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By Joe Lemire | October 18, 2002

Terrell Owens receives fine, but won't be signing away much money The league office for the NFL announced yesterday that San Francisco wide receiver Terrell Owens will be fined for violations of league conduct in this past week's Monday Night Football game, but not for the expected reason. Owens caused a stir when, after scoring a decisive 37-yard touchdown, he pulled a black pen out of his sock and immediately autographed the game ball.

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By Chip Knighton | October 17, 2002

Ohio University band to perform at Virginia football game Saturday The marching band from Ohio University, known as the Marching 110, will entertain fans at Saturday's football game against North Carolina. The Marching 110, in addition to its regular duties at Ohio University events, has performed for the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Browns and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Cavs come back strong, defeat Liberty 5-2

By Jennifer Mbagwu | October 17, 2002

Is it a record? Maybe not, but it is remarkable nonetheless that the Virginia men's soccer team, still nursing the wounds of an overtime loss at Clemson, could score its first goal within the first 30 seconds of their contest with Liberty.

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Take magazine rankings with a grain of salt

By Jonny Schwab | October 17, 2002

My grandfather recently handed me the Oct. 7 issue of Sports Illustrated and demanded I read the sports version of the U.S.

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Reid quietly leads Tar Heel defense

By Sean McLernon | October 17, 2002

Dexter Reid is not your typical college football player. He doesn't go by any flashy nicknames. He doesn't like to talk about himself.

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Virginia drops preseason game to Dukes, 14-13

By Stephanie Maximous | October 17, 2002

The Virginia women's lacrosse team went head-to-head with long-time rival James Madison last night for a fall exhibition match, putting up a good fight, but falling 14-13. "This was a fall game," Coach Julie Myers said.

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Cavs score four goals in first 20 minutes, cruise past JMU, 7-3

By Sean McLernon | October 16, 2002

When they fell into last place in the ACC standings after Friday night's loss at Marlyand, the Virginia women's soccer team found themselves in unfamiliar territory.

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By Jessica Garrison | October 16, 2002

Basketball scrimmage scheduled for Saturday The annual Orange-Blue game, the men's basketball team's intra-squad scrimmage, will be played this Saturday at University Hall at 10:30 a.m. White named field hockey player of the week Virginia field hockey goalie Emily White was recognized by the ACC with player of the week honors after a stellar week of play.

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Cavs return to friendly Klckner, host Liberty

By Kathleen Thornton | October 16, 2002

Over the course of this season, the Virginia men's soccer team has made several things clear: they are a unanimously talented group of athletes, they wish to make themselves known as an ACC power and they prefer to play at home. In a total of 11 games already played during this regular season (13 contests overall), the Cavaliers have emerged victorious over all five foes faced at home.

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For "Big-E" scoring comes easy

By Matt Trogdon | October 16, 2002

"Mama knows best." Cavalier offensive lineman Elton Brown heeded this lesson at a young age, and he and the Virginia football team are reaping the benefits of his obedience. Upon quitting the football team in the ninth grade, Elton went home to his mother, probably hoping for sympathy.

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Struggling Cavs face in-state rival JMU

By Kate Lipper | October 15, 2002

The Virginia women's soccer team (6-4-2, 0-2 ACC) succumbed Friday to ACC rival Maryland at College Park.

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New basketball season signals a new start for Cavaliers

By Jeremy Williams | October 15, 2002

It's that time again. As I entered University Hall Friday night, I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the fact that college basketball officially was set to get underway in only a few hours.

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Groh, Virginia show resilience in win streak

By Matt Trogdon | October 15, 2002

Although Coach Al Groh is only a two- year veteran at Virginia, he already has left an indelible mark on the program, promoting humility, resilience and togetherness.

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By Chip Knighton | October 15, 2002

Women's club tennis defeats UNC-Wilmington The women's club tennis team traveled to Wilmington, N.C., for fall break last weekend to play UNC-Wilmington's team Saturday.

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No monkeying around with Angels' success

By Paul Crane | October 15, 2002

While performing my rain dance over the weekend, I started wondering if there are obvious signs that the Apocalypse is nearing.

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Virginia football, Cav-Man and the 'Good Ol' Song'

By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 14, 2002

Sometimes it takes an outsider to provide the keenest insight. Having attended all but one of Virginia's football games this season, home or away, I often find myself too closely involved with the team's daily play to notice some of the broader issues surrounding the program and the tradition. Thankfully, I had the pleasure of entertaining my brother Jon and his friend Marc for Saturday's game.

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Virginia's second half proves fatal for Tiger streak

By Jessica Garrison | October 14, 2002

Virginia football furthered its budding reputation as a fourth-quarter team with a 22-17 victory over the visiting Clemson Tigers Saturday. Trailing 10-6 at the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Cavaliers found themselves in excellent field position, courtesy of two 15-yard Clemson penalties and strong runs from sophomore running back Alvin Pearman.

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By Cavalier Daily Staff | October 14, 2002

Volleyball falls to FSU and Florida A&M on the road The Cavaliers opened their Florida road trip with a 3-1 loss to the Seminoles (30-23, 23-30, 30-16, 30-27). Florida A&M would also prove to be too much for Virginia as they fell to the Rattlers for the first time in a series of four contests.

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Virginia holds on to early lead to shut out Tar Heels

By John Nader | October 14, 2002

The Virginia field hockey team netted its most impressive victory of the season Sunday, shutting down North Carolina, 1-0. Led by the stalwart goal-keeping of junior Emily White and timely offense by junior forward Katie Nicholson, the No.

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By Joe Lemire | October 11, 2002

The NCAA hires new boss to institute