Know Your Sooners: Varsity Rowers

Oct. 23, 2008

NORMAN, Okla. -- Members of the OU rowing team are preparing for their next competition, the Head of the Colorado Regatta. Before they took off for Austin, Texas, Soonersports.com caught some members of the varsity rowing team to ask questions about rowing and gain some insight into their personal lives.

Q & A with members of the varsity rowing team

	Samantha Fahed Sophomore	Michael Owen Sophomore	Teddi Dwyer Senior
What attracted you to rowing?	When you finish a race, you completely forget about all the pain you just felt because you are so proud.	Being on the water is the best way to relieve stress, the girls you meet, and getting to be outside all the time - there is nothing better.	The team aspect, I missed it from participating in high school sports.
What makes rowing unique?	It is one of the most team oriented sports.	In Oklahoma, most people don't even realize we have a river, let alone a rowing team. It is a team sport and everyone must be in sync.	We row backwards in 60-ft.-long boats, and when we win we throw our coxswain into the river.
Why did you join OU's rowing team?	I knew that coming to OU would be the best decision I could ever make for my athletic career, and I have complete faith in the coaching staff.	I was a club team rower like the majority of our varsity team and was ready for something more.	I've been on the club team for three years. It's been an amazing experience and can only get better.
Favorite Movie:	Top Gun	Way too many.	Boondock Saints
Favorite Snack Food:	String Cheese	Hummus, Goldfish and Cheesesticks.	Hot Pockets
Favorite Board Game:	Apples to Apples	Huskerdoo (a matching game)	Cranium
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:	Chocolate	Cake batter	Pumpkin Pie from Rusty's
Dream Date:	Chad Michael Murray	My dad because he loves talking crew.	David Beckham
Favorite Restaurant:	Wagner Dining Hall	My mom's cooking is way better than any restaurant.	Blu and Ted's
The Today Show vs. Good Morning America:	Good Morning America	Neither, Fox and Friends in the morning.	The Today Show

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