[M&M Guy]

Now, for those that are in the higher leagues, say, NCAA D-1, aren't R's paid more? I know in my case, in working JUCO and D-3, the R of the crew is specified ahead of time, and also has the additional duties of phoning the school and their partners a couple of days ahead to verify everyone's on the same page, from game time and site, to travel arrangements. We still, however, get paid the same, but there is additional responsibility associated with being an R, if not necessarily on-the-court responsibility.

I know this may or may not have to do with a ratings system, but I find it interesting that there seems to be more of a difference between R's and U's than simply the R does the toss.