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Golden Arm Foundation picks Hamilton as finalist

The Frank Camp Chapter of the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation announced Wednesday that Georgia Tech quarterback Joe Hamilton is one of five finalists for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.

No. 1 Seminoles strike no fears in Cavs

On paper, the Cavaliers stand little chance against No. 1 Florida State tomorrow night at Scott Stadium.

Cavaliers prime for post-season

With the ACC tournament less than a week away, the Virginia women's soccer team knows it needs to seal its last two regular games with victory stamps. The Cavaliers will roll into State College, Pa., to face Penn State tonight at 7 p.m., and return home to take on Tennessee Sunday at 1 p.m. Ranked No.

Unforgettable 1995 victory provides fond memory, but it's time to focus on 1999

For the past week, the Virginia football team has been preparing for its home showdown against No.

Jones aims for school rushing mark, 'Noles

Fourth-year running back Thomas Jones sat on the sidelines three years ago and watched future NFL back Tiki Barber set the Virginia career rushing record.

Setter Scott snags ACC honor

Fourth-year setter Mary Frances Scott was selected as ACC Volleyball Co-Player of the Week for the week ending Oct.

Kick for Cash contestant finds field goals are harder than they look

Football placekickers are a beleaguered bunch. They receive little fanfare, except for game-winning 60-yarders, and earn the wrath of fans and media alike should they flub an extra point or a chip-shot field goal. Plenty of gridiron observers think that, given a bit of instruction, they could do just as well as those skinny little non-athletes with no shoulder pads and foreign last names.

Meeker rides fast track to defensive success

An opposing forward running free on the flank of the defense would be cause for concern for most soccer teams.

Lightweight crew bows out with solid win

Rowing is the oldest collegiate sport in the United States and the newest varsity sport at the University, as well as the Athletic Department's best kept secret.

Stewart's legacy in golf, life provide example all should follow

As I sat at Buddhist Biker Bar and Grill Monday for the $5 steak and potatoes special, I glanced up at a television above the bar.

Zwarich gives Cavs third offensive threat

About a quarter of the way through Virginia volleyball's 1999 campaign, the team discovered it was missing something.

Rookies bolster Virginia ranks

Doubt never entered Billy McMullen's mind. There were no second thoughts, no second guessing: He would play as a first year.

Cavaliers prepare for Warrick

Dwayne Stukes couldn't help it. As he spent his bye week watching top-ranked Florida State flounder in Death Valley, one thought kept crossing his mind: Peter Warrick looked rusty. The Seminoles' premier playmaker missed the two contests prior to Clemson while his attorneys struck a plea bargain to reduce a felony theft charge to a misdemeanor and get the Hesiman contender back on the field. Evidently a rusty Warrick -- 121 yards against the Tigers on a career-best 11 catches, is slightly different than than the normal definition of a struggling wideout.

Vahaly establishes unprecedented mark

Brian Vahaly put Virginia tennis on the map by committing to the University when he was the No. 1 high school prospect in the country.

Crew finishes strong at Head of the Charles

Women's rowing pulled its way to a top five finish in the four events in which they competed at the Charles Regatta in Boston, a rowing competition that includes collegiate, national teams and others. Among collegiate teams, the Cavs finished second behind Southern Cal and fifth overall in the Championship Eight.

Message boards: They've become the action for hardcore fans of every sport, whether it's football, basketball or soccer.

Volleyball posts clean sweeps of FSU, Duke

The Virginia volleyball team disposed of the two worst teams in the ACC this weekend in workmanlike fashion to extend their games-won streak to nine, and take their third straight match. The Cavaliers (15-6, 8-3 ACC) first swept last-place Florida State 15-8, 15-13, 15-5 Friday.

Warrick resolution ruins fairy tale ending

When it comes to college football, I usually root for the fairy tale notion that the little guy should be able to defeat the big guy. So when Florida State faced Clemson Saturday, I was rooting for the Tigers. The way I saw it, Florida State had way too much riding on this game.

Men's swim squad scores upset over No. 7 Tennessee

The Virginia men's swimming and diving team began their competitive season on a high note, winning eight of 13 events to upset No.

Tar Heels, Wake shut out Cavaliers

Following a painful loss to No. 3 North Carolina Friday night, Virginia came out with something to prove Sunday afternoon against Wake Forest. But after a scoreless regulation in which the No.