More Fall Practice Photos

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Mike Ingalls, founder and photographer extraordinaire of TheSabre.com, attended open practice with the Cavaliers to provide fans with some great early season images of the 2011 football team. Get ready for Saturday's season opener against William & Mary (6 p.m. at Scott Stadium) with this photo gallery that includes 140 images! For example, here's a great shot of running back Perry Jones:

Also, take a look back at the first fall practice photo gallery here.

This Week In Recruiting

TheSabre.com will have full coverage of this Saturday's season opener. This includes the recruiting front, and we'll take a look at those prospects expected to be on hand to see the Cavaliers take on William & Mary.

Much of the 2012 class is finished, but at least one uncommitted prospect - Stratford (Houston, TX) standout Kelvin Rainey - is expected to make an official visit to UVa this weekend. The 6'0", 175-pound rising senior plays safety in high school but projects as a cornerback on the college level. Virginia is recruiting him as a cornerback.

"Kelvin has great acceleration and coverage ability," Stratford head coach Eliot Allen told TheSabre.com in an August 8 EDGE article.

Virginia also had offered Rainey's defensive backfield teammate, safety A.J. Justice, but Justice recently committed to SMU. SMU has offered Rainey as well.

Early this week we'll check in with a couple of Virginia 2012 commits, quarterback Matt Johns and offensive guard Andre Miles-Redmond. Johns, a 6'4", 195-pound quarterback out of Central Bucks South H.S. in Pennsylvania, and Miles-Redmond, a 6'4", 260-pound offensive guard out of Hermitage H.S. (Richmond, VA), talk about their upcoming 2011 seasons and much more.

Staying at Hermitage High, we also check in with top 2013 running back Derrick Green, who has five offers that include one from the University of Virginia. Green is one of the state's top prospects in the 2013 class.

On the basketball front, 5'10", 165-pound Boys Latin School (Philadelphia, PA) point guard Maurice Watson Jr. will announce his college choice on Wednesday at 10 a.m. UVa is listed among the finalists; however, at least as of late last week, our sources indicated that the Cavaliers had not offered the standout rising senior. Boston University, Hofstra, La Salle and Niagara are the other finalists according to Philly.com.

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 ...

2013 Profile: QB Bucky Hodges
Bucky Hodges admittedly was a bit surprised when he got the nod as Salem's (Virginia Beach, VA) starting quarterback with four games left in his freshman season. "My first game [as a starter] was Homecoming," Hodges recalled. "I was real nervous. The coaches kept saying they were going to play me, but I didn't know they were going to throw me in the Homecoming game. From there I got better each game."

Madison Jones Still On UVa's Radar
Ravenscroft (Raleigh, N.C.) point guard Madison Jones enjoyed a successful summer, picking up offers from Charlotte, Drake, Seton Hall and Tulsa to go along with the offer he previously had from the University of Richmond. Georgia, ODU, Tennessee and Virginia are expressing serious interest in the 6'1", 160-pound senior, who spoke with Cavaliers primary recruiter Jason Williford recently.

More recent recruiting updates on The Sabre ...

• 2012 C Ryan Rosburg Considering 5
• UVa Recruits In Action This Week (blog)

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The third season of "Hoos Talking" returns to the Richmond airwaves this week. The first show is scheduled for Sportsradio 910 am (WRNL) for this Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. (This is a special time due to the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball broadcast; the show normally airs from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesdays.) The first show will feature a preview of the UVa football team's outlook and the ACC season ahead. The guests will include Wahoo legend Frank Quayle, TheSabre.com's Chris Horne (recruiting expert), and Dr. Jody Smith (injury & rehab report). In addition, Michael Tuskey will be presenting the Olympic Sports report.

"Hoos Talking" is a sports magazine style program that is devoted to University of Virginia sports, athletes, alumni, coaches, and fans. The show's third season plans to run on Wednesdays from August 2011 to March 2012. As always, you can access the live web stream and listen to archived shows as well on TheSabre.com. Just click here for the "Hoos Talking" page on TheSabre.com.

Phillips And Brothers Nominated For Courage Honor

UVa Athletics Media Relations Official Release

Virginia tight end Colter Phillips and his brothers, Andrew, Paul and Willy are nominated for the America's Choice Honor for Courage in Sports, Intersport announced today. The America's Choice Honor, wholly determined by fan voting, recognizes individuals that have overcome monumental challenges to achieve greatness in the world of sports. The winner will be announced on a one-hour "Courage in Sports" special airing at 5 p.m. ET Nov. 13 on CBS.

Each week for six weeks, two inspirational sports stories will be featured on the Courage in Sports Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/CourageInSports). The top weekly vote getter will proceed to the finals, which runs Oct. 3 through Oct. 16.

The Phillips brothers - all standout football players - showed incredible resilience and courage during and after their father Bill Phillips' death in the fall of 2010. Just 13 years old at the time, Willy, one of four crash survivors, assisted the other passengers and flagged down help - all with a severely fractured ankle and broken nose.

