a bonus. Good luck with your endeavors and good luck to the Cats Crew this Spring. The old fat guys are rooting for you! Boscia >>> Bdegrandis@aol.com 01/29/01 12:44PM >>> Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com --------------------------- ListBot Sponsor -------------------------- Dial 800-555-TELL. Instant updates - One free call\nSports, stocks, driving directions...& much more! http://on.linkexchange.com/?ATID=27&AID=2142 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For the Ignatian Community in Cleveland and Chris Boscia... ================================================= 2. Future rector at JCU keynotes 'Ignatian Day' ================================================= Friday was "Ignatian Day," marking an annual forum at which faculty, staff, administrators and students come together to reflect on John Carroll's mission as a Catholic and Jesuit university. Giving an inspirational keynote address was Howard Gray SJ, director of the Boston College Center for Ignatian Spirituality, who this summer will become rector of the Jesuit community at John Carroll. He said a sense of mission was "as necessary for personal psyche as it is for corporate survival." For highlights visit: http://www.jcu.edu/pubaff/eyeonjcu/ignatian_day.htm Brad DeGrandis 602-942-7193 H 530-687-7493 FAX 216-965-9609 CELL bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com |
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SUBJECT: Ignatian Day - JCU |
| For the Ignatian Community in Cleveland and Chris Boscia... ================================================= 2. Future rector at JCU keynotes 'Ignatian Day' ================================================= Friday was "Ignatian Day," marking an annual forum at which faculty, staff, administrators and students come together to reflect on John Carroll's mission as a Catholic and Jesuit university. Giving an inspirational keynote address was Howard Gray SJ, director of the Boston College Center for Ignatian Spirituality, who this summer will become rector of the Jesuit community at John Carroll. He said a sense of mission was "as necessary for personal psyche as it is for corporate survival." For highlights visit: http://www.jcu.edu/pubaff/eyeonjcu/ignatian_day.htm Brad DeGrandis 602-942-7193 H 530-687-7493 FAX 216-965-9609 CELL bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: Re: You don't know Jack yet -- Annoucement |
| "Catches Go BOOM!!!" ...apparently baby's go boom too... Congratulations, Bowers -97 An Announcement for Alumni and Friends: For those familiar with the story of Zeus and the birth of Athena... On December 26th at 5:43 PM former Ignatius Coach Joe Blasko was walking along the beach when he collapsed to the sand with an unbearable migraine. He screamed violently as his head split into two and a fully JL-clad Joseph John "Jack" Blasko emerged from his skull, oar in hand. As Joe reassembled himself, he and his beautiful wife Stacey embraced their new 6 pound 7 ounce (18 1/2 inches) son Jack. Jack was born at Marymount Hospital in Cleveland - the same hospital as his father. Joe and Stacey, from the Team, Alumni and Friends.... Warm Wishes ! |
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SUBJECT: You don't know Jack yet -- Annoucement |
| An Announcement for Alumni and Friends: For those familiar with the story of Zeus and the birth of Athena... On December 26th at 5:43 PM former Ignatius Coach Joe Blasko was walking along the beach when he collapsed to the sand with an unbearable migraine. He screamed violently as his head split into two and a fully JL-clad Joseph John "Jack" Blasko emerged from his skull, oar in hand. As Joe reassembled himself, he and his beautiful wife Stacey embraced their new 6 pound 7 ounce (18 1/2 inches) son Jack. Jack was born at Marymount Hospital in Cleveland - the same hospital as his father. Joe and Stacey, from the Team, Alumni and Friends.... Warm Wishes ! Cheers, Brad DeGrandis bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com |
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SUBJECT: Re: Update |
| Brad- Looking for anyone to hang out with while you are there... My lady-friend/girlfriend/roommate is requesting an email be sent to you in regards to one of her best friends growing up, who lives in north phoenix?? any interseted parties?? please write back...take care and miss you man! -Jack ===== "There are no strangers in life only friends you haven't met." |
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| Brad, I hope you have a very great Holiday Season. Dave > ---------- > From: Bdegrandis@aol.com[SMTP:Bdegrandis@aol.com] > Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2000 3:44 PM > To: Saint Ignatius Crew > Cc: coaches@ignatiuscrew.com > Subject: Annoucements > > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > =========================== ListBot Sponsor ========================== > Dial 800-555-TELL. Instant updates - One free call. > Sports, stocks, driving directions... more! > > http://www.tellme.com/signin/register.gsp?src=engage=11 > ====================================================================== > > > My first semester at Thunderbird completed > here > in Phoenix, I am well overdue for an update! But first some > announcements. > > Several changes have been occurring on > ignatiuscrew.com as we approach 10,000 hits: > > We've added a MESSAGING SYSTEM that allows the coaches to update the site > directly, look for the blinking letter icon on the upper right of the site > > when a new announcement has been made. > > The STATS for winter training are posted on the member site. > > An experimental CHAT ROOM has also been added. > > USRA Midwest NEWSLETTERS are now available in the library in pdf format. > > and the coaching staff can now communicate in discussion format through a > single email address. > > As always your comments are helpful and requested. We aim to make the > site > useful not just to the team, but to all the alumni and friends. > > With this in mind, we are open to any suggestions as to building an alumni > / > ignatius crew supporter area on the site that would help everyone stay in > touch and find each other. The goal would be to give everyone access to a > > 'profile' that they can keep updated. Example, If a rower is planning to > go > to school in California, they can search the site and find all alumni and > friends of the crew that are in the area. The bond of rowing runs deep > but > this would be a lot of work on my part so I offer this suggestion as a > litmus > test for interest. > > OTHER IMPORTANT NEWS: > > Our good friends Tony, Jim ('99), & Chrys Kozak who have been, and > continue > to be, instrumental in the team's success in the past few seasons, have > just > launched a new website. I encourage you to visit. HREF="http://www.scratchoffmagic.com">http://www.scratchoffmagic.com. > > Help them get the news out and be sure to check out the inspirational area > > which includes a great ROWING PICTURE: > HREF="http://www.scratchoffmagic.com/order.cfm?ordstatus=prz&card_id=1013& > vwty > > pe=cat&cat_code=aocc&tgid=200012-31697101-16103845"> > http://www.scratchoffmagic.com/order.cfm?ordstatus=prz&card_id=1013&vwtype > =cat > > &cat_code=aocc&tgid=200012-31697101-16103845 > > A link to their innovative site will soon be available through the > Ignatius > Site under ROWINGLINKS - OTHER WEB LINKS. > > This message is going out to 94 people on the listbot, > > The Team thanks you for your support! > > Best Regards, > Brad DeGrandis '91 > > > Brad DeGrandis > 602-942-7193 H > 530-687-7493 FAX > 216-965-9609 CELL > bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com > HREF="http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com">http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com > > > |
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SUBJECT: Re: Update |
| What you just said about Phoenix-It REALLY highlights how much I miss my former home- Anahiem, California ! Joe |
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SUBJECT: Update |
| Phoenix is warm and beautiful. When I get irritated with all the busy work and hoops that school puts us through, I look just look up at Palm trees and feel better. I don't think I have had the sides on my jeep since early October and I am becoming quite a green thumb at cactus growing. Nevertheless, their is only one lonely erg here on campus that I initially found with its foot boards scattered carelessly in the corner. 6 screws later I was rowing for the first time in Phoenix. I know there is one other person who uses it on campus but I have not found them yet. I know this because many of the times the handle had been left on the prongs, unecessarily stretching out the machine's tension cord. Amateurs! I removed the prongs but still have not found the offender. Recently I found a place to row in the area, Tempe. There is a human-made lake that offers limited sculling. It's a 40 minute drive I will enjoy. Glendale is a smart, quickly growing western suburb of Phoenix that offers a diversity of personalities mostly from lower-middle-class backgrounds. The school is surrounded by quiet prickly pear and huge syuarro (sp) cacti and is nestled between malls, palms, and shopping plazas. Oh, yeah, I can't forget the local bars which make up any lack of character on behalf of glendale's ubanization projects. After living in DC for four years I knew the people and the city well enough to feel comfortable being branded a "Washingtonian". However, I have decided that this acclimation will come slower in Phoenix. It took me this entire semester of looking for the local culture to realize that Phoenix does not really have one. Everyone here is transplanted from somewhere else, largely the population is snowbirds that have been imported from the midwest and other regions. Few people here claim to be "Phoenix natives". The city is experiencing tremendous growth in population and this leads to such a fast-brewing melting pot that a the culture is one of change and not readily visible. Additionally, the US Ambassador to Mexico, who I went to see speak, claimed that 500 new Mexicans arrive in Phoenix DAILY. Whoa, I'm all for NAFTA but that shocked even the liberal in me. By the way, if you are missing your car in Phoenix and have not seen it for more than an hour, there is a 100% chance it is now being driven around in Mexico. The proximity of the city to the border has scared me more than once when I walked out to my car and had forgotten where I parked. I have not been victim yet despite the majors issues with car theft here. The benefits are U-turns are completely legal and the speed limits are 75. I'm four hours from Palm Desert and Las Vegas and then Tombstone and the Grand Canyon are 2.5 hours away. School has gone exceptionally well. I already know much more about the future of the EU/US relations and International Finance and Trade than I could have hoped. Now I can pick up a french newspaper and read it, too. I'll be doing an internship this summer and then graduating this next December, 2001. One more year of debt and study before I start making some real money again. Chances dictate that I will be in Europe for a bit after graduation but I am off to South Africa for three weeks of study during January. I'll be home in Cleveland from the 23rd, to the 6th. Find me in the gym on the erg trying to make up for not erging during finals. Bonne Chance! & Best Regards, Arizona Brad |
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SUBJECT: Annoucements |
| My first semester at Thunderbird completed here in Phoenix, I am well overdue for an update! But first some announcements. Several changes have been occurring on ignatiuscrew.com as we approach 10,000 hits: We've added a MESSAGING SYSTEM that allows the coaches to update the site directly, look for the blinking letter icon on the upper right of the site when a new announcement has been made. The STATS for winter training are posted on the member site. An experimental CHAT ROOM has also been added. USRA Midwest NEWSLETTERS are now available in the library in pdf format. and the coaching staff can now communicate in discussion format through a single email address. As always your comments are helpful and requested. We aim to make the site useful not just to the team, but to all the alumni and friends. With this in mind, we are open to any suggestions as to building an alumni / ignatius crew supporter area on the site that would help everyone stay in touch and find each other. The goal would be to give everyone access to a 'profile' that they can keep updated. Example, If a rower is planning to go to school in California, they can search the site and find all alumni and friends of the crew that are in the area. The bond of rowing runs deep but this would be a lot of work on my part so I offer this suggestion as a litmus test for interest. OTHER IMPORTANT NEWS: Our good friends Tony, Jim ('99), & Chrys Kozak who have been, and continue to be, instrumental in the team's success in the past few seasons, have just launched a new website. I encourage you to visit. http://www.scratchoffmagic.com. Help them get the news out and be sure to check out the inspirational area which includes a great ROWING PICTURE: http://www.scratchoffmagic.com/order.cfm?ordstatus=prz&card_id=1013&vwtype=cat &cat_code=aocc&tgid=200012-31697101-16103845 A link to their innovative site will soon be available through the Ignatius Site under ROWINGLINKS - OTHER WEB LINKS. This message is going out to 94 people on the listbot, The Team thanks you for your support! Best Regards, Brad DeGrandis '91 Brad DeGrandis 602-942-7193 H 530-687-7493 FAX 216-965-9609 CELL bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: Regatta Dates |
| The Regatta Dates for the Spring Season are posted on the website. Good Luck to the Team over Winter Training. Brad Brad DeGrandis 602-942-7193 H 530-687-7493 FAX 216-965-9609 CELL bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: Re: RW Newsletter |
| What's you relationship with rowersworld? Bob and I had no idea you were involved. It sure does not help that I have laminated vespoli's irow.com on the ignatius site at his request. write me back and I will talk about how i can help. Brad DeGrandis 602-942-7193 H 530-687-7493 FAX 216-965-9609 CELL bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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| Well Mike, Whatever "sponsoring" a practice means I was just using it to reply to what Jack said. I really just wanted to say that going to the "Big Egg" would be my version of a Purdue practice in Cleveland. I mean, I'd rather do that then do an hour of power. -Alex On Tue, 07 Nov 2000 10:10:10 -0700, Saint Ignatius Crew wrote: > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > alex, > > the school's financial decision would be based on the "rowing" part, not the > "big egg" part. > > -mikey >;) > > ALEX wrote: > > > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > > > Jack, I'd love to sponsor a practice from Purdue....... > > > > AT THE BIG EGG BABY! > > > > Course, I don't think the school would want to pay for that. :P > > > > -Alex > > > |
