All season, the Virginia field hockey team has been talking about the importance of games against Big South opponents.
Officials confiscated a University student's sign that read "Fire Groh" at Saturday's football game, prompting some questions regarding the athletic department's policy on signs at sporting events.
By now, most of you know the message that started it all: "$1.7 Million: Groh Must Go!" That simple phrase painted on Beta Bridge almost two weeks ago has created a buzz around Grounds that continues this week.
Before the start of the 2007 season, Virginia men's soccer coach George Gelnovatch decided to promote his midfielders.
In order to be the best, a team must play the best. The Virginia women's soccer team has taken this mantra to heart this season.
It is official policy at Scott Stadium that alcoholic beverages, coolers, bottled water, food, strollers and umbrellas must remain outside the gates.
During her four years on the soccer team, Becky Sauerbrunn has seen her squad reach the quarterfinals of the NCAA.
Junior back Inge Kaars Sijpesteijn has been named to womensfieldhockey.com's National Honor Roll for her role in wins against New Hampshire (2-0) and Vermont (2-1). Kaars Sijpesteijn contributed two goals and one assist to the wins.
After Virginia football coach Al Groh recently stated that he wants to use both sophomore Jameel Sewell and freshman Peter Lalich in a two-quarterback rotation system for the rest of the season, Cavalier fans may have visions of Chris Leak and Tim Tebow dancing in their heads. The system that worked so well for the Florida Gators last season and produced a national championship has been cited often among Virginia's players and coaches. "Florida benefited last year having Tim Tebow and Chris Leak," senior offensive guard Ian-Yates Cunningham said.
Kim Lewellen, who assumed the role of Virginia women's golf coach in July, is no stranger to success and celebrity. Lewellen, however, will have some fairly big shoes to fill, as former Virginia women's golf coach Jan Mann's career included NCAA Regional Championship berths the last three years and a 13th-place finish at the 2005 NCAA Championships.
Virginia softball coach Eileen Schmidt has filled the last position on her coaching staff: Olympic gold medalist Amanda Freed is the team's new assistant coach.
Nothing can derail an athlete's career as quickly as an injury. Take, for example, the incident suffered by Buffalo Bills' tight end Kevin Everett this past weekend.
Virginia men's soccer alum Adam Cristman gives hope to all Cavalier fans still disappointed that Washington Nationals' third-baseman Ryan Zimmerman did not garner the title Rookie of the Year last fall.
A fellow Cav Daily sports writer wrote a few weeks ago about how Rick Ankiel's recent home runs mean more to the sports world than Barry Bonds' record-breaking shots.
Santi named ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week Virginia tight end Tom Santi was named ACC offensive lineman of the week yesterday after his offensive role in Saturday's 24-13 win over Duke.
Despite an inconsistent offense and three bad snaps from freshman long snapper Danny Aiken, Virginia drove 82 yards in the third quarter to secure a 24-13 win against Duke Saturday at Scott Stadium. "We were better than we were last week, but not as good as we need to be for next week," Virginia coach Al Groh said.
Repeat after me: There is no quarterback controversy. Whether in politics, gossip or football, there's nothing better than a good fight.
Unless you've been hiding under a basaltic igneous rock, stranded on some remote island off the coast of Costa Rica the past few weeks, you're probably familiar with the 50 Cent/Kanye West album-release challenge.
The Virginia cross-country teams turned in strong early-season performances at the Lou Onesty Invitational Saturday at Panorama Farms. The men's team finished second overall as Duke edged out the Cavs 35-55, though Virginia sophomore Andy Biladeau claimed the individual title by 12 seconds against High Point junior Tamas Kovacs.
Announced by conference officials Monday, Virginia women's soccer junior midfielder Nikki Krzysik earned the first ACC Player of the Week honors of her career after stellar performances in two matches last weekend.
