It was a mistake to write this during the debate but we did so here goes. Fact or Fiction? Sweep, scull, or third party candidate? We’re not even sure anymore. Welcome to the 2016 Rumor Mill. May the odds be more or less in your favor (and not influenced by Russia).
- Kim Brennan and Emma Twigg's champ doubles entry is actually the kick-off of a major down-under PR campaign to unite the OZ/NZ islands from the UK in the wake of Brexit.
- HOCR to debut Dragon Boat event after Mixed Directors’ Challenge 2x sponsored by Boston Logan; see the evidence here.
- Wearing RBC striped long tights will incur a 5 second penalty per athlete.
- Angel Fournier Rodriguez is going to race at HOCR.
- Zip-on sleeves available for HOCR vests. Sleeves available upon completion of volunteer shift.
- The O'Donovan Brothers grandmother will be setting up a tent next to the Chowdah Stall, selling her vegetable soup.
- Bow 3 in the Men's Champ 2x to be granted an age handicap.
- Doping allegations made in the Men's Master 2x. #butimnotrussian
That can't be true...
- Olaf Tufte signed as the parent/guardian on the waiver for all rowers in the West End Men's Champ Eight.
- Head of the Q to become an HOCR qualifier.
- A masters crew that was short one person had the option of owning a golden-fleeced unicorn that poops warm pop tarts and getting an age-appropriate starboard who is kind of in shape; they chose the starboard.
- Anyone want an extra set of finish line markers? Available on craigslist - we will send you a check to cash, please pay balance to shippers upon delivery.
- Wikileaks fails to release early results of the draw.
- Mahe emailed his boat to submit 6k scores so they won’t lose against the College Crews. The row2k office hacked his emails. Sorry, Ed (not Snowden).
- The British vow to make the coxed quad great again... In GB.
- HOCR Elites erging with kids #winners #notarumor ##forthekids
- HOCR office-mom is in bow 26 in the Women's Senior-Master Eight. Bringing the bucking crackers. Even though her daughter is skipping the regatta.
- HOCR to be moved to any venue that fits the acronym, pending the outcome of the election.
- Short Course on Saturday.
- Duckweed that has run rampant in Philadelphia planted earlier this year as resistance training tool for crews from the 215 leading up to the penultimate weekend in October.
- Podium pants-off dance-off at Ned Devine's.
- There's a mule in the Etats Unis entry in the Senior-Master Eight.
- Meredith Breiland - since Paige Faider is no longer in labor, the office is “pushin” for you this year.
- HOCR, not yet brought to you by MailKimp.
- Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will be having a 4th debate during the Mixed Directors’ Challenge 2x at the CBC announcing station.
- Where the buck is Dave.
- Even shorter course for Sunday.
- While serving his suspension Tom Brady tried his hand at rowing but found the experience to be deflating.
- Trump uses the pink croker grips. Not the bigly ones. But he doesn't buy boats.
- Fat Cats could win the Men's Alumni 8+ if their bow seat finishes his stats paper in time.
- You're the puppet.
- Wall of taco trucks to line up at Attager Row.
- Bow 4 in the Men's Grand Master 1x to race in a kilt. Bagpipes optional. Bow 5 may be on a conference call.
Hey, we're only kidding!!