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Virginia rests up to prepare for post-season

By Martin Barna | October 28, 2005

With the ACC Tournament looming just 10 days away, the No. 5 Virginia men's soccer team is making preparations for what it hopes will be a postseason run to remember. Instead of adding extra meetings, practices and matches to the schedule, however, Virginia coach George Gelnovatch has elected to give his players a few days of well-deserved rest before Saturday's game against No.

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Offense sputters behind inconsistent line

By Eric Kolenich | October 27, 2005

After the University of Virginia mustered only five points Saturday against the University of North Carolina, the team's fewest since a 36-3 loss to Florida State last year, many have begun to wonder why the offense could not produce against an unranked UNC team.

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Cavs hope today will be Amy Marotta Day

By Matt Boucher | October 26, 2005

The University community awoke Oct. 24 to what appeared to be another typical Monday on Grounds. Unbeknownst to most, though, it was, in fact, the two-year anniversary of Amy Marotta Day in Columbus, Ohio. "It was more of an honor than a celebratory day," Marotta said.

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Despite last place ranking, Cavs push on

By Jeremy Root | October 26, 2005

There wasn't much drama at the ACC's 44th annual Operation Basketball Sunday in Greensboro, N.C. Duke was selected as the unanimous choice to take home the ACC regular season title, as the Blue Devils garnered all 87 votes from the media.

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Rogers returns to defense

By Anders Sleight | October 26, 2005

Vince Lombardi once said, "Offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships." Thanks to the defense of the Virginia men's soccer team, the Cavaliers have limited their opponents to just 12 goals through 15 games, including 10 shutouts. Freshman defender Robby Rogers, a highly recruited player, was expected to contribute and start immediately upon his arrival at Virginia this fall.

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Summer work keeps players fresh

By Chris Marsh | October 25, 2005

While most University students were busy boosting their resumes at jobs or internships this summer, others were busy playing games. That is, if you don't call playing the equivalent of international soccer for two-and-a-half months "work." Some players on the Virginia women's soccer team spent their summers honing their game in the W-League, a women's league run by the United Soccer Leagues.

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Chances pass Cavs by -- no ifs, ands or buts

By Bayless Parsley | October 24, 2005

So much for Virginia's win over Florida State saving the dadgum season. The post-game media notes at Kenan Memorial Stadium said all that needed to be said about Virginia's performance Saturday. "Just one game after allowing a school-record 69 points at Louisville, the Tar Heels held Virginia to five points.

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