Men's Lightweight Rowing 2017

[George64]

It's very, very silly.

Huh?  Cornell A dominates a heavyweight boat in their heat. Cornell C (lightweight development boat) with five freshmen, two sophs and a junior rowed a strong race, but came up short behind a good heavyweight boat.

[Trotsky]

It's very, very silly.

Huh?  Cornell A dominates a heavyweight boat in their heat. Cornell C (lightweight development boat) with five freshmen, two sophs and a junior rowed a strong race, but came up short behind a good heavyweight boat.

No, no, the crews are GREAT -- good for them.

But good lord, the affect.  It's the Westminster Dog Show with people.  Come the revolution...

[George64]

Flatter water today, Cornell A by a length over University of London B.  Cornell leads start to finish.  LGR

[Trotsky]

Flatter water today, Cornell A by a length over University of London B.  Cornell leads start to finish.  LGR

Really great presentation on that stream.

Is this a simple elimination bracket, and if so what round is Cornell in now?

[George64]

Really impressive race, but size matters in rowing.  University of London A bests Cornell A by about 3/4 length in quarter final race.  According to the commentator, London outweighed Cornell by about 16 kilograms per man.  This is a great Cornell crew.

[Trotsky]

According to the commentator, London outweighed Cornell by about 16 kilograms per man.  This is a great Cornell crew.

That's 35 pounds in real units.  

Here's a fun breakdown of why size matters, part of a fascinating discussion of the physics of rowing.

[George64]

According to the commentator, London outweighed Cornell by about 16 kilograms per man.  This is a great Cornell crew.

That's 35 pounds in real units.  

Cornell A was defeated by University of London A yesterday by ½ length, recording the fastest time of the day in the Temple Cup.

"The UL guys actually make me feel short" – 6'3.5" Cornell freshman Gideon Schmidt (2nd in line on right).

[George64]

University of London A beats Yale and Oxford Brookes beats Berkeley by open water to set up all-English Temple Challenge final tomorrow.

[David Harding]

According to the commentator, London outweighed Cornell by about 16 kilograms per man.  This is a great Cornell crew.

That's 35 pounds in real units.  

Here's a fun breakdown of why size matters, part of a fascinating discussion of the physics of rowing.

Thank you for the physics of rowing links.

[George64]

Chris Kerber gets well-deserved nomination as USRowing Collegiate Coach of the Year.  LGR!!!  

VOTE HERE.

"Award voting is intended to be one vote per person from among the extended rowing community and their family and friends; in the event of electronic, hired, or other similar ballot-stuffing attempts, affected votes may be deleted and nominees potentially disqualified."

[George64]

Chris Kerber has a slim lead in fan voting for USRowing Collegiate Coach of the Year.  Cornell varsity lightweight 8s were IRA champions and undefeated on US waters three of the last four years.  Their only defeats were against heavyweight crews at the Henley Royal Regatta.

VOTE HERE.

Chris Kerber gets well-deserved nomination as USRowing Collegiate Coach of the Year.  LGR!!!  

VOTE HERE.

"Award voting is intended to be one vote per person from among the extended rowing community and their family and friends; in the event of electronic, hired, or other similar ballot-stuffing attempts, affected votes may be deleted and nominees potentially disqualified."

[KenP]

"Award voting is intended to be one vote per person from among the extended rowing community and their family and friends; in the event of electronic, hired, or other similar ballot-stuffing attempts, affected votes may be deleted and nominees potentially disqualified."

I rowed for half a semester on the Cornell freshman lightweight crew back in the late 80s... does that qualify me as part of the "extended rowing community"?

[George64]

"Award voting is intended to be one vote per person from among the extended rowing community and their family and friends; in the event of electronic, hired, or other similar ballot-stuffing attempts, affected votes may be deleted and nominees potentially disqualified."

I rowed for half a semester on the Cornell freshman lightweight crew back in the late 80s... does that qualify me as part of the "extended rowing community"?

I didn't begin rowing until I was 68 and retired, but I consider myself part of the "extended rowing community."  Chris Kerber is an outstanding coach and deserves the support of everyone who reads this thread.  VOTE NOW.  LGR!

[David Harding]

"Award voting is intended to be one vote per person from among the extended rowing community and their family and friends; in the event of electronic, hired, or other similar ballot-stuffing attempts, affected votes may be deleted and nominees potentially disqualified."

I rowed for half a semester on the Cornell freshman lightweight crew back in the late 80s... does that qualify me as part of the "extended rowing community"?

I didn't begin rowing until I was 68 and retired, but I consider myself part of the "extended rowing community."  Chris Kerber is an outstanding coach and deserves the support of everyone who reads this thread.  VOTE NOW.  LGR!

I had two fraternity brothers on the team, so I have no qualms about voting.

[KenP]

Just cast my ballot.  Kerber is in second place, almost 100 votes behind Paul Savell from Drexel.