But he can't do it.

No man can coach a crew and pull an oar at the same time.

The very fact that he is attempting such a thing shows he isn't in the game." "Don't be so sure.

They say he has a substitute who takes his place in the boat sometimes, and that gives him a chance to see just how the crew is working." "Rats! Who ever heard of such a thing! Merriwell is all right, but he doesn't know anything about rowing.

He may think he knows, but he is fooling himself." "Well, we will have to wait and see about that." "I really believe you are afraid of Merriwell.