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Video highlights of Hermitage linebacker Andrew Bowman have been posted for Sabre Edge members. Not only is Bowman one of the fastest linebackers around, but he is a ferocious hitter. Bowman has received nine scholarship offers to date - Virginia, Virginia Tech, Tennessee, and UNC among others.

Millsville (NJ) defensive end/tackle Dwayne Hendricks is more open at this point in his process, and hopes to narrow his list to ten schools by September. He has received over 30 scholarship offers.

Butler (NC) safety Jamar Adams has received around six offers to date. Virginia has offered along with Michigan, Georgia, Wake Forest, Vanderbilt, and UNC. Adams promises to be one of the most highly recruited prospects in North Carolina, a state which is very deep in talent for the 2004 recruiting class.

Westfield's dynamic duo Sean Glennon and Eddie Royal visited Virginia Tech this week. Be sure to stay tuned to Sabre Edge for recruiting updates following their visit. The Cavs have not offered Glennon, however will likely offer Royal in the near future. It appears Glennon will decide between Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech.

Virginia is interested in St Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia, PA) linebacker Brian Tracz. Tracz, who likes the Big 10 style of play, is also being courted by Michigan, Penn State, and Indiana among others. At 6-2, 235 pounds, Tracz ran a 4.62 at the Penn State Nike Camp earlier this year. Teams are likely waiting to see if he has fully recovered from arthroscopic knee surgery this February before making official offers. He ran the 4.62 one month after the surgery and says he is feeling great right now. Tracz visited UVA's spring game.

Spring Valley defensive end Mack Frost is not letting on if he has any favorites. He wants to wait until his senior season is over before narrowing his list. He visited Virginia, Florida, Maryland, Auburn, and South Carolina for camps this summer.

Other news.

Virginia lost out on a couple of Maryland prospects to the Maryland Terrapins. LB Erin Henderson, brother of former Maryland standout linebacker EJ Henderson, and Wilde Lake defensive tackle Dane Randolph verbally committed to the Terps over Virginia.

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The University of Virginia Athletics Department announced a new football season ticket record on Thursday. Virginia has sold 35,004 season tickets, breaking the 2001 record of 34,378 tickets. Last year, 31,486 season tickets were sold.

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Virginia men's soccer picked to finish third in ACC
UVa Media Relations Report

The University of Virginia men's soccer team was picked to finish third in the 2003 Atlantic Coast Conference Coaches Preseason Poll. UVa, which received 30 points to record its third place spot, was predicted to finish behind only Maryland (first place/48 points) and Wake Forest (second place/40 points) as determined by a vote of the league's seven head coaches.

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Sabre Edge kicks off fall training camp coverage

Sabre Edge subscribers. get ready for some football coverage! We're kicking off this football season with a bang. Already published in Sabre Edge are two fall training camp reports by Jeremy Williams. The first, from Wednesday, was released as a freebie to all so that folks who aren't subscribers can get a look at the type of content we provide.

Early in the week, Sabre Edge released a feature on what it's like to be a UVa football player. Jim Reedy provided the report, but the words were mostly from All ACC Quarterback and Heisman Trophy Candidate Matt Schaub as well as defensive players Chris Canty and Jamaine Winborne. Coach Al Groh provided some statements in the introduction as well. The feature got rave reviews from our subscriber base, so if you haven't read it yet, choose the link below and get started.

Virginia Opens Fall Practice - this article is free to all

Football Practice Report: Players Return Bigger, Stronger - subscribers only

True Life: I'm a Virginia Football Player - subscribers only

For those fans who've yet to subscribe to Sabre Edge, this is the best time of all for you to jump on board. Not only will we provide an almost daily account of fall training camp, we're planning a host of features, articles and interviews to keep you occupied until the season begins. And the fun won't stop there. Look for photos and tons of articles and interviews throughout the season.

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What are you waiting for?

UVa Football Training Camp Info

University of Virginia football fans have several upcoming opportunities to acquaint themselves with the 2003 Cavaliers with several open practices, as well as the annual "Meet the Team" event.

There are several remaining football practices that are open to the public. Please see schedule and instructions below:

Remaining raining camp open practices:

Friday, Aug. 8 2:20 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 9 2:20 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 10 2:20 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 11 9:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m.

UVa Football Meet the Team Day

For those who would like a chance to meet this edition of the UVa football team, here's your chance. See the info below for details on the event:

Date: Thursday, August 14th
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Place: Scott Stadium

• Use East Gate Entrance
• Parking available in East & South Lots after 3 pm

• Autograph session with 2003 players
• Football uniform try-on station
• Horse & Cavalier present
• Photo opportunities with player cut-outs
• Concessions available
• Bookstore on hand if interested in souvenirs
• Media Guides will be available for sale
• Posters and schedule cards will be distributed
• Free event open to public

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Here are the jerseys. Oh, scan down and see the new Scott Stadium Print!

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