Another Successful Year Ends

The 2010-2011 year of competition has ended for the Virginia athletics department. It was another year full of success as the baseball team wrapped up the Cavaliers' run as one of the final four teams standing in the College World Series. Here's a look back at the year and how the UVa teams finished:

• Baseball: 56-12 (school record 56 wins), College World Series (one of final four teams playing), ACC Champions
• Basketball (men's): 16-15, 8th place in ACC
• Basketball (women's): 19-16, 8th place in ACC, WNIT Quarterfinals
• Cross country (men's): 4th place in ACC, 6th place Southeast Region Championship, 17th place at NCAA Championships
• Cross country (women's): 2nd place in ACC, 1st place Southeast Region Championship, 21st place at NCAA Championships
• Field hockey: 18-4, 3rd place in ACC, NCAA Semifinalist
• Football: 4-8, 5th place (tie) ACC Coastal Division
• Golf (men's): 4th at ACC Championships, 8th at NCAA Regional
• Golf (women's): 3rd at ACC Championships, 3rd at NCAA Regional, 4th at NCAA Championships
• Lacrosse (men's): 13-5, 4th in ACC, NCAA National Champions
• Lacrosse (women's): 9-9, 4th (tie) in ACC, NCAA Tournament first round
• Rowing: ACC Champions, 6th at NCAA Championships
• Soccer (men's): 11-6-3, 6th (tie) in ACC, NCAA Tournament first round
• Soccer (women's): 15-5-2, 2nd (tie) in ACC, NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen
• Softball: 24-31, 8th in ACC
• Swimming/Diving (men's): ACC Champions, 8th at NCAA Championships
• Swimming/Diving (women's): ACC Champions, 13th at NCAA Championships
• Tennis (men's): 34-1, ITA National Team Indoor Champions, ACC Champions, NCAA Tournament runner-up
• Tennis (women's): 20-8 (school record 20 wins), 4th (tie) in ACC, NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
• Track/Field (men's): 6th at ACC Championships, 25th (tie) at NCAA Championships
• Track/Field (women's): 5th at ACC Championships, 29th (tie) at NCAA Championships
• Volleyball: 14-16, 10th in ACC
• Wrestling: 3rd in ACC, 3rd at ACC Championships, 23rd (tie) at NCAA Championships

With all of that combined, the UVa athletics department will secure another top 10 finish in the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup. For more information, click here.

This Week In Recruiting
By Chris Horne

Varina (VA) defensive tackle/offensive lineman Tyrell Chavis verbally committed to the University of Virginia on June 18, the day of Mike London's Big Man Camp/7-on-7 Tournament. Today on the EDGE, the 6'4", 288-pound rising senior goes in depth on his decision. He talks football, too, including the aggression with which he plays the sport. Blue Devils head coach Stu Brown provides other notes from June 18 as well.

Demeitre Brim, a 6'3", 200-pound rising senior out of Victory Christian Academy (Lakeland, FL), committed to the Hoos in late April. Last week, he stepped on Grounds for the first time ever. Brim, a quarterback and safety at VCA but an outside linebacker/safety prospect for the Cavaliers, reflects on the visit and answers how solid he is with his commitment.

Brim was in Charlottesville on June 22 and June 23. Fellow 2012 class commits Kwontie Moore and Wil Wahee were on Grounds on the 23rd as well.

Also this week, stay tuned for the latest on a couple of in-state prospects rising in the recruiting ranks. Lake Taylor (Norfolk) safety/wide receiver Mike Tyson, a rising senior, scored an offer from Penn State last week. UVA is the other major D1 offer for the 6'2", 180-pound standout, who is also drawing serious interest from East Carolina, Maryland, North Carolina and Oregon.

Stone Bridge (Ashburn, VA) rising junior quarterback Ryan Burns has only experienced very limited action on the varsity level, but that has not stopped him from receiving three major FBS offers to this point. Boston College saw the 6'5", 220-pound signal caller in action last summer and offered. This summer, Virginia and Stanford have followed suit and it's a good bet that N.C. State will come through here in the near future.

Burns scored an offer from the Cavaliers after the June 18 7-on-7. He showed good accuracy and a rocket arm, and the Virginia coaches were sold. Stanford was sold as well this past week, when Burns participated in its summer camp.

Finally, TheSabre.com's 2012 In-State Top 40 will be revealed this week as well.

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 ...

NBPA Top 100 Wrap-Up
The NBPA Top 100 Camp returned to Charlottesville last week and didn't disappoint, bringing some of the nation's top 2012 and 2013 class prospects to Charlottesville. TheSabre.com was on hand for coverage, including updates and analysis on some of Virginia's top remaining targets in the 2012 class. 2012 commits Justin Anderson and Evan Nolte, 2012 targets James Robinson and L.J. Rose, 2013 point guard Nate Britt...get the latest on these prospects and more.

