CHARLOTTESVILLE 鈥 When Virginia defensive tackle Hunter Osborne is taking on blocks or chasing opposing quarterbacks, a few sources of motivation always cross his mind.
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Virginia鈥檚 Hunter Osborne (right) competes in the UVa spring game at Scott Stadium in April.
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