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this month in uva history ◆ Aug. 31, 1989 — The season didn't start off like head coach George Welsh had hoped when defending champion Notre Dame rolled to a 36‑13 victory in the Kickoff Classic, but ACC Player of the Year Shawn Moore and company went 10-2 the rest of the way and claimed the program's first 10-win campaign, as well as the first share of an ACC title in school history. ◆ Aug. 26, 1995 — No. 17 Virginia plays in front of the second-largest crowd in school history in a narrow 18-17 loss at No. 14 Michigan in front of 101,444 fans. ◆ Aug. 30, 2003 — The No. 18 Cavaliers recorded their first shutout since 1998 with a 27-0 victory over Duke. Their previous shutout was also against the Blue Devils — a 24-0 win for the No. 11 Cavs Sept. 26. notable numbers 4 New assistant coaches on the football team, including three with prior head coaching experience. The quartet of newcomers boast 133 years of coaching experience on the collegiate or NFL level, while Tom O'Brien, Steve Fairchild and Larry Lewis have combined for 171 victories as head coaches (Mike London has 40 wins as a head coach). 20 1,443 Virginia's finish in the final Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings for the 2012‑13 year, giving them a seventh straight top‑20 showing. The school has recorded a top‑30 finish in each of the 20 years the competition has existed. Lundy's 1,755. Yards rushing for redshirt third-year Kevin Parks in his first two years on The Ground despite just two starts. His ground total in his first two years with the Cavs is surpassed only by Wali Virginia Cavalier Lunch Basket Made to order, this Virginia Cavalier lunch basket features a laser-engraved Virginia logo on its solid wood top. A permanent vinyl wipe-out provides easy clean-up. The basket is handmade with a honey finish and laquered for lasting beauty. $79.00 plus shipping NEW ITEM! Approx Size: 12" x 7-1/2" x 5-3/4" Limited Lifetime Warranty order at www.cavaliercorner.com