A strong showing for Temple's rowers in Dad Vail

After winning 13 consecutive heavyweight eight gold medals at Dad Vail from 1989-2001, Temple hasn't won the regatta's glamour event since 2004. Gavin White, who is in his 33rd season as the Owls' head coach, says his crew had the best chance this year since 2004 — they are seeded fourth. Rather than have his rowers prepare amid the hustle and bustle occurring along the river's banks, White prefers to sequester them at Vesper Boat Club. "It's to get away from the madness," White explained. "This way we can row three miles up, leave when we want and be properly prepared....We've been coming to Vesper for about 15 years."
May 14, 2011 | Philadelphia Inquirer