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.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- No. 11 Virginia ended its regular season on a high note Friday evening with an exhilarating 2-1 overtime victory at No.
Virginia fans got a glimpse of the future Saturday. And it's a future that won't include four-year mainstays Marques Hagans, Wali Lundy, Connor Hughes or D'Brickashaw Ferguson. Nope, the future of Virginia football is going to look a lot different -- at least on the offensive side of the ball. So with Virginia taking out its frustration in full force against Temple in its 51-3 win, there was no better time to give the soon-to-be-departed starters a break and let the younger kids get some playing time. Taking advantage were two of Virginia's youngest wide receivers, freshmen Kevin Ogletree and Maurice Covington, each of whom logged significant minutes in the first half, when the game was still "in doubt." Ogletree, from St.
Behind a strong running game and a relentless pass rush, the Virginia Cavaliers (5-3 overall, 2-3 ACC) trampled Temple 51-3, denying the Owls (0-10) an opportunity for their first win. "It was a move in the right direction for us," Virginia coach Al Groh said.
The Virginia volleyball team did just about as expected on a road trip up the East Coast this weekend. On their first stop, in College Park to face a strong Maryland team, the Cavaliers (16-9) fell 3-1 to the Terrapins -- and, as predicted, blocking and kills made the difference. "Blocking is going to be a huge issue against Maryland," outside hitter Emily Perilli said before the team headed north. Sure enough, although three of Virginia's starters racked up double figures in kills, the Terps' 26 block assists combined with a .323 hitting percentage were enough to stop the Cavaliers short.
It's hard even for opponents not to respect the power and dominance North Carolina brings onto the field.
With the football regular season coming to a close, the Cavaliers find themselves in a serious, yet perhaps favorable, situation. Virginia looks to bounce back after its second bye week from an embarrassing 7-5 loss to North Carolina in tomorrow's matchup against Temple.
