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Volleyball adds two recruits

By Cavalier Daily Staff | July 17, 2003

The 2004 class for Virginia has bulked up to six with the additions of Kathleen Branagh and Meghan O'Leary.Branagh, a 5-foot-6 setter from Lafayette California, was named one of the top six villeyball players in the East Bay of Northern California.She has twice been selected for the USA Developmental Camp. O'Leary, a 6-foot middle from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a two-time All-State performer as well as the 2002 Wendy's High School Heisman winner.

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Virginia Golfer captures title

By Cavalier Daily Staff | July 17, 2003

Virginia sophomore golfer Brad Tilley captured the Metropolitan Golf Association title by wining the MGA/Canon "IKE" Stroke Play Championship. Tilley, who was the only player who finished under par in the amateur tournament, won despite battling tendonitis in his left hand.

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Hurricanes bring more than just football to ACC

By Sean McLernon | July 17, 2003

The strength of the Miami athletic program was one of the driving forces behind the controversial ACC expansion that sent shock waves through the college sports world.

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Women's Soccer adds new assistant

By Cavalier Daily Staff | July 17, 2003

Virginia women's soccer coach Steve Swanson has appointed Maren Rojas to his staff as an assistant.

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Lakers, Nets, early winners in NBA free agency

By Paul Crane | July 17, 2003

Beginning yesterday at midnight eastern standard time, NBA teams could officially sign free agents to written contracts.

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Cavs climb among nation's elite

By Matt Trogdon | July 10, 2003

The results of the 2002-2003 Director's Cup are in, and Virginia athletics are officially back among the best in the nation.

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Notre Dame assistant takes reigns of Cavalier program

By Jonathan Evans | July 10, 2003

With a new stadium and a solid core of talent, the Virginia baseball program may have added the final piece of the puzzle by naming Brian O'Connor, the associate head baseball coach at the University of Notre Dame, the new head baseball coach of the Cavaliers.

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What you talkin' 'bout Willis?

By Paul Crane | July 10, 2003

Here's a little sports trivia for you devoted summer sessioners. Can you name the only two days of the year in which there are no games played by any of the major professional (NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB) or collegiate (football and basketball) sports leagues?

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Virginia Wrestling Names New Assistant

By Cavalier Daily Staff | July 3, 2003

Pat McNamara was named as an assistant coach to the Virginia wrestling program yesterday. Virginia head coach Lenny Bernstein appointed McNamara to the assistant position.

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Women's Golf Names New Assistant Coach

By Cavalier Daily Staff | July 3, 2003

Virginia women's golf head coach Jan Mann appointed Danielle Roudebush as assistant coach. Roudebush becomes the first ever assistant coach in the programs inaugural season.

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Dawn Cleary Places Fifth at USA Nationals

By Cavalier Daily Staff | July 3, 2003

Virginia Track & Field standout Dawn Cleary posted a 9:59:30 in the steeplechase at the USA National Championship to take fifth place.

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Bright future awaits 11-team conference

By Jonathan Evans | July 3, 2003

After all the conference calls, the press conferences, and legal issues, become just a memory; the Atlantic Coast Conference will enjoy the fruits of its labor.

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Now what?

By Paul Crane | July 3, 2003

Okay. I think it is safe to say the dust of expansion has finally settled--for now at least. The ACC officially expanded to eleven members with the addition of the Hurricanes and Turkeys to the conference.

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Two thumbs up for the NBA draft

By Paul Crane | June 26, 2003

For many, the dog days of June are all about cold drinks, beach umbrellas, and summer blockbuster movies.

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National pastime may have bright future at Davenport field

By Matt Trogdon | June 26, 2003

Baseball is an American institution: It's fresh air and the smell of the grass. It's peanuts, cracker jacks, and Harry Carey.

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ACC extends invites to Va. Tech, Miami

By Sean McLernon | June 26, 2003

It took over one and a half months of deliberations, five conference calls and a surprising last-minute compromise, but the Atlantic Coast Conference finally decided on an expansion plan Tuesday night, extending invitations to the University of Miami and Virginia Tech. The Washington Post, USA Today, The New York Times, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the Associated Press, quoting anonymous sources, reported that the two Big East schools had been asked by the ACC to join their conference for the 2004-05 season. While Miami is still mulling over the invitation, Virginia Tech is already set to accept the invitation into the ACC. "The University is prepared to accept an invitation from the Atlantic Coast Conference," Virginia Tech President Dr. Charles W.

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ACC selling out tradtion to highest bidder

By J.D. Moss | June 19, 2003

Greed. It has long been the cause of many downfalls in the professional sports world, but collegiate athletics, despite some problems, had managed as a whole to turn its nose away from the scent of money. That is, until ACC commissioner John Swofford succumbed to the monster, bringing the most storied conference in the nation down in the name of money. 50 years of tradition have been exchanged for money, as it seems certain that Miami, Boston College, and Syracuse will join the ACC in either 2004 or 2005, allowing the conference to move to two divisions. ACC schools currently pull in $10 million annually in revenue sharing, meaning that the three new schools need to generate an extra $30 million in revenue.

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Cavaliers end strong season with deep tournament run

By Chris Kelly | June 19, 2003

All the parts were present and all the tools were put into action, but there was just something missing on May 18, 2003.

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Expansion over extinction

By Paul Crane | June 19, 2003

The ACC is fortunate it does not have an honor code--such a restriction could have its recent actions amount to a violation faster than you can say "Bloomberg." However, I must depart from my esteemed colleague's complete distaste for the idea of expansion.

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Cool-headed coach serves as architect of Virginia dynasty

By Sean McLernon | June 19, 2003

With his deep raspy voice and intimidating physical stature, it's easy to imagine Virginia lacrosse coach Dom Starsia as a tough and loud type from the Vince Lombardi or Leo Durocher mold who inspires his players with fire and brimstone locker room speeches.