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Always enjoy the spectacle and athleticism of the crews who train so hard.
Just a bit concerned this year about this...
Both universities have reserve crews. For the men, Oxford's reserve boat is called Isis, Cambridge's is called Goldie.
Just a bit concerned this year about this...
Both universities have reserve crews. For the men, Oxford's reserve boat is called Isis, Cambridge's is called Goldie.
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it's always been isis as in the river (thames), why would you be worried now after hundreds of years?
Clare Balding prefers this to fronting the Grand National, think she needs to see a shrink personally
Cranks, crackpots and activists don't exactly need a deep issue for an excuse to cause trouble!
What was the Australian nutcase upset by to cause such inconvenience and disappointment to everyone?
Elitism, that's all! It could equally have been for any other misguided protest you could name.
What was the Australian nutcase upset by to cause such inconvenience and disappointment to everyone?
Elitism, that's all! It could equally have been for any other misguided protest you could name.
Don't understand why the derision.
Was rowing at the Olympics also classed as a poor sporting event?
The boat race is a wonderful tradition, that is supported by tens of thousands at the event, and watched by millions world wide.
Was rowing at the Olympics also classed as a poor sporting event?
The boat race is a wonderful tradition, that is supported by tens of thousands at the event, and watched by millions world wide.
Spot on AP. It's a fantastic tradition and, like you, I can't understand the criticism some people level at it.
A crucial element of spectator sport is caring who wins. I don't care who wins the boat race which makes it proper sh1t. In fact the only sport I can enjoy watching even though I haven't picked a team is prob rugby, particularly sevens.
Not sure many would agree with your first statement.
Numerous events I watch without 'caring' who wins, unless I've had a bet of course.
Real Madrid v Barcelona, Ireland v Wales at the rugby and any of the major golf tournaments readily spring to mind.
Numerous events I watch without 'caring' who wins, unless I've had a bet of course.
Real Madrid v Barcelona, Ireland v Wales at the rugby and any of the major golf tournaments readily spring to mind.
don't like it.
first of all the proportion of the crews made up of postgrads takes something away from the spectacle. there's a feeling that there are plenty in each boat who are doing a Masters in Rowing. It would be better if it were undergraduates only.
secondly, rowing is one of the poorest sports there is. whilst the athletic ability of its participants is of course immense and commendable, it's pretty slow going and often lacks drama.
thirdly, if you were ever to watch it rivserside, be warned that it attracts some of the worst elements of the alumni from both universities.
as a spectacle, i'd take the largely unknown varsity boxing match any day of the week.
first of all the proportion of the crews made up of postgrads takes something away from the spectacle. there's a feeling that there are plenty in each boat who are doing a Masters in Rowing. It would be better if it were undergraduates only.
secondly, rowing is one of the poorest sports there is. whilst the athletic ability of its participants is of course immense and commendable, it's pretty slow going and often lacks drama.
thirdly, if you were ever to watch it rivserside, be warned that it attracts some of the worst elements of the alumni from both universities.
as a spectacle, i'd take the largely unknown varsity boxing match any day of the week.
I think you need to have some kind of emotional investment in it, which I guess rules out the majority of us. Plus after speedway it's probably the sporting event when the result is pretty much known after the first few minutes. Even Formula 1 has a few overtakes every so often.
It'll never happen but coverage of the Henley Regatta would do wonders for Rowing. Two boats, mano-a-mano, over just over 2k down the Thames, with a race going off every five minutes in the heats, featuring some of the best oarsmen in the world. There's some sport for you!
PS If you want to watch some real competitive Rowing from the Thames towpath, get yourself down to the Head of The River race, rowed from Mortlake to Putney, with upwards of 350 crews going off in a time trial event. Much more engaging.
It'll never happen but coverage of the Henley Regatta would do wonders for Rowing. Two boats, mano-a-mano, over just over 2k down the Thames, with a race going off every five minutes in the heats, featuring some of the best oarsmen in the world. There's some sport for you!
PS If you want to watch some real competitive Rowing from the Thames towpath, get yourself down to the Head of The River race, rowed from Mortlake to Putney, with upwards of 350 crews going off in a time trial event. Much more engaging.
Love the fact that Britain still has these sporting traditions, and this is a genuine sporting contest where you can't con, cheat or fluke your way to victory.
However, all that tradition has been undermined by the practice of bringing in overseas post-grads (who are as close as you can get to professional rowers) on mickey mouse degrees, in combination with the ludicrous OTT advertising and sponsorship of some city based investment bank. Like most sports, money has ruined what used to be an event for the public's entertainment.
I live a short stroll from the finish at Chiswick bridge, but if at all, I'll probably watch it on the telly with a wager on the winning time or distance.
However, all that tradition has been undermined by the practice of bringing in overseas post-grads (who are as close as you can get to professional rowers) on mickey mouse degrees, in combination with the ludicrous OTT advertising and sponsorship of some city based investment bank. Like most sports, money has ruined what used to be an event for the public's entertainment.
