Groh Recites Poem to Media Prior to Firing
Virginia wrapped up their worst season since 1986 with a 42-13 loss to Virginia Tech. The Cavaliers were down 14-13 at halftime only to end up getting outscored 28-0 in the second half with Ryan Williams running for four official touchdowns. The loss culminated a six game losing streak to end the year [...]
Via Larry Brown Sports
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November 30, 2009
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November 30, 2009
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Danny Aiken Shows Up to Super Bowl Media Day in Red Patriot Militia Hat (Photo)
Media Day is often full of twists and turns, even when the conservative Patriots are involved. NESN.com Patriots reporter Jeff Howe snapped the photo below of Danny Aiken, the rookie long-snapper from the University of Virginia, who showed up to the press party rocking an old-school Patriots hat.
Via NESN.com
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13 days ago
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13 days ago
Signing Day Eve: 2011 Redux
Thrown into the middle of the ACC Basketball season and conveniently two weeks before lacrosse and baseball, comes signing day for college football. Last year was the first time in a decade when Virginia fans really got into this event, as several players made their commitment to The University and not only bolstered London’s first class, but made a splash on the national scene...
Via Lambeth Field
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13 days ago
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13 days ago
London has Virginia back in bowl business
Mike London hopes his Virginia players learn it's more fun to play in a bowl game than to watch one on TV.
London's Virginia team held its first Georgia Dome practice Tuesday for the Chick-fil-A Bowl game Saturday night against Auburn. Virginia is making its first bowl trip since the 2007 season.
''It's a feeling that once you've gotten here after spending...
Via AP on Fox
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December 28, 2011
Auburn Suspends Star RB Michael Dyer From Chick-fil-A Bowl
The Auburn Tigers have suspended All-SEC running back Michael Dyer from the Chick-fil-A Bowl for violating an undisclosed team rule.
Dyer is one of the leading running backs in the nation and was instrumental in helping Auburn win the BCS National Championship Game last January. In fact, he was named offensive MVP for that game.
Dyer is the first Auburn player to rush for...
Via IMAGE CPR
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December 11, 2011
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December 11, 2011
Virginia holds key to ACC Championship game
Virginia looked like anything but a potential ACC champion five games into this season.
After dispatching FCS member William & Mary with ease, the Cavaliers escaped woeful Indiana with a three-point victory, lost at North Carolina and at home to Southern Mississippi, and managed to beat Idaho at home in overtime. UVa was 3-2, but the mood around Charlottesville was more like...
Via Fox Sports Carolinas
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November 16, 2011
Cavaliers surprising run moves them into Top 25
Virginia has been knocking down barriers one after another in Mike London's second season as coach, from winning on the road in the ACC to winning in November and even beating Duke.
The Cavaliers' surprising rise has them in the top 25 for the first time since 2007, and looking ahead to clearing two more obstacles - beating Virginia Tech and representing the Coastal Division...
Via AP on Fox
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November 20, 2011
Virginia's seniors looking to finish in high note
The goal was pretty modest for starters: Virginia's seniors wanted to make a bowl game.
Four consecutive victories have carried them well past that goal, and now the No. 24 Cavaliers, ranked for the first time since 2007, face their most daunting obstacle yet.
Virginia (8-3, 5-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) plays No. 6 Virginia Tech (10-1, 6-1) on Saturday, and the winner advances...
Via AP on Fox
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November 21, 2011
Miami Hurricanes are getting nowhere with Randy Shannon
Where is Michael Irvin and the smack talking Miami Hurricanes of old? No where to be seen in the South Florida kilo dropping MIA; this Miami Hurricanes team are getting blasted into the hemisphere by the likes of Virginia. Yes, the friggin’ Virginia Cavaliers. Jacory Harris is obviously one of the most over hyped and [...]
Via The Husker
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October 30, 2010
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October 30, 2010
Chase Minnifield scouting report
Chase Minnifield CB Virginia #13
Ht: 6’0″
Wt: 185
Strengths:
Adequate height. Decent strength for his size. A physical corner; willing to play press coverage, even against bigger, more physically imposing receivers. A real asset in run support; consistently makes plays in the backfield and used on blitzes on occassion. A smart player who is rarely caught out...
Via DraftAce
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December 13, 2011
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December 13, 2011
Five Cavaliers Leave Virginia Football
Attrition is striking the Virginia Football roster this spring, as five Cavaliers are leaving the program, with question marks on several more. Javaris Brown, Lamar Milstead, Tory Allen-Ford, Quintin Hunter and Javanti Sparrow won't be on the 2010 roster next season for various reason, head coach Mike London said on Friday.
Jeff White of VirginiaSports.com reported in his most...
Via SCACC Hoops
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June 22, 2010
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June 22, 2010
Watch Out ACC, Here Comes Virginia
The ACC Coastal Division is shaping up to be a showdown between Virginia Tech and Virginia.In his second year at UVa, head coach Mike London has the Cavaliers in a position to compete for the Coastal Division title. Saturday coach London wore his battle fatigue's and the Wahoos took on Duke in Charlottesville.Here's the highlights and post game sound from the game. (Thanks...
