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Know Your Sooners: Varsity Rowers

October 20, 2008 | Rowing

By: Athletics Communications

Oct. 20, 2008
 
Q & A with members of the varsity rowing team
 


Meagan Harrell 
Junior


Paige Payne
Junior 


Melea McCreary 
Sophomore
What initially attracted you to rowing?
My Spanish teacher in high school sparked my interest in rowing.
Its a team sport and there was no experience neccessary, anyone can do it.
I was a swimmer in high school, and my friends encouraged me to try something new.
Why did you join the OU rowing team?
I wanted be apart of the rich athletic tradition at OU and learn from the best coaches in the country.
I was on the club team and wanted to stay with it, and I wanted to represent the University.
I wanted to be apart of OU athletics and have the opportunity to row for our coaches.
What makes rowing unique?
Only other rowers can truly appreciate the work that goes into it.
Rowing is a team sport and you are only as good as your weakest person.
No one but other rowers can ever understand how much dedication and pain goes into winning.
Favorite Movie:
The Notebook
The Mummy
Boondock Saints,
Ferris Beuller's Day Off and Finding Nemo
Favorite Snack Food:
Tomato Basil Wheat Thins
CapriSun and Yogurt Whips
Kiwi
Favorite Board Game:
Life
Monopoly
Twister
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:
Chocolate
Cookie Dough
Mint Chocolate Chip
Dream Date:
James Franco
A closet nerd
Brady Quinn or
Alberto Gilardino
Favorite Restaurant:
Plaid Cafe
On The Border
Victoria and Albert's at Epcot in Disney World

The Today Show vs.
Good Morning America:
Good Morning America
Good Morning America
Good Morning America
 
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