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Panel should let ineligibility rest in peace

By Steve Argeris | June 15, 1999

The case for declaring freshmen ineligible to play men's basketball is a strong one, with an appalling graduation rate, rampant early defections to the NBA and a common perception that the acclimation to college life is exceedingly difficult. The proposal also has a strong corps of supporters, including North Carolina head coach Bill Guthridge and Virginia Athletic Director Terry Holland.

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New York's run to NBA Finals represents perfect underdog tale

By John Moorehouse | June 15, 1999

I've always been a big fan of those sports movies where the overwhelming longshot defies enormous odds to find glory.

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Sports

Women's crew ties for first at NCAAs

By Kris Wright | June 15, 1999

Women's crew has only participated for four years at the varsity level at Virginia. But for the competition, that must seem like forever. At the NCAA Women's Rowing Championship May 30, the Cavaliers (8-1) tied with Brown for the national title with 56 team points.

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Sports

Developer eyes new arena site

By Kris Wright | June 15, 1999

Local developer Lee Danielson has suggested a location for a new basketball arena for the University's teams. The proposal would place the new venue near the downtown mall on an 18-acre plot of land between West Main Street, Preston Avenue, Ridge-McInitre Road and Fourth Street Northwest.

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Freshmen ineligibility debate returns

By Kris Wright | June 15, 1999

An NCAA panel of 27 members may recommend to the NCAA that freshmen become ineligible to participate in men's basketball. The committee, which includes Virginia Athletics Director Terry Holland, will meet in Chicago June 23.