Bennett visits old mentor Ryan
By Fritz Metzinger | November 28, 2012When Tony Bennett left Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan’s staff in 2003 and followed his father, Dick, to Washington State, he took more than his belongings with him.
When Tony Bennett left Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan’s staff in 2003 and followed his father, Dick, to Washington State, he took more than his belongings with him.
It’s been five years now, but it seems like a lifetime since Sean Taylor took the field for the Redskins.
I write about sports for our school paper — and have done so for the last three years — because I am a fan.
Virginia coach Dom Starsia revealed his official 2013-14 recruiting class earlier this week. Several marquee names highlight the list of 10 recruits, including Matt Barrett, Inside Lacrosse’s top-rated rising senior goaltender, and Matt Emery, the younger brother of junior All-American Rob Emery.
Less than a second separated the Virginia women’s basketball team from perfection Saturday, but even a last-second loss could not spoil the team’s weekend at Puerto Rico, where it split games against No.
Both senior linebacker Steve Greer and offensive tackle Oday Aboushi close their Virginia careers as the conference’s best at their respective positions.
The Virginia volleyball team brought a tumultuous season to a disappointing end Friday, suffering a sweep to Virginia Tech.
Whether or not you identify with Gang Green fans, you have almost certainly heard their signature chant.
The Virginia basketball team continued its improved play in the NIT Season Tip-Consolation at John Paul Jones Arena, earning wins against Lamar and North Texas in the last week.
The No. 17 Virginia wrestling team lost a blowout match to No. 12 Virginia Tech 25-6 in Blacksburg, Virginia Sunday in the Cavaliers’ ACC opener. Only two Cavaliers (6-2, 0-1 ACC) won matches against the team’s Coastal-division rival.
In many senses, the Virginia coaching staff’s collective brain fart at the conclusion of the Cavaliers’ 17-14 loss to Virginia Tech precipitated an unjust ending to a hard-fought game and season.
Fans should look beyond in-game decisions in evaluating college coaches.
Cody Journell kicked a 29-yard field goal as time expired to clinch a 17-14 Virginia Tech win against Virginia and the squad’s ninth straight Commonwealth Cup.
For those naïve enough to believe that conference realignment had ended — and let me be clear, I am one of you — the news that Maryland and Rutgers were leaving their respective conferences for the Big Ten likely jolted you Monday morning.
The Virginia cross-country team Saturday posted its best NCAA championships performance since 2008. The men’s team finished 14th and graduate students Zach Gates and Catherine White earned All-American honors.
The No. 17 Virginia wrestling team fell to No. 4 Iowa Friday for its first loss of the season, splitting matches at the UTC Duals in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Each Thanksgiving we reflect on the things for which we are grateful. Most people give thanks for a loving, caring family, a successful year at work, good friends and good health — all things people are undoubtedly blessed to receive.
The Virginia volleyball team fell this weekend at NC State and No. 24 North Carolina, stalling its momentum before its season-ending match against archrival Virginia Tech Friday.
Providence junior wing Danielle Pearson shook her head in frustration. She had just thrown an entry pass between her teammate’s legs for the Friars’ ninth turnover of the first half.
Junior guard Joe Harris did not wait long to reestablish himself as the Virginia basketball team’s most prolific scorer.