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East Montgomery High School, in VA is the team he played for if anyone wants to look him up.

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I don't know if any of you are familar with this guy. Anyways, this young man led his team to the state championship game, they didn't win but it's his numbers that stand out to me so much. He threw for over 3,000 yards this year, had 35 or more TD passes, and rushed for about another 700 yards or so. I want to say I read his completetion rate was somewhere around the high 50% to 60% range. Maybe these aren't astronomical numbers. But for a high school QB from a small school. I think they're pretty impressive and UVA should really consider trying to recruit this guy something firece. He's 6' 3" and 175 lbs. Put him in a good college program (like London's) and he'll only get stronger and better. Oh and the kicker is this............I found on a web site that the only colleges he is looking at are ........UVA and VT! So we need to snatch him up before they do. Who knows he could be the next Matt Schaub for UVA . Also, and I just reseached this (wikipedia) Matt Schaub's #'s in high school were 3,990 yrds and 35 td's........kind of erie if you ask me.

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Alright Hoos,

Question of the day . . . Though I like a good comeback story with a second chance, what are your thoughts about Keith Payne?  Here's a guy who put is dreams for music ahead of his team, developing his talent as a running back, and school.  He quit at the most critical time just before last season and his past coaches has questioned his heart and work ethic in the past.  However, he committed to coming back and got back in the good graces with London doing well in the classroom and doing everything asked of him to earn a spot back on the team.  You've got to appreciate his re-committment to the team by agreeing to walk on to the program this year.  However, if you were on the team, would you take him back?  Do you think that if he makes the starting line up that he can be the long awaited running back that UVA has been looking for the past two years?  Lay it on me.  Let me know what your think.

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Alright Hoo faithful, what are your thoughts about this year?  As a season ticket holder, I’m psyched for this new team under Mike London.  What a difference only a few months have made, huh?  Granted, where Virginia was last year, any improvement or hope must seem like a difference.  Here are some thoughts I have about this team heading to the 2010 season.

 

1.        Virginia beat Tech with in-state recruiting for the first time in years.  The Hoo’s snagged 7 of the top 20 in-state recruits while the Hokies have had only three at last count.  Out of the 757 area code, London has reconciled with the coaches and successfully recruited six: one four-star, five three-star, and one two-star.  Overall UVA’s class is ranked 22^nd nationally while the Hokies are 35^th.  What do you think of the success?  Is it due to the new buzz from the coach, TV show, and lack of Hokie starting spots or something more?  My take is it’s something to build upon and the true test will come over the next 2-3 years as students choose for true starting opportunities at both schools. 

2.       London’s early tenure has already brought positive change.  UVA has the highest team GPA in ten years, players and fans are excited, and any decent offensive coordinator will be a big improvement.  I love Mike Groh for what he has meant to UVA (I was there in 95), but as an offensive coordinator, I think Lazor will be much better at developing the QB’s.

3.       How quickly will this team improve under London?  With experience under his belt, will Verica embrace the new coaching staff and show us what he did during the first half of 2008, or will be let the pressure get to him like he did the last half and last year?  How will the defense handle the switch to the 4-3 and will smaller quicker players fill the Linebacker void as we move people up on the line?  Will the offensive line and tight end flourish in the return to the pro-style “Tight-End U” system?  Who will step up and become the signature Cavalier running back?

 

As for this year, here is where I see the record:  7-5 with a chance for 9-3 depending on how we play with Georgia Tech and Miami.  Here’s my rationale:  should win games will be Richmond, VMI, and Eastern Michigan; Winnable games include Duke (W), North Carolina (W), Maryland (W),  Boston College (W), Miami (L), Georgia Tech (L); Should Lose games include USC, Florida State, and Virginia Tech.

 

Let me know your thoughts.  Who will be joining me for the home opener Sept. 4^th?  Anyone going to the Virginia Tech game this year? 

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     If ever there were a prima ficie case for how effed up the football program at Virginia has become under Al Groh...the game just now ended with Virginia Tech by all means should clinch the argument!!!
     It took George Welsh close to 20 years to build the Wahoo football program up. It took Al Groh just 9 years to destroy it beyond any help.
     I just wish Craig Littlepage had the cojones to stand on the sidelines before the opening kickoff (or at halftime) and announce to the world that Al Groh had been fired. "Stroker Ace" the S.O.B., as it were. (Watch the movie towards the end, and you'll get what I mean.) No, he won't do that; instead they're trying to raise $4 million to buy Al out.
     I've got a suggestion. Get some of those kettles like the Salvation Army has, put 'em all over Virginia, and put a sign on 'em saying something like "Help Pay Off Al Groh's Sorry A*s*s" Fund. I guarantee you that you'll see $4 million--or more--before X-Mas (recession or no recession)!!!
     Hey, just doing my part for Virginia football...

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