The Cutting Edge Returns

After taking a hiatus while UVa was in a semester break, Sabre TV's exclusive show "The Cutting Edge" hits the internet again this week. "The Cutting Edge" takes a weekly look at what's happening with the Wahoos. This week, host Miranda Mason reports on the Cavaliers' basketball win over Florida State, the UVa swimming and diving teams, and takes a look ahead at what's going on at Virginia this week.

Check it out below or watch multiple episodes on TheSabre.com's Sabre TV page found here.

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This Week In Recruiting With Chris Horne

The University of Virginia football program played host to more than 20 official visitors this past weekend. There were 19 verbal commitments on Grounds, but there were a few targets as well. Throughout this week, I'll have updates from the big weekend. A "Sabre Scoop" article will provide initial news and reports on the subject.

On the EDGE board, news is already up on commitments Kirk Garner, Andre Levrone, Jr., Eric Smith, and Connor Wingo-Reeves. One of the main topics addressed is new defensive coordinator Jon Tenuta, who has drawn positive reviews so far from recruits.

"He seems like a real tough coach, which is what you want, especially on the defensive side of the ball," Wingo-Reeves said of Tenuta.

Smith, an offensive line prospect out of Georgia, seemed very excited about his first ever experience at UVa. He had verbally committed prior to the visit but came away very impressed.

Following the weekend, it appears as though Fork Union (VA) defensive back Malcolm Cook is solid in his commitment to the Cavaliers. He posted on Twitter that he was closing the door on recruiting and heading to UVa.

I plan to have more with Cook as soon as possible. Stay tuned to the EDGE Board for any new news and reports, today and throughout this week.

As Feb. 6 Signing Day approaches, I'll have a series of "Strategy Session" articles focused on how Virginia has recruited certain positions in the past, the impact class of 2013 recruits may have on each position, and look ahead to where the focus of 2014 recruiting may be. Those articles will begin this week.

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.

More recent Sabre recruiting updates ...

Hall Leads Cape Henry To Big VISAA Win
On Tuesday night, Benedictine's Cadets (Richmond, VA) played host to Cape Henry Collegiate's Dolphins (Virginia Beach, VA) in a match-up of two teams ranked in the top four in the latest VISAA state rankings. In what felt like a playoff atmosphere, the no. 4 Dolphins defeated the no. 2 Cadets, 72-64. Devon Hall, Cape Henry's 6'5" senior point guard and University of Virginia recruit, had 20 points, eight rebounds, and at least seven assists in the winning effort.

OL Smith Set To Visit UVa For First Time
When 6'6", 285-pound offensive tackle prospect Eric Smith pledged to the University of Virginia on December 20, he did so without having seen the grounds. Today, the Columbia (Decatur, GA) senior standout is en route to Charlottesville, one of 19 committed prospects Mike London and company are hosting on a huge official visit weekend.

More recent recruiting updates on The Sabre ...

• Sabre Scoop: Closing In On Signing Day
• LB/FB Wingo-Reeves Heading To UVa

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Hokies Vs. Hoos Food Fight

The 9th Annual Hokies vs. Hoos Food Fight presented by Martin's pits Virginia Tech fans against Virginia fans to see which school can raise the most donations for the Central Virginia Food Bank. Last year, the two fan bases provided 75,000 meals to Central Virginians in need!

The Food Fight competition takes place between the two basketball games featuring UVa and Virginia Tech. So the Food Fight begins this Thursday, Jan. 24 as the Cavaliers travel to Blacksburg and ends on Feb. 12 when Hokies head to Charlottesville. There are three ways to earn points for your team:

• 1. Donate online at this link! Donations accepted from 1/24-2/12. ($1=5 points)
• 2. Donate non-perishable food items or monetary donations at your local Martin's grocery store! Donations accepted from 1/28-2/10. (1 food item=1 point)
• 3. Volunteer to sort food at the Central Virginia Food Bank on Thurs. 1/31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.! (1 two-hour shift=100 points)

The Hoos have won the Food Fight four years straight and lead the series 5-3 all-time. Make sure to support this great cause and the Hoos!

V-Sabres Worldwide

Have you checked out TheSabre.com's fan zone known as WahooWa!? It includes various interesting areas for the fans by the fans, including Virginia traditions, license plates, and V-Sabres Worldwide.

V-Sabres Worldwide is a cool section where TheSabre.com features a collection of photos sent to us from Hoos as they travel around the globe. There are photos from Mount Rushmore, Kilimanjaro, and Mount Everest for example! For ANY photo to be accepted, the V-Sabres logo must be visible. It can be on any type of merchandise (i.e. sunglasses, hats, shirts, dog collar, etc). Please include some sort of reference to your location in the photo (i.e. standing in front of the Great Wall of China). Also, please include a name that will be visible to all (either your real name or message board username - please specify). It must also fit one or more of the requirements below:

• Any photo taken outside the continental U.S. For example: You're in Japan and you have a photo taken of you with a V-Sabres hat on. Or, you're in Alaska and you have a V-Sabres banner flag hanging on your house.
• Within the United States, but there must be some sort of landmark in view. For example: You're standing in front of the Statue of Liberty, or on top of the Empire State Building with NYC in view.

