Finau, Kerns on track Feb 7, 2008
MORGANTOWNTwo of West Virginia head football coach Bill Stewart's prime football signees in the rookie class of 2008 told West Virginia Sports Report Wednesday evening that their school work was progressing to the extent that they would be eligible to play for the Mountaineers under NCAA guidelines this summer. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sports fans anonymous Feb 1, 2008
With the exception of a few bright spots, January was a dismal month to be a Virginia sports fan. For those of you that don't follow the Cowboys, let's just say it was all downhill after the Cowboys defeated the Packers in late November. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Will Stewart's visit bring an answer from White? Jan 23, 2008
com 3-star athlete and brother of the well-known WVU signal caller, West Virginia Sports Report has learned. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
B-Us Carrier named states top track athlete Jan 20, 2008
In the balloting by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association, Carrier beat out current Louisville and former Berkeley Springs standout Tone Belt. Berkeley Springs Rachel Buser finished third in the voting, while last years winner, Kaylyn Christopher, former Preston High School and current WVU distance runner, was fourth. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Edwards planning WVU visit Jan 17, 2008
Reached at his home in Philadelphia Monday night, the Roman Catholic defensive tackle told West Virginia Sports Report he was planning on making an official visit to the Mountaineers on the weekend of Jan. 25-27. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Nelson Leads No. 9 Duke Past Virginia Jan 14, 2008
By JOEDY McCREARY, AP Sports Writer. Monday, January 14, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Big corner bound for West Virginia? Jan 6, 2008
Brantwon Bowser, a 6-foot, 185-pound defensive back who recently finished his true freshman season at Phoenix Community College, updated West Virginia Sports Report on Saturday. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Texas Tech rallies, upsets Virginia Jan 2, 2008
Issue date: 1/2/08 Section. -- Alex Trlica kicked a 41-yard field goal with seven seconds left to give Texas Tech a 31-28 come-from-behind victory over No. 21 Virginia in a wild Gator Bowl on Tuesday. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Jimbo, 'balanced, opportunistic' Dec 24, 2007
Speaking to West Virginia Sports Report Saturday night as rumors swirled that his Florida State offensive coordinating brother would be the next head football coach at West Virginia, Bryan Fisher painted the picture of. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Richmond Athletics Announces Hall Of Fame Inductees Dec 20, 2007
She was named First Team All-CAA, All Mid-Atlantic Region, and Virginia Sports Information Directors All-State First Team in each of her four seasons. She was honored as a two-time CAA Defensive Player of the Year in 1999 and 2000. (Richmondspiders.com)
Two Spiders Earn VaSID Women's Soccer Honors Dec 20, 2007
All-State teams are selected by active members of the Virginia Sports Information Directors. Association. (Richmondspiders.com)
Sports in Brief | Tennis' Chakvetadze robbed at home Dec 19, 2007
Temple women s basketball coach Dawn Staley has been named to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. As a player, the former Dobbins Tech star helped lead the University of Virginia to three straight NCAA Women s Final Fours from 1990 to 92. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Former Lady Cavs named best in Virginia Dec 16, 2007
Courtesy of James Madison University Sports Information James Madison sophomore Kelsey Cutchins was named Virginia's field hockey Player of the Year by the Virginia Sports Information Directors' Association on Wednesday ... HARRISONBURG - James Madison sophomore goalkeeper Kelsey Cutchins (Lakeland) was awarded Virginia Player of the Year honors by the Virginia Sports Information Directors' Association on Wednesday ... 2007 Virginia Sports Information Directors University Division Field Hockey... (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Virginia Tech's Patrick Nyarko Named MAC Hermann Trophy Finalist Dec 16, 2007
In addition, Nyarko was named the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association Men's Soccer University Division Player of the Year. Head coach Oliver Weiss joined Nyarko in the VaSID honors, as the Coach of the Year in voting conducted among members. (Theacc.com)
Monarchs Host Virginia Tech Sunday at 4 p.m. Dec 14, 2007