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| Hey all -- I'm passing on a newsletter from rowersworld.com, a small side project which three of my college rowing buddies and I run. I hope you will forgive me if this seems inappropriate to the list, but I thought some of you guys would be interested in checking out the newly revamped site. Naturally, I won't be forwarding the newsletter to this list in the future, so, if you think you might be interested in receiving it, I encourage you to subscribe to it on the site. Thanks for the bandwith, guys. All the best, Bill Evans, '94 P.S. If you don't feel like reading the newsletter, you can always check out the updated site at http://www.rowersworld.com ______________________________________________________ Hello Rowing Fans! With the weather turning cold and forcing us indoors, we've taken some time to completely revamp RowersWorld.com. Yesterday we relaunched the site with a brand new look & feel - we hope you'll check it out and see all that it has to offer! 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The front page is updated automatically as soon as new content arrives, so check back often: ---> http://www.rowersworld.com/ * REVISED CLASSIFIED ADS If you're looking to lay in a new shell for next spring, or scoping out the territory for a new coaching position, check the classifieds. But hurry! Shells often sell within hours of being listed on the site! ---> http://www.rowersworld.com/Classifieds/ * CLEANER SHOPPING MALL Find the best gifts and items from Sport Graphics, JL, Sew Sporty, Regatta Sport, Alden-Watermark, The Independent Rowing News, and more! Find the right gift now: ---> http://rowersworld.com/Store/ ---------------------------------------------- PART II -- ROWERSWORLD.COM CONTENT ---------------------------------------------- * MASTERS ROWING ASSOCIATION -- CONTENT PARTNER Masters Rowing Association articles, news, journals, and content! The MRA is the fastest growing organization for rowers 28 and over. 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SUBJECT: Gannon Article - thanks Bob |
| Great Article: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2000/11/07/S P114244.DTL Gannon Has Scull History C.W. NEVIUS Tuesday, November 7, 2000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- IS RAIDERS quarterback Rich Gannon the NFL's Most Valuable Player? Is he the most effective quarterback in the game right now? With the Raiders tied for the best record in football, is Gannon the prototype for the new generation of passers in the game? Let me make my position on those questions perfectly clear: I have no idea. However, I am prepared to make an even bolder statement: Rich Gannon is the greatest rower in professional football. That's right, rower, as in boats. Sculler, actually, if you want the exact term. Scullers are the ones with two oars, one in each hand, unlike the rowers who hold one large oar, a sweep, with two hands. Gannon, I am prepared to bet, can beat anyone in the game over 500 yards of water in a boat with two oars. Unfortunately, this is a skill that rarely comes up in the average NFL game, but that doesn't mean that it is not worth mentioning. One of Gannon's rowing coaches, Chuck Crawford, says he thinks Gannon could have rowed in the Olympic Games if he hadn't chosen to fritter away his time in that marginal sport, football. Of course, Crawford also insists that Gannon won the national championship in ``quadruple sculls.'' ``I am pretty sure,'' Gannon said yesterday during his first rowing press conference of the season, ``that would be an inaccurate statement.'' There is no mistaking, however, that Gannon was a standout member of Philadelphia's St. Joseph's Prep School crew team, where they take their oar-dipping very seriously. Last year, the St. Joe's varsity eight went to the Henley Regatta in England, and won the prep division. Put it this way: Football is the second-biggest sport at St. Joe's. Number one, with some 120 participants and what athletic director Jim Murray says is a budget of ``between $70,000 and $90,000 a year,'' is crew. This year, for example, the American ``Olympic Eight'' boat in the Sydney Games had two former St. Joe's rowers. Which, by the way, is twice the number of St. Joe's players currently active in the NFL. Don't tell any of the rough, tough, Bronco-biting Raiders, but their quarterback is a certified preppie. Students at St. Joseph's, described by Murray as ``a very selective school,'' must pass an entrance exam to be admitted and wear a jacket and tie to class every day. At St. Joe's, they study hard, dress well, and churn the water on the Schuylkill River. Almost none of the St. Joseph's students have rowed before they arrived, and Gannon was no different. ``I met a guy and he talked me into it,'' Gannon said. ``He picked me up one afternoon, I met the coach, and we rowed along the river. I liked it instantly.'' What they didn't tell him, of course, was that those leisurely afternoon floats down the river were the exception. Actual crew practice began a little earlier. ``It was brutal,'' Gannon said. ``I had to get up at 5 a.m. The boat had to be in the water at 6, in February, in Philadelphia. We were wearing sweats, and hats, but you couldn't wear gloves.'' ``Sometimes,'' said Crawford, in a dreamy tone that suggests huge fun, ``ice would form on the oars.'' ``That's true,'' Gannon said. ``So we would spend half the time blowing on our hands, trying to get them warm.'' Gannon played all sports, of course. He was a basketball guard and a three-year starter on the football team, where he not only threw the passes and ran the naked bootleg but kicked field goals and punted -- left-footed. He had a lot of great times with those sports -- and one lousy one. Gannon invited his high school coach, Jack Branka, to his wedding a few years ago and after the ceremony, his new bride found the two in a corner, discussing how the Archbishop Carroll halfback managed to get open in the final 17 seconds for the game-winning touchdown catch. Gannon started at quarterback for three years at Delaware, and punted too, but his athletic versatility almost derailed his NFL career. When he was drafted by the Patriots, Raymond Berry, then the head coach, called to congratulate him and said the team ``just wanted to find the best position for you.'' Gannon knew what that meant -- defensive back. ``I'd rather get cut in the NFL as a quarterback,'' Gannon told Branka, ``than make it as a cornerback.'' Gannon showed 'em. He has now played 13 years at quarterback in the NFL, one of the most dangerous jobs on earth. But his only near- death experience happened with a pair of oars in his hands. ``I flipped a single scull in the river in February when I was a junior,'' he said. ``The water was so cold that at first all I could do was hang onto the boat. I got hypothermic, and I was drifting toward the waterfall. It was one time in my life when I thought I was going to die.'' And then, minutes later, he wished he had. Picked up by a boat driven by the women's crew coach, Gannon was brought back to the dock . . . ``Where I had to get out in my dripping sweats in front of eight women getting ready to put their boat in,'' he recalls. Do you really think a full house at Mile High Stadium in Denver next Monday night could be worse than that? It certainly won't be any colder. He might have been in a blazer and a tie, but Gannon is still one tough hombre, just the kind of quarterback those outlandish Raiders fans love. Skull Man? Meet scull man. E-mail C.W. Nevius at cwnevius@sfchronicle.com. Brad DeGrandis 602-942-7193 H 530-687-7493 FAX 216-965-9609 CELL bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: Team Stats |
| 6K Team Stats are posted on the member section of the website... Congrats to those with personal bests: MARCOVY WERNER BOLEK GANTER SMITH TAMAS Brad DeGrandis 602-942-7193 H 530-687-7493 FAX 216-965-9609 CELL bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: Fwd: Even though I am a democrat, it IS funny! |
| Note: forwarded message attached. ===== Memorandum From the State of Florida:We, the people of Florida, are holding this election hostage. When youpromise to stop sending us your old people, we will release your election.> |
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I believe that the e-mail was meant for the Bungles, not the Browns.
Obviously, whoever wrote this knows very little about the team and is NOT a
fan. Yea, they suck right now, but they're a second year expansion team with
only 2 starters left on offense from the first game (because of injuries.)
The defense can be good, but only when they are not on the field all game.
Let's hope they get better next year. If not, then maybe that e-mail could
be a little appropriate. I think the author must be a Stiler fan.
-Alex
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SUBJECT: Fwd: FW: Go Browns.....… |
| See the schedule below, first team. Brad DeGrandis 602-942-7193 H 530-687-7493 FAX 216-965-9609 CELL bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: Thanksgiving Big Egg |
| I regret to inform the masses that I will not be returning to Cleveland "the land of snow and ice" for Thanksgiving. Although I will dearly miss the "races" on Friday, Bob has promised me that he will have the teams do an extra 500 meters in my absense. I wish all the lights and midweights a fat turkey, and that the heavyweights not confuse the lights and midweights as food. More Leg Drive, Arizona Brad Brad DeGrandis 602-942-7193 H 530-687-7493 FAX 216-965-9609 CELL bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: Re: TO ALL ST IGNATIUS ROWERS/COACHES |
| alex, the school's financial decision would be based on the "rowing" part, not the "big egg" part. -mikey >;) ALEX wrote: > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > Jack, I'd love to sponsor a practice from Purdue....... > > AT THE BIG EGG BABY! > > Course, I don't think the school would want to pay for that. :P > > -Alex > |
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SUBJECT: Re: TO ALL ST IGNATIUS ROWERS/COACHES |
| Jack, I'd love to sponsor a practice from Purdue....... AT THE BIG EGG BABY! Course, I don't think the school would want to pay for that. :P -Alex On Tue, 7 Nov 2000 06:45:08 -0800 (PST), Saint Ignatius Crew wrote: > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > Thanks for the suggestions Alex...perhaps a Purdue "sponsored" practice > this fall?? Take care > > Jack |
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SUBJECT: Re: TO ALL ST IGNATIUS ROWERS/COACHES |
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training. do what you have to do, i want to see the
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SUBJECT: Re: TO ALL ST IGNATIUS ROWERS/COACHES |
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SUBJECT: Re: TO ALL ST IGNATIUS ROWERS/COACHES |
| I think all morning practices should consist of a 20 mile run, a 10k erg and 200 squat thrusts WITH the push up! Of course, I don't know what you would want to do for the hard practices. -McElroy On Mon, 6 Nov 2000 12:05:09 -0800 (PST), Saint Ignatius Crew wrote: > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > There will be a meeting outside of Murphy Fieldhouse (near double sets > of doors to Lorain) tomorrow, Tuesday November 7, at 3:00 PM (1500 for > Coach Saer and friends) regarding the practice schedule/daily itinerary > for fall/winter voluntary conditioning. All those interested in > contributing there thoughts/criticisms to the current plan or > submitting their own should attend. Coach Bramante and I should be > there at that time and ready for discussion as we will be heading up > the indoor practices starting ASAP. We would like to get the schedule > squared away tomorrow before the official meeting for all those > interested on Wednesday. Please remember that the coaches will have > the final determination as to what takes place in the AM between now > and Christmas and that these practices are voluntary but HIGHLY > RECOMMENDED! > Thanks! > Jack Waldeck |
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SUBJECT: TO ALL ST IGNATIUS ROWERS/COACHES |
| There will be a meeting outside of Murphy Fieldhouse (near double sets of doors to Lorain) tomorrow, Tuesday November 7, at 3:00 PM (1500 for Coach Saer and friends) regarding the practice schedule/daily itinerary for fall/winter voluntary conditioning. All those interested in contributing there thoughts/criticisms to the current plan or submitting their own should attend. Coach Bramante and I should be there at that time and ready for discussion as we will be heading up the indoor practices starting ASAP. We would like to get the schedule squared away tomorrow before the official meeting for all those interested on Wednesday. Please remember that the coaches will have the final determination as to what takes place in the AM between now and Christmas and that these practices are voluntary but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Thanks! Jack Waldeck |
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SUBJECT: Host for Head of the Charles Regatta |
| Fahad, John and Fellow Number Six Club Members, Thank you for hosting the St. Ignatius Varsity Crew for the Head of the Charles Regatta. Your members were very respectful of our sleeping arrangements on the main floor and, as a result, we had two excellent nights sleep when we were staying with you. I trust we did not inconvenience anyone to much and that we left the Club in reasonable shape after we departed for Cleveland. You will be pleased to know that we came in 3rd of 23 High School entries in the Youth Eight event. We also finished 12th of 40 crews overall, beating many college freshmen. This success is due in part to your help in granting us convenient lodging to the MIT boathouse and race course. On behalf of the St. Ignatius Crew, Rowing Alumnae and School, Thank You. Don Saer, Tau '66 |
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SUBJECT: Photos of the Head of the Charles |
| Check out www.sportgraphics.com for photos To see the missing photo, go to the womens youth eight, Friends of Detroit Rowing, overhead shot. DS |
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SUBJECT: Head of the Charles Eight |
| Gordon, Thank you for hosting St. Ignatius HS and letting us borrow an eight for the Head of the Charles. It was a superb shell and certainly helped us perform our best during the race. As you already know, we came in 12th overall, third of 23 high schools, only 19 seconds off the first HS pace. We will look forward to coming again next year and doing better. On behalf of the St. Ignatius Crew, rowing alumnae and school, thank you. Don Saer |
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SUBJECT: Re: Host for Head of the Charles Regatta |
| Hey Coach Saer, I didn't know you were an old friend of Uncle Tony. I think I think it's great that that's where everyone stayed while they were here. Rich Gienopie, Epsilon '92 --- SaerD@aol.com wrote: > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > Fahad, John and Fellow Number Six Club Members, > > Thank you for hosting the St. Ignatius Varsity Crew > for the Head of the > Charles Regatta. Your members were very respectful > of our sleeping > arrangements on the main floor and, as a result, we > had two excellent nights > sleep when we were staying with you. > > I trust we did not inconvenience anyone to much and > that we left the Club in > reasonable shape after we departed for Cleveland. > > You will be pleased to know that we came in 3rd of > 23 High School entries in > the Youth Eight event. We also finished 12th of 40 > crews overall, beating > many college freshmen. This success is due in part > to your help in granting > us convenient lodging to the MIT boathouse and race > course. > > On behalf of the St. Ignatius Crew, Rowing Alumnae > and School, > Thank You. > > Don Saer, Tau '66 > |
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SUBJECT: Re: Not Rowing, But Good Humor |
| Agreed Rich, Agreed. |