Via Online Sports Guys
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November 13, 2011
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November 13, 2011
Ras-I Dowling Brings Patriots Athleticism, Depth at Cornerback Following Injury-Plagued Senior Season
FOXBORO, Mass. -- So much for trading the 33rd pick. The Patriots continued with their surprising ways during the draft, and they used the first pick of the second round on Virginia cornerback Ras-I Dowling. Key Stats The 6-foot-2, 198-pounder only played in five games as a senior in 2010 due to injuries. He had eight career interceptions, 29 pass breakups, four forced fumbles, one...
Via NESN.com
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April 29, 2011
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April 29, 2011
Player Spotlight: Joe Torchia, Virginia
One thing above all else for college players finishing their college careers with NFL aspirations is not to get hurt and unfortunately Joe Torchia the talented tight end from Virginia has the nightmarish reality happen to him. Torchia tore his labrum in the fourth game of the 2010 season and since that time he has been feverishly rehabbing to be ready for not only his March 16 pro...
Via NFL Draft Bible
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March 26, 2011
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March 26, 2011
NBA.com’s Sam Amico: Mike Brown To Be Fired In The Next Few Days
This shouldn’t surprise anyone. Especially since we’ve already went through a round of rumors of his firing last week. But this time, it seems to be etched in stone.
Official word of Mike Brown firing expected to be no later than Sunday, possibly as early as Friday. Entire staff expected to be let go.Should he be fired? Maybe. Maybe not. But the Cavaliers are a desperate...
Via No Guts, No Glory
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May 21, 2010
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May 21, 2010
Ras-I Dowling scouting report
Ras-I Dowling CB Virginia
Ht: 6’1″
Wt: 194
Strengths:
Great size. Plenty of experience. A fundamentally sound player. Looks very good in zone coverage; shows the ability to potentially switch to safety in the pros. Gives a solid effort in run support. Well respected by coaches and teammates. Team captain in 2010.
Weaknesses:
Lacks elite speed; may struggle to run with some of...
Via DraftAce
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April 22, 2011
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April 22, 2011
Patriots Second-Round Pick Ras-I Dowling Opens Up About Chip on His Shoulder
FOXBORO, Mass. -- The Patriots' newest cornerback, second-round pick Ras-I Dowling, comes across as an extremely humble, well-spoken, polite kid who just wants to do the right thing on and off the field. He's quiet, very involved in his faith and respectful in conversation. But he showed a little extra passion after one question Saturday morning. Dowling had a string of bad...
Via NESN.com
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April 30, 2011
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April 30, 2011
Giants Sign Rookie Free Agent RB Keith Payne
Giants sign rookie free agent running back Keith Payne from Virginia, according to the school. Source: Zach Berman: Twitter.com
Via GridironFans.com
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July 28, 2011
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July 28, 2011
Cavaliers come up short, but see silver lining
It was strength against strength, and Virginia coach Mike London was trying to give his No. 24 Cavaliers a sense very early in the game that they could play with No. 6 Virginia Tech.
But on a fourth-and-2 play from the Hokies' 6 and with Virginia looking to keep alive a touchdown drive to answer one by Virginia Tech, Kevin Parks gained only one yard.
Call it a momentum swing...
Via AP on Fox
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November 26, 2011
Virginia Tech, Virginia battle for ACC title shot
The Big Game in Virginia has never been bigger.
When sixth-ranked Virginia Tech plays at No. 24 Virginia on Saturday, the winner goes to the ACC championship game against No. 18 Clemson.
The Hokies (10-1, 6-1 ACC) have dominated the series, winning seven straight and 11 of 12, mostly by lopsided scores. They will be seeking their fifth appearance in the title game in seven years...
Via AP on Fox
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November 25, 2011
Mike Brown Grateful For Experience With Cavaliers
Mike Brown released the following statement on Wednesday, two days after he was relieved of his duties as head coach of the Cavaliers...
Via RealGM
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May 26, 2010
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May 26, 2010
Source: Cavaliers Fire Mike Brown
The Cavaliers have fired Mike Brown, a source close to the head coach told ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher...
Via RealGM
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May 24, 2010
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May 24, 2010
Cavs Saved $4.5M By Firing Brown When They Did
Mike Brown has the highest winning percentage of any coach in Cavaliers history...
Via RealGM
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May 24, 2010
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May 24, 2010
Roundup: Lakers Near Agreement to Hire Mike Brown as Coach
Mike Brown, fired as Cavaliers coach last season, will replace Phil Jackson.
Via New York Times Sports
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May 25, 2011
Chase Minnifield | 2012 NFL Mock Draft
Chase Minnifield, 2012 NFL Mock Draft 5th Cornerback College: University of Virginia Height: 6’0” Weight: 185 lbs Projected pick: 1st Round 08/26/2011: I have already talked about how valuable the Corner Back position is in this 2012 NFL Draft and in the NFL these days. Chase Minnifield is most likely a late first round pick [...]Thanks for reading. Chase Minnifield | 2012 NFL...
Via New NFL Draft
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August 27, 2011
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August 27, 2011
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