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A Pair of Trophies at Stake Sunday on the Severn
May 24, 2007 ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The Navy men's rowing teams will compete Sunday morning on the Severn River, with each varsity boats attempting to win a historic trophy. The slate of racing begins at 6:15 a.m. The heavyweight program will compete in its traditional pre-Intercollegiate Rowing Association Regatta tuneup against Wisconsin, with the Buck Walsh Trophy at stake for the winner of the varsity contest which opens the morning of racing. "The entire Wisconsin squad was very impressive at the recent Eastern Sprints," said Navy head coach Rick Clothier. "They have another all-around strong team. I feel we have made good use of our time since the Sprints and have improved. Sunday will be a good checkpoint for us as we prepare for next week's IRA National Championship." Wisconsin's victory in last year's Buck Walsh Trophy race ended a two-year winning streak by the Mids in the contest and gave the Badgers a slim 15-14 lead in the all-time series for the hardware which dates back to 1967. Navy's first and second varsity eight boats placed 11th in their respective flights at the Eastern Sprints, while Wisconsin's top boat placed third and its second varsity crew won its class at the Sprints. In addition to the series of races between the Navy and Wisconsin heavyweight programs, the varsity boats from the Navy and Penn lightweight teams will also face each other Sunday at 6:30 a.m. The two programs were slated to compete May 6 in Annapolis, but poor weather forced the postponement of the races until this weekend. The race will determine the winner of the Callow Cup, a series dating back to 1955 which is tied at 26 wins apiece for both programs. The Mids placed fourth in the varsity race at the Eastern Sprints, while the Quakers placed ninth. Navy vs. Wisconsin race schedule for Sunday, May 27
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