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Former Lacrosse Player Barrow Has Died Will Barrow, a recent standout defender and captain on the men's lacrosse team, has died. Barrow, 22, passed away Saturday in Charlottesville, University of Virginia spokeswoman Carol Wood confirmed to The Daily Progress and The Cavalier Daily. A cause of death has not been disclosed at this time. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Will Barrow's family," athletic director Craig Littlepage said in a news release, according to The Richmond Times-Dispatch. "Will was a valued member of the University of Virginia community and of our athletics department family. His loss is difficult for all who knew him -- his teammates, coaches, teachers, friends and department staff members. All are grieving for Will and for his parents and his sister and his brother." Barrow was on of the country's top defensive midfielders throughout his career. He was selected with the first pick in the second round (11th overall) by the Chicago Machine in the 2008 Major League Lacrosse Draft. Barrow played in five games for the Machine, scoring three goals. "Everyone associated with Major League Lacrosse is saddened over the untimely loss of Will," MLL Commissioner David Gross said in a statement. "During this difficult time, we would like to offer our condolences to his family, his friends, and to everyone else whose lives he touched." Arrangements for a memorial service have not yet been made. UVa's Offices of Student Affairs and Dean of Students are offering counseling for those who need it. Read the various news reports in Sabre NewsLink.
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This Week In Recruiting Football recruiting St. Xavier (Cincinnati, OH), one of the top prep programs in the state of Ohio and typically in the country, had two senior prospects visit the University of Virginia this past weekend. 6-3, 215-pound linebacker prospect Luke Kuechly and 6-4, 250-pound defensive end Patrick Muldoon were the only official visitors on UVa's grounds this past weekend and TheSabre.com hopes to reach both players for comments on the experience this week. Muldoon, one of Virginia's top defensive end targets, is also considering Boston College, Cincinnati, Duke, and Wisconsin. He has now taken official visits to Boston College, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Kuechly, an athletic prospect who played safety this past season for head coach Steve Specht, is considering Boston College, Duke, Stanford, and the Cavaliers. He made an official visit to Boston College prior to this weekend's trip and has scheduled officials to Duke (December) and Stanford (January). Kuechly and Muldoon may have been the only official visitors this past weekend, but they certainly weren't the only other prospects in attendance. UVa commitments confirmed to have been in attendance included QB Ross Metheny, WR Kevin Royal, TE Paul Freedman, OL Luke Bowanko, OL Sean Cascarano, S Perry Jones, and S Corey Lillard. Cascarano's experience was his first ever UVa game experience and he discusses it in an article later this week. Perry Jones starred for Oscar Smith on Friday night, scoring four touchdowns in leading the Tigers to a Group AAA, Division 6 Eastern Regional final win over Ocean Lakes. Jones, a 5-9, 185-pound prospect, is the starting tailback and linebacker for Oscar Smith but projects as a safety at UVa. TheSabre.com was in attendance for Oscar Smith's win, so stay tuned for more from Jones later this week. With respect to other Cavalier commitments, we'll also check in with wide receiver Tyree Watkins. The 6-2, 180-pound Camden (N.J.) star was scheduled to make an official visit to UVa this past weekend but did not make the trip because of high school playoffs. Also, a decision from Lafayette (Williamsburg, VA) defensive end William Hill is expected to come this week. The 6-4, 260-pound prospect, Defensive Player of the Year in the Bay Rivers District this season, has narrowed his list to Maryland, Penn State, Tennessee, and Virginia. Hill has taken official visits to Maryland, Penn State and Tennessee. While he hasn't taken an official to UVa, he has taken numerous unofficial trips throughout this year. Hill's final official visit likely was to the University of Maryland, which is where he was this past weekend. We'll check in with the in-state star for more soon, including more on when a college decision may come.
Basketball recruiting Fairfax (Los Angeles, CA) 5-star center Renardo Sidney enjoyed his unofficial visit in Charlottesville by all accounts, but it does not appear as though the 6-10, 250-pound senior signed a letter of intent with any school in this early signing period. Virginia's staff is likely excited with the two prospects that did sign, though, in 6-8, 220-pound forward Tristan Spurlock and 5-11, 185-pound point guard Jontel Evans. Spurlock, a highly rated recruit who chose UVa over Georgetown, is an athletic prospect who projects as a small forward for the Cavaliers. Evans, who made a name for himself with the tenacious defense he demonstrated this past AAU circuit, is a tough, hard-nosed floor general. Both prospects play for Boo Williams on the AAU circuit.
