
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: THURSDAY, October 27, 1994                   TAG: 9410310001
SECTION: SPORTS                    PAGE: B-5   EDITION: METRO 
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SI HONORS VIRGINIA CORNERBACK

Virginia cornerback Ronde Barber, a redshirt freshman from Cave Spring High in Roanoke, has been named defensive player of the week in the country by Sports Illustrated.

Barber had two interceptions and a pair of tackles for loss Saturday in the Cavaliers' 34-10 victory over No. 15-ranked North Carolina. He earlier had been named ACC rookie of the week, the first player this season to be recognized two times.

It was the third two-interception game of the season for Barber, whose 1.0 interceptions per game (seven in seven games) are tied for first in Division I-A with Aaron Beasley of West Virginia. Barber also leads the ACC in pass break-ups with nine.

In other college news:

Bluefield College, coached by one-time VMI assistant Walt Ayers, comes to Roanoke tonight for its annual basketball intrasquad scrimmage at 7 p.m. at Patrick Henry High School. Admission is free.

by CNB