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame President Eddie Webb will present the 2007 Virginia All-Sports Achievement Award to Athletic Director Jim Jarrett during one of the first half media timeouts. All Monarch fans are asked to wear navy blue to the game. (Odusports.com)
Visit SSBasketball Dec 14, 2007
Love shared state player of the year honors with fellow EA Sports All-American first teamer while Mayo was this year's Bill Evans Award winner as the state player of the year selected by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Last year's state player of the year, , teamed with Mayo at Huntington this season and also earned first team accolades by EA SPORTS, yet Mayo received 31 of 33 first place votes for state player of the year and was left off two ballots altogether. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tyler's Yoho state volleyball player of year Dec 2, 2007
Thats because Tyler Consolidated senior Cameron Yoho, who already has inked her full scholarship offer with Marshall coach Mitch Jacobs, has been chosen as the state player of the year by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Yoho led the Silver Knights to the Class AA state championship, the schools first state title of any kind in its 15-year history. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Tragedy vs. rivalry Nov 21, 2007
Virginia students wore maroon and orange and T-shirts that said "Hoos for Hokies." Virginia sports message boards were filled with support -- calling Hokies brothers and sisters -- instead of the usual disdain found for the opposing school. "Never thought I'd say this, but Go Hokies," one blogger wrote on The Sabre, a Virginia message board. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Women ousted in Virginia Nov 20, 2007
Issue date: 11/20/07 Section. Media Credit: Lawrence FrenchBrittany Henderson and the Loyola defense couldn't stop UVA.. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
All-state boys soccer team Nov 15, 2007
The Charleston Gazette - Sports. ThursdayNov 15, 2007. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Roberts holds the edge on Lindamood in tight Kennedy battle Nov 14, 2007
The 60-year-old award is voted on by members of the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Most ballots will be handed in over the next few days. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Local longtime sportswriter dies Nov 13, 2007
The award is presented by the Virginia Sports Information Directors organization. The award is given bi-annually to individuals who have promoted college athletics and the concept of the student-athlete. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Klckner provides dominant home atmosphere for Cavaliers Oct 23, 2007
Virginia sports, throughout the years, have used the advantages offered by the stadium to great success ... As is the case with most Virginia sports, the greatest support for the Cavaliers comes from the student body. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Anne Donovan ('83) To Receive NCAA 25-Year Award Oct 17, 2007
Donovan is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, the Old Dominion University Sports Hall of Fame, and the CoSIDA Academic All-American Hall of Fame. On Oct. 24, 2004, she was named by the Sun Belt Conference as its All-Time Women's basketball Player. (Odusports.com)
WSOC | As Farmer asks for pressure, Orange ties West Virginia Oct 1, 2007
Issue date: 10/1/07 Section. Media Credit: Aaron Burden. (Daily Orange, NY)
Make your pick on HRVarsity.com Sep 19, 2007
" Near the bottom of the dailypress.com/sports page, you can play the free Sports Challenge every week to earn raffle tickets and bid for prizes. This contest will test your prediction skills in football, auto racing, soccer and baseball, and sometimes other sports too. Copyright ? 2007, Resources ADVERTISEMENT Search Classifieds More Features Popular stories ADVERTISEMENT SPORTS POLL Of these football teams, which will be the last to win a game this season? (Poll closes at 5 p.m. Thursday.)... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
WVU Football: East Carolina plots a frustrating defense Sep 19, 2007
Rodriguez is using Saturday's West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame ceremony to inaugurate a new pregame ritual: Inductees Rich Braham and Jerry Holmes along with Undra Johnson will serve as honorary captains at the coin toss. FBI employees will be at the stadium to pass out National Child Identification Program kits to aid in locating abducted, missing or runaway children. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Virginia sports for dummies Aug 29, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007. Kevin Zdancewicz, Sports Columnist. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Additional Cavalier Media Coverage Set to Kick Off Aug 25, 2007
