After all the talk on this thread, I pulled out the new one I put in this February along with a new fuel pump and vapor separator.

Be aware - it was starting to hollow out on one end, this after less than 600 miles. The old rod had been in up to 103,000 miles (I've put on 3000 miles since I got it so at least that many) and there is absolutely no wear on the face of both ends. Got the rod at Mancini's just before Christmas so the current batch is highly suspect. Calling Mancini to alert them to the situation. Thanks for all your help. Saved an engine.