Check out WahooWa! often for updates!

Hoos Talking Airs On Monday Nights

Hoos Talking, TheSabre.com's radio partner from Richmond, is back on the air for its fourth season! The show airs on Monday nights LIVE from 6-7 p.m. on SportsRadio 910 AM (WRNL) in Richmond or on the internet for Hoos outside of the Richmond area.

Tonight's show features UVa basketball's Barry Parkhill and UVa men's tennis coach Brian Boland.

Make sure to check out Hoos Talking on SportsRadio 910 AM (WRNL) or stay tuned to TheSabre.com for archived audio of the broadcasts.

Around the World of Wahoo Sports ...

• Cavaliers Split ACC Games: The Virginia women's basketball team defeated Miami, 62-52, Sunday. UVa featured four players with double-digit points as Ataira Franklin led the way with 17 points. The Hoos fell 71-60 at North Carolina on Thursday.
• UVa Wrestling Takes Down UNC, Duke: The 11th-ranked Virginia wrestling team dominated throughout in a 38-0 dismantling of Duke on Sunday. That came two days after the Cavaliers rolled to a 24-9 triumph at North Carolina on Friday.
• Men's Swimming Wins Two Meets: The No. 15 Virginia men’s swimming and diving team defeated ACC rival and 22nd-ranked North Carolina, 194-106, Saturday. The Cavaliers also were victorious 153-140 against Duke on Sunday. In diving action on Saturday night, JB Kolod broke the pool and school record on the 3-meter boards with a score of 418.05. In addition, he broke the school mark in 1m diving with a score of 369.30 en route to a first-place finish.
• Women's Swimming Triumps Twice: The No. 10 Virginia women's swimming and diving team came from behind to defeat No. 16 North Carolina, 169-131, Saturday afternoon. The Hoos also defeated Duke over the weekend, 152-122. In diving action, freshman Katie Warburg broke the school record and won the 3m event with a score of 316.05, while classmate Becca Corbett was second with a mark of 308.70.
• Indoor Track Begins Competition: The Virginia track and field teams opened the 2013 indoor season on Saturday by competing at the Terrapin Invitational. The Cavaliers won four events at the meet, which featured athletes from over 20 schools. UVa's wins included both 600m races with junior Natalia Kuhn taking the women's race in a time of 1:35.88, and sophomore Payton Hazzard winning the men's race in a time of 1:12.07. In additional track and field news, the Hoos announced Catherine White, Danielle Williams, Sean Keveren, and Tommy DeVita as the team's captains.
• Women's Tennis Team Tops Tennessee at Winter Invite: No. 11 Virginia claimed six singles wins and a pair of doubles victories against No. 23 Tennessee Sunday at the eighth annual UVa Winter Invitational at the Boyd Tinsley Courts at the Boar's Head Sports Club.

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

Winter Clearance Sale!

Save big with special deals from the UVA Bookstore's annual Winter Clearance sale. Quantities are limited, so get them before they are gone. Items include sweatshirts, backpacks, knit caps, and more!

Issue No. 370 - Dec. 1, 2008

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:

• FanWatch: The Sabre's FanWatch series is making a comeback in 2013. Stay tuned!
• More on FSU: The men's basketball team demolished Florida State on Saturday. Keep an eye out for more postgame analysis from Sabre Editor Kris Wright.
• Football hires: The football program added four assistant coaches to the staff. The Sabre staff will have reaction to the hires.

In Case You Missed It

Recent Sabre articles ...

Hoos Hammer Seminoles
Last February, the Virginia men's basketball team felt like it let two potential wins get away when North Carolina and Florida State swiped matching three-point victories in the John Paul Jones Arena. For the second time this season, the Hoos made sure to get a little payback. Less than two weeks after topping UNC for the first time at the JPJ 61-52, the Cavaliers topped the Seminoles for the first time since 2007 with a 56-36 victory on Saturday.

FSU Primer 2013
After a disappointing 59-44 loss at Clemson, the Virginia Cavaliers (11-5, 1-2 ACC) return home on Saturday afternoon to square off against the Florida State Seminoles (10-6, 2-1 ACC). Will the Wahoos even their ACC record at 2-2, or will they again lose to a team that they haven't topped since 2007? Find out in the Florida State Primer.

Double Bonus: Clemson
Two ACC road games. Two ACC road losses. After taking down North Carolina in its league opener, the first week of conference play turned sour in a hurry for the Cavaliers as they lost to Wake Forest and Clemson to round out the week. Against the Tigers, the Virginia men's basketball team produced just 44 points, the lowest offensive output since a 56-41 loss to Duke on Feb. 16, 2011. What happened to the Hoos in South Carolina? The "Double Bonus" digs into the game.

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