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SUBJECT: Re: Not Rowing, But Good Humor |
| Funny, I had heard the same thing about the other guy. --- Bdegrandis@aol.com wrote: > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > This in no way reflects my voting intentions or > should it affect yours so > read without prejudice or comment. > > > > > > Subject: Aliens > > > > > > > > > > > Here's something everyone should probably > know: You may remember > > > > that > > > > >on July 2, 1947, witnesses claim a spaceship > with four aliens aboard > > > > >crashed on a sheep-and-cattle ranch outside > Roswell, New Mexico. > This > > > > is > > > > >an incident, of course, that many say has > been covered up by the > > > > >government. > > > > > > > > However, you may not know that on March 31, > 1948, exactly > > > > >nine months after that day, Al Gore was > born. Now, that clears up a > > > > lot > > > > >of things. > > > > Brad DeGrandis > 602-942-7193 H > 530-687-7493 FAX > 216-965-9609 CELL > bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com > HREF="http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com">http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com > |
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SUBJECT: Not Rowing, But Good Humor |
| This in no way reflects my voting intentions or should it affect yours so read without prejudice or comment. > > > Subject: Aliens > > > > > > > > Here's something everyone should probably know: You may remember > > > that > > > >on July 2, 1947, witnesses claim a spaceship with four aliens aboard > > > >crashed on a sheep-and-cattle ranch outside Roswell, New Mexico. This > > > is > > > >an incident, of course, that many say has been covered up by the > > > >government. > > > > > > However, you may not know that on March 31, 1948, exactly > > > >nine months after that day, Al Gore was born. Now, that clears up a > > > lot > > > >of things. |
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SUBJECT: Re: Charles Pictures |
| I just got the sites from Dave. They will be on the website this weekend. Best Regards, Brad Brad DeGrandis 602-942-7193 H 530-687-7493 FAX 216-965-9609 CELL bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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Gene Baxendale |
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SUBJECT: Re: Charles Pictures |
| Please forward the addresses to Aaron.Baxendale@marquette.edu. Thanks, At 07:54 PM 10/25/00 -0400, you wrote: >Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > >For anyone interested, I found 4 pictures from various websites of the 8 at >boston. E-mail me if you want them. > >Dave > |
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Michael Carr |
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SUBJECT: Re: Charles Pictures |
| why doesn't somebody put em on the webserver? if this is too complicated somebody just bounce me a copy of the pictures and i will send the listbot a website with the pics on em. -mikey >;) |
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"Werner, David E (CLEVELAND CL 646)" |
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SUBJECT: Re: Charles Pictures |
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Yes please e-mail me. Thanks Dave
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> From: ROBERT VALERIAN[SMTP:rvalerian@kkya.com]
> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 10:11 AM
> To: rowing@listbot.com
> Subject: Re: Charles Pictures
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SUBJECT: Re: Charles Pictures |
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I would love them. please send I will share with Pat
Saccany.
Beth Zone
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"ROBERT VALERIAN" |
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SUBJECT: Re: Charles Pictures |
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yes!
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SUBJECT: Re: Charles Pictures |
| Dave send me links to the web pages please… |
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Weiner0013@aol.com |
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SUBJECT: Re: Charles Pictures |
| Here are the web addresses or instructions to finding the pictures Head of the Ohio Varsity 4- http://rowersworld.com/cgi-bin/viewphoto.cgi?HH13_19 Boston https://www.jetphotographic.com/rowing/00rowing/0MA/0MA16/PreviewPages/Preview Page29.htm https://www.jetphotographic.com/rowing/00rowing/0MA/0MA47/PreviewPages/Preview Page29.htm Also, at http://www.greenlakecrew.org/youthphoto.asp, go to Day 4- Youth eights We are picture numbers 32369, and 32370. -Dave |
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SUBJECT: Re: Charles Pictures |
| Dave, Can you send me the links to the pics please? |
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SUBJECT: Re: Charles Pictures |
| I would like to see da pictures Joe |
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SUBJECT: Charles Pictures |
| For anyone interested, I found 4 pictures from various websites of the 8 at boston. E-mail me if you want them. Dave |
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SUBJECT: Re: Boston |
| octavianMH@aol.com Good Luck. Brad DeGrandis 602-942-7193 H 530-687-7493 FAX 216-965-9609 CELL bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: Re: Boston |
| What is mike horvaths e-mail address? -David Werner |
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SUBJECT: Re: HOTO 2000 |
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Thanks for the report Jack. Perhaps you should consider a career as a sports
reporter. This was the first I heard of the novices passinf St. Mary's. I liked
that part. And, of course, the performance of the Varsity 4 was stellar.
Bob
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SUBJECT: Re: Congrats! |
| Jack, thanks so much for getting up at the ass crack of dawn to coach us |
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SUBJECT: Boston |
| Congrats to everyone for the great finish at the Head of the Charles. It was nice to see you guys. Mike Horvath and I got a great picture of your boat rowing right under us at Weeks Foot Bridge, so get in touch with him if you want a copy. Congrats again, and I hope to see you up here for the CRASH B's. Mike McGivney |
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SUBJECT: Re: Congrats! |
| Hey everyone, I hope this email finds everyone doing real well. I wanted to say congrats to everyone on a great fall season. I have been following the results congrats on everything. I am looking forward to seeing you guys in the spring and definitely when I come home during Thanksgiving break. Stay strong and have fun. Forever Ignatius, Matt P.S. to the Heavys "No Body Beats Us!" just remember that. |
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SUBJECT: Congrats! |
| Congrats to the 2000 SI Crew for all their hard work and undying effort in putting the HOC eight together. You all did a FINE job! Can't wait for the spring! |
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SUBJECT: Charles |
| Good luck to all competitors who'll be at the Charles this weekend. Rutgers will be on Magazine Beach. Drew Fegen and I will be there. We'll be rowing under Bantam Boat Club, starting 11th I think in the Lightweight Men's. Hope to see everyone there. ~Brookhart |
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SUBJECT: Charles |
| Good luck to everyone going to Boston this weekend. I hope to see you there. ===== ...And remeber PBS is free 'cause it sucks. |
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SUBJECT: Head of the Ohio Results |
| THE HOTO Results are posted on the website. www.ignatiuscrew.com Good Luck to team as they prepare for Boston. Brad Brad DeGrandis 602-942-7193 H 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: HOTO 2000 |
| Well, unfortunately, the HOTO 2000 race committee has yet to get their act together to the point that they can provide race results from Saturday. Out of three races we were supposed to compete in, one was cancelled and one has no official results as of yet. The novice 'A' and 'B' boat placed 4th and 5th respectively, including a 30 sec penalty that seems to be the ritual for at least one St. Ignatius Crew every year. The varsity 4's were also able to compete but as stated above, have yet to receive any results. When asked as to how they felt they did, they responded only with, "Well, we seemed to have passed another boat every 20 strokes or so. The last 300 meters or so were terrible, but then we were pretty sure it was for everyone else as well." This comment coming after at least 2 singles had swamped and at least 3 fours were going to later that day. Unfortunately, the race officials thought the wind was rough and that no more rowers needed to be swimming involuntarily, and so the race was officially cancelled as of about 1300 hrs. early Saturday afternoon. When asked for a vote at the coaches meeting, it seemed that the only protests against cancellation were those of the St. Ignatius Coaching staff. We all know that in democracy, a vote of two or three vs. about 253 just doesn't cut it. The boats were de-rigged, the trailer packed up, and a bunch of disappointed St. Ignatius rowers headed for home. There was definitely one important shining moment we must all reflect on though: Saturday morning at about 0840 when the novice eights came down the mighty Ohio, both the St. Ignatius 'A' and 'B' boats walked RIGHT TRHOUGH the St. Mary's novices, who could nothing but watch and wonder about this coming spring. See those of you who can make it in a couple weeks in Boston! P.S. Coach V- Hope you were soaking up some sun for us cold Clevelanders this past weekend- snow was falling! |
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SUBJECT: ALUMNI TURKEY ROW |
| ALUMNI TURKEY ROW ALUMNI: Prepare for the annual Turkey Row! Held the Friday after Thanksgiving at the boathouse @9AM. The "races" will be followed by breakfast at the Big Egg. Check the voicemail and website for updates or changes. Best Regards, BRAD Brad DeGrandis 602-942-7193 H 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: Re: Fall Schedule posted on the website! |
| Mike's e-mail at school is DomitianMH@yahoo.com |
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SUBJECT: Fall Schedule posted on the website! |
| Good luck to the team as they travel to Boston and Pittsburgh and battle at the Head of the Cuyahoga this year. Brad DeGrandis 602-942-7193 H 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: website changes |
| Our favorite webcam of the cuyahoga river has been retired. It's host Randy Reese who sponsored the randyville.com website has moved to chicago, he sends his best. In the meantime, I added an aerial photo of the boathouse and the carter road bridge and a topographical map of the twisted river. The latter should adequately allow any out of towners to understand just how crazy we must be to row in cleveland. Check out the website under 'cuyahoga'. Your comments are welcome, Cheers, Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 Work 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: RE: Wedding Annoucement |
| Whoa... Brady Bunch countdown. It's been a while! Thanks John > -----Original Message----- > From: Bdegrandis@aol.com [SMTP:Bdegrandis@aol.com] > Sent: Monday, July 17, 2000 12:39 PM > To: rowing@listbot.com > Subject: Wedding Annoucement > > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > For all those who remember the Brady Bunch countdown and other famous > coxwain > quotes such, "Push off on two!... TWO!" > > the name John Hannon comes to mind, coxwain for the first medaling boat at > > Saint Ignatius in 1991. > > John is recently annouced his engagment, plans for 2002. > > Best Regards to John, > > Brad DeGrandis > 440-716-9826 H > 530-687-7493 FAX > bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com > HREF="http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com">http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com > < > /A> |
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SUBJECT: Wedding Annoucement |
| For all those who remember the Brady Bunch countdown and other famous coxwain quotes such, "Push off on two!... TWO!" the name John Hannon comes to mind, coxwain for the first medaling boat at Saint Ignatius in 1991. John is recently annouced his engagment, plans for 2002. Best Regards to John, Brad DeGrandis 440-716-9826 H 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com< /A> |
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SUBJECT: Message from Sean Sullivan |
| Date: 7/11/00 6:33:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time From: sully_i@hotmail.com (Sean M. Sullivan) To: Bdegrandis@aol.com howdy yáll, i am currently in amsterdam en route to berlin, prague, budapest, etc, etc. i hope you are all doing well, europe is pretty crazy but fun. i just missed the henley while i was in london. oh well next time. Brad good luck sorry to hear you are leaving. Sean, 96' p.s.n if you could tell everyone i say hello i would appreciater it on the listserve. Thanks |
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| I must say, Sean is right, Europe is pretty damn interesting. I've been in Vienna for over a month now chillin and illin, and am going to hit Frankfurt, Berlin and Venice in the coming two weeks before I head back to good old C-Town. Things are cool but different here, so sometimes it's a challenge. Like when you go to buy a metro ticket and end up spending 10 dollars on a 10 minute bus trip. I tell ya, I made sure I didn't do that again! :P Anyway, I would recommend to everyone to get over here if ya get a chance. Almost every college offers study abroad, and although I am not doing it now, I plan to next year. Usually, the cost equals that of a semester of college and it's a great opportunity to see the world, meet attractive foreign women (and I have met plenty here), and be able to sit and have a beer without having to worry about being 21. Europe really is a nice place, (of course, I'm not including France, I mean, to them, they are their own little continent; sorry, Mike Nappleuwww.) - I think Fr. Streicher would kill me for that sentence, and I don't think he'd need help from Mr.Corrigan going Navy Seal on me. - It really is a cool place, and not so different from the US that you're riding an elephant to school or something odd like that. Anyway, I think I am about done with all of this rambling and bringing back the old school jokes. Well, I'm outy, Go Browns, Go Boilermakers, Go Wildcats, Go Tribe. Oh, and Sullivan, hit Vienna, it's a great city. See y'all later, -Alex McElroy '98 "Lightweight 4 Eva", I hope On Tue, 11 Jul 2000 11:50:17 EDT, Saint Ignatius Crew wrote: > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > Date: 7/11/00 6:33:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time > From: sully_i@hotmail.com (Sean M. Sullivan) > To: Bdegrandis@aol.com > > howdy yáll, > > i am currently in amsterdam en route to berlin, prague, budapest, etc, etc. > i hope you are all doing well, europe is pretty crazy but fun. i just missed > the henley while i was in london. oh well next time. Brad good luck sorry > to hear you are leaving. > > Sean, 96' > > p.s.n if you could tell everyone i say hello i would appreciater it on the > listserve. thanks > |
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SUBJECT: Re: its all downhill from here |
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Don't worry. That camp's been around for years. Its for women. Advancing
the cause of Title IX.
