I am 5’9”. Not obscenely tall, but I’ve got some substantial height. During my college orientation week, a stoic woman approached me, and without smiling, said, “You’re tall. I need you.” She handed me a flier, turned and walked away. Confused, I skimmed the flier and realized it was for crew tryouts. Growing up in Nebraska, a land-locked state, I was slightly bemused. But I figured, why the heck not. So I joined the team, and I immediately became enamored with the sport and my team.

Earlier this week, I got together with my old crew team during spring break training, but this time as a supportive alum. Over lunch, I asked the team how college sports added to their overall college experience. Here’s what they said: Read the rest of this entry »

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