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Dombrowski Named to College Football Hall of Fame
Official Release The National Football Foundation announced last week that former Virginia offensive tackle Jim Dombrowski has been selected to the College Football Hall of Fame's class for 2008. He is one of 13 former players and two coaches who will be the newest inductees into the Hall. Dombrowski will become the fourth Virginia player inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. The other players include (year inducted): HB Bill Dudley (1956), DE Tom Scott (1979), and MG Joe Palumbo (1999). Three former Cavalier head coaches are also enshrined in the Hall. That trio includes Earle "Greasy" Neale (1967), Frank Murray (1983), and George Welsh (2004). Dombrowski and the other players selected for the Hall of Fame will be honored at the National Football Foundation's Annual Awards Dinner in New York City on Dec. 9. Dombrowski, from Williamsville, N.Y., anchored Virginia's offensive line for four straight seasons (1982-85) and finished his brilliant college football career as UVa's first-ever unanimous All-American. In addition, the tackle became only the fifth Cavalier player to have his number (73) retired. The two-time winner of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy (recognizing the ACC's best blocker) helped lead UVa to three straight winning seasons and a 27-24 victory over Purdue in the 1984 Peach Bowl. Following Virginia's 6-5 season in 1985, Dombrowski was named to All-America teams by The Associated Press, College & Pro Football Newsweekly, Football News, Football Writers Association of America, Kodak, The Sporting News, United Press International, Walter Camp Foundation, and by Mizlou television network and Independent Insurance Agents. He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round (sixth pick) of the 1986 NFL Draft. He spent 11 seasons with the Saints (1986-96) and played in a club-record 147 consecutive games. He was inducted into the Saints' Hall of Fame in 2003. Dombrowski was named to the ACC Football Legends in 2006. He currently resides in New Orleans.
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This Week In Recruiting Basketball recruiting ... UVa's men's basketball program missed out on both of its top remaining 2008 class targets last week, when Grant (Portland, OR) point guard Paul McCoy (SMU) and Berkmar (Lilburn, GA) forward Wesley Witherspoon (Memphis) signed elsewhere. At this point it seems likely that the staff is finished recruiting current seniors and likely will turn their attention to the 2009 class recruiting. Ravenscroft (Raleigh, N.C.) forward Ryan Kelly is one of the top low post targets in the 2009 class. Virginia was one of the first to offer and, led by head coach Dave Leitao and primary recruiter Drew Diener, the staff continues to recruit him heavily. The 6-9, 205-pound junior informed TheSabre.com last week that he has eight favorites, with one of those being the University of Virginia. For more on Kelly's recruitment, check out last week's EDGE update. This week, stay tuned for more on another top low post target, state of Virginia junior Deshawn Painter. Painter, a 6-9, 210-pound power forward out of Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia, talks recruiting as well as his future high school plans in the latest update. Clemson, Florida, Louisville, N.C. State, Virginia, and Virginia Tech are among the programs heavily recruiting the talented prospect. Barring any attrition and not counting current sophomore guard Calvin Baker on scholarship, UVa would have two scholarships available for the 2009 class. F Will Harris, F/C Jerome Meyinsse, G/F Solomon Tat and F Jamil Tucker are the projected seniors for the 2009 season. G Mustapha Farrakhan, G Jeff Jones and F Mike Scott are the projected juniors that season. PG Sammy Zeglinski could be a junior or a sophomore depending on if he gains a redshirt from this past season. C John Brandenburg, McDonald's All-American G/F Sylven Landesberg and C Assane Sene are entering in the 2008 class. In other hoops recruiting news, the Southern Invitational, an AAU tournament put on by Hoop Group, comes to Charlottesville this week. Stay tuned for more coverage on this tournament, including which UVa targets will be in attendance.
Football recruiting ... On the football recruiting front, the Evaluation Period continues through the month of May. We'll continue to check in on UVa's top recruiting targets for the 2009 class as well as those potential offer candidates as well. Last week, we updated top targets such as Brooke Point (Stafford, VA) OLB/DE Lanford Collins, Catholic Memorial (West Roxbury, MA) OL/DL Brennan Williams, and Woodbridge (VA) RB De'antwan Williams. Virginia has offered all three recruits, and Brennan Williams recently made a trip to Charlottesville.
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 ...
State's '09 Class Making Early Decisions
Liberty's Gough on the Rise
Ravenscroft Star Forward Lists Eight Favorites More recent recruiting updates on The Sabre ...
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Blog Banter: Two more conference games? So, here's an interesting article about how the ACC, concerned with how its teams didn't get tourney bids after playing 16 tough conference games, is thinking about remedying this problem by expanding to 18 conference games. So, the selection committee didn't respect the ACC's conference games, so the ACC wants more conference games. Follow the logic? Don't worry, you don't have to try: "More conference games could pave the way for the ACC to ask for more money from TV rights holder Raycom Sports because the schedule would have more games that are attractive to advertisers. Raycom President and CEO Ken Haines said Tuesday that the ACC has not contacted him about this subject." Ah, now it makes sense. Of course, two more conference games would help! Check out more on The Good Ol' Blog.
Rob Mahini
Hot Topic: McDonald Resigns Without question, the hottest topic on the message boards this past week was the resignation of Mac McDonald, the radio "Voice of the Cavaliers" since 1996. He had served as as the Director of Broadcasting for the Virginia Sports Radio Network and the play-by-play voice for UVa football and men's basketball since returning to Charlottesville after a six-year stint at Wake Forest. "Representing Virginia Athletics and being the voice has been a true passion for me" McDonald said in a news release. "I now have an opportunity on a couple fronts to move forward in my career and pursue a couple goals that I have had for some time. I will always treasure my time with the players, coaches and administration." McDonald joined Sabre partner The Best Seat in the House for an interview during the week:
Best Seat In The House: Mac McDonald Of course, the speculation has started on possible replacements. Have a suggestion of your own? Share it on the the message boards.
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Issue No. 100 - August 15, 2003 Top returning receiver goes down for the season
Hagans is small, strong and elusive. With his ability to throw the ball from the backfield, or run reverses, he poses a deadly threat to defenses every time he steps onto the field. Just ask West Virginia. He played three downs against WVU and scored two touchdowns. His touchdown throw on a lateral from Matt Schaub and his 69-yard punt return for a touchdown were the back breakers that gave Virginia momentum in their rout of the Mountaineers in the Continental Tire Bowl. Thomas has played kick returner and cornerback for UVa, but his most natural position is wide receiver. At 6-2, 205, he's a big target. Thomas has excellent hands and can flat out fly down the field. Fall training camp saw Thomas as one of UVa's greatest potentials at the receiver position. Virginia has a few freshmen in the lineup that may see time on the field and help close the gap left by the injured McGrew. Ron Morton, a speedster from New Jersey, is coming off a redshirt year and should have an opportunity to see some time. Also, a lot of nice things are being said about three true freshmen receivers in camp this year. Emmanuel Byers came into camp looking like he'd already spent two years in a college weight room. Byers is a Top 100 national recruit from North Carolina. Another of the freshmen receivers, Fontel Mines, simply dwarfs every skill position player on the field. At 6-5, 205, he's a huge target. Mines has excellent hands and has been compared by many to the recently departed Billy McMullen. Lastly, one of the frosh receivers that will most likely see time this year is Deyon Williams. At 6-3, he's a big target. Williams has a combination of great athletic skills and blazing speed. If given the chance, he could make an immediate impact on the team. With the loss of McGrew, he may indeed get that chance.
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