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The Virginia program received its 14th commitment of 2002-2003 recruiting season yesterday, when Ragsdale (NC) WR/DB Emmanuel Byers verballed to coach Groh and company. The commitment followed the 48-13 Virginia victory over Maryland.

”Yes, I committed to Virginia yesterday,” said Byers, who is being recruited to play wide receiver for the Cavaliers. “[I committed there] because it was the place where I wanted to be.”

While the Cavaliers have had a terrific 8-4 season and seem to be rising fast in the college ranks, Byers committed to the program for more reasons than just football.

“It’s just the school by itself,” said Byers. “Even if Coach Groh retired next week, I would still go to Virginia. It’s not just the coaches, but it’s the campus, and even if football doesn’t work out in the future, I still have something to fall back on.

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