Press Conference: Mike London

Chris Graham

UVa. football coach Mike London talks with the news media on Monday. The Cavs (2-3, 0-2 ACC) host North Carolina (3-2, 1-1 ACC) on Saturday. QUESTION: Ras-I Dowling and Chase Minnifield are playing well. Cornerback seems like a strong position for the team – what makes those guys as good as they are? COACH LONDON:…

Press Conference: Al Groh

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Georgia Tech defensive coordinator Al Groh talks with the media in advance of the team’s game with Virginia on Saturday. On how Saturday’s game will be different “Every Saturday night, there are only two ways you can feel in your competition. You can feel a sense of satisfaction from accomplishment you get because the result…

Governor announces specialty-crops funding

Chris Graham

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell announced funding today for 18 agriculture-related projects which will promote and enhance the competitiveness of Virginia’s specialty crops. The projects resulted from the competitive grant process established by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) for the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Specialty Crop Block Grant…

#3 UVa. soccer falls to UNC, 1-0

Chris Graham

#2 North Carolina edged #3 Virginia, 1-0, in Atlantic Coast Conference men’s soccer action Friday night at Klöckner Stadium. Kirk Urso scored the game-winning goal for the Tar Heels in the 59th minute as UNC remained unbeaten in conference play (6-2 overall, 4-0 ACC). With the loss, Virginia’s record went to 6-2-1 overall and 1-2-1 in the…

FSU dominates ‘Hoos, 34-14

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Florida State dominated early and held off a couple of Virginia second-half challenges to post a 34-14 win in Charlottesville on Saturday. It was 10-0 FSU before UVa. recorded its first first down, and at 17-0 ‘Noles in the second quarter the Cavs had just 17 yards of total offense. Florida State led 27-0 at…

FSU dominates 'Hoos, 34-14

Chris Graham

Florida State dominated early and held off a couple of Virginia second-half challenges to post a 34-14 win in Charlottesville on Saturday. It was 10-0 FSU before UVa. recorded its first first down, and at 17-0 ‘Noles in the second quarter the Cavs had just 17 yards of total offense. Florida State led 27-0 at…

Derby team looks for new members

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Want to be fresh meat for the Charlottesville Derby Dames? The roller-derby team will look for new members at a Fresh Meat practice on Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 7-9 p.m. at the Charlottesville National Guard Armory. Fresh Meat practices are no-contact/no-hitting practices for new members. Equipment and skating tips are provided. The Derby Dames are…

Virginia blasts VMI, 48-7

Chris Graham

Ho-hum. Virginia jumped out to a 31-7 halftime lead and didn’t let up in rolling past visiting VMI 48-7 Saturday in Charlottesville. Marc Verica threw for 224 yards and three touchdowns, and coach Mike London got some live game action for his two freshman backups, Ross Metheny and Michael Rocco, each of whom took their…

Virginia blasts VMI, 48-7

Chris Graham

Ho-hum. Virginia jumped out to a 31-7 halftime lead and didn’t let up in rolling past visiting VMI 48-7 Saturday in Charlottesville. Marc Verica threw for 224 yards and three touchdowns, and coach Mike London got some live game action for his two freshman backups, Ross Metheny and Michael Rocco, each of whom took their…