Cheers,
Tony
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SUBJECT: Re: Henley |
| The Reading Regatta is just upstream from Henley and a little shorter course. It is a nice one day regatta and will serve you well to acclimatize and warmup for the Henley. It takes about 4 days to overcome jet lag. My rule of thumb is one day per hour of time change. A word on general tactics: Henley races are one boat versus one. A little different from one boat versus many. It helps to have the lead after 500 meters. Have a good series of rows at Henley. Don Saer |
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SUBJECT: its all downhill from here |
| i was surfing the web for my boss, looking for a nike "swoosh" in jpg form, when i came accross this. I am horribly dissappointed for two reasons. 1) if it gets out how cool rowing really is, the boathouse downtown will be over-run with football players hoping to be cool. (ironically rowers might start picking on football players) 2) this is a direct quote from the page selling one of their camps, the high end: NIKE III: for the HIGH POTENTIAL athlete who has the motivation and ability to row on a college team. This is an intense and challenging program developing technique, physical conditioning, mental discipline and commitment to competitive excellence. High Potential rowers must be able to row an 8:00 minute or better pace for 2000 meters on the ergometer. c'mon now folks. if this is the ability to row on a college team, then i feel robbed that i was not immediately a varsity rower. I have pulled some pathetic times in my life.... and just had surgery, but i am sure even on these lortab and percicet i could pull an 8 minute piece. cmon, i don't think "blur" even ever broke 8 minutes. mikey >;) |
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SUBJECT: Green Lake beats CJRC for title |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 11, 2000 Contact: Jeremy Stacy, USRowing, (317) 237-5652 Green Lake Upsets Cincinnati in Men’s Eight CINCINNATI – Green Lake upset defending champions, Cincinnati Junior Rowing Club (CJRC), in the junior men’s eight event. Green Lake held off a surging CJRC, who made up almost a boat’s length deficit in the last 250 meters, to win the event by just 0.24 seconds. With 500 to go in the men’s eight, St. Joseph’s Prep held a stable lead, but Green Lake made a surge followed closely by Cincinnati to ultimately take first and second respectively. Green Lake finished the 2000-meter course in 5:49.20, followed by CJRC in 5:49.44 and St. Joseph’s in 5:54.38, respectively. Cincinnati’s junior women’s eight successfully defended their title in the event, defeating St. Paul’s School by two seconds. The two teams finished with times of 6:37.45 and 6:38.65, respectively. St. Ignatius finished third with a time of 6:47.98. Senior standout Caryn Davies proved to onlookers that she is one of the nation’s top junior female rowers by winning the junior women’s single by over 20 seconds in a time of 7:50.2. Green Lake’s Elisabeth Ramhorst gave Davies a scare in the first 250 meters, but ultimately fell back, finishing second in 8:11.78. McCallie’s Susan BeVille rounded out the top three, completing the course 8:17.85. Steel City outdistanced a strong Green Lake crew to capture victory in the junior women’s double, finishing in 7:31.41. Steel City defeated Green Lake by seven seconds, with Stanton Prep placing third with a 7:45.37. In the junior men’s double sculls, Minnesota Boat Club edged ARC by one second to win in 6:48.00. ARC finished in 6:49.29 and Lyme/Old Lyme captured third in a time of 6:51.14. With all seven of the team’s entered in the junior women’s lightweight eight advancing to the grand finals, everyone had a chance to turn the tables on Green Lake, which won the preliminary heat on Saturday. To no avail, none of the teams were able to knock down Green Lake, which finished in 7:00.93. Mt. Baker rebounded from a fourth place finish in the prelims, though, to take second in the finals with a time of 7:05.44. Mainland rounded out the top three, finishing in 7:06.07. St. Joseph’s Prep held off the Oakland Strokes to take victory in the junior men’s lightweight eight. St. Joseph’s finished the course in 6:08.20, four seconds ahead of Oakland. Saratoga Springs took third in 6:14.73. In the junior women’s four with coxswain, Capital Crew produced a stellar performance, defeating a strong Winsor Crew by two seconds in a time of 7:26.80. Detroit Boat Club took third in 7:30.28. Long Beach Rowing Association came from behind to win the men’s four with coxswain in 6:34.32. Leon High School captured third with a 6:38.26, followed by Washington Area Rowing in 6:39.31. Green Lake’s Cooper Lange defeated Tabor Academy’s Emil Peinert to win the junior men’s single. Cooper’s time of 7:27.70 was almost three seconds better than Peinert’s. Quad City’s Brent Peterson rounded out the top three finishing in 7:32.66. In the junior women’s quad, North Allegheny High School outdistanced Conestoga by seven seconds for the victory, winning in a time of 7:20.23. Cascade missed second place by only 0.4 seconds finishing in 7:27.74. In the final event of the day, the junior men’s quad, Lyme/Old Lyme High School went home with a victory, defeating the Episcopal School of Dallas by five second in a time of 6:19.09. North Allegheny finished third in 6:26.73. Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 W 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: Re: Henley |
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Good Luck and have fun.
Coach V.
Call me when you get back to Cleveland for lunch.
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SUBJECT: Henley |
| Hey guys, Leaving for Henley tomorrow, we were one of the 35 who already qualified so we can't have a total waste of a trip. Will be racing at the Reading Regatta or something like that later this week, then Henley next week. Should be exciting, but really can't wait till the season is over, my boat is about to kill each other from all this time together. Anyway, hope everyone is enjoying their summer, talk to you soon. ~Brookhart |
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SUBJECT: Re: UR Guestbook |
| Alex, I did not bother to write the entire guestbook from top down. Check this out before you get too involved. http://www.guestworld.com/ In a message dated 6/4/00 3:06:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time, atmac@excite.com writes: << Subj: UR Guestbook Date: 6/4/00 3:06:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time From: atmac@excite.com (ALEX) Reply-to: rowing@listbot.com (Saint Ignatius Crew) To: rowing@listbot.com (Saint Ignatius Crew) Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com Brad, I am here in Vienna, Austria working for my Uncle at his computer firm and am working on the web page here, from scratch. It is the first real html that I have done, and I am not sure how to make the guestbook. I was wondering if you would be able to send me your code, because I really like the way you did yours. I take it that it is not made in JAVA. I would appreciate your help, and congratulations in Mercyhurst. -Alex McElroy >> Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 W 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: UR Guestbook |
| Brad, I am here in Vienna, Austria working for my Uncle at his computer firm and am working on the web page here, from scratch. It is the first real html that I have done, and I am not sure how to make the guestbook. I was wondering if you would be able to send me your code, because I really like the way you did yours. I take it that it is not made in JAVA. I would appreciate your help, and congratulations in Mercyhurst. -Alex McElroy |
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SUBJECT: mercyhurst |
| results are posted on the site. Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 W 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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"Sean M. Sullivan" |
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SUBJECT: Re: Memories |
| Well Howdy Y'all from Athens, The recent emails, which I am ashamed to say I have been in neglect of reading have brought a flood of memories back to my mind like that of the splash that Caril used to throw on me as a novice rower and coxswain respectively. As I look back over the years, which are fading with age, I try and piece together the greatest and most influential moments that that four years provided me with. I suppose it all started in the beginning when my father told me he knew the "Crew Team Coach" (That's "The Crew Coach" Dad)at the all Hollowed St. Ignatius, which I had just been accepted to and was visiting. I remeber running into Castro at Wendy's who was wearing the cherished Stevenson, and asking directions to the boat house with my father. Damn did we get lost in the flats, I swear we drove for an hour down there and endeded up somewhere down by LTV. Thanks Castro. But from that day forth I was hooked, I think it was the intoxicating high I got from that LTV smell that still runs in all of our blood. There is still not a day that I can be within miles of that place and catch a whiff and not be immediately rushed back into a boat taking a power ten, hands bleeding, stomach wretching and beating the heavy weights. (small @Jab fatties)Anyway, back to the memories, I could write an anthology on the expierences I have had and how much I grew over those four years. They taught me so much, the made me a leader, confident, gave me the best understanding of what dedication not only to myself, but to the other 7 guys who were depending upon me to show up at 5:45 in the morning meant, (And as Tobin can attest, sometimes I would not even remember driving there I was so tired)and from all that I fell in love. True love, similar to a woman for those of you out there who know. Crew can give you the greatest feelings in life, ie: winning, giving more than you thought possible, or shaving 40 seconds off an erg time, etc. But she can also take you to hell and back, gut wretching, hand bleeding, DFL-ing (new rowers have no idea)and sitting at a start line and seeing Marietta and thinking $@#!(once again a dated concept). Nevertheless, as I look back, the eye of this storm of emotion lies within the Coaching and the friendship. At the center Coach V. and radiating around him the many men who have taken the time to teach young men of life and of love. What they have given us was a gift and I am thankful. For those of you who don't feel the same way...."JJJJJJUUUUUUSSSSSSTTTTT LLLLLEEEEEAAAAAVVVVVEEEEEE" (Coach V. annual winter speach)Anyway, I won't bore anymore of you with more of my stories because we all share them in some way or another, new or old we were there, and in a way we still are, as the legacies of those before us carry on. Thank you for the memories and the expierences. Thank you Coach V. Sean M. Sullivan 96' (740)589-6436 (for 17 more days till graduation) p.s. Lightweights Good job and best of Luck p.p.s. Alums, I will be moving back to cleveland this summer, Hooples? Marshalls?, Flats? p.p.p.s. One more thing, damn I loved those saturday moring practices when the lovely ladies of Hooters would greet us. |
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SUBJECT: Fwd: Your Guestbook has been Signed |
| Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 W 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: Re: THE BIG EGG WEB PAGE |
| I don't know about you guys, but i think the egg is slowly mutating from the establishment i knew as a st ignatius student. I mean come on! they got rid of the egg menu's, they aren't open 24 hours anymore, and the last time i was there i almost had respectable service.... if they start serving expresso it will all be over. mikey >;) my favorite big egg quote: "I don't know what this green liquid in my ham and cheese omolette is, but it can't be good" --Sean Sullivan '96 LLast500@aol.com wrote: Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com Well, it is finally here; the Big Egg Web Page is up and running. I grasped the idea that many may have pondered over the years by the balls. The finest restaurant located within five miles of the boathouse The Big Egg finally has a home on the World Wide Web. Now rowers of all ages and tastes in cuisine can honor this historic diner. Note: I am currently looking for more quotes to add to this web site. So, if you or anyone you know who has been affiliated with the SI Crew has a quote about The Egg, than send it to me................. Thanks Pat Sledz '01 LLast500@aol.com __________________________________________________________ ___________ To unsubscribe, write to rowing-unsubscribe@listbot.com _______________________________________________________ ______________ Advertisement: 15% off Ashford Collection jewelry for Mother's Day! Mom will love these gorgeous pieces handpicked by our expert jewelry buyers - now 15% off and shipped FedEx overnight FREE! Spoiled as a child? Return the favor - get her gift at Ashford.com. http://on.linkexchange.com/?ATID=27&AID=1231 -- mikey >;) http://derm.med.utah.edu <------ work http://i.am/pweiproduct <------ play |
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"Aaron Brookhart" |
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SUBJECT: Proud to say… |
| I am more a reader of emails than a writer, but the recent plethora of memories poured out for everyone's enjoyment seems to have jogged a few thoughts of my own. I speak not of specific times, but rather of the entire experience and how it relates to the future just as well as it relates to the past our teammates have been recollecting. In this, the end of my seventh consecutive season of racing I will have rowed for nine coaches under three blades, Ignatius, Jr. Nats, and Rutgers. I have erged next to 3rd boaters and national team members, and seat-raced with the fastest in the country. No stroke, not one single pull of the oar compares to the feeling of those first strokes rowing for Ignatius. Perhaps it's because that is where it all started, but I have an inclination that it has deeper roots. Coach Prince, Coach Manias, Coach Saer, Coach DeGrandis, and most especially Coach Valerian instilled something that no other coach has yet to touch. I have to say that Mike Teti scares me less that Coach V. and it's not the bellow of his voice, or the look in his eyes, but the stone in your stomach that will appear if you know you have let Coach, your teammates, and yourself down. The respect that Coach taught me has gone a long way. I have friends at Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Dartmouth, Cornell, Brown, and all the rest because of the kind of determination and character that Coach expected from us. Trust me, people recognize hard work, and you won't find a faster way to earn respect. For those of you who have yet to graduate, you'll see how far a good work ethic can carry you, just ask any of us who are living proof; as you have been reading, we credit the wonderful coaches who started us off on the right foot. Though I continue to look to the future, I am sure that everyone will agree we must cherish our memories and the time we get to spend or were able to spend rowing for Ignatius Crew because even when you are off rowing for some other team, under some other color, you will always know that you started with the best. Congratulations to this year's crew. I assure you that winning Midwest will always be one of your fondest memories, you are fortunate to have shared it with such an incredible group. Aaron Brookhart '97 Rutgers Lightweight V8 |
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SUBJECT: THE BIG EGG WEB PAGE |
| Well, it is finally here; the Big Egg Web Page is up and running. I grasped the idea that many may have pondered over the years by the balls. The finest restaurant located within five miles of the boathouse The Big Egg finally has a home on the World Wide Web. Now rowers of all ages and tastes in cuisine can honor this historic diner. Note: I am currently looking for more quotes to add to this web site. So, if you or anyone you know who has been affiliated with the SI Crew has a quote about The Egg, than send it to me................. Thanks Pat Sledz '01 LLast500@aol.com |
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SUBJECT: Re: Proud to say… |
| To give credit where credit is due... Brookhart sadly forgot to mention Coach Parker and of course coach Spinner, proud owner of "thunder 'n lightnin'" and "spick 'n span" (his arms and legs for those unfamiliar), when praising previous coaches. TOBIN |
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SUBJECT: Re: Proud to say… |
| wait a minute! Aaron Brookhart, "lightweight V8" ?! there is something i never thought i would hear. Its kind of like hearing "coxwain Doug Emancipator". just doesn't fit. mikey >;) |
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"Jodie Bowers" |
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SUBJECT: Re: Midwest Championship |
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Fellow Oarsmen,
Congratulations to the 2000 Midwest Scholastic Champions!!! God it
feels good to say that!!! I am especially pleased with this great news
since I'm studying abroad sitting in Prague, Czech Republic at an Internet
Cafe. This is the first contact I've had with the States in two weeks.
