The Ivy League is interesting because it refers to a sports league, but those colleges are commonly known for academics
I was not aware of that. Seems kind of contradictive. 
Yes, those colleges are known for low acceptance rates and exclusivity. People are usually impressed if you say you want to one.
I agree. Mainstream sports do not come quickly to mind when you think of Ivy League. Perhaps polo or rowing would though.
Rowing is pretty nice as far as college sports go. In the 02-03 year rowers were only 2% of all college athletes.
I have seen some interesting videos of rowing compatitions. It looks a lot harder up close than from a distance. I can see how it is only 2%.
I find it interesting that rowing dates back to Ancient Egypt. Also there are different classes ranging from one person to 8 people.
I was not aware of that, as far as compatition goes. I can see how it would come about though. I wonder if they had awards for the best rowers in ancient Egypt?
That might be possible. However the first instance of rowing as a competitive sport goes back to the 10th century in the United Kingdom.
I see. Yes, it seems like a long standing tradition in the UK. I think mainly of the UK when I think of rowing.