Coming from a family deep in athletic prowess, the three elder Phillips boys were all playing Division I college football at the time of the crash - Andrew, then a Stanford offensive lineman; Colter, a tight end for Virginia; and Paul, a tight end for Indiana. The brothers continued to thrive on and off the field in dedication to their late father. Andrew was named 2010 All Pac-10 Honorable Mention; Colter was recently named to the 2011 John Mackey Award preseason watch list; redshirt freshman Paul received scout team player of the year honors in 2010; and Willy continues to fight through rehabilitation from the crash. He can walk, bicycle and swim, but his injured left foot still prevents him from running.

The other week two nominee is Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls forward and former Marquette University standout, who courageously overcame a troubled childhood to succeed on the basketball court.

For more about the Phillips brothers visit www.Facebook.com/CourageInSports. Fans can vote as often as they would like and can share their vote with Facebook friends. Week two voting opened today and ends on Sunday, Sept. 4 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

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Around the World of Wahoo Sports ...

• 2011-12 Men's Basketball Schedule Features 16 Home Games: The Virginia men's basketball team's 16-game home schedule features eight games against ACC opponents, a contest with Michigan in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, and George Mason. UVa will also host Green Bay, the alma mater of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett. Among the teams scheduled to visit UVa's John Paul Jones Arena during the 2011-12 season in addition to George Mason, Michigan and Green Bay are ACC opponents Boston College, Clemson, Florida State, Maryland, Miami, North Carolina, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest. The Cavaliers also host non-conference opponents Longwood, Maryland-Eastern Shore, South Carolina State, Towson and Winthrop. Bennett is a 1992 graduate of Green Bay and is the school's men's basketball career scoring leader with 2,285 points.
• Virginia Baseball Announces 2011 Fall Schedule: Virginia head baseball coach Brian O'Connor has announced his team's upcoming fall schedule for the 2011-12 season. The slate includes three open practices, an exhibition game with the Ontario Blue Jays, the program's annual Orange and Blue World Series and the ring ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2011 team. Fall practice begins Friday (Sept. 3) and runs through mid-October. Three practices will be open to the public - Sept. 3 (noon), Sept. 4 (5 p.m.) and Sept. 16 (2:30 p.m.) at Davenport Field. Virginia fans will get their first opportunity to see the new-look Cavaliers in action on Friday, Sept. 23 when UVa takes on the Ontario Blue Jays in an exhibition game at 6 p.m. at Davenport Field. Admission to the game is free.
• No. 17 West Virginia Tops No. 11 Virginia, 1-0; UVa Opens Home Slate Monday: The No. 11 Virginia men's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to No. 17 West Virginia on Friday in the ACC/Big East Challenge in the regular season opener at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown, Md. The Cavaliers open their 2011 home schedule at 7 p.m. Monday when they face Richmond.
• Cavalier Women's Soccer Blasts Liberty 9-1; St. John's Up Next: The No. 6 Virginia women's soccer team had its biggest offensive explosion in six years as it downed Liberty 9-1 Friday night in front of 1,183 fans at Klockner Stadium. Caroline Miller led the Cavalier attack, posting Virginia's first hat trick in three seasons. The game between Virginia and St. John's scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 28 was postponed to Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 5 p.m.
• Third-Ranked Virginia Falls to No. 8 Penn State, Defeats VCU: The third-ranked Virginia field hockey dropped a 3-0 decision to No. 8 Penn State on Sunday at the University Hall Turf Field. It marked the first non-conference setback for Virginia since a 1-0 loss at Penn State on Oct. 12, 2008. The loss dropped the Hoos to 1-1 on the season - they crushed VCU 8-1 Friday in the 2011 season opener. Sophomore Elly Buckley and junior Britt Knouse each scored twice in the winning effort.
• Virginia Wraps Up Marriott Cavalier Classic With 3-0 Win, 2-1 Record: The Virginia volleyball team improved to 2-1 on the season and ended the Marriott Cavalier Classic with a victory, defeating Western Carolina 3-0 (25-12, 25-10, 25-18), Saturday at Memorial Gymnasium. Juniors Jessica O'Shoney and Beth Wildermuth were named to the all-tournament team. O'Shoney led the Cavaliers with 12 kills against the Catamounts, while Wildermuth tallied 28 assists and added a kill and three digs. In other recent volleyball news, Wildermuth and senior Hillary Trebels have been named team captains.

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

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Get Spotted To Win! Wear your UVA Bookstore Football Fan T-shirt to a home football game for your chance to win a $25 UVA Bookstore Gift Card. Click here for details.

And don't forget about "Orange and Blue Football Fridays" at the UVA Bookstore. Save 25% in-store only on the Fridays before home football games (9/2, 9/23, 9/30, 10/14, 10/21, 11/11, 11/25)! For more information and restrictions, click here.

