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Sophomore stars return one year older, wiser, ready to play

By Kyle O'Connor | August 20, 2005

It's amazing the difference a year can make. Last August, Sarah Kirkwood and Melissa Caldwell were two freshmen putting on Virginia colors for the first time -- unfamiliar with Charlottesville, college life and the rigors of Division I volleyball. Twelve months and 30 games later, the two are sounding like seasoned pros as they prepare to anchor the 2005 Virginia lineup. "This year, the team is really coming in excited about the upcoming season," Caldwell said.

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Football coach Al Groh signs five-year, 1.7 million dollar contract with the University

By Elizabeth Newell | August 20, 2005

Virginia football coach Al Groh signed a five-year contract yesterday that brings his base salary to $240,000 and gives him $1.46 million in compensation for fundraising, radio and television appearances and endorsements.

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Mixture of life and sports makes memories

By Brian Budnick | August 20, 2005

There are certain sports moments you never forget. I'll never forget how three years ago, I was sitting in a room at the Doubletree Hotel on Route 29.

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Newest coaches set to turn programs around

By James Wagner | August 4, 2005

In a handful of days, incoming first-years will not be the only "new kids" on Grounds at the University.

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Football team opens practice tomorrow

By Sean McLernon | August 4, 2005

Al Groh and the Virginia Cavaliers officially begin practice tomorrow afternoon at 6:15pm. The session is open to the public and will be held in the fields behind University Hall. The Cavaliers are also scheduled to practice Saturday Aug.

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Spinner's stint as a 'Skin may be coming to an end

By Sean McLernon | August 4, 2005

Former Cavalier quarterback Bryson Spinner opened training camp for the Washington Redskins on Monday throwing passes with quarterbacks Mark Brunell and Patrick Ramsey, but the signing of first round pick Jason Campbell means Spinner's stay with Washington is likely to wrap up soon. Skinner, who played for George Welsh and Al Groh in 2000 and 2001 transferred to Division IAA Richmond and finished out his college playing career there.

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Cavaliers provide ammunition for MLL's Cannons

By Walker Freer | August 4, 2005

Maybe one day ESPN will devote as much time talking about the Major League Lacrosse (MLL) draft as they do about the NFL or NBA's.

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Trio of Virginia golfers look to make history at Amateur

By Chris Insolera | August 4, 2005

The immortal Bobby Jones won it five times. Tiger Woods' name is inscribed on its trophy three years in a row.

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Correction

By Cavalier Daily Staff | July 28, 2005

The July 14, Sports article titled, "New student fan group gears up for approaching season," inaccurately stated the University has not had a University supported fan group in the last 100 years.In fact, during the 1992-1993 season, the athletic department approved of a fan group for men's basketball.

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Experience at quarterback could be difference-maker for Cavs

By Jeremy Root | July 28, 2005

HOT SPRINGS, Va. There will be quite a bit of change when the 2005 ACC football season opens on Sept.

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Schmidt sets example for defensive line

By Walker Freer | July 28, 2005

HOT SPRINGS, Va. -- To say that from the day Brennan Schmidt arrived at Virginia he has been a staple on the football field would be a massive understatement.

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Holding student-athletes accountable for academic underachievement

By Sean McLernon | July 28, 2005

As Brock Berlin picked apart the Virginia secondary last November in Charlottesville and effectively killed Virginia's chances of winning the ACC title, I couldn't help but say to myself 'Phillip Brown was supposed to solve this problem.' The cornerback was the number one ranked recruit in the state of Virginia coming out of high school in 2003.

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Virginia fans have a long way to go to reach ACC-level status

By Sean McLernon | July 25, 2005

It cheers our hearts and warms our blood to hear them shout and roar. These words should be very familiar to any U.Va.

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'Blue chip days' pay off, as several recruits commit to Virginia

By Walker Freer | July 25, 2005

Between June 11 and June 21, the University received verbal commitments from five high school football recruits stating their intention to attend Mr. Jefferson's institution.

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Student fan group gears up for season

By Walker Freer | July 25, 2005

Its been a long time coming for the Virginia athletic program. Over 13 years in fact. 13 years without an official student fan group -- the core of any fan base.

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Zoll points Team USA in right direction

By Adrian Vigil | July 25, 2005

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- At the end of the USA Women's Basketball U-19 team's first practice at Bender Arena, head coach Gail Geostenkors had her team run a drill that stressed running up the court and making lay-ups.

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Top recruit keeps Cavs in his plans

By Chris Insolera | July 25, 2005

It didn't take him very long. In less than three months on the job, new men's basketball coach Dave Leitao -- the man in charge of making Virginia hoops matter again -- has already begun to rekindle the imagination of a demoralized fan base, as well as create a national buzz around his program.

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Former college star shines on ATP tour

By Warren Waterman | July 21, 2005

The Virginia men's tennis team has made gigantic strides in recent years from an average program to a national powerhouse.

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As days go by, fourth-year fans running out of time to witness greatness

By Sean McLernon | July 21, 2005

The funny thing about summer for college students is it is a time of both rest and restlessness. On the one hand, summer gives you a chance to relax, hang out with friends and waste entire days watching Family Matters, Full House and Step By Step on ABC Family.

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Cavaliers get three more verbal commitements

By Walker Freer | July 21, 2005

The University of Virginia kept the recruiting ball rolling this past week, adding three verbal commitments to their class of 2006, now 12 strong.