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London secures athletic recruiting class

February 2, 2012

Virginia football coach Mike London announced the Cavaliers had secured commitments from 25 recruits on National Signing Day - the first day recruits can sign binding letters of intent. London touted the athleticism of his 2012 class, which was ranked No.5 in the ACC and No.28 in the nation by scout.com, during a celebration at John Paul Jones Arena. "I'm very excited about this particular class," London said.

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Joe Paterno dies of lung cancer

By Matt Welsh | January 23, 2012

Joe Paterno, one of the most decorated coaches in college football history after 46 years and 409 victories at Penn State, died of lung cancer Sunday morning in State College, Pa.

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Auburn spoils Cavs

By Ashley Robertson | January 18, 2012

[caption id="attachment_48860" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Virginia coach Mike London finished his second season with a disappointing postseason defeat, but still guided the Cavaliers to their most successful season in four years.

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London wins 2011 ACC Coach of the Year award

By Matt Welsh | November 30, 2011

During just his second season at the helm of the Virginia football team, coach Mike London has already orchestrated the fifth-best single-season turnaround in the country and clinched the program's first winning record and bowl game since 2007.

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Eight Cavaliers earn All-ACC team honors

By Matt Welsh | November 30, 2011

Senior cornerback Chase Minnifield, senior defensive tackle Matt Conrath and senior offensive guard Austin Pasztor earned first-team All-ACC honors to headline the eight Virginia football players named to the All-ACC squad. Junior offensive tackle Oday Aboushi and junior linebacker Steve Greer garnered second-team All-ACC recognition.

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Hokies carve up Cavaliers in 38-0 rout

By Matt Welsh | November 28, 2011

[caption id="attachment_48516" align="alignleft" width="169" caption="Like most Virginia fans in Scott Stadium, coach Mike London could only stand and watch with a mixture of anger and astonishment as Virginia Tech outplayed the Cavaliers for four quarters.

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Cavaliers eye Seminole win

By Gautam Kanumuru | November 18, 2011

[caption id="attachment_48454" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Junior tailback Perry Jones has averaged 85.6 yards per game for Virginia on the season.

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Injury ends Schaub

By Matt Welsh | November 16, 2011

Matt Schaub, a former standout signal caller at Virginia and starting quarterback of the Houston Texans, reportedly will miss the rest of the NFL season with a Lisfranc injury. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Schaub suffered the foot fracture on a quarterback sneak late in the first half of Houston's 37-9 victory against Tampa Bay Sunday.

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Cavs snap Duke curse, 31-21

By Matt Welsh | November 14, 2011

[caption id="attachment_48187" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Senior cornerback Chase Minnifield improved the odds that he and his team will win some hardware this year with a 54-yard interception return for a score.

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Team duels Blue Devils

By Matt Comey | November 11, 2011

[caption id="attachment_48119" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Senior safety Rodney McLeod was voted ACC Defensive Back of the Week after hauling in three interceptions against Maryland last Saturday.

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Senior makes watch-list

By Stacy Kruczkowski | November 10, 2011

[caption id="attachment_48035" align="alignleft" width="142" caption="Senior Chase Minnfield nabbed a spot as a semifinalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy yesterday afternoon.

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Front five anchors Cavs

By Sam Casscells | November 9, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47966" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Sophomore tackle Morgan Mose, sophomore guard Luke Bowanko, senior center Anthony Mihota, senior guard Austin Pasztor and senior center Anthony Mihota form an offensive line which has allowed the 13th fewest sacks nationwide.

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Cavaliers blaze past Terrapins, 31-13

By Ashley Robertson | November 7, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47872" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Virginia coach Mike London joins players in celebrating their bowl-clinching victory with a contingent of Cavalier fans at Byrd Stadium.

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Squad travels to College Park

By Zack Bartee | November 4, 2011

Sophomore quarterback Michael Rocco more than justified coach Mike London’s decision to name him the Cavaliers’ primary signal caller.

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Long leads upstart Rams

By Matt Welsh | November 2, 2011

Defensive end Chris Long headlined a strong Week Eight NFL performances by three former Virginia football players as he recorded three sacks to help the St.

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Virginia clips Miami, 28-21

By Matt Welsh | October 28, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47522" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Junior tailback Perry Jones totaled 67 yards rushing, 87 yards receiving and 37 yards passing with two touchdowns against Miami.

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Virginia takes national stage at Miami

By Zack Bartee | October 27, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47452" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Sophomore quarterback Michael Rocco will receive a majority of tonight's snaps, according to coach Mike London.

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A Golden Opportunity

By Matt Welsh and Ashley Robertson | October 26, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47383" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Virginia coach Mike London and Miami coach Al Golden can begin rectifying season-long adversity as they clash on national television.

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Cavs fall flat against Wolfpack

By Ashley Robertson | October 24, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47262" align="alignleft" width="247" caption="Senior cornerback Dom Joseph missed a tackle on redshirt freshman wideout Bryan Underwood, who escaped for a 79-yard touchdown and 21-7 lead.

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Squad faces Wolfpack

By Sam Casscells | October 21, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47215" align="alignleft" width="132" caption="Virginia coach Mike London is not only pumped up about upsetting Georgia Tech but also about facing former mentor N.C.