Ljubomir Stamenich

As many of you already know, the Virginia football family suffered a tragic loss this week. Ljubomir Stamenich, a three-year starter at defensive end for the Cavaliers from 1999-2001, died Wednesday night after a short battle with leukemia. There were stories about his passing in today's Daily Progress and Richmond Times-Dispatch. There is also a moving thread about him on the Football Message Board.

For those who would like to honor Lube's memory, his family and friends ask that charitable donations be made on his behalf to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital at this link. Please make them on behalf of Ljubomir D. Stamenich of McLean, VA.

I've been asked to pass along information regarding two services Sunday and Monday. On Sunday from 4-7 PM, there will be a visitation at the Money and King Funeral Home at 171 West Maple Avenue (Route 123), Vienna, VA. Also, following the burial Monday, from 12-2 PM there will be a celebration of his life and memorial service open to all. It will be held at the McLean Presbyterian Church located at 1020 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101.

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Virginia landed two more commitments this week - one from Raynard Horne, a 6-1½, 200-pound RB/DB out of Overlea High School (Baltimore, MD), and one from Cedric Jeffries, a 6-2, 185-pound WR/DB out of Egg Harbor Township (Egg Harbor, N.J.)

Horne, who is being recruited to play running back but could get a look at safety, impressed the coaches during this summer's camp. It was then that he landed an offer from Virginia, which was the only program to offer at this point. Marshall, Maryland, Virginia Tech and West Virginia were showing interest as well.

Jeffries chose Virginia over offers from Illinois, Maryland, Purdue, Rutgers, Vanderbilt and Wisconsin. A wide receiver and safety in high school, he is being recruited by Virginia as a wide receiver.

Both Horne and Jeffries performed extremely well at this year's Nike camp at State College (PA). Horne ran a 4.46 in the 40, posted a 36-inch vertical leap and benched 185 pounds 22 times. Jeffries ran a 4.5 in the 40 and posted a 30-inch vertical. Jeffries has been rated a 3-star prospect by Rivals and Scout.

Including the latest additions, Virginia has 14 commitments in the 2006 recruiting class. Expect the staff to try and use up the full 25 schollies. They could go over that number if a few players are forced to go to prep school.

John Graves, who is rated as TheSabre.com's #4 overall player in the state of Virginia, told TheSabre.com that he is considering making an early decision. The 6-3, 240-pound Meadowbrook (Richmond, VA) star defensive end is not certain what he will do, but is considering an early commitment. Virginia, Virginia Tech, Georgia, Florida (no offer) and Ohio State are the primary contenders at this point.

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Groh signs five-year contract worth $1.7 million annually

Al Groh got what he wanted: A new contract and a fat raise. In a press release today, UVa announced that Groh signed a five-year deal that will boost his total annual compensation to $1.7 million.

Groh is entering the fifth season of his original seven-year contract worth $765,000 annually. He has compiled a record of 30-21 in four years, with three straight seasons of at least eight wins and a bowl berth.

What do you think? Does he deserve it? Are you pleased? Skeptical? To read or participate in the football board thread regarding this announcement, please click the link below.

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