This comes at a great surprise and my exuberance streches across continents.
Congratulations to the rowers and coaches, especially to Coach V who
truly deserves this title. I'll always remember Coach's green "rowing
bible" he would carry at practice. Coach had that way of peering through
his reading glasses at me, then looking down at his bible, then back at me.
It'd drive me nuts, but that was enough motivation to give 110 percent.
Next, I'd like to thank our retired Brad who does the thankless grunt
work necessary for a well oiled machine like our crew to succeed.
I'd also like once again to mention my teammates and friends. I've
never known the commraderie, friendship, ethic, and fun like I shared with
those guys. I truly feel priviledged to have shared time will all you guys.
Finally...yeah we'll let you lightweights gloat because you guys did the
job winning gold but I believe that it was really the HEAVYWEIGHTS who
stepped up to the plate, put up or shut up, and kicked St. Mary's Ass to
bring home the trophy!
Enjoy this guys...it doesn't get any better than this...in America or
Europe! We'll celebrate together next month!
The Glory is in the team
HEAVYWEIGHT PRIDE!!!!!
Bowers '97
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SUBJECT: Proud to say… |
| I am more a reader of emails than a writer, but the recent plethora of memories poured out for everyone's enjoyment seems to have jogged a few thoughts of my own. I speak not of specific times, but rather of the entire experience and how it relates to the future just as well as it relates to the past our teammates have been recollecting. In this, the end of my seventh consecutive season of racing I will have rowed for nine coaches under three blades, Ignatius, Jr. Nats, and Rutgers. I have erged next to 3rd boaters and national team members, and seat-raced with the fastest in the country. No stroke, not one single pull of the oar compares to the feeling of those first strokes rowing for Ignatius. Perhaps it's because that is where it all started, but I have an inclination that it has deeper roots. Coach Prince, Coach Manias, Coach Saer, Coach DeGrandis, and most especially Coach Valerian instilled something that no other coach has yet to touch. I have to say that Mike Teti scares me less that Coach V. and it's not the bellow of his voice, or the look in his eyes, but the stone in your stomach that will appear if you know you have let Coach, your teammates, and yourself down. The respect that Coach taught me has gone a long way. I have friends at Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Dartmouth, Cornell, Brown, and all the rest because of the kind of determination and character that Coach expected from us. Trust me, people recognize hard work, and you won't find a faster way to earn respect. For those of you who have yet to graduate, you'll see how far a good work ethic can carry you, just ask any of us who are living proof; as you have been reading, we credit the wonderful coaches who started us off on the right foot. Though I continue to look to the future, I am sure that everyone will agree we must cherish our memories and the time we get to spend or were able to spend rowing for Ignatius Crew because even when you are off rowing for some other team, under some other color, you will always know that you started with the best. Congratulations to this year's crew. I assure you that winning Midwest will always be one of your fondest memories, you are fortunate to have shared it with such an incredible group. Aaron Brookhart '97 Rutgers Lightweight V8 |
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SUBJECT: Proud to say… |
| I am more a reader of emails than a writer, but the recent plethora of memories poured out for everyone's enjoyment seems to have jogged a few thoughts of my own. I speak not of specific times, but rather of the entire experience and how it relates to the future just as well as it relates to the past our teammates have been recollecting. In this, the end of my seventh consecutive season of racing I will have rowed for nine coaches under three blades, Ignatius, Jr. Nats, and Rutgers. I have erged next to 3rd boaters and national team members, and seat-raced with the fastest in the country. No stroke, not one single pull of the oar compares to the feeling of those first strokes rowing for Ignatius. Perhaps it's because that is where it all started, but I have an inclination that it has deeper roots. Coach Prince, Coach Manias, Coach Saer, Coach DeGrandis, and most especially Coach Valerian instilled something that no other coach has yet to touch. I have to say that Mike Teti scares me less that Coach V. and it's not the bellow of his voice, or the look in his eyes, but the stone in your stomach that will appear if you know you have let Coach, your teammates, and yourself down. The respect that Coach taught me has gone a long way. I have friends at Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Dartmouth, Cornell, Brown, and all the rest because of the kind of determination and character that Coach expected from us. Trust me, people recognize hard work, and you won't find a faster way to earn respect. For those of you who have yet to graduate, you'll see how far a good work ethic can carry you, just ask any of us who are living proof; as you have been reading, we credit the wonderful coaches who started us off on the right foot. Though I continue to look to the future, I am sure that everyone will agree we must cherish our memories and the time we get to spend or were able to spend rowing for Ignatius Crew because even when you are off rowing for some other team, under some other color, you will always know that you started with the best. Congratulations to this year's crew. I assure you that winning Midwest will always be one of your fondest memories, you are fortunate to have shared it with such an incredible group. Aaron Brookhart '97 Rutgers Lightweight V8 |
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SUBJECT: Proud to say… |
| I am more a reader of emails than a writer, but the recent plethora of memories poured out for everyone's enjoyment seems to have jogged a few thoughts of my own. I speak not of specific times, but rather of the entire experience and how it relates to the future just as well as it relates to the past our teammates have been recollecting. In this, the end of my seventh consecutive season of racing I will have rowed for nine coaches under three blades, Ignatius, Jr. Nats, and Rutgers. I have erged next to 3rd boaters and national team members, and seat-raced with the fastest in the country. No stroke, not one single pull of the oar compares to the feeling of those first strokes rowing for Ignatius. Perhaps it's because that is where it all started, but I have an inclination that it has deeper roots. Coach Prince, Coach Manias, Coach Saer, Coach DeGrandis, and most especially Coach Valerian instilled something that no other coach has yet to touch. I have to say that Mike Teti scares me less that Coach V. and it's not the bellow of his voice, or the look in his eyes, but the stone in your stomach that will appear if you know you have let Coach, your teammates, and yourself down. The respect that Coach taught me has gone a long way. I have friends at Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Dartmouth, Cornell, Brown, and all the rest because of the kind of determination and character that Coach expected from us. Trust me, people recognize hard work, and you won't find a faster way to earn respect. For those of you who have yet to graduate, you'll see how far a good work ethic can carry you, just ask any of us who are living proof; as you have been reading, we credit the wonderful coaches who started us off on the right foot. Though I continue to look to the future, I am sure that everyone will agree we must cherish our memories and the time we get to spend or were able to spend rowing for Ignatius Crew because even when you are off rowing for some other team, under some other color, you will always know that you started with the best. Congratulations to this year's crew. I assure you that winning Midwest will always be one of your fondest memories, you are fortunate to have shared it with such an incredible group. Aaron Brookhart '97 Rutgers Lightweight V8 |
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SUBJECT: Midwest Pictures |
| Several pictures from this past Midwest Championship Regatta are now posted on the website. Look under 'photo archive'. |
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SUBJECT: Re: 10 in the Making… |
| Okay, history time: At the 1991 midwest in Indianapolis, I was in a JV boat coxed by Bill Beck where the rudder broke and we steered off to the right about 15 lanes, even though we had resorted to "starboards full pressure, ports let it run" Is this the boat/race in question? I think Pat Cozzens and Josh Greene might have been in it, too. Brad said: Although I no longer relate to those days when 'The >Styles' (also known as the Julian Whitestone, for those of you who remember >a >boat renaming ceremony) was our best boat, Julian Whitestone was the favorite over the George Washington and the Aletha Agee. I believe there was another club shell we rowed one time named something like "Spirit of 76," but can't say for sure. Other boat renaming: "No Name" was "Hoyt C. Pease" its first season, painted gray with black deck; "Charlie" was "George Ohrstrom"(sp), painted white with gray deck, and had either red or orange stripes. Cheers, Tony '93 |
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SUBJECT: (No Subject) |
| Did the crew moms put something in the 'carbo-power'? Good work, gentlemen! Remember to take lots of photos so that in three years you can look at them, then look at your stomach, and wonder how you ever made weight. (I'm doing that right now, and my god, it baffles the mind!) I'll keep an eye out in Sydney this summer for your future competition. Congratulations rowers and coaches! TOBIN |
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SUBJECT: Timely |
| I had no idea who Julian Whitestone was until I came across this today: JACK T. A. FRANKLIN, Board of Trustees member of the Scholastic Rowing Association of America died last Saturday [April 22nd]. Jack was a member of the Board since the late 1940's. His titles were not indicative of the work and effort that Jack put into the SRAA which is commonly called the "Nationals". For years Jack was the Regatta Director and Chief Referee. Without Jack and his close friend Julian "Whitey" Whitestone the "Nationals" would not be a premier scholastic regatta as it is today. |
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SUBJECT: My Coach V experiences… |
| Brad, You tell that story with great skill. I have thought about this for a long time but never expressed for lack of a proper moment. In this era of good feelings my Coach V experience is as follows. It was deep winter in 1995 and with the reocurrence rivaling old faithful the St. Ignatius crew was toiling each early morning in the confines of the Murphy Field House. I say this in the third person because I did not take part. You see, my father had died february 15th of that year. Feeling that all aspects of my life were out of hand, in a downward spiral, I had the resolve to return to rowing. I showed up that bleak morning without real direction, and Coach V gave me a approving nod of his head and a pat on the back. "Its good to have you back, Mike" Coach said, "now get to work". The words instantly gave me a focus and purpose during trying times ahead. That year my erg time dropped nearly 40 seconds, as Coach showed no remorse in barking orders for jumpies, lunges, and squat thrusts. Such a theraputic experience I have never had. Coach knew what to do and how to handle things; such knowlege he weilded with unmatched skill. The following season all was right in the world as the heavies and lights exchanged salvos of power tens like artilliary in battle. Races were won and races were lost. Concern, hope, anger, and patience ran abound in the team. How we finished did not matter because I recieved healing from this sport and more importantly the guidence of a truely great man. Coach V......... Thanks for everything, Michael A. Hrach |
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SUBJECT: 10 in the Making… |
| At 6:00am this morning, I thanked Bob for the message he had sent to the listbot the night before. Unexpected, but entirely appreciated. Today, a sunny Cuyahoga morning, he was commanding the launch and I was holding the megaphone, barking out commands to the five yellow boats that were lined up on the water inside the Cleveland breakwall. Don was marshaling the boats from other side of the flotilla, "Attention! Row!" The water shattered into beads of backsplash and puddles. I turned to the man behind the controls, "You realize this is a historic day for the Ignatius Crew." I said gesturing to the five blue and gold racing shells silhouetted in the sun, all with overlap, all jostling their bowballs for position on the open channel, all racing together, all boats of OUR rowing program. . The man behind the controls answered pensively, "You're right." Wednesday, May 17th was the first day the Saint Ignatius Crew has ever put five of its own racing eights on the water at once. ...the Charlie, the No Name, the Linda, the Racer, names as familiar to many alumni and rowers as old friends, were joined last week by a new Vespoli Millennium "Take a look out there.", waving my hand across the water the five boats were propelled by 45 varsity rowers, a virtual regatta race within our own crew, within our own team, all straining with effort, all Ignatius, all Midwest champions. I asked, "How does it feel to look out there and know that over the past ten years you grew this out of nothing?" His sun weathered face smiled warmly, his eyes getting a bit brighter and a bit more narrow as his cheeks rose with the smile. "It feels good. Real good." I smiled in genuine response. He was the captain. The catalyst of Ignatius Rowing, a spirit that positively affected the lives of hundreds. A friend who has had the opportunity to watch the Ignatius rowers grow to become alumni men. I hope that I always do him proud. Grateful for the opportunity I was offered... My coaching experience has been priceless. But I concede that WINNING, and my commitment to this team and the young men who make it successful, is an extension of my commitment to the ideals that were established when Bob Valerian stepped in as coach to a scrappy program in 1990. Although I no longer relate to those days when 'The Styles' (also known as the Julian Whitestone, for those of you who remember a boat renaming ceremony) was our best boat, I do think of them often and realize how much we have grown and I think of the one person who has been there every year, every step of the way. Looking out on the lake today at five eights, 45 kids, and smiling with Bob, will be a memory I'll keep. It was 10 years in the making. Thanks for everything you have given the rowers, Bob. P.S. May Dorothy never take you to court for spending so much time with high school kids. Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 W 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: Re: Midwest Championship |
| sometimes progress takes a while, coach V., but i remember a certain novice 4 race in marietta which ended with the worst possible results (dead last with a broken vespo bowrider). That next weekend that same boat finished so far ahead of the competition that they thought there was only 1 boat in the race. Hard work, dedication, determination, fear of coach V, a couple of hundred jumpies, the coach sayer "horsepower" test, and some redneck running, stir and serve frozen over the always warm cuyahoga river. The result is a most unique sort of individual. I don't think there is one person connected to the St. Ignatius rowing program who hasn't come out a better person because of it. From rowers, to assistant coaches, to crew mom's (let it die mrs. saccany). I can't explain exactly what it does to you... but i am happy to say i am a part of it, and that i can always claim 2 things: Ignatius rowing pride, and lightweight pride. Oh, and that i was in the brand new vespo bowrider that ran ashore in marietta. mikey >;) |
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Thanks for the kind words Chris. I hope you're right. You will be interested to
know that on the way to Cincinnati for the Midwest, I played the 'please finish
the race" tape for the varsity rowers, who found it impossible to believe that
any St. Ignatius crew was ever last in any race--let alone unaware of where the
finish line was. We've come a long way, baby.