Commit Profile: Mooney's Versatility An Asset
Michael Mooney's first experience at UVa came last summer, when he participated in a one-day camp. The Malvern Prep (Chester Springs, PA) offensive line prospect returned to Charlottesville last fall to see the Florida State home football game, which he was invited by the Virginia coaches to attend. The second visit, in particular, solidified UVa as a school of interest for the Pennsylvania prep standout.

More recent recruiting updates on The Sabre ...

• 2013 Profile: Varina OL Khris Wilson

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Wilson Wins Lowe's Senior CLASS Award

UVa Athletics Media Relations Official Release

Pitcher Tyler Wilson of the University of Virginia has been selected as the 2011 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award winner in baseball. The announcement and trophy presentation were made in Omaha by Lowe's, an official corporate partner of the NCAA, during the College World Series.

The award, chosen by a nationwide vote of Division I head coaches, national media and fans, is given annually to the most outstanding senior student-athlete in NCAA Division I baseball. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence - community, classroom, character and competition.

"As the recipient of the 2011 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award in baseball, I feel extremely privileged, honored and blessed. At the University of Virginia, we acknowledge the creed ‘The Pursuit of Excellence,' a concept I have always felt is truly epitomized by the categories of this award. It is every student-athlete's mission to strive for excellence in the classroom, surrounding community, personal character and athletic competition," Wilson said.

"I am honored to be the selected recipient of this award that quintessentially represents what every athlete around the United States contributes to his or her respective university. After finishing my four years here, I want to thank my coaches for their guidance and endless spirit, my friends for their unwavering support and my family for their genuine love. I couldn't have achieved any of this without the dedication and perseverance of those close to me. Above all else, each opportunity was placed in front of me by the hands of God, making it most important to give all thanks and praise back to Him."

Read the full release here.

Cavalier Caravan Hits the Road this Summer

UVa Athletics Media Relations Official Release

The Virginia athletics department's Cavalier Caravan began Saturday, June 4 with the Scott Stadium Select-A-Seat event. It was the first of 13 tour stops scheduled throughout the summer. The Cavalier Caravan is designed to reward Virginia fans and build loyalty throughout the state. In addition, the caravan will raise awareness of several new ticket options that have made becoming a Virginia football season ticket holder easier than ever.

The Cavalier Caravan will hit the road in June, July and August with events throughout the state including Richmond and Lynchburg. It will also appear at county fairs in Rockingham, Augusta, Orange and Greene. Closer to home, the caravan will feature two more Scott Stadium Saturday movie nights on July 16 and August 13. Fans will be able to watch the classic movies "Toy Story 3" and "Secretariat" on Scott Stadium's HooVision.

Each stop on the tour will include games, prizes and giveaways. All visitors will receive a memento at the Cavalier Caravan booth and five fans at each stop will win tickets to the season opener against William & Mary on Sept. 3.

Read the full release here.

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Around the World of Wahoo Sports ...

• Starsia Nominated for Best Coach/Manager ESPY: Virginia men's lacrosse head coach Dom Starsia is one of five nominees for an ESPY award in the category of Best Coach/Manager. The ESPYs, broadcast live this year, take place on Wednesday, July 13 at the Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles and will be hosted by Seth Meyers.
• Virginia's Season Comes to End with 13-Inning Loss to South Carolina: The Virginia baseball team's remarkable 2011 season came to a close Friday evening when South Carolina scored a run in the bottom of the 13th inning to break a 2-all deadlock and post an epic 3-2 College World Series win in front of a record crowd of 25,882 at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha. The Cavaliers finish their season with a school-record 56 wins and a 56-12 record.
• Hultzen, Kline, Hicks Named ABCA All-Americans: Virginia's Danny Hultzen, Branden Kline and John Hicks each were named to the American Baseball Coaches Association All-America Team Wednesday. Hultzen was named to the first team, while Kline earned second-team honors and Hicks picked up third-team honors.
• Rogol and Zeavin Round Out Virginia Women's Basketball Staff: James Rogol has been named video coordinator and Hadley Zeavin administrative assistant with the Virginia women's basketball program, head coach Joanne Boyle announced on Friday.
• Women's Basketball Incoming Freshman Sarah Imovbioh Named To Nigerian U19 National Team: Virginia women's basketball incoming freshman Sarah Imovbioh has been named to the Nigerian U19 National Team, it has been announced. One of 12 members playing in the United States invited to camp, Imovbioh is currently competing in exhibition games in Fougeres and Reze, France.
• Xi Li Reaches Futures Event Final: Virginia women's tennis player Xi Li reached the final of the Ladies Cleveland Tennis Championships, an event on the USTA Futures Tour.
• Garcia and Andrews Wrap Up Competition at USA Championships: Redshirt senior All-American Stephanie Garcia and sophomore NCAA Champion Robby Andrews wrapped up their seasons at the 2011 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field. Garcia finished fourth in the finals of the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 9:51.57, while Andrews took eighth in the finals of the 800m in 1:51.68.
• Ben Kohles Named Third-Team All-American: Virginia junior men's golfer Ben Kohles has been named a third-team selection to the 2011 PING All-America team the Golf Coaches Association of America announced. Kohles had previously been named an honorable mention All-American by Golfweek and was named to the GCAA All-East Region team.

