Boston Globe Previews the Men's Varsity Eight, And Other News

By Athletic Communications on October 16, 2009 9:48 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

It seems the Washington crew program is drawing some significant interest from the Boston media in the buildup to the Head of the Charles.

The venerable John Powers at the Boston Globe delivered this in-depth preview of the men's Varsity Eight, with a particular mention towards the grueling selection process and "meritocracy" system the team uses for the HOCR.

Michelle Darby, who will cox the men's V8, is a local native from nearby North Andover, and was the coxswain for the Philips Academy team that made it to the semifinal of the Henley. The junior was the subject of this profile in the Boston Herald.

Both teams will race on Sunday, Oct. 18 against a packed field. Be sure to check back to GoHuskies.com for updated information.

For those stuck in rainy Seattle for the weekend, take solace in the fact that at least it's not snowing like it is in Boston, according to Coach Michael Callahan.