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With no Ahmad Brooks and Kai Parham, Virginia needs some help at inside linebacker. Meanwhile, UVa.'s head coach is also the backup linebackers coach for the Cavaliers. And some more Virginia notes from Friend of the Nation, Jeff White.

Roger Williams is looking for a big year at Florida State.

Georgia Tech is selective on special teams.

Willie Williams may have finally found a home. The former Miami Hurricane has landed at a California community college. Also, here's the latest on some former Miami assistant coaches.

While we're on the subject of those who used to be associated with the ACC, former North Carolina quarterback Matt Baker looks like he may be the third quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys after the teams gives up on Drew Henson.

Former Maryland basketball star Lonny Baxter will spend two months in jail for having a gun within two blocks of the White House.

And, finally, not to overlook the other fall sports, the Clemson women's soccer team is ready for a trip to the NCAA Tournament, while North Carolina hopes to continue it's dominance of the sport.


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