Issue No. 127 - Feb. 27, 2004

Two more wins for men's hoops, courtesy of Todd Billet

The Virginia men's basketball team won two more games at the buzzer this week. In both contests, the late-game hero was again senior guard Todd Billet. In UVa's 58-55 win over Clemson on the road last weekend, Billet drained a 3-pointer with 16 seconds remaining to clinch UVa's first ACC road win of the year. The last second 3-pointer was Billet's second game-winning shot in three games. He helped the Hoos knock off 15th-ranked Georgia Tech just a week prior with a similar shot.

Billet worked another miracle last Tuesday when he drained a 3-pointer with just more than 10 seconds remaining against North Carolina. Billet's 3 gave the Hoos a 74-72 advantage. Tough defense on Carolina's last possession caused an errant final shot that fell way short of the mark, giving the Hoos their third late-game victory in the last four contests.

Virginia now stands at 15-10 overall and 5-9 in the ACC with just two regular season games remaining. The Hoos have all but secured a place in this year's NIT. If they can continue their winning ways over the next few games, an NCAA berth may become a reality. Just a couple of weeks ago, it was unthinkable that the Cavaliers would have any shot at making the Big Dance. With wins over No. 15 Georgia Tech and No. 12 North Carolina, a win over No. 11 Wake Forest at home next Tuesday would make the selection committee take notice. Still, the Hoos may have to win at least one more game to get in - either the game against Maryland in College Park or a first round ACC Tournament game. Coach Gillen's Cavaliers have yet to win an ACC Tournament game, so a win there would show improvement in the eyes of the selection committee and quite possibly save the coach's job for another season.

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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:

• Game Week: TheSabre.com prepares you for the Virginia football team's season opener.
• Pro Hoos: TheSabre.com has debuted a new series in August too. Beyond The Lawn" is a 12-month series found exclusively on TheSabre.com that follows three Virginia Cavaliers through a year as a professional athlete. Baseball's Tyler Wilson (Baltimore Orioles), track and field's Stephanie Marie Garcia (U.S. Olympic hopeful), and football's Clint Sintim (New York Giants) share their experiences throughout the year. Stay tuned for the next edition!

In Case You Missed It ...

Sabre articles since the last SabreMail

Hoo Preview 2011: The Schedule
Once again it's time for the annual schedule breakdown. There are six winnable games on the schedule in my estimation and with some progress from the run defense and the quarterback position, I can see as many as eight possible wins. Not likely, but possible. Let's wrap up TheSabre.com's month-long "Hoo Preview" with a closer look at the 2011 Virginia football schedule.

Hoo Preview 2011: JHoo's 10 Things
I constantly am amazed by how quickly the first game arrives, in a sense. For the longest time, it feels like football never is going to get here ... and then bam, practices start, the depth chart starts to come together, and the first game is upon us. In a way, the entire Mike London era has been a similar whirlwind but here we are, on the cusp of season number two. And as with season number one, there are a lot of questions that will be answered as this year plays out. Here are 10 on which I am focused. ... some obvious, some obscure.

Hoo Preview 2011: Reynolds Ready To Go
In the coach Mike London's first season, LaRoy Reynolds had no trouble distinguishing himself last fall. Reynolds led the team in tackles, participated in nearly 600 plays, and was second on the team behind only Cam Johnson in tackles for a loss. Reynolds' success last season coupled with the plethora of returning defensive players may bode well for the 2011 defense.

Hoo Preview 2011: LBs Hope For Strong Year
The first few names Virginia fans can list off at linebacker are familiar ones. Steve Greer, LaRoy Reynolds, Aaron Taliaferro, Ausar Walcott - they all should ring bell. After all most of the players near the top of the depth chart as the 2011 season approaches have started at least a half dozen games as a Cavalier. Will all of that experience equal improvement? That's the big question facing the linebackers as the Hoos enter the second year of the 4-3 defense and coach Mike London's tenure.

Hoo Preview 2011: Young QBs Emerge
Quarterback. It's the glamour position. It generates as much message board chatter as any position in sports. It's a lightning rod for criticism - everybody's favorite player, as the saying goes, is the back-up quarterback. And affection - who's usually the first player going to Disney World after winning the Super Bowl after all. So when the quarterback position changes hands, a regular occurrence in college football, everyone talks about it. Such has been the case at Virginia as the 2011 season approaches kickoff.

The Anatomy Of A Steeplechase Fall
It's a devastating thing, to fall in a race. On a good day, you'll limp off the track with an injured pride and likely an injured limb, whether that be a knee, a shoulder, an ankle. On a bad day, you'll find all your hopes and dreams dashed - the fall could mean the end of a season, the loss of a medal, the shattered culmination of all you've worked towards for an entire year. But on an even worse day, falling in a race can only mean one thing: losing your spot on Team USA for the Olympics.

Hoo Preview 2011: Secondary Seeks Success
The Virginia secondary features a barbershop quartet of experience with a whole gang of players trying to join the group. If the senior foursome can somehow harmonize with the talented youth in the orange and blue, then the defensive backs could make some sweet music in 2011 as the defense and secondary try to improve on last season's struggles that saw the Cavaliers rank in the ACC's bottom tier in total and scoring defense.

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