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Beware the Paterno witch-hunt

By Fritz Metzinger | November 10, 2011

Free tattoos, lucrative deals with agents and free luxury SUV rentals are one thing. What's happening at Penn State is a completely different animal. In a year in which program-rocking "improper benefit" scandals at Ohio State, North Carolina and Miami have shaken fans' faith in college football, Saturday's arrest of long-time Penn State assistant Jerry Sandusky for the sexual assault of eight young boys and of two high-ranking school officials for failing to properly report the transgressions has raised far more troubling questions about Penn State's program - and about its iconic coach, 84-year-old Joe Paterno. For as much as we have opined about the hypocrisy of big-time programs or the NCAA's pettiness, these travesties pale in comparison to the dehumanizing act of sexually terrorizing young boys or the equally sickening act of knowing about it and covering for the perpetrator.

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Cavaliers aim to clip competition

By Charles Holtsford | November 10, 2011

[caption id="attachment_48037" align="alignleft" width="255" caption="Junior setter Beth Wildermuth currently ranks No.

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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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Span nets golden goal in double OT win

By Ian Rappaport | November 9, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47970" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Sophomore forward Brian Span netted a header in the 74th minute and then drilled a shot with 20 seconds left in double overtime to give Virginia a 4-3 win.

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Boyle begins Virginia tenure

By Daniel Weltz | November 9, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47968" align="alignleft" width="175" caption="New coach Joanne Boyle spent six successful years revamping California's program and was named the Pac 10's Coach of the Year in 2007.

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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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Let Eli be Eli

By Ben Baskin | November 9, 2011

Last week, after the Giants had just rallied back to beat the woeful Dolphins, I strongly considered writing a column dedicated solely to Eli Manning.

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Cavs embark on quest for title

By Ian Rappaport | November 8, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47912" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Despite falling victim to injury earlier this season, senior forward Brian Ownby has hit his stride recently and currently ranks second on the team in scoring.

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Learning by gaming

By Matthew Diton | November 8, 2011

Like most other responsible college students, I found something other than my studies to occupy my time this past weekend.

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Virginia clobbers foes in debut

By Zack Bartee | November 8, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47909" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Redshirt senior Matt Nelson, who remained sidelined with concussion symptoms during his first three seasons at Virginia, victoriously pinned both of his opponents during his return to the mat.

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Squad comes up empty-handed

By Charles Holtsford | November 8, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47907" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Freshman right side hitter Tori Janowski registered a team-high 12 kills and 10 digs during the her squad's 3-1 loss against the Blue Devils Friday night.

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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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The tortoise and the

By Matt Welsh | November 7, 2011

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Have you heard the story of the tortoise and the 'Hoo? It's remarkably similar to Aesop's fable about the tortoise and the hare - so similar, in fact, that the Honor Committee might have a few choice words for me on poor Aesop's account.

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Squad suffers ACC tourney loss

By Dean Overdyk | November 7, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47869" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Senior forward Lauren Alwine tallied her team's lone goal during a 2-1 loss to Florida State in the ACC semifinals.

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Fraser falls at National Indoors

By Michael Eilbacher | November 7, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47867" align="alignleft" width="209" caption="Senior Emily Fraser won in straight sets during the first round of the National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships but fell to Washington senior Denise Dy in her subsequent match.

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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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Virginia battles Florida State

By Matt Comey | November 4, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47803" align="alignleft" width="159" caption="Freshman forward Morgan Brian was named ACC Freshman of the Year and joins teammate junior forward Caroline Miller on the All-ACC first team.

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Matmen kick off season

By Ben Baskin | November 4, 2011

As the No. 17 Virginia wrestling team prepares for tomorrow's season opening tri-meet against Campbell and Anderson, coach Steve Garland's approach to a brand new regular season ultimately remains unchanged. "The regular season is always a means to an end," Garland said.

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Cavs suffer year-ending loss

By Michael Eilbacher | November 4, 2011

The Virginia field hockey team's season ended last night, as the squad suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Duke during the first round of the ACC Tournament. The Blue Devils opened the scoring with a 17th-minute goal from sophomore midfielder Emmie Le Marchand, but Virginia co-captain and sophomore forward Elly Buckley responded five minutes later with her team-leading 16th goal of the season to knot the game at 1-1.

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Cavs host Pack in regular season finale

By Ian Gottheim | November 3, 2011

[caption id="attachment_47731" align="alignleft" width="187" caption="Defender Hunter Jumper is one of five senior Cavaliers who will be honored for their contributions prior to tonight's match.