Virginia Sports Properties Announces Broadcast Arrangement with WTEM ... The live radio show takes place Monday nights from 7:06-8:00 p.m. on the Virginia Sports Network and www ... The program is produced and distributed by Virginia Sports Properties and the athletics department's Video Services staff. (Virginiasports.com)
Hale, Jefferson head up Longwood’s second Hall class Aug 22, 2007
He was also the 1991 South Atlantic Region Pitcher of the Year and Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) College Division Player of the Year, compiling a 13-2 record and a 2 ... Hale was the 1990 North Atlantic Region Pitcher of the Year and Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) College Division Player of the Year as well, compiling a perfect 11-0 record and a 2. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
ODU Student Athletes Excel In Classroom Aug 21, 2007
NORFOLK, VA--Old Dominion University's athletic teams captured the Virginia Sports Information Directors trophy this summer as the winningest Division I program in the state last season, but its student athletes also enjoyed excellence in the classroom. Eight of the University's 16 intercollegiate teams posted an overall team grade point average of 3. (Odusports.com)
Reds Extend Marty Aug 11, 2007
In 1999 he was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame ... He won the Virginia Sportscaster of the Year Award four times while broadcasting basketball games for the American Basketball Associations Virginia Squires, baseball games for the New York Mets Class AAA affiliate in Norfolk and football games for both Virginia Tech and William. (WKRC.com, OH)
Next stop Highland? Aug 8, 2007
(West Virginia Sports Information). Former Winnebago basketball star Devan Bawinkel is considering playing at Highland after recently leaving West Virginia University following his freshman season, according to Highland coach Pete Norman. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
RELEASE CITATIONS Aug 3, 2007
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ODU's Srugo and Cancado Named First Team All-State By VaSID Jul 31, 2007
- Three Old Dominion University men's tennis players were honored today as members of the 2007 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) University Division All-State Team after leading the Monarchs to their first NCAA Tournament appearance. and were named to the First Team in both singles and doubles, while sophomore was named to the Second Team for his play in singles competition. (Odusports.com)
Devvarman, Boland Named VaSID State Player, Coach of the Year Jul 31, 2007
CHARLOTTESVILLE - Virginia's (Chennai, India) and took top honors as the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) announced the 2007 All-State Men's Tennis Team Monday. Devvarman was named VaSID State Player of the Year for the second consecutive year, while Boland repeated as State Coach of the Year. (Virginiasports.com)
Area decorator gains national recognition for designs Jul 21, 2007
It s known for the Commodore Theatre, The Children s Museum, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, the N Telos Pavilion and Ma Maison, a soon-to-be designing staple in the Hampton Roads area. Opening the door to the interior decorating shop on High Street releases a wave of colors, fabrics and beautifully crafted furniture and accents capable of transforming any room into a regal suite. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Mahoney Named VaSID First Team All-State; Zielinski Tabbed Ping Freshman All-American Jun 29, 2007
A junior first baseman, Mahoney was named to the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) All-State First Team, while Zielinski, a left-handed pitcher, was honored as a Freshman All-American by Ping Baseball. Mahoney, who was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the sixth round of the 2007 First-Year Players Draft, signed a minor league contract and is now playing for the Aberdeen IronBirds in the New York-Penn League (Class A). (Richmondspiders.com)
Charleen Haarhoff And Fernanda Luiz Named To All-State Teams Jun 27, 2007
- Sophomore (Durban, South Africa) and junior Fernanda Luiz (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) both earn All-State honors as announced Tuesday by the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association (VaSID) on Tuesday. Haarhoff was named Second Team All-State after posting a 26-13 overall mark and 17-6 record at No. 1 singles for the Lady Monarchs. (Odusports.com)
Jennifer Stevens Named to VaSID All-State Team Jun 27, 2007
received 2007 University Division All-State honors from the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID). The Cavalier first year was named to the All-State second team, the organization announced Tuesday. (Virginiasports.com)
