Sports are ubiquitous at U.Va. People are always running. We might even be the only University to have our own running celebrity: "Crazy Running Man." Our recreational facilities are consistently rated as among the best in the nation.
The Virginia women's soccer team has dedicated much of this season to trying to repeat history. At the beginning of the season, the team hoped to match last year's record and capture its second consecutive ACC Tournament title.
It's not often that Virginia coach Al Groh matches wits against a head coach with as much college and NFL experience as himself. Georgia Tech coach Chan Gailey brings a wealth of experience from both the pro and college game.
Marlow Bruneau is not from Northern Virginia. She's not from the volleyball hotbeds of Texas or Florida either, as many of her teammates are.
When a group of seniors has donned cleats and shin guards for the final time, all that is left is the legacy that they leave behind.
CARY, N.C. -- Virginia's quest for a third consecutive conference title came to an abrupt and shocking halt Wednesday night as the No.
I'm no marketing expert by any means, but I think I have a great idea for the next commercial in the series that has become a pop culture phenomenon over the past few months. The piece would open with Dave Leitao in the midst of a press conference, with cameras flashing, discussing the current status of the Virginia basketball program.
Looking back to three years ago, when I was accepting my admission into this fine University, there was something missing that would have been quite helpful. I didn't need a warning that finding housing for second year would start the minute you moved into dorms.
After the Cavaliers dropped to a 4-3 overall record on the season with a loss at North Carolina, Virginia defensive ends Brennan Schmidt and Chris Long had had enough. Back when their season was hanging in the balance, the Cavaliers had done what no one outside of Charlottesville thought possible -- they shocked undefeated Florida State and "saved the season" in the process.But just seven days later, Virginia had inched back towards the precipice.
University of Virginia starting place-kicker Connor Hughes was named one of 20 semifinalists for the 2005 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award yesterday.
The Virginia women's basketball team will play its first competition of the season Sunday, Nov. 13 as they host EA Sports in an exhibition matchup. EA Sports, composed of former collegiate players, stands at 0-5. The game will begin at 2 p.m.
Virginia cross country head coach Jason Dunn would be the first person to note that personal recognition is not everything. When asked what it was like to be named ACC Cross Country Coach of the Year, Dunn responded plainly, "It is nice." Dunn made sure to divert any attention to his 2005 ACC Championship-winning men's squad. "Frankly, bringing back the team trophy was enough for me," Dunn said.
In hopes of saving a winless ACC schedule and breaking a five-game losing streak at the end of its regular season, the Virginia field hockey team went into the ACC Tournament against Duke with a positive outlook and determined starting lineup.
It's good to be king and have your own way; Get a feeling of peace at the end of the day." Every sports fan, at some point, encounters the same dreams that Tom Petty once did.
The women's golf team finished in fourth of 17 teams at The Derby Invitational in Wilmington, N.C. No.
Upon arriving at Virginia, head coach Al Groh wasted no time putting the school on the recruiting map.
Yannick Reyering was among three Virginia players who earned All-ACC selections Monday. The German native garnered All-ACC First Team honors and was also named to the All-Freshman team. Adam Christman and Nico Colaluca each picked up All-ACC Second Team awards.
Freshman center Sam Warren has left the men's team, coach Dave Leitao announced Monday. The Colorado native will remain at Virginia for the rest of the fall semester.
The Cavaliers can't seem to get the monkey off of their backs. Sunday's loss to UNC marked the 31st-consecutive game in which the Cavs have failed to defeat the Tar Heels.
The Virginia men's soccer team (12-3-2, 6-2-0 ACC) will begin its quest for a third consecutive ACC Tournament title Wednesday night in a match up with the Clemson Tigers (10-4-3, 2-4-2 ACC), scheduled for 8 p.m.
