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Aug. 30, 2003
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Today’s attendance of 61,737 is a new school record, breaking the previous mark of 61,625 set on November 17, 2001 vs. Virginia TechThe Virginia defense posted its first shutout since September 26, 1998 (24-0 at Duke) and its first home shutout since September 25, 1993 (35-0 vs. Duke).The Cavaliers extend their home winning streak to seven, their longest home winning streak since an eight-game streak from November 8, 1997 (35-31 vs. Georgia Tech) to September 9, 2000 (34-6 vs. Richmond)First win in a season opener since 1999 (W 20-17 at North Carolina)Virginia rushed for over 200 yards (204) for the first time against Duke since 1999 (215)Virginia held an opponent scoreless in the first half for the first time since Sept. 1, 2001 against Richmond. During that period, Virginia held an opponent scoreless in the second half four times (five including tonight).Virginia did not commit a turnover for the second consecutive gameSecond consecutive season that Virginia has scored a field goal on its opening possession against DukeAnthony Martinez’s first completion of his career was caught by Art Thomas for the first reception of his career. Thomas played cornerback his first three seasons.Heath Miller has scored a touchdown in nine of his 15 career gamesHeath Miller joins Ed Carrington and Bruce McGonnigal (each with 12) as the only three tight ends in school history to score 10 touchdowns in a career. Miller also becomes the 13th player in UVa history with at least 10 TD catches.Nine Cavalier freshmen saw action tonight. Three true freshmen (starting ILB Ahmad Brooks, Robbie Catterton on special teams, and LG Ian-Yates Cunningham) along with six redshirt freshmen (D.J. Bell, Ron Darden, Tony Franklin, Marcus Hamilton, Anthony Martinez, and Kai Parham) played. For seven players, it was their collegiate debut, while Bell and Hamilton played last season before being redshirted.Tom Hagan had five punts inside the 20-yard line, four of which were inside the 10-yard line and three inside the 5-yard line