Were you in that boat? Memory has dimmed my recollection. If you want to lie
about it, I will never know.
Coach v.
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SUBJECT: Re: Midwest Championship |
| Congratulations everyone on a great season! I've been following you through the e-mail messages and I'm very proud of how far the crew has come over the years. Coach Degrandis appears to have continued in the great coaching legacy of Coach Valerian. Congrats again fellas. Paul Vecchio |
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SUBJECT: Re: Midwest Championship |
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What's up ass hole? I got your e-mail about the midwest championship
because I'm on the e-mail list also. Just thought I'd drop a line. I can't
write a lot right now--but I'll e-mail you later.
Paul
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SUBJECT: "Pat Monroe" |
| Coach V Very well put. I guess that's why you make the big bucks. Congratulations on your great year, it's been a pleasure and honor to be able to share a small part of it. Pat |
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SUBJECT: Re: Oh... and one more thing |
| Mike, i totally agree w/ you on that one! "Lightweight pride, baby!!" It seems like only yesterday I was on the Cuyahoga. Some of my greatest and fondest memories. Congrats to all rowers and coaches again! Nick |
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SUBJECT: Re: Re: Midwest Championship |
| In 1991, two young high school girls at EagleCreek Reservoir in Indianapolis were quoted saying "I don't think they even crossed the finish line yet." These girls were referring to the St. Ignatius novice 8+ rowing in a rudderless wooden Pocock with wooden oars in the first heat of the Midwest Scholastic Championships. As they giggled, the announcer was blaring over the P.A. system "St. Ignatius......St. Ignatius.....please cross the finish line....continue to row!" Had anyone been a fly buzzing in the vicinity of these young women, you would have seen a tall, red-faced man wondering whether or not it was worth it to get up early every morning for a group of young men who couldn't even tell when the race was over. From the moment the Saint Ignatius Crew left the regatta that day (questioning) to the moment they returned to Midwest's for victory this past weekend, one man's vision and desire sustained this program and vaulted it to national attention. Coach Valerian is the backbone of this team. Without his vision and dedication, St. Ignatius Crew would not be where it is today. His vision and dedication extends beyond the Cuyahoga. Evidence of this can be found during the holiday seasons when Coach V. takes time out of his busy work day to meet many alums from the program for lunch. Often chatter will begin about how the team is doing and how many new boats are in the boathouse. But every one of us knows that the real reason we seek out Coach so many years after we graduate is for his wisdom. After teaching us how to row, he teaches us how to live. Despite graduating from Cathedral Latin, Coach Valerian embodies what it means to be "a man for others." Much of what we do after we leave St. Ignatius is a credit to the great man he is. Congratulations are in order to all of you rowers who continue to sweat out the ergs and the jumpies. Your hard work has paid off. Now you just have to deal with the fact that winning the Midwest's will not increase your chances of getting a date! Take the free pizza. Good luck at Stotesbury. Spank those Philly punks! Chris Boscia '94 7-seat, "155+" Midwest champions |
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SUBJECT: Oh... and one more thing |
| I think that I speak for Alex, Nick, Sean and all others out there who were one time under 145 lbs in saying: "Lightweight Pride...... Take that all you fats!" Hracho |
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SUBJECT: Re: Midwest Championship |
| Fellas, By far the most difficult task that I have undertaken in my life is committing to a championship crew. It takes patience, stamina, strength, spirituality and most importantly hope. St. Ignatius crew is the embodiment of all of these virtues. Congratulations boys you make us all proud. Michael A. Hrach |
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"Joe Kondzer" |
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SUBJECT: Re: Re: Midwest Championship |
| According to Mrs Werner we're getting a rally on monday after our finals. |
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SUBJECT: Re: Midwest Championship |
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SUBJECT: ALEX |
| Hell, back when I rowed for Ignatius, if we ever won anything and were lucky the school gave us a stick and piece of dental floss to play with, used that is! I guess the athletic department finally realized now that we do more than just upset Mrs. Betz at 6:00 in the morning or arrive late to school because our friendly freighters decided not to let us by! Obviously, I say all that with quite a bit of sarcasm and humor, after all, I only left two years ago. In reality, Iggy did a pretty good job of supporting the team even though we weren't fussball players. On the serious note, congrats to all of the coaches and rowers. Especially the lights for bringing home that gold, which us skinny guys have wanted to bring home since we were 98-pound novi under the man who broke the Hubble Telescope (Parker.) I think that the points trophy win is a great step in the right direction and is the start of a dominating program that should one day put those Philly schools to shame. Keep up the good work and destroy those Erie punks, Sincerely, -Alex the McElroy P.S. Brad, I hope to stop by practice this Thursday. I had 3 teeth pulled today so I might look like a squirrel with puffy cheeks that morning but I plan to be there. Also, disregard any misspellings due to the fact that I am heavily pumped up on drugs. On Mon, 15 May 2000 18:52:11 EDT, Saint Ignatius Crew wrote: > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > The school game them everyone a dress down day and a free pizza lunch on > Thursday. > > The cannot give out anymore free days this year. > > Brad DeGrandis > 216-813-1689 W > 530-687-7493 FAX > bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com > http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: Re: Midwest Championship |
| Nice Job Boys, it is finally good to see those prep boys get a taste of defeat. Keep the wins coming. Sean M. Sullivan 96' |
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"Brad Larion" |
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SUBJECT: Re: Midwest Championship |
| Congratulations, Wildcats! It is good to hear that you actually got to race at midwest. Good work to all the rowers and coaches, you desearve it. Brad |
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SUBJECT: Re: Midwest Championship |
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Congratulations,
Saint Mary's was due for a fall, all it needed was a little boat speed
and a lot of determination. Thanks for carrying the Saint Ignatius crew
name to the world.
Pete Brereton
On Mon, 15 May 2000, Aaron Brookhart wrote:
> Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com
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> Congratulations to all the rowers and coaches on a job well done. It's good
> to hear that we're back on top.
> ~Fegen & Brookhart
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SUBJECT: Re: Midwest Championship |
| Way to go River Cats! And especially you lightweights! You made me proud!!! Savor the flavor boys, you deserve it and you earned it! Nick Zych |
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"Tony Krncevic" |
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SUBJECT: Re: Midwest Championship |
| Congratulations, Wildcats! Cheers to all of you! Tony |
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SUBJECT: Re: Midwest Championship |
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Congratulations to all the rowers and coaches on a job well done. It's good
to hear that we're back on top.
~Fegen & Brookhart
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SUBJECT: Re: Midwest Championship |
| The school game them everyone a dress down day and a free pizza lunch on Thursday. The cannot give out anymore free days this year. Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 W 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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"Michael Laughlin" |
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SUBJECT: Re: Re: Midwest Championship |
| Far as I know, no free day out of this. They are going to give us like a free pizza day and I've heard we get a dress down day or something. I'm guessing we're not getting a free day because seniors only have four days of school left. Thank god for that. -Mike |
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SUBJECT: Re: Midwest Championship |
| so help me god if they did not get a free day out of that i am comming back to cleveland and setting a structure fire. =] congrats to all the wildcat rowers. More importantly congrats to all the coaches. Those guys could race 8th grade girls and win. They are scarry mikey >;) Bdegrandis@aol.com wrote: Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com Congratulations to the Saint Ignatius Crew which won the Midwest Scholastic Championship this weekend in Cincinnati. Paced by gold medal performances from the Varisty Lightweights 8, the Junior 4 and the Novice 4, the wildcats amassed 140 team points to edge runner up Saint Mary's Prep of Orchard Lake Michigan by one point. Saint Mary's had won the three previous Midwest Championships and had owned the title since 1993. In besting 60 schools from 12 midwestern states, the wildcat rowers established themselves as one of the premiere high school crew programs in the country. The championship was not decided until the last of 44 events when the Wildcat heavyweight varsity eight iced Saint Mary's with a final sprint the Prep couldn't match over the last 500 meters of the 1500 meter course. Former US Junior National Team coach Todd Jesdale, now coaching Saint Xavier/CJRC in Cincinnati called the Saint Ignatius crew's finish, " the guttsiest performance I've seen in 25 years of coaching scholastic crews. These guys were awesome." Saint Mary's was gracious in defeat surrendering the Midwest Title for the 1st time in four years. The Saint Mary's coach said, "These guys are quick!" Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 W 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: Midwest Championship |
| Congratulations to the Saint Ignatius Crew which won the Midwest Scholastic Championship this weekend in Cincinnati. Paced by gold medal performances from the Varisty Lightweights 8, the Junior 4 and the Novice 4, the wildcats amassed 140 team points to edge runner up Saint Mary's Prep of Orchard Lake Michigan by one point. Saint Mary's had won the three previous Midwest Championships and had owned the title since 1993. In besting 60 schools from 12 midwestern states, the wildcat rowers established themselves as one of the premiere high school crew programs in the country. The championship was not decided until the last of 44 events when the Wildcat heavyweight varsity eight iced Saint Mary's with a final sprint the Prep couldn't match over the last 500 meters of the 1500 meter course. Former US Junior National Team coach Todd Jesdale, now coaching Saint Xavier/CJRC in Cincinnati called the Saint Ignatius crew's finish, " the guttsiest performance I've seen in 25 years of coaching scholastic crews. These guys were awesome." Saint Mary's was gracious in defeat surrendering the Midwest Title for the 1st time in four years. The Saint Mary's coach said, "These guys are quick!" Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 W 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: Re: results from the 200 culver regatta are now avail |
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Brad,
Congrats on the Culver performance.
