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Huskies seek revenge after one-point victory last year

By Blair Capps | September 12, 2008

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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Virginia hits road to meet tough VCU squad tonight

By Anders Sleight | September 12, 2008

After suffering through a debilitating 0-2 start, the Cavaliers have battled back to even their record at 2-2.

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Tribe, Dartmouth to challenge Cavs

By Jack Bird | September 12, 2008

The Virginia women?s soccer team will host the Virginia Nike Soccer Classic at Kl

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Team set to battle Kent State, Louisville

By Ben Gomez | September 12, 2008

If Wahoos are tired of watching the football team?s foibles, they may want to check out the University Hall Turf Field this weekend.

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Lalich to be replaced by Verica against Huskies

By Paul Montana | September 11, 2008

Virginia football coach Al Groh announced in a press release yesterday evening that sophomore quarterback Peter Lalich will not be with the team Saturday for its game at Connecticut.

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Green battles for playing time, respect

By Paul Montana | September 11, 2008

What?s it like to be the son of an NFL Hall of Fame player?All last year, then-senior Chris Long had to deal with this question.

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Fantasy land

By Zach Rowen | September 11, 2008

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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Cavs make home debut after close loss to Iowa

By Dan Stalcup | September 11, 2008

After sweeping the Days Inn JMU Invitational Aug. 29 to 30, Virginia?s volleyball team dropped two of three matches in the Denver Pioneer Invitational this past weekend.

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Inglot, Barrick, Singh lead host of talent into opener at U.Va. Classic

By Emily Bareford | September 11, 2008

As Virginia men?s tennis prepares to hosts the annual U.Va. Classic this weekend. the Cavaliers are looking forward to getting back into action and competing against the talent expected in this weekend?s tournament.?This weekend will have a collection of great teams from around the country,? Virginia coach Brian Boland said.

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Agorsor steps up play in freshman campaign

By Anders Sleight | September 10, 2008

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

By Paul Wiley | September 10, 2008

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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Defense key for victory in clash with James Madison

By Blair Capps | September 10, 2008

The Virginia field hockey team heads to Harrisonburg, Va. tomorrow to take on No. 7 James Madison in an in-state rivalry matchup that usually carries big implications for both teams.

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The magnificent 11

By Dan Stalcup | September 10, 2008

The first sporting event I attended as a University student was the home football game against Duke Sept.

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Lalich denies allegations of probation violation

By JP Stroman | September 10, 2008

Cavalier starting sophomore quarterback Peter Lalich responded yesterday to allegations of probation violations in a press conference.

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Fourth-down attempts prompt multitude of questions

By Blair Capps | September 9, 2008

To go or not to go? That is the question all football head coaches must ask themselves in fourth-down situations.

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Men, women wash away the competition at Lou Onesty Invitational

By Emily Bareford | September 9, 2008

Pouring rain from Tropical Storm Hanna did not stop the Virginia cross country team from making an impressive showing in its first race of the season Saturday.The Virginia men won the 8K with a combined team score of 19, leading Duke (36), William & Mary (87), George Mason (108) and Norfolk State (135).The women followed suit in the 5K run with a team score of 18, defeating William & Mary (37), and George Mason (80).The Lou Onesty Invitational marked coach Jason Vigilante?s debut with Virginia; the coach came in only a month earlier to take over the program.?I think the most important thing with our first competition is that we come away closer as a group,? Vigilante said.

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A reflection of 2007?

By Ernie Washington | September 9, 2008

There is an eerie feeling about the start of this football season: It you look at last year?s events, a lot matches up.In 2007 and 2008, Virginia lost its season openers in humiliating fashion.

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Questioning your fanhood

By Eric Strow | September 9, 2008

A win is a win, right?Well, if that?s the case, it was a glorious weekend for Virginia football fans, as we were treated to a 16-0 victory against Richmond, no matter how hard the game was to watch.

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Women

By Nick Smallwood | September 9, 2008

The Virginia women?s soccer team took its undefeated record on the road for the first time this season this past weekend in the Georgia Nike Invitational.

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Men

By Chloe Newschwander | September 9, 2008

The Cavalier men?s golf team got its season off to a solid start Sunday, earning seventh place at the Maryland Intercollegiate Golf Tournament.With the Terps hosting, the inaugural tournament was a test of both skill and stamina for the 18 men?s golf teams at the River Marsh Golf Club in Cambridge, Md.