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Virginia Rowing begins season this weekend

The University rowing team opens its 2005 spring season Saturday at the ACC/Big 10 Challenge. The regatta will be held on the Griggs Reservoir in Columbus, Ohio.

The Cavaliers will join conference foe Duke against non-conference opponents Michigan and Ohio State.

Virginia enters the regatta ranked sixth in the preseason USRowing/Collegiate Rowing Coaches Poll. The Ohio State and Michigan varsity eight boats are ranked fourth and fifth in the nation, respectively.

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