Chris Horne, our resident recruiting expert, provides updates throughout the week for Edge subscribers about UVa's commitments and recruiting targets in football and men's basketball. To sign up for an Edge subscription, please check out the Sabre Edge Sign Up and Information Page. If you're already on board as an Edge subscriber, click the links below to catch up on recruiting. Sabre Edge recruiting updates from the past week ...
UVa Recruiting Notes
Jontel Evans Signs with UVa More recent recruiting updates on The Sabre ...
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UVA Bookstores Charity Raffle Feel good about helping the Charlottesville area homeless and get entered into a raffle for a Toshiba 42" HD TV! The UVA Bookstores are holding a raffle to support Charlottesville Health Access, a local non-profit organization seeking to provide health care and treatment services to the homeless. One raffle ticket is $2 and three tickets are $5. Stop by the UVA Bookstore or TJ's Locker to enter! The last day to enter the raffle is Friday, Dec. 5 and the raffle will be drawn the following week.
Help The Red Cross The American Red Cross is out for blood and not on the gridiron. Fans and alumni of UVa and Virginia Tech are encouraged to show their team colors and participate in this year's annual rivalry Fan Blood Challenge blood drive TODAY at WDBJ 7 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 25 at the Roanoke Athletic Club and Botetourt Athletic Club from 12 to 6 p.m. and Bonsack Baptist Church from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Whether you're a Hokie or Hoos fan your blood donation can save or sustain a life of someone needing a blood transfusion. All blood donors will be given a chance to enter in a drawing for one of two sets of tickets for the Virginia vs. Virginia Tech big game in Blacksburg on Saturday, Nov. 29, and a host of other prizes. Donor support will be tallied for each drive and the winning team will be announced along with major prize winners at the end of the competition. For more information contact the American Red Cross at 1 800 GIVE LIFE or www.arcgiveblood.org. Advertise With The Sabre! TheSabre.com has come a long way since its conception in 1996. We are the #1 media source and community covering UVa athletics, producing an average of 95,000 unique viewers and over 4 million page views each month. We reach a coveted demographic (you know Hoo you are) 24/7, 12 months out of the year. Rooting for their team clearly represents one of the big passions in the life of our Sabre community members. This site greatly enhances this never-ending passion through information, analysis, and most importantly through communal dialog/networking.Our advertising approach is different in that we make it abundantly clear in a direct and honest way that your company's commitment of sponsorship dollars is what enables the site to continue existing and improving into the future. To learn more, please contact [email protected]. The Sabre is a vital part of a unique collegiate sports network that reaches nearly 2 million individuals per month. Like the Sabre, each site in the SportsWar network is an organically grown community and the emotional home for its fans. To learn more about SportsWar network sponsorship opportunities, please contact [email protected] and visit the SportsWar media guide www.sportswar.com To view a list of our sponsors, please visit our Sponsors Page.
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Issue No. 133 - April 9, 2004
This Week In Recruiting
Phillips, a 6-6, 240-pound prospect, chose the Hoos over an offer from Virginia Tech. William & Mary, which his brother Jacob will attend next year on a football scholarship, also was seriously in the running. UNC was heavily recruiting him as well.
The weekend of April 17th and 18th promises to be a big weekend for the Hoos. The 17th is the Spring Game, followed by the Nike Camp on the 18th. Don't be surprised if UVa pulls out another commitment after that weekend.
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Coming Soon The Sabre has you covered when it comes to Hoo news. Here are a few of the articles to expect on the site soon:
In Case You Missed It ... Sabre articles since the last SabreMail
Quick Take: John Brandenburg
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Clemson Scouting Report: Defense & Punting
Seniors Set For Final Scott Showing
Cavaliers Charge Past Bulls
Clemson Scouting Report: Offense & Kicking
The Hawk's Nest - Bubble Screens
Photo Gallery: UVa 107, VMI 97
Tuesday Press Conference Notes '08 - Clemson
Animal Scott Helps Top VMI
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