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I Have A List Of Bad Ideas
And this idea is currently ranked sixth, just behind publishing a Femynist Journal in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley and just ahead of #7, which involves slapping Brock Lesnar while offering, "Didn't know they grew pussies that big." This bad idea is surprisingly straightforward. Get in the water...
Men's and Women's Swimming Pull in Top 5 Recruiting Classes
The men's and women's swimming teams -- both of whom have "ACC Champions" banners flying proudly above their lanes -- won't be slowing down any time soon. Mark Bernardino, head coach of both squads, knows that, while the Cavaliers have plenty of NCAA-caliber swimmers, in order to contend for...
Eight Women Set to Join Virginia Swimming
Virginia head swimming coach Mark Bernardino announced the signing of eight women to National Letters of Intent to join the swimming and diving program next fall. Charlotte Clarke (Adelaide, Australia), Riley Flanagan (Gainesville, Fla.), Caroline Kenney (Suwanee, Ga.), Emily Lloyd (Severna...
Swimming Signs Seven
The strong get stronger as the twelve-time and reigning ACC champion Virginia Men's Swimming signs seven fresh recruits to National Letters of Intent. The team has won nine ACC titles in this decade, with 2007 being the only year that slipped. Joining the Cavaliers next winter are Jonathan...
Talking Points: STILL More on Recruiting Edition
Your talking points for the day: Bryce Brown Bryce Brown Bryce Brown. So, Bryce said he was very impressed with UT on his weekend visit, even referring to Lane as "one of the best offensive minds in football". Honest praise or smooth-tongued tact? Who knows, but we'll find out the real...
What's next for Michael Phelps?
Michael Phelps has already accomplished more on the water than Ferdinand Magellan. He has won 14 gold medals, including 8 during the Beijing Olympics. He has virtually re-written the record book for swimming. There really isn't much left for him to accomplish in the pool.That's why I think it is...
Could 'Swimming with the Stars' be next?
Many have speculated that one of the TV networks will try to cash in on the increased (and short-lived) popularity of swimming that has resulted from the Summer Olympics. Some have predicted that one of the major networks will create a reality show similar to 'Dancing with the Stars' that features...
Interview: Bob Olson, Associate Athletic Director at UC Irvine
With the football regular season approaching its end, basketball season begins to take shape as the Ducks have started packing Mac Court to the rafters for the run towards a great season. For the men of the hardwood, they hit the road this Friday for their first away game against UC Irvine at the...
Phelps wins photo shoot!
Omega finally releases Phelps photo sequence So apparently you can be touch the wall before your opponent but to finish you have to apply the appropriate amount of pressure to the touch pad. Chianese explained that it requires 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds) of pressure to activate the touchpad. "Any...
Context
Inspired by American Olympic glory, I've been hitting the pool lately, swimming laps while fantasizing about racing this fall (I've always been a non-committal, late-entry type when it comes to racing--something I strongly advise against). This morning I was at the Y, happily paddling along, when...
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