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So What About November?
"I'm having more fun watching this team than last year." Or ... "This team is a lot of fun to follow." Or ... "This year is going by fast. I wish the season wasn't so close to the end." In a nutshell, things have changed a lot since mid-September when there was a mutiny aimed at Hooville. Debates raged about Kevin McCabe vs. Christian Olsen vs. Jameel Sewell. Was there a hot seat in Charlottesville? Could Virginia lose every game on the rest of its schedule? So on and so on. In fairness, the way the season started had a lot to do with those frustrations. The way the season has gone since has done a lot to transform many fans' outlook from frustrated to encouraged. Sewell has developed as quickly as any freshman quarterback in Hoo history if the numbers are a guide. He sits atop numerous freshman record lists with three games to play. The offensive line has slowly but surely improved and how they dealt with N.C. State's impressive front line was another step forward. Kevin Ogletree has emerged as a go-to receiver in the passing game and Jason Snelling has started bowling people over in the running game. Defensively, the big plays from early in the season have come on a more seldom basis and defensive ends Chris Long and Jeffrey Fitzgerald are leading an inspiring effort by the D. Of course, there is a little bit of remaining frustration - about what might have been. The Cavaliers let a 20-0 lead slip away against Maryland and lost 28-26. That could ultimately haunt the Hoos because of the Coastal Division standings and bowl bid hopes. UVa still needs two victories to get to the required six-win bowl plateau and they would be alone in second place in the division standings if they had held on in that game. Nonetheless, November rolls into town this week with a renewed sense of enthusiasm from the team, the coaches, the fans, and the pundits. If Virginia can somehow when 2 of 3 against the trio of FSU, Miami, and Virginia Tech, there will be great rejoicing in Hooville. After all, this part of the schedule was supposed to the be the toughest of all when the season began. Things look differently now, but none of those three teams is a pushover regardless of the situation. Plus, two of those contests are on the road where Virginia has won just 10 times under Al Groh. So what should we expect from November? Here's my advice: Don't expect anything. Quite a few folks - myself included - started taking that approach with the 2006 season way back in the dark days of September. The ride since has been bumpy at times, but the view has been grand. After all, this team is a ton of fun to follow.
Kris Wright
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This Week In Recruiting By Chris Horne Football recruiting . Chase Minnifield, one of Virginia's top 2006 commitments, was in town to see the Cavaliers' 14-7 victory over N.C. State. Stay tuned, as TheSabre.com plans to get in touch with the talented four-star recruit for his reaction to the game. Minnifield is a 6-0, 185-pound wide receiver/defensive back recruit out of Henry Clay High School (Lexington, KY). His father, Frank Minnifield, played cornerback in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns. The younger Minnifield is likely an "athlete" for Virginia, as he could end up on either side of the ball. Prior to this past weekend's visit, Minnifield had stated that, while remaining committed to Virginia, he had been listening to other programs including Stanford. He has been quoted several times saying that he will sign with Virginia as long as Al Groh is at Virginia. Minnifield, who has helped his team to a 9-1 season, committed to the Hoos over Louisville in May.
This week's Sabremail game ball goes to defensive tackle/offensive lineman Nick Jenkins. The 6-3, 285-pound four-star standout racked up 10 tackles including one tackle-for-loss in Good Counsel's 38-13 win over Paul VI. The win puts Good Counsel at 9-0 heading into its match-up versus DeMatha this week. For the season, Jenkins has tallied 81 tackles, including 10 tackles-for-loss and 8.5 sacks. He has added 10 quarterback hurries and has forced one fumble. Jenkins is being recruited by Virginia as a nose tackle/defensive tackle and, coupled with current true freshman Nate Collins, gives the Hoos a bright future at the position. Jenkins, who chose Virginia over 30 Division 1A offers, is known for his toughness and athleticism. "He's the best tackle I've ever had in all my years of coaching," Good Counsel Head Coach Bob Milloy said. "He's an avid weight-lifter and he works out five days a week. He really wants it. He's a good leader, role model and the whole bit. We're fortunate to have him."
