It was a fairly cool September night, but the heat of the in-state rivalry lived up to its billing.
Dear Chris Canty, Thank you for all of your contributions to the University of Virginia. I'm not just talking about the tackles and plays you made on the field, but you, as a person, as well.
The Virginia men's soccer team could have panicked after the University of Maryland, Baltimore County converted on its first shot of the game. The Cavaliers lost a tough game on Saturday in Chapel Hill, and had taken 10 shots without success before UMBC'S goal, and thus had to play catch-up.
Good teams look to find a way to rebound after a tough loss and the Virginia men's soccer team is no different. The Cavaliers will look to bounce back after their first conference loss of the season, a 2-1 defeat at the hands of North Carolina, when they take on the University of Maryland, Baltimore County tonight at Klöckner Stadium.
You know these hits. You've seen these hits. You've felt these hits through your TV. And every time, you cringe. A kick returner has the ball, looking for a lane to exploit in the kickoff coverage.
When judging the excitement of an upcoming game, what is better than an in-state rivalry? Tomorrow, the No.
The women's soccer game against Richmond, scheduled for 7 p.m. last night at Klöckner Stadium, was postponed because of rain. A make-up date for the game has not been scheduled yet. The Cavaliers, now ranked No.
The Virginia men's golf team was tied for ninth place after the second round of play at the Mason Rudolph Intercollegiate Tournament after Monday's round. The Cavaliers shot a combined score of 575 (+7) on Roper's Knob Course after shooting 287 and 288 in the first two rounds.
Starting Syracuse cornerback Tanard Jackson was released from the hospital on Monday after being stabbed in the chest following a fight near Syracuse's student activity center, ESPN.com reported Monday. Jackson's injuries were not life-threatening. "He's doing fine... We're hoping for a speedy recovery," Syracuse Football Coach Paul Pasqualo said, in an interview with the Associated Press. However, Pasqualo said that Jackson will probably miss Syracuse's Big East opener against Rutgers this weekend. Jackson was stabbed after he and fellow teammate, safety Reggie McCoy, attempted to break up a fight on Sunday around 2 a.m.
If I'm not mistaken, Virginia still has the rights to "Schaub4Heisman.com," the now defunct Web site promoting the former quarterback known for his incredible ability to throw the ball to Alvin Pearman behind the line of scrimmage.
Defensive end Chris Canty will undergo knee surgery either later this week or early next week and will miss the remainder of the 2004 season.
Brian Moten, a 6-foot-5-inch, 175-pound shooting guard, gave an oral commitment Sunday to play for Virginia in the 2005-06 season.
It is rare that two sisters are blessed with prodigious athletic prowess. Serena and Venus Williams come to mind as an example of such a sister-sister combination.
Virginia quarterback Marques Hagans was honored with the ACC Offensive Back of the Week award. It was the first honor of his career for Hagans, who led the Cavaliers to a 31-10 win over Syracuse Saturday. Hagans was a two-dimensional threat Saturday, throwing for 202 yards with a touchdown and adding 81 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
Coming off their huge 1-0 win at No. 8 Florida State on Friday, it would be understandable if the No.
After opening the season last Friday with a tough loss at the Naval Academy, the Virginia ice hockey team will open its home schedule at the Charlottesville Ice Park this weekend with a 10 p.m.
In past Virginia football seasons, special teams play has been viewed as merely a transition between offense and defense -- a time to use the restroom or get a hot dog.
Just one month ago the question on everyone's mind going into the season was: How would Marques Hagans fare as starting quarterback for the Cavaliers after taking over for the beloved Matt Schaub?
The No. 3 Virginia women's soccer team extended the second best start in school history to 9-0-0 with a 1-0 defeat of the Seminoles Friday in Tallahassee, Fla. As has been the case for the majority of the season, the defense performed well for the Cavaliers.
With Virginia trailing for the first time this season, quarterback Marques Hagans felt the Syracuse rush back in the shotgun.
