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Defensive report card

Virginia’s most recent victory against the Blue Devils epitomized what the Cavalier defense should be. Virginia forced six turnovers, including five interceptions, en route to a 34-20 victory.


Although a win is cause for celebration, with the road ahead it may be time for concern rather than jubilation heading into week 5. 
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TOBIN: Don’t get too excited just yet

For once, Virginia football didn’t play like Virginia football this past Saturday. The Cavaliers didn’t fall to an FCS team in an embarrassing fashion. The defense didn’t get its lid blown off and give up over 40 points. The coaches didn’t completely mismanage the clock and rush their placekicker up to miss a chip-in shot.


Junior first baseman Pavin Smith was named a freshman all-American in his freshman year. Smith goes into his junior year after being second on the team with 57 RBI.
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​BLANK: New leaders in the clubhouse

Clement, Haseley and Smith are considered seasoned veterans of the 2017 team. Whereas they won their tournament with the help of numerous older teammates, who had years of Omaha experience, this upcoming season the majority of postseason experience stems from the freshmen on that 2015 team.


Development, defense, and discipline are three traits that will define head coach Bronco Mendenhall's Virginia football program in future seasons. Cavalier fans got a preview of those characteristics against Central Michigan. 
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CARON: Mendenhall U

Last spring, CBS Sports ran a “Position U” series, analyzing the claims of college programs across the country about which school reigns as the university, or the ‘U,’ for specific position groups.


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Latest Podcast

The Organization of Young Filipino Americans is one of many cultural Contracted Independent Organizations at the University, and their mission is to create a supportive community for Filipino students. Danella Romera, the current president of OYFA and fourth-year College student, discusses the importance of OYFA as a cultural organization and how OYFA plans for this year’s Culturefest, an annual multicultural showcase. 

Listen to the episode here.