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Run, Forrest! Run!

See the title of this column? Sub in coach Al Groh for Forrest, and that?s the message I have for the U.Va.


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Team rebounds from loss against JMU with two weekend victories

Despite losing a heartbreaking thriller to James Madison last Wednesday, this past weekend the No. 8 Virginia field hockey team once again proved why it is one of the best teams in the country.This stretch of games marked the only time this season the Cavaliers will play three games in five days.


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Connecticut runs over Cavalier defense in 35-point rout

STORRS, Conn. ? It took Connecticut barely a quarter and a half to burst out to a 28-0 lead against the Virginia football team.At game?s end Saturday, the 45-10 score was not quite as lopsided numerically as the 52-7 drubbing by the Trojans, but was equally traumatic against a Husky


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Jefferson Cup presents three games, three wins for Cavs

Virginia?s volleyball team dominated this weekend, scoring 3-0 wins against Virginia Commonwealth, Binghamton and Appalachian State to improve its record to 7-2 and win the Marriott Jefferson Cup.Senior middle blocker Shannon Davis was selected as the tournament MVP after posting a .545 hitting percentage against Appalachian State in the final match of the tournament.Being selected as MVP ?feels good,? Davis said.


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Men

The Virginia men?s soccer team suffered a tough road loss Saturday night, falling to Virginia Commonwealth 3-1.


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Huskies seek revenge after one-point victory last year

With sophomore Marc Verica stepping into the starting quarterback role this weekend, the Cavaliers head north to take on Big East foe Connecticut.Last season, Virginia was able to pull off one of its many, last-second victories against the Huskies because of its gritty defensive play and a 79-yard drive resulting in a field goal with 3:20 left to play in the fourth quarter.


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Fantasy land

Losing interest in my fantasy football team midway through the season: It?s as inevitable as a final exam on the last day possible, guaranteed like streakers on a Friday night, as inescapable as death and taxes.It just happens.


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Agorsor steps up play in freshman campaign

Freshmen. Most upperclass college students either overlook them or look down on them. Freshman forward Chris Agorsor of the Virginia men?s soccer team, however, is turning more than a few heads ? and they aren?t looking down.


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One tour too many

Over the course of the day Monday, as the rest of the sporting world waited with bated breath for some news about a certain New England player?s knee, a nifty little rumor found its way around the Internet.


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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.