Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster has been contacted in regards to the head coaching vacancy at Clemson, Rivals.com reported this afternoon.
The story, written by Tom Dienhart, the Web site's College Football Senior Writer, said sources close to the search confirmed that Foster has been contacted about the job that came open when Tigers head coach Tommy Bowden resigned Oct. 13. Read more »
With no new Virginia men's basketball commitments expected prior to signing day Nov. 12, it occurred to me that UVa coach Dave Leitao might have altered his approach.
Virginia currently has the maximum number of players on scholarship, 13. Two of those scholarship players are in their final season of eligibility, Tunji Soroye and Mamadi Diane, and the Cavaliers have commitments from two players who will take their place, Jontel Evans and Tristan Spurlock.
Senior cornerback is the only Virginia Tech player listed on NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest "Top Five" list among seniors for next April's draft.
Harris, who declared for this past April's draft as a junior only to withdraw his name a couple days later, was Kiper's fifth-rated cornerback in the Oct. 23 update. Read more »
On his regular Thursday teleconference, Virginia football coach Al Groh was asked about fullback Rashawn Jackson, arrested Tuesday on felony counts of grand larcey and breaking and entering stemming from a November 2007 incident at UVa's Cauthen Dorm.
UVa athletic director Craig Littlepage said in a statement released Wednesday that Jackson would remain with the team until the issue is resolved or more information comes to light. Read more »
Rashawn Jackson, No. 1 fullback for Virginia's football team, was arrested Tuesday and charged with one count of grand larceny and one count of breaking and entering in connection with an incident Nov. 22, 2007.
Jackson was scheduled for a hearing Wednesday in Albemarle County General District that was continued. He is scheduled back in court Nov. 20, two days before the Cavaliers' final home game against Clemson.
Jackson, a fourth-year junior from Jersey City, N.J., does not start for the Cavaliers because they invariably open games without a fullback, has 15 rushing attempts but has been used mostly as a receiver in recent games.
Virginia has not made a comment on his status.
Virginia announced in its injury report Monday night that redshirt freshman defensive lineman Zane Parr will undergo cartilage surgery that will cause him to miss at least one game. Parr was a regular on Virginia's nickel defense until recently.
From UVa sports information
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Tackle Will Barker has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Offensive Lineman of the Week for his play in Virginia’s 24-17 come-from-behind win over No. 21 Georgia Tech Saturday in Atlanta. The win, Virginia’s second in a row over a ranked team, is the Cavaliers’ fourth straight as they improve to 5-3 this season and 3-1 in the ACC.
So who's going to be Virginia Tech's quarterback a week from Thursday against 25th-ranked Maryland in Lane Stadium?
Starter Tyrod Taylor and backup Sean Glennon both suffered left ankle injuries in last Saturday's 30-20 loss at Florida State, and head athletic trainer Mike Goforth said Monday that each is questionable to play against the Terps. Both are still wearing protective boots on their lower left legs, and will miss Tuesday's and Wednesday's practices.
Virginia has taken an oral commitment from Tim Smith, described by his coach at Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake as "the best wide receiver in the state."
Smith had 38 receptions for 886 yards and 20 touchdowns through the first eight games for undefeated Oscar Smith, rated the No. 14 team in the country by USA Today.
Smith, rated the No. 19 prospect in Virginia by roanoke.com, is the 21st player to commit to the Cavaliers, who earlier landed Oscar Smith linebacker Perry Jones.
-- DOUG DOUGHTY
Virginia extended its winning streak to four games Saturday by beating heavily favored and 21st-ranked Georgia Tech 24-17 in Atlanta.
The Cavaliers raised their record to 5-3 overall and 3-1 in the ACC, taking over first place in the Coastal Division.