To read the full stories or gather more information on Virginia athletics, check out Virginiasports.com.

CWS Gear!

The Virginia Cavaliers made it back to the College World Series in Omaha! Get your CWS baseball gear from long-time Sabre sponsor UVA Bookstores. There are two different caps available as well as several different T-Shirts in various colors. Don't forget, you can also get your ACC Championship baseball gear too!

Issue No. 91 - June 13, 2003

Womack retires as head baseball coach
UVa Media Relations Report

Dennis Womack , the head baseball coach at the University of Virginia for the last 23 years, announced his retirement from that position on Tuesday (June 10) to accept an assistant athletic director position in the UVa athletic department. In his new position, Womack will assist in the management of athletic facilities, and game and event operations.

Check Out SabreMail #91.

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:

• Summer Reading: JHoo's offseason series on the football team continues to look at the Hoos! Stay tuned this week for the next installment.

In Case You Missed It ...

Sabre articles since the last SabreMail

Finding Peace Despite Defeat
Just 12 days ago, I wrote that there is a fine line between dejection and delirium. That Super Regional win and scene on a perfect Monday night couldn't have been scripted any better. I wish I didn't have to be reminded so soon of how the other end feels, though. Losing 3-2 in the bottom of the 13th inning in an epic College World Series elimination game? You won't find too many things in sports more disappointing than that.

Cavaliers' Run Ends In Omaha
In a season where clutch hitting and big two-out rallies were the norm, the Cavaliers failed 12 of 13 times to plate a run with runners in scoring position and that sealed their fate in Friday's 13-inning, 3-2 loss to South Carolina in the College World Series. The loss dropped the Hoos to a 56-12 final mark for the season and eliminated the Cavaliers from the CWS in Omaha. Anyone interested can greet the Hoos for a fan appreciation night on Saturday, June 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Davenport Field.

Wilson's Outing Leads UVa To Win
After taking the day off from playing Cavalier baseball Tuesday night against South Carolina, Virginia returned to playing its brand with great pitching, great defense and timely two-out hitting against California on Thursday. As a result, the Hoos remained alive in the College World Series with an 8-1 win that eliminated the Bears. The team is back in action Friday night at 7 p.m. in a rematch with South Carolina in Omaha.

Hoos Remain Alive In Omaha
Let this sink in for a minute. The Virginia baseball team just joined the College World Series Final Four. Incredible isn't it? Though hardly surprising. The Hoos have bounced back from losses all season long with similar fervor found in Thursday night's 8-1 knockout blow against California. It's this ongoing resilience that has endeared fans to the Virginia baseball program.

Photo Gallery: Super Regional Thriller
The Virginia baseball team faces California on Thursday night with a chance to become one of the final four teams playing in the 2011 College World Series. The Cavaliers got to the CWS with a thrilling ninth inning victory against UC Irvine in the Charlottesville Super Regional. Take a look back at the exciting game in this photo gallery that features 100 images of the Hoos' win.

JHoo's Summer Reading 2011: Tight Ends
Over the last decade, UVa has had its fair share of stars at the tight end position. This season, it is not clear that there is a "star" among the tight ends but there is decent quality, there is diversity of skills, and there is solid depth. Coming out of the spring, for example, Colter Phillips, Paul Freedman, and Jeremiah Mathis were listed together atop the depth chart. I expect each of the three to play important roles in 2011.

South Carolina Smashes Virginia
Shaky defense, missed opportunities at the plate, no clutch hitting and an inability to get big outs from the mound led to Virginia's 7-1 loss Tuesday evening to South Carolina. UVa trailed quickly thanks to two errors in the first inning and never recovered. The Cavaliers (55-11) will face California in a College World Series elimination game Thursday night at 7 p.m.

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