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Ferguson and Brooks nominated for national awards

By Sean McLernon | June 30, 2005

Offensive tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson and linebacker Ahmad Brooks were both recognized as one of the top players at their respective positions this past week, with Ferguson listed as an Outland Trophy finalist and Brooks named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list. A three-year starter and first-team All-ACC honoree in 2004, Ferguson is one of 36 candidates for the trophy, given to the nation's best interior offensive or defensive lineman.

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Pre-pre-season questions for the post-Gillen era

By Sean McLernon | June 30, 2005

If what they say about good things taking time is true, then Virginia basketball fans have reason to believe things may be looking up. After a coaching search that took over a month to complete, Athletic Director Craig Littlepage hired DePaul's Dave Leitao to replace Pete Gillen.

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Blue-chip recruit Caracter keeps Cavs in his plans

By Chris Insolera | June 30, 2005

It didn't take him very long. In less than three months on the job, new men's basketball coach Dave Leitao -- the man in charge of making Virginia hoops matter again -- has already begun to rekindle the imagination of a demoralized fan base, as well as create a national buzz around his program.

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Zimmerman starts career at Class A Savannah

By Sean McLernon | June 23, 2005

Although Washington Nationals general manager Jim Bowden said he would be optioned to Class AA Harrisburg, former Virginia third baseman Ryan Zimmerman was sent to Class A Savannah instead. Zimmerman was the fourth pick overall in the June 7 Major League draft and decided to forgo his final year of eligibility and sign a 2.975 million dollar contract with Washington and begin his professional career. A news release on MLB.com said the club wanted to start Zimmerman slowly before moving him up to the higher levels of the organization. Zimmerman took the field for Savannah for the first time on Tuesday night when the Sand Gnats took on the Charleston River Dogs.

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Future remains bright for Cavaliers

By Shrayes Ramesh | June 23, 2005

For the first time in its history this past year, the Virginia men's tennis team had entered a season as a serious threat to win the national championship, a force to reckon with among tennis's elite.

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Appelt, U.S. squad look to win fifth straight title

By Sean McLernon | June 23, 2005

After a grueling three-month season and four playoff games, most of the Virginia women's lacrosse team was looking forward to enjoying some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Amy Appelt, however, didn't have that luxury. As teammate Cary Chasney playfully teased the senior with evil laughter, Appelt explained her immediate plans following Virginia's loss to Northwestern in the NCAA championship game. "I will continue to work out the rest of the week and the weekend, take three days off and continue to play more lacrosse," Appelt said. Such is the life of a superstar lacrosse player.

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Hard work pays off for Virginia rowers

By Holly Singh | June 23, 2005

For the Virginia women's rowing team, the oars did all the talking this past season. Virginia muscled its way to a second place team finish at the NCAA women's rowing championships on Lake Natoma in Rancho Cordova, Calif.

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