Let me know if you're going to be in Fairfax, VA the weekend of May 27th
because I'm living in the D.C. area and would love to see you guys in
action. Best of luck with the rest of the season. Jason Bennett
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SUBJECT: Scholastic Sprints - Pittsburgh, PA - May 7, 2000 |
| The results for Scholastic Sprints - Pittsburgh, PA - May 7, 2000 are now available on the website. Congrats to a successful defense of the Brenden-Foley Cup. Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 W 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: results from the 200 culver regatta are now avail |
| results from the 200 culver regatta are now available on the website. At the Culver regatta, Ignatius won its first SCULLING medal. Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 W 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: RE: dadvails |
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st. joes v8 looks pretty fast this year. they edged
out dowling at the knecht cup in camden. but at the
murphy cup here in philly temple crushed everyone in
the field. the following weekend at the kerr cup also
in philly, dowling destroyed everyone by open water
(temple didnt race) with UVA second and st. joes a
length behind in third. should be a tough final in the
dadvail v8 we'll see.
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SUBJECT: culver pictures |
| Several pictures that were taken at the 2000 culver regatta are now available on the website under photo archive. The culver results from 1999 are also available. Soon will be the results from 2000. Best Regards, Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 W 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: guinness? |
| I want to know how I can get a job with the guy working at the Guinness beer company! How's it going Ted? Chris Boscia (marron) ---------------------- Christopher Boscia boscia@bc.edu Boston College |
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| I here their are some Iggy grads at Ole ST. Joe in Philly and that their heavy's stand to challenge Temple. They took a second last year. Does anybody know. -----Original Message----- From: Bdegrandis@aol.com [mailto:Bdegrandis@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 7:30 PM To: rowing@listbot.com Subject: Re: dadvails Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com How does Drexel look this year? Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 W 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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| Well, Nick, I'll be there. Just stop by the Purdue trailor and I should be around. I'll keep an eye out for ya. If your hair is as crazy as it wuz last year, ya shouldn't be hard to find. -Alex On Wed, 26 Apr 2000 10:09:55 -0700 (PDT), Saint Ignatius Crew wrote: > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > Any alumni competeing at the dadvail regatta this > year? Let me know events, times etc. > > --nick '98 > |
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SUBJECT: RE: dadvails |
| How does Drexel look this year? Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 W 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: dadvails |
| Any alumni competeing at the dadvail regatta this year? Let me know events, times etc. --nick '98 |
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SUBJECT: website changes |
| Our favorite webcam of the cuyahoga river has been retired. It's host Randy Reese who sponsored the randyville.com website has moved to chicago, he sends his best. In the meantime, I added an aerial photo of the boathouse and the carter road bridge and a topographical map of the twisted river. The latter should adequately allow any out of towners to understand just how crazy we must be to row in cleveland. Check out the website under 'cuyahoga'. Your comments are welcome, Cheers, Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 Work 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: hoover invitational |
| Results for the Hoover Invitational are posted on the website under 'race archive' Cheers, Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 W 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: Re: Rowers: Job Opportunity |
| whaz da job ? |
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SUBJECT: Re: Rowers: Job Opportunity |
| sorry Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 W 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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| then is there a managerial position i could tellecommute to? i need the money =] mikey >;) Bdegrandis@aol.com wrote: > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > it is moving furniture and driving a van with some other people. > > I doubt it. > > Cheers, > Brad |
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SUBJECT: Re: Rowers: Job Opportunity |
| it is moving furniture and driving a van with some other people. I doubt it. Cheers, Brad |
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SUBJECT: Re: Rowers: Job Opportunity |
| sounds good to me brad... can i tellecommute? mikey >;) Bdegrandis@aol.com wrote: > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > Special job opportunity to ignatius rowers: > > Interested in working on the weekend? > > Contact Coach Brad for details, pay range is around $7.00+ > > Brad DeGrandis > 216-813-1689 W > 530-687-7493 FAX > bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com |
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SUBJECT: Re: Rowers: Job Opportunity |
| BRAD, I'M GAME, BUT I'LL ONLY BE THERE FOR ABOUT 6 WEEKS, LET ME KNOW WHAT IT INVOLVES LATA, ISABELLA |
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SUBJECT: Rowers: Job Opportunity |
| Special job opportunity to ignatius rowers: Interested in working on the weekend? Contact Coach Brad for details, pay range is around $7.00+ Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 W 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com |
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"Benjamin Heyka" |
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I'll be at SIRA's
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ALEX |
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| Yea, I'll be there with Purdue. I guess I'll see ya down there and I proabably won't have trouble seeing you with that Hat! I also want to check out those novice women you were talking about. Don't worry, I won't say anything about your little story. -Alex McElroy > Will any alumni be at Oak Ridge this weekend? > > Tony |
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SUBJECT: SIRAs |
| Will any alumni be at Oak Ridge this weekend? Tony |
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| "I hope we do better when we have kids."Spinner .... sounds more like a subtle hint, is Fr.W still on your case, ? Give my best regards to elle and your folks and tell Elle I will forgive her for having your kids. Cheers, Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 W 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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| uh, i don't think they will let you have kids with a track record like that spinner... maybe if you showed them that you could keep a dog alive or something first.... mikey >;) Bucirish@aol.com wrote: > Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com > > When you guys started talking about dead fish, I thought that you were making > reference to our fish tank here at the house. Elle and I can't keep fish > alive to save our lives. We just came home from Houston Texas and found five > dead fish in our tank. That would bring the total since we started this > whole 55 gallon mess to an even 10 dead fish. I hope we do better when we > have kids. > > Spinner > > ______________________________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, write to rowing-unsubscribe@listbot.com > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Advertisement: > Workstation with Monitor under $800! > So, you just heard that you need to add how many new workstations by > the end of next week? Check out the bundle below. It includes > everything you need to get everyone up and running quickly. > http://www.listbot.com/links/cdw5 -- mikey >;) http://derm.med.utah.edu <------ work http://i.am/pweiproduct <------ play |
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| When you guys started talking about dead fish, I thought that you were making reference to our fish tank here at the house. Elle and I can't keep fish alive to save our lives. We just came home from Houston Texas and found five dead fish in our tank. That would bring the total since we started this whole 55 gallon mess to an even 10 dead fish. I hope we do better when we have kids. Spinner |
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"ROBERT VALERIAN" |
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SUBJECT: Re: Dead fish |
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Thanks Nick. At least I got the message to ONE lightweight.
Coach V
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SUBJECT: Update |
| The website is updated with the recent erg scores. Uniforms!!!! Rowers and Parents! A reminder that we need measurements (waist, weight, height, chest) for the following athletes. Please submit them to the coaches or to Apparel manager Kathy Heyka at heyka6@aol.com Novices: Bower, andrew bryson, matt burge,ben cellura, anhony civinskas, gintas D'Allessandro, Joe Domzalski, ben dowd, darren flores,sam germana. greg gore,lauren horner, jon kaiser, tommy kasych, shawn leopold, steve mandrov, anton mazanec, brian mcghee, zachary murphy, ben murry, jon norton, bryan patton, owen pritts, gary reif, nick richardson.londonrogers, mike snyderburn, ed terbrack, daniel uffman, mike walton,richard stockhausen, ed and anyone else who is new and not on my list who has not been measured varsity: gantner, geo. krakovsky michael little, joe love brian petkovic, nick sabolik. brian sledz, pat terbrack, bob vary. mike walker, thomas Cheers, Brad DeGrandis 216-813-1689 W 530-687-7493 FAX bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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SUBJECT: Dead fish |
| Hello all, when I read the original message about the dead fish, I could not help but reply to it. Ah, yes, the annual congregation of dead fish on the Cuyahoga. You know, I miss that almost as much as final exams. The smell and definite color improvement to the brown, murky, opaqueness (not to mention the only river in America that you can row around a corner and hit a bowling ball floating in the river!) of the best river in the world! Anyway, I just wanted to write all the rowers and wish them a spectacular 2000 regatta season (2000 meters for the year 2000). Oh yeah, for you lightweights, I want to see you guys bring home some steel for me, ok? Remember, the "GLORY IS IN THE TEAM!" As a final thought, don't piss off Coach V because he doesn't need the headaches. Good Luck to all the Coaches and rowers, Nick Zych |
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SUBJECT: Re: Darwinism at its best |
| Tony, i have some pictures. If they develop ok, I will get them scanned. |
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SUBJECT: Re: Darwinism at its best |
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Could someone take a couple of photographs and maybe put it on the
website? I miss the annual Cuyahoga "fish kill"; we really didn't have it
the last couple of years. It is a sign that spring is coming. Nobody ever
believes me when I tell them about freighters, sharp turns, toxic water, and
dead fish.
Cheers,
Tony
>From: Bdegrandis@aol.com
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SUBJECT: Darwinism at its best |
| For those that have not had the opportunity to get down to the river this past month, the combination of the river being at its lowest level in years and the typical lack of spring oxygen has created the largest pool of dead fish (mostly three -four inches each), any of the coaches have ever seen.. I quote Valerian, "Oh, man, I thought that was a sheet of ice from the distance! The next thing I know I'm in it! Ever see that Dan Akroid skit with the bass-o-matic? That was what the engine was doing, it was pretty disgusting." The fish thin in several places but basically extends the length of the river from above LTV to the harbor and includs the channel. Any scavenger that could survive in the water would be one lazy fish finding dinner. The heavies got a 3:44 earlier this week for the marathon piece to the pier, they were doing fine until they started to row through the fish, their oars having difficulty entereing the water at the catch, that slowed them down pretty good. I submit we are probably the only crew in the country that could not break a course recordbecause of dead fish cluttering the river. Cheers, Coach Brad |
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SUBJECT: Re: Something the Cuyahoga does not have in its waters |
| With all the toxic waste in our river, it's a wonder that there is not some sort of mutation, resulting in a shark. I feel as though we have been under attack in view of the thousands of dead fish that have surfaced recently, due impart to the erratic nature of cleveland weather |
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SUBJECT: Something the Cuyahoga does not have in its waters |
| submitted by Mike McGivney'00, this would motivate you to row fast... Shark attacks two rowing crews in two days on Sydney river 8: 18 AM AEST March 13 Two school rowing crews were involved in shark attacks on a suburban river in as many days, police said. On Thursday afternoon, a shark snapped at the oars of a school boat on Parramatta River, near Gladesville, in Sydney's north, a police spokesman said. And on Friday, a shark almost overturned a boatload of Scots College rowers in the same area, puncturing the vessel's hull. A police spokeswoman said the shark attacked the crew, who were returning to their shed, about 20 metres from shore. The crew saw the shark's fin heading towards the boat and then felt it strike the boat, she said. Police will meet Sydney Waterways Authority and Department of Fisheries members to discuss the future of the shark, or sharks, over the next few days, she said. A professional fisherman may be called in, a police spokesman said. The attacks were the latest in a series of Sydney shark attacks. Earlier this month an elderly man was bitten by a shark off Mosman beach and in February a three-metre bronze whaler was caught in Sydney Harbour. |
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SUBJECT: updates on site, practice |
| Welcome Rob Spitzer 98 and Damian Isabella 98 to the alumni section on ignatiuscrew.com The alumni page was getting a bit large with the pictures so it's now scaled back to save load time. The picture are still available, just look for the hyperlinks. Thanks to Tom Steigerwald, Rob Spitzer and Jim Kozak who showed up at practice in the morning to cheer on the team. Over the next week we hope to setup a scrimmage between the Varsity and John Carroll, we will keep yo advised. For the parents on this list, be advised in case your rower has not informed you, practice on Saint Patrick's Day, this friday will be an extended practice as I am taking th day off of work to make sure that we get the best workout in the midwest. Don't expect practice to end before 10:00. We will start at the usual time to accomodate those coaches who will not be taking the day off. If your rower has a special obligation this friday, such as band, then best luck, we understand, but remember that each member of the team is responsible for their own success and this team's success so workout on your own time to keep pace! Thanks! Cheers, Coach Brad bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com |
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SUBJECT: Fwd: Ports and Starboards |
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SUBJECT: Re: Wildcat Warmup |
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(password hidden)
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SUBJECT: Re: Wildcat Warmup |
| hey caril, it's (pasword hidden) with no space and no caps |
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SUBJECT: tax season |
| Tax advice anyone ? You can now find help at www.ignatiuscrew.com ! Thanks goes to Gomersall and Associates for sponsoring the Crew's website this year. |
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SUBJECT: Wildcat Warmup |
| The Wildcat Warmup is now on ignatiuscrew.com For this of you who have repressed the memories, you can now revive them by reviewing the workouts on the member site. Best Regards, The Coaches |
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SUBJECT: RE: Team Stats Feb/2000 |
| YOU RESPONSE DID NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION, WHEN I ACCESS THE IGNATIUS WEBSITE I GET PROMO FOR GOMERSAL -----Original Message----- From: DeGrandis, Ron [mailto:RDeGrandis@hausser.com] Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 3:37 PM To: 'Saint Ignatius Crew' Subject: RE: Team Stats Feb/2000 Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com WHAT'S WITH THE GOMERSAL AD? -----Original Message----- From: Bdegrandis@aol.com [mailto:Bdegrandis@aol.com] Sent: Friday, February 11, 2000 9:21 AM To: rowing@listbot.com Subject: Team Stats Feb/2000 Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com The Team stats page is updated through Feb 11th on the website, including the feb 11th 2000 meter piece and the bridge run. Take Care, Coach Brad |
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SUBJECT: RE: Team Stats Feb/2000 |
| WHAT'S WITH THE GOMERSAL AD? -----Original Message----- From: Bdegrandis@aol.com [mailto:Bdegrandis@aol.com] Sent: Friday, February 11, 2000 9:21 AM To: rowing@listbot.com Subject: Team Stats Feb/2000 Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com The Team stats page is updated through Feb 11th on the website, including the feb 11th 2000 meter piece and the bridge run. Take Care, Coach Brad |
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SUBJECT: Team Stats Feb/2000 |
| The Team stats page is updated through Feb 11th on the website, including the feb 11th 2000 meter piece and the bridge run. Take Care, Coach Brad |
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SUBJECT: Re: please don't forward this to Barry University… |
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Tony:
I really enjoyed your letter. I only have one piece of advice as your former
coach and mentor. LOSE THE HAT!
