The varsity eight, in the grands for the first time in over two decades came in sixth. Winner Cal posted a 5:23, a blazing fast time even with the stiff tailwind.
According to two man Dan Berry, "this was the toughest racing if the year but the guys came in with the right focus and attitude and raced against the best crews in the world.
Sophomore Mike Dietrick, who first sat in a shell a mere 20 months ago and made the big boat in his secind season, said "after a Disappointing sprints and Dartmouth race we came in with no real expectations and nothing to lose. We came out here racing hard. Speaking about today's race, Mike commented "We tried to race just like Seattle and go really hard in the first 1000 and try to be in a position in the last 800 to compete."
Coach Dave said he revamped the lineup to shake things up a bit. In speaking to the crew after last nights race "we are going to take a shot to put ourselves in a position to medal by the third 500. That gamble didn't pay off today but hats off to Dave and the guys for their willingness to put it all on the line and race for a medal.
Dave didn't limit his praise to the Varsity, deserved a measure of credit for the varsity's grand final position as the two crews force each other to get faster every day.
Cornell took third behind Washington, with Harvard in fourth and Brown fifth.
Conditions have steadily gotten faster as the day has gone on, as the wind has built and backed around.
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