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Warwick High School coach Tommy Reamon has coached many legendary high school football players: Aaron Brooks, Michael Vick, Antonio Banks, Kwamie Lassiter, Dion Johnson, and others. His upcoming book Rough Diamonds, A Coach's Journey, scheduled for release in early 2003, tells the story of Reamon's relationships with those players, and how he helped shape and develop their unique physical gifts into promising football careers and promising lives.

Wrapped around the stories about the players is Reamon's own story of his failed attempts at an NFL career and an acting career, and how his experiences helped him develop the values and beliefs that he tries to pass on to his young players -- mostly with success, but not always.

Get the real story behind the legendary players, and break through the myths and falsehoods with Reamon's straight-shooting Rough Diamonds. Learn the real story, for instance, behind Reamon's frustration with Brooks' UVa career, and why Brooks and Reamon have drifted apart over the years.

Reamon pulls no punches as he looks back over a fascinating career in Rough Diamonds, A Coach's Journey. If you're a fan of Aaron Brooks, the University of Virginia, or high school football in the state of Virginia, this book is a must-have.

Preorder the book today for 15% off the cover price and receive an autographed copy by Coach Reamon himself. Click the link below for more details.

Ian-Yates Cunningham, a 6-5, 300-pound offensive lineman out of Hebron High School in Lewisville,TX has committed to the Unviersity of Virginia. Cunningham is Virginia's 18th commitment of the season.

Cunningham is listed as the 14th best offensive lineman nationally by Rivals.com and is rated four stars. He is considered one of the best overall linemen in the state of Texas and is up for Player of the Year honors.

Bowl game sells out
UVa Media Release

Athletic ticket manager Dick Mathias announced UVa's allotment of tickets to the Continental Tire Bowl sold out on Monday afternoon. According to Mathias, UVa will be credited with more than 20,000 tickets sold, which includes the school's three allotments of tickets and those sales credited to the school for tickets purchased through the bowl office.

Full Report

Virginia defeats East Tennessee State

Virginia returned to the hardwood Tuesday and defeated East Tennessee State by a score of 84-76. It was the Cavaliers' first contest since losing to Michigan State in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge on December 4th.

Virginia extended its lead to 14 with just over five minutes to play, but ESTU fought back and closed the gap to just four with less than a minute in regulation.

Virginia held on, with the help of freshman guard Derrick Byars and transfer Devin Smith. Byars scored 16 while Smith scored a team-high 18 points. Travis Watson and Todd Billet rounded out the double figure scorers with 12 and 11 points respectively. Watson also added eight rebounds.

The Cavs return to action this Friday night for a contest against Gardner Webb in University Hall. Game time is scheduled for 7:30 PM. The game will not be televised.

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