Hope to see you when you get back to Cleveland.
Bob
P.s.
I talked to Pete Manias over the weekend he's received a job offer from
Microsoft and apparently will be relocating to Redmond Washinfton next month.
He said the recommendation I gave him was the major factor in getting the job.
There is some value to having been a St. Ignatius coach.
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SUBJECT: chicks |
| Tony, Who cares about trust, honor, sport, etc.? Were any of the girls good-looking? Did you score? Come on man, get to the point already! Buttafuco ---------------------- Christopher Boscia boscia@bc.edu Boston College |
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SUBJECT: please don't forward this to Barry University… |
| Hello St. Ignatius Crew! Brad wrote to me and suggested I update everyone on "University (female) coaching in Miami" ...so here's some food for the listbot... ...The things I will do for free tuition... For the record, if anyone doesn't know yet, I am one of two assistant coaches of Barry University's women's rowing team. It was really by luck that I got the position. When I applied to go to school here, I contacted the head coach, Paul Mokha, to see if they had any assistantships. He told me to send my resume at the end of the spring season, so I did. Barry University has a women's crew only; there is currently not enough interest here among men for the sport. It seems Paul liked my "rowing resume," but the administration did not take well to the idea of a 24-year-old male grad student as an assistant coach for a bunch of college women in their early twenties. I don't blame them. They wanted female GA's. The positions were filled by a recently-graduated Barry rower and a young woman from Canada, whose uncle runs one of the Canadian shell manufacturers. Paul sent my resume to some area schools, and I was offered a head coach position (athletic director must have been an idiot) at a magnet high school. I turned it down. A few days later the GA from Canada, in a fit of culture shock, boarded a plane and flew back to Canada, never to return to Barry University (it's like a foreign country down here, unlike Canada). I ran into Paul the next day, and he told me to come down to the boathouse, we need another GA. "Okay," I said. First day at the boathouse: SWIM TEST. 40 athletic college women in swimsuits among the palm trees in 90-degree weather. I had to learn real fast to not stare and to be respectful. Wow, what a job. ...Oh, the possibilities... ...then this little voice inside my head said "hey, Tony...you're their COACH. Yes, COACH." I became rather quiet. I was their coach. I had to find that little switch inside my brain and turn it off, telling my brain to forget about the fact that they are college females. They are athletes, and I am their coach, indifferent to the fact that the team is full of women in their early twenties... The fall season was spent weeding out the ones who don't know how to work hard and those who don't REALLY want to row. Many joined because they were looking for a way to lose weight. Among the things I heard around the trailer at fall regattas: "I don't MIND racing, because you burn more calories." By the way, I ran into Kozak, wearing a Vanderbilt jacket, at the Olympic course on the 'Hooch. I had always heard that coaching women was different from coaching men, but people tend to disagree on which group is easier to teach. Now I think it is a trade-off. Women are more receptive to learning technique, but you have to work very hard to teach them how to pull HARD on the oar/erg. Women are motivated differently than men; what you say to a male rower to make him improve will send the female rower running away in tears (happened once). With male rowers you have to deal with "tough guy" attitudes and cockiness; with women you have to deal with emotional crap (happens often). Take your pick. So I spent the fall adjusting to coaching women and learning to be a better (or at least decent) coach, while the team passed the time weeding themselves out. From 18 varsity and 40 novices, the team has whittled itself down to about 11 varsity, 8 novices, and a couple of coxswains. Now we have a group that is mostly hard-working and wants to row. Paul placed a lot of responsibility on me (heh heh heh) in the last several months. Who would ever have thought that I would ever: switch people in and out with the launch; take out two shells by myself; have intelligent, technique-improving things to say out on the water; videotape; drive a van full of rowers (you might have noticed I don't LIKE big vehicles--I was freaking out the first time I had to drive the van); and, hold your breath Coach V.--HAUL THE TRAILER?!?!? (I guess Paul just didn't know me well enough.) I also finally got to do rigging (pitch, etc.) and repairs to the shell (honeycomb, gelcoat, etc.) that I have always wanted to. The crew is a good team, and Paul is a great person and coach, but the program is still a step down from St. Ignatius Crew. They don't have the discipline. They are allowed to wipe their snot and talk while sitting in the shell. They get away with things like bumping the riggers while carrying the shell, or dragging it on the rack. They have trainers running around with ice and water, tending to them for the smallest things. They complain when its "cold" (below 70 degrees). Several have gotten away with missing multiple practices without prior notice or good reason. We were really screwed those days; the practices were ruined. Paul was upset and lectured the team, but that was all. The team does not have the unity that St. Ignatius rowers share. Barry Crew will never have a listbot or alumni get-togethers; I'm sure of that. The varsity, who should welcome the novices and help them and set an example, instead chooses to make fun of them. The team is rigidly divided between varsity and novice because of this. What are they going to do when they end up in the same boat? Some of their attitudes are poisonous to a good TEAM. I was told that "that's team dynamics, and you just have to let it work itself out." The saddest part is that most (90%) of the varsity are only in their second year of rowing! I don't think any of the "varsity" rowers have made any connection in their minds between words like "discipline," "committment," and "sacrifice" and a word like "CREW." The thing that has bothered me the most has been the general lack of respect. I remember when I rowed for St. Ignatius Crew, and the succession of new assistant coaches (starting with Pete and Re-Pete) that Coach V. introduced to us. We all understood the chain of command (God-->Coach-->Cox-->Rower) and respected and listened to whoever the coach was, without question and with complete trust. I remember the warm welcome I received from the parents at Ignatius when I started as an "assistant coach" (although I felt more functional as an "assistant" than "coach"), and the respect that I received from the rowers (*most* of the time). Entering the scene at Barry University, I automatically had respect for everyone involved. In return, I was treated by many with suspicion and rudeness for no reason whatsoever. Especially from the varsity. Example: The varsity accused me of SABOTAGING our four after a rigger nut worked itself loose on the way up to the start line. WHAT?!?!?!? You gotta be kidding. No. It kind of hurt because I was spending so much time doing what I was supposed to and helping wherever I could. The people at St. Ignatius trusted and respected me when I never asked for them to or thought I deserved it; people at Barry scrutinize and shun me no matter what I give. This has been my real education in earning my Masters Degree. Cutting through the crap at different levels to help build a strong team with a good attitude. I continually draw from the examples of St. Ignatius Crew. I spend most of the time working with the novices. I think I have pretty much earned their respect and trust. They work hard and support each other. They swear that next year when they are varsity, they will not treat the novices like crap. They are quickly becoming better rowers. The novices have the potential to have a very successful season; they have the talent, the will, the equipment, and the attitude. The varsity women "have issues," still. If I were the head coach, I would make some changes to make it more Ignatius-like, but I'm the assistant, so... Like I said, Barry University women's rowing is a step down from St. Ignatius, but I'm doing my best. So far the crap has outweighed the worthwhileness, but love of the sport and free tuition make it more than worthwhile. The head coach is a good guy, and the novice team shows a lot of promise. Other tidbits: We rigged our brand new Vespoli Millenium eight for the first time last weekend and it went for its first row. The thing is amazing, even just sitting still. It sits in the water much lighter, and is obviously structurally stronger. I began sculling last week. I got sick of watching rowers, and needed to row before I got too used to what I was seeing from the launch. It was pretty easy, and I will be doing it regularly now. The team is improving as a whole, regardless of what it sounds like in my "dissertation" above. Furthermore... Did anyone hear Barry University mentioned in the news? Barry became the focus of attention in the case of the little boy who floated over on the raft from Cuba. Miami (about 99% Cuban, it seems) is up in arms about the boy, and talks were held at the home of the university's president, Sister Jean O'Laughlin. She is very media-saavy (sp?), and will do anything to generate PR for Barry University, even if it means bomb/death threats against the student body. (The campus is presently patrolled heavily with armed guards and agents in response to several threats; police patrol is heavy around town, too.) And for what it is worth, MY HAT (yee-haw, mate) is doing just fine. I recently treated it with Lexol leather conditioner to restore its natural suppleness. The hat says hello to everyone, and it misses St. Ignatius Crew. Barry rowers have not yet seen the hat, although the hat has been to several parties in Miami. The hat is having a good time. Maybe I will introduce it to Barry Crew. What do you think? I miss everyone and wish you all well. I hope you enjoyed this little story and that it wasn't too much thinking for some of you! Have a good season and don't beat up on Brad too much! GO CATS! Tony K '93 |
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SUBJECT: olympic schedule |
| for all those interested: http://sydney.lycos.com/Sports/olympics/rowing/oly_rowing_schedule.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1083103141.0969057232@@@@&BV_EngineID=ealilcglkgkbfejchjcflnchij.0&BV_UseBVCookie=no mikey >;) |
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Bdegrandis@aol.com |
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SUBJECT: Re: Practice |
| Agreed. Your suggestion was the first I have heard of this rumor. You are wise to always check with the coaches first. Best Regards, Coach Brad 440-716-9826 216-813-1689 W bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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"ROBERT VALERIAN" |
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SUBJECT: Re: Practice |
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Ttheman23@aol.com |
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SUBJECT: Practice |
| Brad- there is a rumor going aronud that on the first day of mandatory practice we are gion to have and erg test for cuts. Is this True? Mike |
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SUBJECT: Re: |
| This is Dan's info on AOL, Chris: email: dannywop@aol.com Member Name: Danny "the W.O.P." Di Angelo Location: Cleveland, OH Birthdate: 10/13 Sex: Male Marital Status: never have Occupation: Salesman Personal Quote: I belive in a strong ruling class, especially since I rule. Best Regards, bdeg 440-716-9826 216-813-1689 W bdegrandis@ignatiuscrew.com http://bdegrandis.webprovider.com |
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"Bill" |
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| danny's in cleveland. page lou erste at 739-7379. he was living with the wop last i heard. he'll have danny's contact info. also, ask lou to give me a call to tell me when he's coming out to california. otherwise, how's life going, chris? best, bill -----Original Message----- From: Chris Delacruz [mailto:delacrch@TREMCOINC.COM] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 8:24 AM To: rowing@listbot.com Subject: Saint Ignatius Crew - http://www.ignatiuscrew.com does anybody know how i can get a hold of dan diangelo '94(?)?? perhaps his e-mail or maybe even his phone number...thanks! delacruz '92 |
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Christopher Boscia |
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SUBJECT: The whereabouts of Dan Diangelo |
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My recommendation for tracking down Dan is the following
website (www.mulletsgalore.com) devoted expressly to Dan
and his high school "look."
Boscia
On Wed, 12 Jan 2000 11:24:04 -0500 Chris Delacruz
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"Chris Delacruz" |
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SUBJECT: (No Subject) |
| does anybody know how i can get a hold of dan diangelo '94(?)?? perhaps his e-mail or maybe even his phone number...thanks! delacruz '92 |