Duran Earns VaSID First Team Honors Jun 27, 2007
- Richmond women's tennis sophomore was one of just six players in the state of Virginia named to the VaSID All-State first team-singles as voted on by the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID). Duran (Guayaquil, Ecuador), the 2007 A-10 Most Outstanding Performer and 2006 Most Outstanding Rookie, concluded her sophomore season with an 11-7 mark at first singles this spring and a 13-3 record in doubles, including a 12-match win streak at the No. 2 spot. (Richmondspiders.com)
Area roundup Jun 26, 2007
Henderson was inducted into the Helms Athletic Foundation NAIB National Hall of Fame in 1952 and the West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 1956. The documentary includes rare footage of Henderson from private collectors and dozens of interviews with his former athletes and acquaintances. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
ODU Repeats As VASID All-Sports Champion Jun 22, 2007
NORFOLK, VA-- Old Dominion University won 66 percent of its intercollegiate athletic contests in 2006-07 to win the 29th annual Virginia Sports Information Director's Association Division I All-Sport championship. This is the second straight time and 12th overall for the Monarchs. (Odusports.com)
Caroline Jacobs Named Second Team All-State By VaSID Jun 16, 2007
was named Second Team All-State, as announced by the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association (VaSID) today. In her fourth and final year in the Lady Monarch uniform, Jacobs started all 15 games as Old Dominion collected a 7-8 record and returned to the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament for the first time since 2003. (Odusports.com)
VaSID Scholarship Named for Virginia's Rich Murray Jun 15, 2007
RICHMOND - RICHMOND - The Virginia Sports Information Directors Association (VaSID) has named its Excellence in Sports Journalism scholarship for Virginia's , the organization announced today. Murray, the Associate Director of Athletics for Public Affairs, is in his 24th year as a member of the University of Virginia athletics department staff. (Virginiasports.com)
Breslin, Kalkstein, Myers Highlight VaSID Lacrosse Team Jun 15, 2007
Charlottesville - Three Cavaliers took the top honors on the All-State lacrosse team, as announced by the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association (VaSID) today. Virginia's was named the Player of the Year, was the Rookie of the Year, and was the Coach of the Year. (Virginiasports.com)
Virginia Claims Six Student-Athletes on VaSID Academic All-State Team Jun 12, 2007
Six Virginia student-athletes were named to the Academic All-State team, as announced by the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association (VaSID) today. (men's track/cross country), (volleyball), (softball), (men's swimming), (men's lacrosse), and (women's golf) were honored by the organization for their performances both in the classroom and in competition. (Virginiasports.com)
Notes: Trio of broadcasters honored Jun 11, 2007
He also is a member of the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame, the National Radio Hall of Fame and the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. "I never thought about using this as a stepping stone," Brennaman said of why he has stayed with the Reds for so many years. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Virginia's Kelly Haller Named VaSID Softball Rookie of the Year Jun 8, 2007
Heritage) has been named the 2007 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) All-State University Division Softball Rookie of the Year. Haller is also one of 11 players named to the VaSID All-State First Team. (Virginiasports.com)
Prep softball Jun 8, 2007
PARKERSBURG The Class AA all-state softball team released by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. First team. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
OSU Beavers rally, top Virginia Jun 5, 2007
Local experts provide the latest information on Healthcare issues that matter to you. 08:16 PM PDT on Monday, June 4, 2007. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
WVU targets attend Gibbons\' TOC May 30, 2007
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--West Virginia Sports Dot Com took in the annual Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions (TOC) Friday-Sunday at the Smith Center here and Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham. Gibbons' tournament brings together the best players in the Northeast and Midwest and a number of the better ones from the Southeast each year in this Mecca of college basketball. (West Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Goloboski, Altman Invited To Cincinnati Bengals Mini-Camp May 2, 2007
