IotaBull

Half of those teams are South of Philly (3 in VA alone), not exactly an all NE conference. 

US Rowing Youth Nationals are often held at Benderson Park.

I live in VA and see USF stickers on cars and people wearing the gear more frequently.  Unfortunately I run into the Mickey Mouse school fans too (not as often though).

Rowing is a great sport that is growing, glad to see USF get into it.

20 hours ago, bullnupe said:

I cant think of a day in the last few years I have not checked the board at least 10 times and look at the number of post I have.  So I'm sure I'm not alone in the fact. 

I am right there with you, I have been coming to the board for close to 10 years, just signed up last year!

A million seems a bit high, you would think to start they could share a boat house with the club team (fairly common).  An 8 person shell will run about 40K, you would need at least two plus a four and a trailer, for a starter college team.

Since only women's rowing is a varsity sport it is a nice title IX offset.

17 hours ago, Ricky the Bull said:

Per Harlan, Women's Rowing is the next sport to be added.

I am personally glad to hear they are going to add Rowing, it is a great sport and Florida has fantastic facilities.  My daughter is on a college rowing team and it has been a great experience for her (including the winter training trip they took to Tampa).

I was Iota 3, Fall 89 to Spring 91.