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Midfielder Huffman named to player of the year watch list

By Cavalier Daily Staff | August 25, 2005

Virginia senior Sarah Huffman was named to the preseason Hermann Trophy watch list Wednesday. The 25-member list recognizes early candidates for the top award in women's soccer. Huffman, a 2004 All-American and the ACC Defensive Player of the Year, set a new school record last season with 14 assists while being named the VaSID State Player of the Year. Huffman will help anchor the midfield when Virginia opens its season August 26 against Rhode Island at Klöckner Stadium.

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Cavaliers lack scoring punch, tie Eagles

By Elizabeth Newell | August 25, 2005

The Cavaliers ended their preseason exhibition match against the American University Eagles with a scoreless tie last night. For much of the game the Cavaliers controlled the ball, keeping it on the American side of the midfield line with constant offensive pressure.

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Golfer advances at U.S. Amateur Championships

By Cavalier Daily Staff | August 25, 2005

Virginia golfer Brad Tilley advanced in the 2005 U.S. Amateur Championships Wednesday after beating Jon-Michael Socaris in match play. The senior, who shot a one-under 69 on the first day of the tournament, advanced Tuesday tied for 24th out of 210 amateur golfers.

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Cavs experience extensive turnover on defense

By Barney Breen-Portnoy | August 24, 2005

The Virginia men's soccer team is confident heading into tonight's preseason finale against American University.

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Groh, Cavs get back to the grind

By Bayless Parsley | August 24, 2005

Al Groh doesn't dread the end of summer. He yearns for it. While the students who form the "Sea of Orange" will spend this week reminiscing about summer jobs and internships that have come to a close, Groh is preparing to go to work. With four seasons in Charlottesville under his belt, this is now unequivocally Groh's team.

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Fine-tuning, leadership key after graduation of defenders

By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins | August 24, 2005

From the get-go last year the women's soccer team was on a roll. The Cavaliers played nine games undefeated, and even after finally losing a game, still finished off the regular season with a record of 17 wins, three losses and two ties. Then, in the postseason, it all came to a screeching halt.

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Top Ten Must-SeeHome Games

By Elizabeth Newell and Clayton O'Toole | August 24, 2005

Wear your orange, paint your faces, prepare to scream yourselves hoarse. These are our picks for the top ten must-see Virginia home games this fall. 1.

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Losing streaks loom large in minds of returning Cavs

By Matt Boucher | August 20, 2005

After losing in the first round of the 2004 ACC Tournament to eventual national champion Wake Forest, the Virginia field hockey team found itself on the outside looking in at the NCAA Tournament.

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Cavaliers look to build on last year's successes

By Barney Breen-Portnoy | August 20, 2005

The 2004 season brought much success for the Virginia men's soccer program. Coach George Gelnovatch's squad won the ACC tournament for a second consecutive year and also advanced to the NCAA tournament for the 24th straight season.

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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.