Cavaliers Journal - The Washington Post's blog covering sports at the University of Virginia. - November 21, 2010

Virginia Tech 37, Virginia 7: Three up, three down

For the seventh straight time, Virginia Tech defeated Virginia to claim the Commonwealth Cup, as well as bragging rights throughout the region. The Hokies pounded the Cavaliers, 37-7, before moving their focus toward next weekend's ACC championship game. This game...

By Steve Yanda | November 27, 2010; 6:46 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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No. 15 Minnesota likely to play without two starters Monday vs. Virginia

No. 15 Minnesota likely will play Monday against Virginia in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge without two injured starters, Golden Gophers Coach Tubby Smith said Saturday, according to the Associated Press. Smith said senior guard Al Nolen has a foot injury...

By Steve Yanda | November 27, 2010; 6:09 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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OC Bill Lazor denies 'rumor' he will seek imminent return to NFL

On Friday, Virginia Coach Mike London approached offensive coordinator Bill Lazor and asked him about information circulating that Lazor would seek out a job in the NFL at the conclusion of the Cavaliers season. Lazor spent seven seasons as an...

By Steve Yanda | November 27, 2010; 5:45 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FS Corey Mosley traveled with team, expected to start at Virginia Tech

Virginia junior free safety Corey Mosley traveled with the team and is expected to start Saturday at Virginia Tech. Mosley sat out last week's game at Boston College while dealing with the death of one of his uncles, James Patrick...

By Steve Yanda | November 27, 2010; 10:41 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Poll: How will Virginia fare at Virginia Tech?

Virginia has lost 10 of its last 11 games against Virginia Tech. The Cavaliers haven't won in Blacksburg since 1998. Virginia Tech will ride a nine-game winning streak into Saturday's matchup. The Hokies already have secured a spot in the...

By Steve Yanda | November 26, 2010; 7:04 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Wichita State 70, Virginia 58: Three up, three down

Virginia saw today the type of team its coach would like for the Cavaliers to one day become. Wichita State did not possess a star player who absolutely tore up Virginia's defense. Rather, the Shockers utilized their experience and impressive...

By Steve Yanda | November 24, 2010; 11:42 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Virginia football team alters practice schedule for Thanksgiving holiday

The Virginia football team practiced a few hours earlier than normal today. In fact, the Cavaliers should be wrapping things up right about now. Coach Mike London said Wednesday morning that even though the team is preparing to face in-state...

By Steve Yanda | November 24, 2010; 3:11 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Keith Payne expected to be available to play vs. Virginia Tech

Virginia Coach Mike London said Wednesday that fifth-year senior tailback Keith Payne practiced Tuesday, will practice this afternoon and is expected to play Saturday in the Cavaliers' season finale at Virginia Tech. Payne, the team's leading rusher with 741 yards...

By Steve Yanda | November 24, 2010; 11:47 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Early second-half spurt secured Virginia's win over Oklahoma

Oklahoma opened the second half on an 8-1 run Tuesday to cut Virginia’s sizeable halftime lead to eight. After Sooners guard Cade Davis stole the ball from freshman guard Joe Harris just more than three minutes after the intermission and...

By Steve Yanda | November 24, 2010; 9:59 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Scouting Wichita State

Wichita State does three things fairly well that will attract Virginia’s attention heading into Wednesday’s match-up. The Shockers (2-1) possess a host of tall, experienced post players that rebound aggressively. They are pretty accurate shooting beyond the three-point line. And...

By Steve Yanda | November 24, 2010; 7:58 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Virginia 74, Oklahoma 56: Three up, three down

It was justifiable to think heading into Virginia's match-up against Oklahoma on Tuesday that the Cavaliers would be eager to put forward a much improved showing after getting pounded by 43 points the night before. But if anyone honestly thought...

By Steve Yanda | November 23, 2010; 7:54 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Sammy Zeglinski's knee rehab 'on schedule, if not ahead of schedule'

Five weeks ago today, junior guard Sammy Zeglinski underwent surgery to repair cartilage damage in his left knee. Zeglinski said Monday, prior to Virginia's 106-63 loss to Washington, that his rehabilitation process is "on schedule, if not ahead of schedule,"...

By Steve Yanda | November 23, 2010; 12:10 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Stacking up some of the largest margins of defeat of Tony Bennett's coaching career

Prior to Virginia's 43-point thrashing Monday night at the hands of Washington, no Tony Bennett-led squad ever had lost by more than 23 points. Last season -- Bennett's first at Virginia -- the Cavaliers lost, 72-49, at Clemson on Feb....

By Steve Yanda | November 23, 2010; 10:03 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Scouting Oklahoma

Given the talent disparity between the two teams, Oklahoma made Monday's match-up against Kentucky much more competitive than many observers -- and many Wildcats fans -- anticipated. With 1 minute, 16 seconds remaining in the game, Oklahoma cut its deficit...

By Steve Yanda | November 23, 2010; 7:55 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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