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Flatly Denied

Eugene Corrigan was not available for
comment. It was learned that Mr. Corrigan had
a conference with Coach Blackburn Saturday
morning; however, the conversation reportedly
was not about a resignation. Also unavailable
for comment was intercollegiate sports director
Steve Sebo. Barney Cooke, sports information
director, was contacted late Monday evening by
Mr. Travis from WLVA-TV. According to Mr.
Travis, Mr. Cooke "flatly denied" all statements
regarding the exit of Coach Blackburn.

Mr. Blackburn became head coach at the
University in 1965. During the six years he
directed the Cavaliers, he compiled a record of
14 victories and 22 loses in the ACC and 29
victories and 32 losses overall. The football
team has won one out of its last 12 ACC
games.