Yale wins Freshman eight over Brown Uni…

 

[4:02:54 AM] Paige Fedon: just wanted to let you know harry won his race v. brown.

beat them by 3 seats... were up a length at the 1000 and they walked a bit but yale held on.

 

http://www.yalebulldogs.com/sports/m-crewhvy/2009-10/releases/201003230trq1f

 

NEW HAVEN, Conn- Yale’s spring racing season officially kicks off on Apr. 3 when the Bulldogs face Ivy League rivals Brown. This first dual race marks the end of a successful period of winter training, the completion of a two-week spring training camp, and the beginning of four straight weeks of cup races in preparation for Eastern Sprints on May 16th. This season will feature three home races for Yale and one away, along with the customary Eastern Sprints, IRA Regatta and Yale-Harvard Regatta.

Head Coach John Pescatore:

"Strong athlete leadership has inspired intense and purposeful fall and winter training that will shape Yale’s performance this season. Five sophomores earning Varsity eight racing time in the fall regattas has also contributed to an early escalation of competition in the erg room.”

Pescatore, now in his eighth year as head coach of the Bulldogs, went on to say:

“A demanding race schedule begins in early April: six Ivy League opponents prior to the Eastern Sprints. Each contest will provide an opportunity to test ourselves against first-class competition and ultimately help us prepare for the championship regattas." 

Last year’s encounter with Brown in Providence, R.I., left the Bulldogs empty-handed. The Bears swept all three races: varsity, second varsity and freshman. Yale will race Brown in four events this year: the varsity, second varsity, third varsity and freshman eights.

Of the upcoming Brown race, Spielfogel noted, “There’s no question Brown will be fast. However, history means nothing to us. We will look to beat them.”