Compliments aplenty for rowers

Clemson rowing finishes 15th at NCAA's. Photo by Rex Brown.

By William Qualkinbush

SACRAMENTO, Ca. — Clemson rowing coach Robbie Tenenbaum was all smiles after his team finished in 15th place at the NCAA Championships.

Perhaps it was because he recognized how much his girls had achieved this season. Perhaps it was it was his first trip to nationals as a head coach after many opportunities as an assistant. Perhaps it was the knowledge that much of his roster will remain intact next season to make another run. [Read more...]

D’Urso brings international flair to rowing

Clemson's Laura D'Urso brings international flair to Tigers team.

Rowing team selected for the NCAAs

By William Qualkinbush

CLEMSON — Making the adjustment to college life is tough enough for any freshman. For an international student like rower Laura D’Urso, the task is even more difficult. [Read more...]

Positive attitude has Tigers thinking championships

Clemson head rowing coach Robbie Tenenbaum.

By Will Vandervort

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CLEMSON — Robbie Tenenbaum was having the time of his life on April 23. The first-year head coach of Clemson’s rowing team was perhaps more excited than his team as he watched his Varsity 8 boat come within 1.2 seconds of handing the Tigers another ACC Championship. [Read more...]

Close call inspires rowing team to raise its bar

Clemson varsity 8 rowing during the ACC Championship. Photo by Rex Brown.

By William Qualkinbush

CLEMSON — The Clemson rowing team wanted to beat Virginia at the ACC Championships. It was on their campus, in their lake, on their turf.

While the Tigers had to settle for second place, Head Coach Robbie Tenenbaum chose to highlight the silver lining of the morning. [Read more...]

Varsity Eight named ACC Crew of the Week

Clemson's varsity eight named ACC crew of the week. Photo by Rex Brown.

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GREENSBORO, NC — Clemson’s First Varsity 8+ boat was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Rowing Crew of the Week after defeating crews from both 7th-ranked Ohio State and 12th-ranked Michigan this past weekend at the annual ACC-Big Ten Challenge in Columbus, Ohio. [Read more...]

Tigers look strong in ACC/Big 10 Challenge

Tigers look strong at ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Photo by Annemarie Jacques.

Courtesy of Clemsontigers.com

COLUMBUS, OH — The Clemson Women’s Rowing Team recorded five victories in races over No. 7 Ohio State and No. 12 Michigan on the Scioto River in Columbus, OH on Sunday.

The morning started with Clemson’s 1st Varsity 8 beating Michigan in the 1st Varsity 8 by a full boat length. The Tigers recorded a time of 6:44.40 while the Wolverines recorded a time of 6:47.94. [Read more...]

15th-ranked Tigers sweep six races on Lake Hartwell

Clemson rowing sweeps races on Saturday. Photo by Annemarie Jacques.

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CLEMSON — The 15th-ranked Clemson Women’s Rowing team recorded strong performances over Indiana, Boston University, Marist, Purdue, Syracuse and Alabama Saturday morning. A Clemson boat won each of the six races during perfect racing conditions on Lake Hartwell. [Read more...]

Clemson rowing dominates regatta

Clemson rowing dominates regatta. Photo by Rex Brown.

CLEMSON — The Clemson Women’s Rowing Team swept the Varsity 8 and Varsity 4 races Saturday morning on Lake Hartwell. The Novice 8 and Novice 4 boats recorded strong performances in their season debuts.

“I am very proud of our team,” said Clemson Head Coach Robbie Tenenbaum. “Everyone has been improving, and that improvement really showed up on race day.” [Read more...]