Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Michelle Quiroga for Heisman
"In the end, a third-quarter field goal that put the Cavaliers ahead 19-7 was critical. In the ACC, coaches are awarded one challenge per game and Groh asked for a review of Chris Gould's 48-yard kick, which was originally ruled no-good.
Groh said student manager Michelle Quiroga was the first person to tell him that the call on the field was incorrect.
"What's really intriguing, to some degree, is why we had to initiate the challenge from the field," Groh said, "and why, with all the high-priced, technical replay equipment we have, that the people watching that didn't see the same thing."
Monday, September 03, 2007
Dust Off Those Resumes
A reader sends in some thoughts about where we go from here.
John Tenuta - What are you doing next year?
As we continue on the inevitable descent into the abyss of another putrid season, just in time to coincide with "America's Team" generating national coverage and a top 10 ranking, it is time to start thinking abut candidates who could right the ship. Here are a couple of thoughts but please post any alternative ideas.
1) John Tenuta - Defensive Coordinator Georgia Tech
Tinuta is a UVA Alum (Class of '82) and is widely regarded as one of the most innovative defensive coordinators in the country. His ACC and UVA roots make him an appealing candidate and the Georgia Tech defense is loaded with upperclassmen which may result him looking to take the next step after this season.
2) Jim Grobe - Head Coach Wake Forest
Grobe is also a UVA Alum (Class of '75) and was national recognized as the 2006 coach of the year after leading Wake Forest to the ACC title and a BCS game. Grobe is the anti-Groh in that he gets the most out of his player's ability and lacks the facilities and budget to attract national recruits. Grobe also seems to be a genuinely decent guy who recognizes collegiate athletics role at a university and does not think he is God's gift to coaching. Grobe would be an excellent choice to rebuild a program that has been a disaster on the field and has burned goodwill with the alumni.
3) Bill Musgrave - Quarterback Coach, Atlanta Falcons
Musgrave was Groh's offensive coordinator the first 2 seasons that Groh was in Charlottesville. Musgrave is regarded as innovative play caller and was credited with getting the most out of a depleted roster before Groh replenished the recruiting coffers. Musgrave is also credited with the development of Matt Schaub on his eventual journey to ACC player of the year and starting NFL quarterback. Musgrave is not a well know national name and there would be questions regarding his ability to recruit the state.
Whomever the University decides to replace the Grohs with, we need a candidate that is a proven winner, can rebuild the alumni relationships, establish some initial relationships with the Virginia high school coaches and brings a sense of hope to the football program.
Please post any other potential candidates as Casteen and Littlepage will be looking for suggestions as this disastrous season drags on.
As we continue on the inevitable descent into the abyss of another putrid season, just in time to coincide with "America's Team" generating national coverage and a top 10 ranking, it is time to start thinking abut candidates who could right the ship. Here are a couple of thoughts but please post any alternative ideas.
1) John Tenuta - Defensive Coordinator Georgia Tech
Tinuta is a UVA Alum (Class of '82) and is widely regarded as one of the most innovative defensive coordinators in the country. His ACC and UVA roots make him an appealing candidate and the Georgia Tech defense is loaded with upperclassmen which may result him looking to take the next step after this season.
2) Jim Grobe - Head Coach Wake Forest
Grobe is also a UVA Alum (Class of '75) and was national recognized as the 2006 coach of the year after leading Wake Forest to the ACC title and a BCS game. Grobe is the anti-Groh in that he gets the most out of his player's ability and lacks the facilities and budget to attract national recruits. Grobe also seems to be a genuinely decent guy who recognizes collegiate athletics role at a university and does not think he is God's gift to coaching. Grobe would be an excellent choice to rebuild a program that has been a disaster on the field and has burned goodwill with the alumni.
3) Bill Musgrave - Quarterback Coach, Atlanta Falcons
Musgrave was Groh's offensive coordinator the first 2 seasons that Groh was in Charlottesville. Musgrave is regarded as innovative play caller and was credited with getting the most out of a depleted roster before Groh replenished the recruiting coffers. Musgrave is also credited with the development of Matt Schaub on his eventual journey to ACC player of the year and starting NFL quarterback. Musgrave is not a well know national name and there would be questions regarding his ability to recruit the state.
Whomever the University decides to replace the Grohs with, we need a candidate that is a proven winner, can rebuild the alumni relationships, establish some initial relationships with the Virginia high school coaches and brings a sense of hope to the football program.
Please post any other potential candidates as Casteen and Littlepage will be looking for suggestions as this disastrous season drags on.
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Not Just Bad, Historically Bad
Over the past 27 years, Virginia's two worst performances in terms of total yards have come in the last two games.
To sum up...
110 yards in total offense yesterday
7 rushing yards on 17 attempts
Wyoming ran almost twice as many offensive plays (88) as Virginia (46)
UVa managed 5 first downs. Putrid.
The Hoos have now gone 10 plus quarters without scoring a touchdown. Pitiful.
We're now 10-24 on the road under Groh. Horrendous.
Lalich's redshirt was needlessly burned. Maddening.
Groh once again shows contempt for the loyal Hoos fan base. Insulting.
You almost have to give Groh and Groh credit. It didn't seem possible for the offense to actually look worse than last year... but somehow they did it.
Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.
To sum up...
110 yards in total offense yesterday
7 rushing yards on 17 attempts
Wyoming ran almost twice as many offensive plays (88) as Virginia (46)
UVa managed 5 first downs. Putrid.
The Hoos have now gone 10 plus quarters without scoring a touchdown. Pitiful.
We're now 10-24 on the road under Groh. Horrendous.
Lalich's redshirt was needlessly burned. Maddening.
Groh once again shows contempt for the loyal Hoos fan base. Insulting.
You almost have to give Groh and Groh credit. It didn't seem possible for the offense to actually look worse than last year... but somehow they did it.
Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.
Saturday, September 01, 2007
We Punted Well...
Sorry for the hiatus, we were working on our other web site, jerryratcilffe-is-a-sycophantic-bootlicker.com
Can't wait to hear the Grohs' explanation for this one... obviously it's not their fault, right?
Can't wait to hear the Grohs' explanation for this one... obviously it's not their fault, right?
