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Kick for Cash contestant finds field goals are harder than they look

Football placekickers are a beleaguered bunch. They receive little fanfare, except for game-winning 60-yarders, and earn the wrath of fans and media alike should they flub an extra point or a chip-shot field goal. Plenty of gridiron observers think that, given a bit of instruction, they could do just as well as those skinny little non-athletes with no shoulder pads and foreign last names.

Meeker rides fast track to defensive success

An opposing forward running free on the flank of the defense would be cause for concern for most soccer teams.

Lightweight crew bows out with solid win

Rowing is the oldest collegiate sport in the United States and the newest varsity sport at the University, as well as the Athletic Department's best kept secret.

Stewart's legacy in golf, life provide example all should follow

As I sat at Buddhist Biker Bar and Grill Monday for the $5 steak and potatoes special, I glanced up at a television above the bar.

Zwarich gives Cavs third offensive threat

About a quarter of the way through Virginia volleyball's 1999 campaign, the team discovered it was missing something.

Rookies bolster Virginia ranks

Doubt never entered Billy McMullen's mind. There were no second thoughts, no second guessing: He would play as a first year.

Cavaliers prepare for Warrick

Dwayne Stukes couldn't help it. As he spent his bye week watching top-ranked Florida State flounder in Death Valley, one thought kept crossing his mind: Peter Warrick looked rusty. The Seminoles' premier playmaker missed the two contests prior to Clemson while his attorneys struck a plea bargain to reduce a felony theft charge to a misdemeanor and get the Hesiman contender back on the field. Evidently a rusty Warrick -- 121 yards against the Tigers on a career-best 11 catches, is slightly different than than the normal definition of a struggling wideout.

Vahaly establishes unprecedented mark

Brian Vahaly put Virginia tennis on the map by committing to the University when he was the No. 1 high school prospect in the country.

Crew finishes strong at Head of the Charles

Women's rowing pulled its way to a top five finish in the four events in which they competed at the Charles Regatta in Boston, a rowing competition that includes collegiate, national teams and others. Among collegiate teams, the Cavs finished second behind Southern Cal and fifth overall in the Championship Eight.

Message boards: They've become the action for hardcore fans of every sport, whether it's football, basketball or soccer.

Volleyball posts clean sweeps of FSU, Duke

The Virginia volleyball team disposed of the two worst teams in the ACC this weekend in workmanlike fashion to extend their games-won streak to nine, and take their third straight match. The Cavaliers (15-6, 8-3 ACC) first swept last-place Florida State 15-8, 15-13, 15-5 Friday.

Warrick resolution ruins fairy tale ending

When it comes to college football, I usually root for the fairy tale notion that the little guy should be able to defeat the big guy. So when Florida State faced Clemson Saturday, I was rooting for the Tigers. The way I saw it, Florida State had way too much riding on this game.

Men's swim squad scores upset over No. 7 Tennessee

The Virginia men's swimming and diving team began their competitive season on a high note, winning eight of 13 events to upset No.

Tar Heels, Wake shut out Cavaliers

Following a painful loss to No. 3 North Carolina Friday night, Virginia came out with something to prove Sunday afternoon against Wake Forest. But after a scoreless regulation in which the No.

Duke's 3-0 victory leaves Cavs blue

In a pivotal ACC matchup, the No. 20 Virginia men's soccer squad suffered a painful 3-0 defeat at No.

Stockton enters Trinity Hall of Fame

Virginia men's tennis coach Dick Stockton will be one of 10 people inducted into the Trinity University Athletic Hall of Fame today. Stockton capped a stellar career at Trinity by winning the NCAA Singles Championship and grabbing his fourth All-American selection as he led his team to an NCAA title in 1972.

Hamilton, Alexander, Brees and Jones? Virginia tailback deserves shot at Heisman

Tiki Barber broke Virginia rushing careers, signed on with the New York Giants and graduated with a degree from the Commerce School.

Elwell gives youthful Cavs needed leadership

It has been said that no team can be successful without seasoned players that can help shape and mold a team into a winner.

No. 3 Carolina comes next for confident Cavs

The Cavalier women's soccer team looks to extend its four-game winning streak against North Carolina tonight at Klöckner Stadium. The No.

Parsons stars despite hurt shoulder

It's not an overstatement to call Jessica Parsons the savior of Virginia volleyball. When the fourth-year middle blocker arrived on Grounds in 1996, the Cavaliers were hoping to rebound from a 9-22 record the year before.