was named the Virginia Sports Information Directors All-State Team. A First Team All-Atlantic 10 selection in 2006, Goloboski ended his collegiate career by garnering 100+ tackles in three-straight seasons, and recorded 20 games of 10-or-more tackles. (Richmondspiders.com)
Roundup: Mayo named national player of the year Apr 29, 2007
Mayo, who also will receive the Evans Award as the state player of the year at the annual event sponsored by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association, is the first West Virginia athlete to receive the nations longest-running national award, which is selected by Student Sports, Inc.. National Players of the Year selections by Student Sports date back to 1955, when Wilt Chamberlain of Overbrook High in Philadelphia, Pa. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
FBALL RECRUIT | Linebacker Tucker listens to mother, chooses Syracuse over Virginia Apr 26, 2007
Issue date: 4/26/07 Section. Angela Tucker knew Romale was a special child from the first moment she saw him. (Daily Orange, NY)
Beilein named state college coach of year Apr 22, 2007
He won the Furfari Award with ease, said Doug Huff of Wheeling, veteran secretary-treasurer of the sponsoring West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Beilein will be honored at the 61st annual Victory Awards Dinner on Sunday, May 6, in Parkersburg. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Sports)
Reds to Honor Trio of Broadcasters Apr 21, 2007
He also is a member of the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame, the National Radio Hall of Fame and the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. "These three broadcasters are giants in Reds lore," said Greg Rhodes, executive director of the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum. (WKRC.com, OH)
Littles, Wright Named to All-State Team Apr 13, 2007
- Two University of Virginia women's basketball players have earned 2007 All-State honors from the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID), VaSID announced on Thursday ... All-State teams are selected by active members of the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association. (Virginiasports.com)
Watson and Knight Earn All-State Honors Mar 29, 2007
RICHMOND, VA-- Old Dominion University's scoring tandem of and have been selected to the first team All-State squad as selected by the Virginia Sports Information Director's Association. Watson, a junior forward who led the CAA in scoring with 13 goals, seven assists and 33 total points tied for the conference lead in assists and tied for second in the CAA in goals per game at a 0. (Odusports.com)
Five Cavaliers Named to VaSID All-State Women's Soccer Teams Mar 29, 2007
CHARLOTTESVILLE - Five members of the Virginia women's soccer team were named to the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) all-state teams the organization announced Wednesday. Sophomore forward (Kent, Ohio), sophomore midfielder (Morristown, N.J.), and junior defender (St. (Virginiasports.com)
A national icon in our own backyard Mar 26, 2007
Although this news might not have rocked the Virginia sports scene the same way an upset of Duke would a week later, it was headline news 8,000 miles away in a nation of a billion rabid tennis fans ... For those of you who don't make the Snyder courts a regular stop on your tour de Virginia sports, Devvarman is what's known as "crazy good." The 22-year-old junior from Chennai, India, was a surprise contender in last year's NCAA singles tournament, cruising all the way to the title match before... (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Mayo leads Huntington to W.Va. 3-A boys state title Mar 18, 2007
Southern California-bound Mayo was a two-time Associated Press Mr. Basketball in Ohio and was named state player of the year this season by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Dozens of fans encircled Mayo and Patterson for an autograph session afterward. (USA Today -- Sports)
UVa-Albany NCAA Game Set for 12:15 p.m. Tip-Off Mar 12, 2007
The Virginia Sports Network will start its coverage at 11:30 a.m. Friday with Mac McDonald and Jim Hobgood calling the action courtside from Columbus. Throughout the tournament, Virginia's games will be carried by the Virginia Sports Network originating at the Charlottesville Radio Group and WINA-AM (1070) / WWWV-FM (97. (Virginiasports.com)
WLAX | Syracuse unable to keep up offense, falls to No. 9 Virginia Mar 5, 2007
Issue date: 3/5/07 Section. Media Credit: Will Halsey. (Daily Orange, NY)
My Thanks To The Women Of West Virginia Feb 28, 2007
Issue date: 2/28/07 Section. Many of you, I imagine, will be spending your spring break in some warm, tropical locale. (The Daily Campus, CT)
