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At first glance, at least to outside observers, science and satire don't have much in common. For long-time Virginia and TheSabre.com fan Jason Goodbody, however, there is an obvious connection. Goodbody, known as Copernic around the message boards, should know. He's been published as both a scientist and a satirist. Learn more about Goodbody in the latest edition of FanWatch!
The Virginia football team has been hard at work at spring practice and TheSabre.com attended practice this weekend to get a glimpse at the Hoos. This free photo gallery is the perfect way to tune up for the annual Spring Game is this Saturday at Scott Stadium. There are 55 images in all!
Virginia held an open football practice and live scrimmage at Scott Stadium on Saturday. The event saw only a handful of spectators and nearly an equal number of media and recruits. Head Coach Mike London was especially interested in seeing how his quarterbacks would fair in a more game-like environment. But it was Khalek Shepherd who stole the show.
The Virginia men's basketball team wrapped up its season with a disappointing 75-64 loss against Iowa in the NIT. The defeat snapped a 19-game winning streak at the John Paul Jones Arena and prevented a trip to New York for the NIT Semifinals. Still, these Cavaliers succeeded quite a bit during the 2012-2013 schedule and the "Double Bonus" kicks off with a look at a few of those accomplishments.
The Virginia men's basketball team lost just two games at home this season. Unfortunately, both losses short-circuited NIT runs and prevented the Hoos from making a trip to Madison Square Garden. Delaware dealt the first defeat to UVa in November's preseason event, while Iowa came to town on Wednesday night and ended the Cavaliers' season with a 75-64 victory.
David Watford didn't expect to redshirt last fall. So when the quarterback competition for the Virginia football program settled and shuffled Watford into a second-year redshirt, it was hard for him. After getting over the initial disappointment, however, Watford embraced the opportunity and rededicated himself to his development.
Of the four players listed at tailback this spring, Virginia football fans have seen three players in action. Kevin Parks, Clifton Richardson, and Khalek Shepherd all have logged carries for the Cavaliers in their careers. The fourth, Kye Morgan, redshirted as a freshman last fall but he's hoping to enter the fray and make a name for himself in the orange and blue. TheSabre.com caught up with Morgan after practice for a "Quick Take" interview.
Outside observers often consider the NIT to be a great postseason training ground for teams with young players. If that's true, Virginia's freshmen are making the most of the experience. For the second straight game, the Cavaliers' youngsters set the tone as the team defeated St. John's 68-50 on Sunday. The Hoos have won 19 straight games at the John Paul Jones Arena.
The Virginia football team opened spring practice this week and a lot has changed since the season ended in November. The task? The program will try to deliver two winning seasons in a three-year span for the first time since the 2005-2007 seasons. The work for that goal, of course, starts with spring practice. Here are a dozen things I'm curious about as the Wahoos get back to practice.
A dismal night at the free throw line and too many turnovers made Virginia's first round NIT game with Norfolk State an ugly affair, but the Hoos escaped Tuesday's tilt with a 67-56 victory. Justin Anderson and Akil Mitchell led UVa with 15 points each as that duo took full advantage of NSU's fullcourt press late to help put the game away for the hosts.
Virginia opened its new, $13 million indoor practice facility just in time for the first day of spring practice on Monday. Ironically, Charlottesville experienced a wintry mix of snow and sleet overnight, and a cold early morning rain at the start of practice. No matter, because Virginia Football now has the appropriately named George Welsh Indoor Practice Facility.
The state of the art facility is one of the best of its kind in the nation. It has a full-length field with run offs, a high ceiling, climate control, advanced video and editing equipment, and a number of other enhancements which gives the program an edge in team preparation and recruiting.
This report includes a write up with links to new photos and a 360 degree view of the inside of the facility, along with video comments from Coach London and links to a previous report and construction photo documentary.
With tournament play arriving around the country, many teams - including NC State - have warm-up apparel that reads 'Rise To The Occasion.' If the ACC Tournament is the occasion, Virginia hasn't risen to the task for nearly two decades. Seeking its first conference tournament semifinal appearance since 1995, the fourth-seeded Hoos struggled offensively and the defense wasn't good enough to keep it close as the fifth-seeded Wolfpack rolled to a 75-56 victory Friday in Greensboro.
The Virginia men's basketball team capped its regular season schedule with a come-from-behind victory against Maryland. The Cavaliers trailed by 17 points before rallying to win 61-58 in overtime. UVa shot just 36.8% for the game, but winning ugly is better than not winning at all ... especially if you have NCAA Tournament hopes. The "Double Bonus" dives into the finale as the Hoos prep for the ACC Tournament.
Despite some shaky first half defense, poor shooting, and missed free throws throughout, Virginia found a way to topple Maryland on Sunday at the John Paul Jones Arena. It took overtime, but the 61-58 victory extended the Cavaliers' home winning streak to 17 games as they overcame a 17-point deficit on Senior Night in Charlottesville.
The Virginia men's basketball team picked up a 80-69 road win in its first meeting with Maryland this season. Can the Terrapins flip the script in Charlottesville? If the Hoos can prevent payback in this one, they will earn a first round bye in the ACC Tournament. Here are 10 things to consider for the Sunday showdown.
The Virginia men's basketball team had one last chance at an ACC road victory on Thursday night, but the trip to Tallahassee ended in another frustratingly close loss for the Hoos. After rallying from an 11-point deficit to take a late lead, UVa dropped the 53-51 decision when Michael Snaer scored in the final five seconds for Florida State. The "Double Bonus" takes a look at some of the key pieces of the game.
Virginia's final road game of the season ended much like the first. Back on Nov. 9, UVa lost a close one at George Mason with too many defensive breakdowns, a big shot late from an opposing player, and disjointed offense headlining the outcome. Fast forward to Thursday night at Florida State and the themes proved similar as the Cavaliers lost a heartbreaker, 53-51.
Since losing to Virginia 56-36 back on Jan. 19, Florida State has gone 5-7: 4-2 at home and 1-5 on the road. As UVa fans certainly know after losing at Boston College on Sunday, that doesn't make things any easier for a team that is 2-6 in conference road games so far this season. Can the Hoos win their last ACC trip of the year? Here are 10 things to consider for the rematch.
Facing a let-down trap game at Boston College, which has played everyone tough it its home gym, the Virginia men's basketball team couldn't back up a win over Duke with a road victory at BC. Of course, that's become a theme for this year's collection of Cavaliers. What's the difference between the John Paul Jones Arena and the road? The "Double Bonus" takes a closer look at that and other storylines from the weekend game.
Life on the ACC road has not been kind to the Virginia men's basketball team, particularly after big home wins. That unfortunate pattern continued Sunday afternoon in the northeast. Fresh off an upset of No. 3 Duke on Thursday night, the Cavaliers sputtered down the stretch and fell 53-52 at Boston College. UVa owns a 2-6 record away from home this conference season.
The Virginia men's basketball team won its 16th straight home game against Duke on Thursday to remain undefeated in ACC play at the John Paul Jones Arena. Now, however, the Hoos head back to the conference road where they are 2-5 to take on Boston College. Here are 10 things to consider before the match-up.
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