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Irvin, Bruneau aim to revive Cav offense

By Sean Bielawski | September 28, 2007

The Virginia women's volleyball team heads south this weekend to take on Georgia Tech and Clemson in its toughest conference road trip of the season. Virginia (7-5, 2-1 ACC) will take on Georgia Tech (8-4, 2-0 ACC) Friday night then travel to Clemson (9-2, 2-0 ACC) to face off against the Tigers on Saturday. The Cavaliers are coming off of a disappointing loss to Miami at home last weekend and a tough week in the classroom as well as on the court. "I think it's a good week for us to be away," Virginia coach Melissa Aldrich Shelton said.

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Terps await after 'massacre'

By Paul Montana | September 28, 2007

Last weekend, in nearly identical fashion to last year's "Boston Massacre," Virginia took on Boston College and Boston University on back-to-back days, and came up short both times.

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Virginia heads south to do battle with Blue Devils

By Anders Sleight | September 27, 2007

Following a series of tough non-conference games, the Virginia women's soccer team begins ACC play this evening, taking on Duke in Durham N.C. Prominent opponents such as Santa Clara, Stanford, West Virginia, William & Mary and Colorado have provided Virginia's preparation for play in what is arguably the most competitive conference in women's college soccer.

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Tae kwon do club spars Olympic-style

By JP Stroman | September 27, 2007

Hidden in the second multipurpose room in Slaughter Gym is one of the University's most unique organizations: the tae kwon do club. Tae kwon do is the national sport of Korea, where it was developed as a military tactic so soldiers could continue to fight hand-to-hand when their weapons were knocked out of their hands.

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Hooligans at Home

By Cavalier Daily Staff | September 26, 2007

When it comes to soccer fans, I like mine loud and scarved. A shot of European aggression never hurts either. Last October, 50 of the rowdiest, most bloodthirsty soccer fans Charlottesville has to offer piled on a bus and set out for Virginia Tech Soccer Stadium in Blacksburg.

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Farrelly finds niche in lineup

By Trey Jefferson | September 26, 2007

The Virginia women's soccer team is off to a strong start this season with convincing victories against quality teams West Virginia, Colorado and Arizona, earning the Cavaliers a spot in the national top 10.

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Tight ends play key role in Groh's offensive plans

By Aaron Perryman | September 25, 2007

The term "Tight end U" has become entrenched in the culture of Virginia football ever since Al Groh took over as head coach in 2001, and for good reason. Groh and his coaching staff do not overlook the importance of tight ends when they put together their offensive schemes for Saturdays. "We've always had a strong feeling about using [tight ends] as a major part of the gameplan," Groh said. Tight ends have flourished in Groh's National Football League-style system.

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The science of winning

By Eric Kolenich | September 24, 2007

You know what they say about the best-laid schemes? Sometimes they work perfectly. With his third win in three weeks and an undefeated record in the ACC, Al Groh has winning down to a science. The plan is simple: Start with a phenomenal running back, like Cedric Peerman, for example.

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Falk finds goal to win in double-overtime

By Anders Sleight | September 24, 2007

The Virginia women's soccer team improved its season record to 6-1-1 this weekend, trouncing Liberty Friday night and fighting for a win against William & Mary Sunday afternoon with a double overtime goal from senior forward Julia Falk. The No.

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