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Virginia’s University Hall Is No More

Imploded on Saturday

By JD King

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 John Paul Jones Arena
 John Paul Jones Arena has proven a more than adequate replacement for Virginia’s University Hall.
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Virginia’s University Hall wasn't particular loved by folks at Virginia and roundly disliked around the ACC.

The new John Paul Jones Arena is far finer and a real jewel. Typically when the old barns are left behind there’s a sense of loss but not in Virginia’s case. It’s a vast improvement.

Ralph Sampson pressed the button and down it came. Check out the video.

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