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Then there are issues that may be more difficult to overcome than who gets to use the boathouse. For instance, it's still hard to recruit enough women players, and it seems that those who do sign up are less willing than men to "ride the bench," or sit on the sidelines while the stars play. Says Pat Babcock, UConn's senior administrator for women's sports: "We ask our women's coaches to carry a lot of players, but the five or six who don't get into an event are apt to go off and do other activities...
...looking to get the win,” Merchant said. “We had been through this same situation so many times. I really didn’t care who was hitting the shots.” Giovacchini turned in a strong performance off the bench, scoring six big points down the stretch. “[The younger players] are really setting themselves up well for next year,” Merchant said. “Giovacchini had a great game defensively, and hit that huge free throw for us.” Harvard struggled in the first half...
...course of his controversial nomination hearings; Democrats say Estrada, a 42-year-old lawyer, lacks the necessary experience and record to assume the lifelong post presiding over a federal appeals court, while Republicans argue he should not be required to reveal his own leanings in order to take the bench...
Over 600 fans watched the Crimson victory. Among those in attendance was Harvard University President Lawrence H. Summers, who sat on the Crimson bench during the game and wore a red Harvard jersey...
...shriveled, pale creatures grunting for breath as they climb the steps of Widener; rather, they should bound energetically through the streets, head held high above well toned shoulders. Exercise is a vital part of any person’s well being; a nice long run or a few bench presses can effectively combat the stresses of academic life better than talk therapy or pints of Ben and Jerry’s. Houses must stop neglecting the health of their residents, and make it a priority...