Basketball recruiting . Huntington (W.V.) power forward Patrick Patterson did not make his official visit to U.Va. this past weekend as planned due to "personal" reasons, according to his father. The 6-8, 235-pound prospect did reschedule the trip and now plans on visiting Charlottesville on the weekend of November 11. On November 12, the Cavs tip-off their 2006-2007 season against Arizona at John Paul Jones Arena. A five-star prospect, the coveted Patterson will make an official visit to Wake Forest this weekend. He has also taken official visits to Florida, Duke, and Kentucky, with West Virginia being in contention as well.
Chris Horne, our resident recruiting expert, provides updates throughout the week for Edge subscribers about UVa's commitments and recruiting targets in football and men's basketball. To sign up for an Edge subscription, please check out the Sabre Edge Sign Up and Information Page. If you're already on board as an Edge subscriber, click the links below to catch up on recruiting. Sabre Edge recruiting updates from the past week ...
Checking in at Ballou High School
Patterson Reschedules UVa Visit
5-Star Junior to Visit This Weekend? Also from the past week ...
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Posted by: southsidewahoo on Sat Oct 28 2006 3:40:04 PM Message: This may already have been posted ... BUT Bryant Stith is the new boys basketball coach at perennial high school power Brunswick High School, his high school alma mater in Lawrenceville...Truly serving his community, the Commonwealth, and the University. Having attended Southside District rival Park View High in South Hill, I can tell you PV and others are in for a real show. Brunswick has always been a power in high school basketball and look for them to become a fixture in the state championship. No doubt Brunswick youth are shooting hoops in the backyard now...
Subject: Favorite Stith story, was after we had beaten Sucks or somebody and he gave
Subject: Good for Bryant. Storybook ending for Brunswick: the superstar Nowadays, a guy like Stith could never be under the radar. Just too darn good. Real cool dude around Grounds. Great ballplayer. I hope he does very well back at Brunswick.
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Issue No. 183 - April 1, 2005
This Week In Recruiting Basketball recruiting... Two UVa recruits will be on display at the 2005 Commonwealth Classic. The event, which will be held at the Siegel Center on the campus of VCU tonight, features 6-5, 180-pound DeMatha Catholic wing guard/forward Mamadi Diane and 6-8, 240-pound Blue Ridge School power forward Laurynas Mikalauskas.
Mikalauskas is a physical, tough player in the post. He is a good rebounder and has a pretty good touch on his shot. While he is an excellent leaper, Mikalauskas does need to improve his quickness and overall athleticism. But he should be able to help UVa next season on the boards and ought to be able to contribute some points. Tonight's event begins at 6:15 with the Old Dominion game, which is immediately followed by the National game featuring Diane and Mikalauskas. Other prospects on display in the National game include Virginia Tech power forward recruit Terrance Vinson, North Carolina guard recruit Marcus Ginyard, N.C. State guard/forward recruit Courtney Fells and Wake Forest signees Kevin Swinton (power forward) and David Weaver (center).
What's New on TheSabre.com? |
Coming Soon November is just around the corner so football is entering the home stretch while basketball is just starting up. The Sabre is the place to be for all of your Cavalier content as we keep you up to date on all that's going on. Here's a sneak peak at some of the articles to expect on the site in the coming days:
Virginia won its second straight football game. Will the grades be favorable after a 14-7 triumph?
In Case You Missed It ... Sabre articles from the past week
10 Things I Learned Against N.C. State
Cavaliers Claim Win Over N.C. State
Keys to the Game - N.C. State
Game Preview: N.C. State, Part 3
Game Preview: N.C. State, Part 2
The Hawk's Nest - Noon Games Provide Test
Hoos Tailgating With Mom - Hash Browns & Pound Cake
Game Preview: N.C. State, Part 1
Jed's Best Seat Buzz: The Likeability Quotient
Best Seat in the House: Solomon Tat
Greg's Game Grades: UVa 23, UNC 0
Photo Gallery: UVa 23, UNC 0
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