I live a short stroll from the finish at Chiswick bridge, but if at all, I'll probably watch it on the telly with a wager on the winning time or distance.
Danno
17 Mar 15 12:10
I live a short stroll from the finish at Chiswick bridge
Not yesterday you didn't.
Google 'lost' Chiswick Bridge, and drivers (who must be as thick as two planks) were re-routed to cross the Thames.
'Oh dear, sat-nav says the bridge isn't there, I'll drive to the next bridge.'
17 Mar 15 12:10
I live a short stroll from the finish at Chiswick bridge
Not yesterday you didn't.
Google 'lost' Chiswick Bridge, and drivers (who must be as thick as two planks) were re-routed to cross the Thames.
'Oh dear, sat-nav says the bridge isn't there, I'll drive to the next bridge.'
Would be greatly improved with supporters of each team having powerful water canon every few hundred yards along the river bank.
Say Oxford on north bank, Cambridge on the south. Or maybe alternating team stations on each bank. Would make it much more tactical as crews could 'shelter' behind their opponents.
Maybe could try and get Stuart Hall to commentate. Unless he is in jail, of course.
Say Oxford on north bank, Cambridge on the south. Or maybe alternating team stations on each bank. Would make it much more tactical as crews could 'shelter' behind their opponents.
Maybe could try and get Stuart Hall to commentate. Unless he is in jail, of course.
Jack Hacksaw 17 Mar 15 13:51
Would be greatly improved with supporters of each team having powerful water cannon every few hundred yards along the river bank.n
Say Oxford on north bank, Cambridge on the south. Or maybe alternating team stations on each bank. Would make it much more tactical as crews could 'shelter' behind their opponents.
Maybe could try and get Stuart Hall to commentate. Unless he is in jail, of course.
I agree with the bolded part.
Would be greatly improved with supporters of each team having powerful water cannon every few hundred yards along the river bank.n
Say Oxford on north bank, Cambridge on the south. Or maybe alternating team stations on each bank. Would make it much more tactical as crews could 'shelter' behind their opponents.
Maybe could try and get Stuart Hall to commentate. Unless he is in jail, of course.
I agree with the bolded part.
Yes Jack and with laughing Stuart Hall as commentator (on day release)....
Fek me , how did you beat me with that when you weren't there when I typed my post?????
it would be better if there were 5 or 6 teams in the race and not just two shades of blue
>Harry Carpenter at the Oxford-Cambridge boat race 1977 - "Ah, isn't that nice. The wife of the Cambridge President is kissing the Cox of the Oxford crew."
one of the best colemanballs.
one of the best colemanballs.
MICHAEL Buerk watching Phillipa Forrester cuddle up to a male astronomer for warmth during BBC1's UK eclipse coverage remarked: "They seem cold out
>there, they're rubbing each other and he's only come in his shorts."
>
>Ken Brown commentating on golfer Nick Faldo and his caddie Fanny Sunneson lining-up shots at the Scottish Open: "Some weeks Nick likes to use Fanny, other weeks he prefers to do it by himself."
>
>MIKE Hallett discussing missed snooker shots on Sky Sports: "Stephen Hendry jumps on Steve Davis's misses every chance he gets."
>
>JACK Burnicle was talking about Colin Edwards' tyre choice on World Superbike racing: "Colin had a hard on in practice earlier, and I bet he wished he had a hard on now."
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>Chris Tarrant discussing the first Millionaire winner Judith Keppel on This Morning: "She was practising fastest finger first by herself in bed last night."
>
>WINNING Post's Stewart Machin commentating on jockey Tony McCoy's formidable lead: "Tony has a quick look between his legs and likes what he sees."
>
>ROSS King discussing relays with champion runner Phil Redmond: "Well Phil, tell us about your amazing third leg."
>
>CRICKETER Neil Fairbrother hit a single during a Durham v Lancashire match, inspiring Bobby Simpson to observe: "With his lovely soft hands he just tossed it off."
>
>CLAIR Frisby talking about a jumbo hot dog on Look North said: "There's nothing like a big hot sausage inside you on a cold night like this."
>
>JAMES Allen interviewing Ralf Schumacher at a Grand Prix, asked: "What does it feel like being rammed up the backside by Barrichello?"
>
>STEVE Ryder covering the US Masters: "Ballesteros felt much better today after a 69."
>
>THE new stand at Doncaster race course took Brough Scott's breath away..."My word," he said. "Look at that magnificent erection."
>
>WILLIE Carson was telling Claire Balding how jockeys prepare for a big race when he said: "They usually have four or five dreams a night about coming from different positions."
>
>CARENZA Lewis about finding food in the Middle Ages on Time Team Live said: "You'd eat beaver if you could get it."
