Topic: Football
Sports Shorts
Ryan Zimmerman (Col ’06), former U.Va. third baseman, received two major awards for his outstanding play last season with the Washington Nationals. On Nov. 11, he snagged his first Gold…
A Run to Remember
Thomas Jones keeps NFL rushing gains in perspective
Thomas Jones knows that playing in the NFL takes a certain attitude. Preparation for each game is so compressed that it requires forgetting about what just happened on the field,…
Winning ‘the Right Way’
Mike London’s values and experience to guide tenure as football coach
The crucible of competition tests the mettle of athletes and coaches, and Mike London is no exception. In his first year as a head coach, he inherited a University of…
Letters to the Editor
An 1887 University of Virginia graduate, George Petrie, was the organizer and coach of Auburn’s first football team in 1892. In honor of U.Va., Petrie chose orange and blue as…
Top 10 U.Va. Stories of 2009
From the men’s soccer team winning the NCAA championship to President John T. Casteen III announcing his retirement, 2009 was a year to remember. Here’s our look, with videos, at the year’s highlights.
London’s Calling
Virginia welcomes back former assistant as head coach
On Dec. 7, the University of Virginia announced that Mike London would be its new football coach.
Sports Shorts
ACC honors BakhtiarFormer U.Va. gridiron great Jim Bakhtiar (Col ’58, Med ’63) is now officially an ACC legend.Bakhtiar was the ACC’s career rushing leader, totaling 2,434 yards in his three…
Letters to the Editor
I found the article “Targeting Addiction” (Fall 2009) very intriguing. I especially was curious if Dr. Bankole Johnson’s research (or even topiramate itself) is applicable to other psychological medical conditions.…
Cavalier Athletes Heading to the Big Leagues
Cavalier Athletes Heading to the Big Leagues Pro football teams reached out to four U.Va. players in the NFL draft this spring. Offensive tackle Eugene Monroe (Col ’09) was picked…
Change Is in the Air
Cavaliers to sport new look this fall
What can we look forward to during the upcoming football season?
Mental Warm-up
Game-day lectures at Alumni Hall begin Sept. 5
From the origins of the Academical Village to the latest research in renewable fuels, this fall’s “More Than the Score” lecture series will offer football fans plenty of thought-provoking material…
In a League of His Own
Bills owner Ralph Wilson Jr. voted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
For his efforts over the years, Wilson has been elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, along with former Bills defensive end Bruce Smith. Wilson’s contributions ranged from lending the Oakland Raiders $400,000 in 1962 to being a key voice in negotiations to avoid a players’ strike in 1977.
Bennett Begins
Virginia welcomes new basketball coach
Tony Bennett leaves Washington State University to become the new basketball coach at U.Va.
Sports Shorts
Greats AcknowledgedLacrosse great Tom Duquette (Col ’75) and football coach George Welsh have been tapped for induction to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Duquette was a four-time All-American, and…
HIGHLIGHTS
Spicy Literature
Dave DeWitt (Col '66) has written nearly 40 books about chile peppers and spicy foods. What fuels his piquant obsession?
A Real Adventure in Modern Living
What was the University experience of the 1950s and 1960s like for a married veteran living on Copley Hill?
A Stitch in Time
Admire rare and beautiful items of clothing from the 1790s to the 1950s that are held in the Collection of Historic Dress.
Building, but not Sprawling
Curious about new construction projects on Grounds? See what new buildings will look like when they're done and how much they'll cost.
High Expectations
U.Va. baseball coach Brian O'Connor talks about last year's spectacular season and his aspirations for this year's College World Series.
1977: Ms. Rhodes Scholar
Catherine Burke Sweet (Col ’77), one of the first female Rhodes Scholars, went to England to study in the late '70s and she never moved back.
Rekindling Desire
A new drug shows promise for women who lack sexual desire.
Working Vacation
How Alternative Spring Break changed the perspective of students who have participated in the program.
Are you as smart as U.Va.’s Jeopardy contestants?
Pioneer of Beer
Tired of the same old brew, Charlie Papazian (Engr ’72) learned to brew his own beer, wrote a book about it and revolutionized American brewing.
