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December 01, 2008
Monroe, Phillips get All-ACC nod
Left guard Eugene Monroe and tight end John Phillips easily won the honors as voted upon by 67 members of the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association.
Time lapse: UVa versus VT in 56 seconds
Miss the big game? Watch the entire game compressed into 56 seconds via time lapse photography.
No extension for Groh
Just over 24 hours after Virginia was eliminated from the postseason discussion with a 17-14 setback at Virginia Tech, the school informed media outlets that football coach Al Groh would not have an additional year added to his existing contract.
November 30, 2008
Breaking News: Groh will not have year added to contract
Virginia athletic director Craig Littlepage announced through a press release Sunday evening that he would not add the year to Al Groh’s existing contract.
Verica crawls to end of promising campaign
It was just a name, but it perfectly summed up the road ahead for reeling sophomore quarterback Marc Verica.
Freshman wideouts come up big for Hokies
Virginia may have experienced just its first dose of the Virginia Tech’s talented freshman receiving duo, Danny Coale and Jarrett Boykin, in the Hokies’ 17-14 victory
Home for the holidays
With their berth to the ACC championship on the line, the Hokies dispatched the Cavaliers for the fifth straight year, using a 28-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to rally to a 17-14 victory at Lane Stadium.
Virginia players stand behind Groh despite loss
While Virginia’s seniors were disappointed to end their season without a winning record, without a bowl bid and having never beaten state rival Virginia Tech, they stood behind their coach, Al Groh.
November 29, 2008
Slideshow: UVa at Virginia Tech
The University of Virginia Cavaliers lost their final regular season game against Virginia Tech 17-14 in Blacksburg, Va.
UVa plays for a reprieve
In essence, Virginia’s season comes down to 60 minutes today in a house of horrors.
Jay’s Live Blog: Hoos versus Hokies
Updated 1:52 p.m. UVa 14 VT 17 FINAL Follow the action from Blacksburg as the Cavaliers take on ACC rival Hokies.
November 27, 2008
Cavs’ Hall to see offensive role?
When Virginia took only two quarterbacks to Connecticut in the season’s third game, a certain buzz followed in regards to which Cavalier would serve as the emergency quarterback.
Peerman hands out his thanks
Year after year, Cedric Peerman and approximately 40 family members would gather at his grandmother’s house in Gladys for a Thanksgiving extravaganza.
Florida State’s Rolle smashes perceptions
Scattershooting around the ACC, while offering a tip of the hat to Florida State’s Myron Rolle.
November 26, 2008
Cavs take on rival Hokies
Rivalry week is back. The subplots are plentiful. Careers, for players and coaches, could come to an end. Numerous postseason implications are in play.
November 25, 2008
Freshman McLeod off to quick start
When Rodney McLeod verbally committed to play football at Virginia, the Maryland native proclaimed that his intentions were to make an immediate impact.
November 24, 2008
Loss lingers for UVa seniors
Without a win on Saturday at Virginia Tech, Clint Sintim will see something else: his final collegiate contest. The Cavaliers must win at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg at noon to become bowl eligible, which still would not guarantee another contest depending on the events of the final weekend in league play.
November 23, 2008
Virginia players stand behind Groh despite loss
While Virginia’s seniors were disappointed to end their season without a winning record, without a bowl bid and having never beaten state rival Virginia Tech, they stood behind their coach, Al Groh.
Clemson defense shuts down UVa
It didn’t lock Virginia down immediately, but Clemson’s defense certainly turned the tide after a rocky first quarter during the Tigers’ 13-3 win in a defensive struggle Sunday.
November 22, 2008
Cavaliers’ slide continues
Clemson erased any chance Virginia had to play in the league’s title game on Saturday, taking a 13-3 victory away and four turnovers away from the Cavaliers at Scott Stadium.
Jay’s Live Blog: UVa vs Clemson
Update 3:20 p.m. UVa 3 Clemson 13 FINAL Follow Jay as he brings you details of Virginia’s last home stand.
Cavs still alive for title
While stumbles along the way were painful, the Cavaliers (5-5, 3-3 ACC) are once again playing meaningful football in November.
November 20, 2008
Spiller could be big-time spark for Clemson
Scattershooting around the ACC, while wondering if Clemson’s C.J. Spiller will explode against Virginia’s defense and kick coverage this weekend …
November 19, 2008
Sintim bids Scott farewell
Some of the best recruiters in Virginia football history have been former employees of Al Groh.
Ogletree not finished yet
Ogletree, Virginia’s top pass-catching option with 50 receptions for 640 yards, boasts another year of eligibility stemming from his medical redshirt in 2007.
November 13, 2008
OUR LEAGUE: Shannon revitalizes Miami’s recruiting on home front
Scattershooting around the ACC, while second-guessing myself concerning Miami coach Randy Shannon ...
November 09, 2008
Cavs’ backs against the wall
In a few blinks of the eye — yet again — Virginia was trapped behind the 8-ball away from home.
November 08, 2008
Cavs in need of a checkup
Where’s Dr. Lou when you need him?
Cavs’ comeback falls short
UVa suddenly finds its postseason hopes in need of life support.
Jay’s Blog: Follow the game at Wake
Jay is at Wake Forest blogging the game against the Demon Deacons.
