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Don't Forget Meet The Team Day

The Virginia football team opened practice last week as it prepares for the season opener on August 30. Kickoff is scheduled for noon against UCLA.

Don't forget, fans have one more opportunity to see the team before the season starts. UVa's Meet the Team Day will take place at John Paul Jones Arena this Sunday, August 17. Players and coaches will be available for photos and autographs from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The main entrance as well as the arena's southeast and garage entrances will be used for this event. Each entrance will open at 12:30 p.m. Free parking will be available in the JPJ and University Hall surface lots.

The 2014 Cavalier Football schedule poster, schedule magnet and schedule cards will be available for fans. The first 500 youth in attendance will receive a free Nike mini football. Concession stands featuring beverages and snacks will be available on the arena floor. All fans in attendance will have the opportunity to win door prizes including 2014 season tickets and an away game road trip. Cavman and his horse, Sabre, will be in attendance along with members of the Virginia spirit teams as well.

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This Week In Recruiting With Chris Horne

Virginia football continued its recruiting roll this past week, scoring three more verbal commitments. The Hoos were the favorites for linebackers Kareem McDonald and Jahvoni Simmons, who announced their decisions on Tuesday, but also received a surprise pledge from Good Counsel (Olney, MD) athlete Myles Robinson. All three players are members of the class of 2015.

Robinson, a 6’0”, 188-pound prospect, could play cornerback or wide receiver on the next level. He considered offers from Michigan State and Ohio State in addition to UVa, which he visited during his sophomore year. Robinson plans to return to Charlottesville this Saturday and we’ll catch up with him for reaction.

Simmons, a 4-star middle linebacker, chose Virginia over Alabama, Miami, NC State, and Wisconsin. Check out video footage of the Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, VA) standout’s press conference and much more in my report posted linked below.

This week I’ll have more with the 6’3”, 220-pound McDonald, an outside linebacker recruit out of Wilson High School (Washington, D.C.). McDonald, who chose Virginia over Toledo, announced his commitment one day after returning home from a visit to Charlottesville.

Another commitment, linebacker/tight end Tanner Cowley, visited UVa as well this past week. I will have a full article up on the New Jersey rising senior. Among the topics we’ll discuss will be which position Virginia is recruiting him to play and when he plans on enrolling. At last check, Cowley wanted to enroll in January of 2015.

Basketball recruiting-wise, Tony Bennett’s Elite Camp takes place on Saturday, August 16. TheSabre.com plans to be on hand for full coverage of the event, so EDGE subscribers should stay tuned for those reports.

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.

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Brian, Colaprico and Doniak Named to Hermann Trophy Watch List: Three members of the Virginia women's soccer team were among the 35 players named to the 2014 Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy Women's Watch List, released Wednesday by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Senior midfielders Morgan Brian and Danielle Colaprico and junior forward Makenzy Doniak were named to the list.
Bird Named to Hermann Trophy Watch List: Virginia's Eric Bird has been named to the 2014 Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy Men's Watch List, announced Wednesday by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Bird is one of 32 selections to the men's watch list.
Keith Gavin Named Assistant Wrestling Coach at Virginia: Former NCAA champion and current U.S. National Team member Keith Gavin has been hired as an assistant coach for the Virginia wrestling program, as announced Wednesday by UVa head coach Steve Garland.
Dustin Taylor Named Men's Tennis Assistant Coach: The Virginia men's tennis program announced Thursday the hiring of Dustin Taylor as assistant coach. Taylor joins the program after four years at the United States Tennis Association, including the last two years serving as the USTA Player Development national coach for collegiate tennis.
Former Cavalier Matt McLean Wins 200m Free National Championship: Former Virginia swimming standout Matt McLean (Class of 2011) won the men's 200-meter freestyle national title at the Phillips 66 National Championships on Thursday. McLean, a 2012 Olympic gold medalist in the men's 4x200m free relay, captured the national championship in a time of 1:46.93. With the win, McLean will represent the United States at the Pan Pacific Championships, to be held Aug. 21-25 in Gold Coast, Australia. It is McLean's second national title after winning the 400m free in 2011.
Virginia Has 305 Student-Athletes Named to ACC Academic Honor Roll: The 58th annual Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll, recognizing academic excellence by student-athletes during the 2013-14 academic year, was announced Thursday. Virginia placed 305 student-athletes on the Honor Roll. A total of 24 Cavaliers were recognized for the fourth time during their careers.

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

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