>
>US PGA Commentator - "One of the reasons Arnie (Arnold Palmer) is playing so well is that, before each tee shot, his wife takes out his balls and kisses them .... Oh my god!!!!! What have I just said?!!!!"
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>Metro Radio - "Julian Dicks is everywhere. It's like they've got eleven Dicks on the field."
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>Harry Carpenter at the Oxford-Cambridge boat race 1977 - "Ah, isn't that nice. The wife of the Cambridge President is kissing the Cox of the Oxford crew."
>
>Ted Walsh- Horse Racing Commentator - "This is really a lovely horse. I once rode her mother."
>
>New Zealand Rugby Commentator - "Andrew Mehrtens loves it when Daryl Gibson comes inside of him."
>
>Pat Glenn- Weightlifting commentator - "And this is Gregoriava from Bulgaria. I saw her snatch this morning and it was amazing
beebs
>there, they're rubbing each other and he's only come in his shorts."
>
>Ken Brown commentating on golfer Nick Faldo and his caddie Fanny Sunneson lining-up shots at the Scottish Open: "Some weeks Nick likes to use Fanny, other weeks he prefers to do it by himself."
>
>MIKE Hallett discussing missed snooker shots on Sky Sports: "Stephen Hendry jumps on Steve Davis's misses every chance he gets."
>
>JACK Burnicle was talking about Colin Edwards' tyre choice on World Superbike racing: "Colin had a hard on in practice earlier, and I bet he wished he had a hard on now."
>
>Chris Tarrant discussing the first Millionaire winner Judith Keppel on This Morning: "She was practising fastest finger first by herself in bed last night."
>
>WINNING Post's Stewart Machin commentating on jockey Tony McCoy's formidable lead: "Tony has a quick look between his legs and likes what he sees."
>
>ROSS King discussing relays with champion runner Phil Redmond: "Well Phil, tell us about your amazing third leg."
>
>CRICKETER Neil Fairbrother hit a single during a Durham v Lancashire match, inspiring Bobby Simpson to observe: "With his lovely soft hands he just tossed it off."
>
>CLAIR Frisby talking about a jumbo hot dog on Look North said: "There's nothing like a big hot sausage inside you on a cold night like this."
>
>JAMES Allen interviewing Ralf Schumacher at a Grand Prix, asked: "What does it feel like being rammed up the backside by Barrichello?"
>
>STEVE Ryder covering the US Masters: "Ballesteros felt much better today after a 69."
>
>THE new stand at Doncaster race course took Brough Scott's breath away..."My word," he said. "Look at that magnificent erection."
>
>WILLIE Carson was telling Claire Balding how jockeys prepare for a big race when he said: "They usually have four or five dreams a night about coming from different positions."
>
>CARENZA Lewis about finding food in the Middle Ages on Time Team Live said: "You'd eat beaver if you could get it."
>
>US PGA Commentator - "One of the reasons Arnie (Arnold Palmer) is playing so well is that, before each tee shot, his wife takes out his balls and kisses them .... Oh my god!!!!! What have I just said?!!!!"
>
>Metro Radio - "Julian Dicks is everywhere. It's like they've got eleven Dicks on the field."
>
>Harry Carpenter at the Oxford-Cambridge boat race 1977 - "Ah, isn't that nice. The wife of the Cambridge President is kissing the Cox of the Oxford crew."
>
>Ted Walsh- Horse Racing Commentator - "This is really a lovely horse. I once rode her mother."
>
>New Zealand Rugby Commentator - "Andrew Mehrtens loves it when Daryl Gibson comes inside of him."
>
>Pat Glenn- Weightlifting commentator - "And this is Gregoriava from Bulgaria. I saw her snatch this morning and it was amazing
beebs
Frank Bough - "Dress me up in a camisole and treat me like the s1ut I am!".
Of course, he wasn't commentating and was ripped to the t1ts on ching at the time. Same thing though.
Of course, he wasn't commentating and was ripped to the t1ts on ching at the time. Same thing though.
when I think of the boat race, I think of MoneyTree's tip and the sinking that followed
Large bags of flower positioned at various points on the bridges that can be avoided by going under the right bit ,Water cannon
a good idea ,release a few killer sharks in to the river, boats being overturned and crews being eaten would certainly get the viewing figures up ,perhaps a few unstable world war 2 mines along the river would also make for interesting viewing ,failing any of the above it is a complete load of boring shyte that is usually a one horse race after a couple of hundred meters ...
a good idea ,release a few killer sharks in to the river, boats being overturned and crews being eaten would certainly get the viewing figures up ,perhaps a few unstable world war 2 mines along the river would also make for interesting viewing ,failing any of the above it is a complete load of boring shyte that is usually a one horse race after a couple of hundred meters ...
The strange thing about the boat race is that in decades past, families who'd left school at 14 or younger had strong views on Oxford or Cambridge winning.
That might be right case but it is a piece of tradition enjoyed by millions who aint all HHs.
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