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May 5, 2005
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia football is ranked No. 22 in the 2005 preseason Top 25 poll by Athlon Sports, the magazine announced on Thursday.
Athlon Sports also predicts Virginia to finish third in the ACC Coastal division next fall.
Additionally, six Cavaliers earned preseason honors from the magazine.
Junior linebacker Ahmad Brooks (Woodbridge, Va.) was named a first-team All-American and first-team All-ACC honoree.
Senior quarterback Marques Hagans (Hampton, Va.) and senior tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson (Freeport, N.Y.) were named a first-team All-ACC honoree.
Senior placekicker Connor Hughes (Williamsburg, Va.) was named to the second-team All-ACC.
Senior running back Wali Lundy (Willingboro, N.J.) and senior guard Brian Barthelmes (Parkman, Ohio) were named third-team All-ACC honorees.
Virginia’s quarterbacks are rated No. 1 in the ACC, while its linebackers are rated No. 2. UVa’s incoming freshman class is rated No. 3 in the ACC.
Magazines will hit newsstands on June 7. The Atlantic Coast regional edition cover will feature Ahmad Brooks. The magazine will unveil a different ranked team each week day on its website until June 3.
Virginia opens the 2005 season at home on Sept. 3 with Western Michigan.
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