A correction needs to be made from the last SabreMail. Instead of Keith Vanderlaan, it should read Nick Vanderlaan. Apologies to Nick.

There's still no public announcement that J.R. Reynolds has committed to the University of Virginia basketball program. Although Reynolds has not rescheduled his press conference to announce his decision, sources close to the situation say there's nothing to worry about. Reynolds, a 6-3, 185-pound swing guard from Roanoke, has apparently already given his commitment to UVa.

Football Recruiting

Rumors are running rampant about the potential landslide of blue chip recruits who may commit to UVa this season. Recruiting analyst Mike Farrell has echoed many of these rumors on his most recent interview with CavTalk, and today with his report on The Wagon Online. Farrell says that both Ahmad Brooks and Kai Parham, arguably the two best linebacker prospects in the nation, are listing UVa as their leader.

Rumor has it that both Marcus Vick and Anthony Martinez are favoring the Cavaliers strongly. Both are considered by most recruiting sources as top national quarterback prospects. Vick and Martinez both shined when they camped at Virginia this past summer. Vick is considered to be as good, possibly better, than his older brother Michael was at this stage of his career. Michael Vick was the first pick in the NFL Draft this past spring.

A host of recruits were present at the UVa-Duke football game last Saturday. In attendance were defensive back Stephan Orange, offensive lineman D.J. Bell, tight end Brian Mattes, offensive lineman Brad Butler, defensive tackle Keenan Carter and running back Antwan Stewart to name a few.

Marcus Hamilton, a 6-1, 180-pound cornerback out of Centreville H.S. in Clifton, VA says that his two favorites are Georgia and Virginia. Hamilton is considered the top defensive back in the state of Virginia by many sources, and is listed 9th on the Sabre 'A' List.

As previously rumored, Majestic Mapp's recovery from knee surgery last year did not go as planned. Yesterday, the UVa Media Relations office prepared an official release stating that Mapp will sit out the 2001-02 basketball season. He will undergo another reconstructive surgery later this month and hopes to be back in full swing for the 2002-03 season. Mapp will most likely have the opportunity to apply for an addition medical redshirt, giving him a sixth year. If granted, Mapp would still have three years of eligibility at Virginia. Official release.

The Maryland and Virginia football programs are tied for first place in the ACC. Who'd have thunk it? This Saturday's match-up could have major implications for Virginia's season. A win keeps them in first place with a legitimate shot at postseason play. A loss. well, we won't go there. For a preview and game news, plus info on weather, Internet radio broadcast, as well as game notes and cumulative statistics for the season, please go to Maryland Game News.

Virginia held its weekly football press conference on Monday. To hear what Coach Al Groh and some of the players had to say about the upcoming contest, please refer to Press Conference Notes.

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