2009.11.15
Doug Doughty's Top 25 ballot
1. Florida
2. Texas
3. Alabama
4. TCU
5. Boise State Read more »
2009.11.14
UVa-BC at the half
Eagles lead 7-0 on a 10-yard touchdown pass from David Shinskie to Justin Jarvis with10:44 remaining in the second quarter.
Cavs got as far as the BC 32 late in the half but Jameel Sewell was intercepted at the 4-yard line on second-and-10. Sewell had broken free of the rush and probably could have run for 10-15 yards.
He also had Jared Green open but either underthrew Kris Burd or overthrew Joe Torchia because the Eagles' Roderick Rollins was the only player close to the ball.
BC has outgained the Cavaliers 180-121, but UVa has more first downs, 10-9.
Live blog: Watch the Virginia Tech-Maryland game with sports columnist Aaron McFarling
Virginia Tech's Hokies take on the University of Maryland's Terrapins Saturday, November 14 at 1 p.m. in College Park, Md.
2009.11.12
Tech's Williams a Walker semifinalist; Warren doubtful
Virginia Tech tailback Ryan Williams was announced as one of the 10 semifinalists today for the 2009 Doak Walker Award.
Williams was one of two freshman making the cut to the final 10 players vying for the award named after Walker, the 1948 Heisman Trophy winner who was a three-time All-American at SMU and later starred in the NFL.
UVa Insider, The Column
While I defer to colleague Randy King when it comes to an understanding of the oddsmaking process, something strikes me about the four-point spread assigned to Saturday’s game between host Virginia and favored Boston College.
In my mind, a case could be made for the bookies not setting a line because of the uncertain status of UVa senior quarterback Jameel Sewell.
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Foster and Memphis? Not buying that one
OK, I didn't talk to Virginia Tech defensive czar Bud Foster following Tuesday's practice. I had a long-booked appointment with my cardiologist in Roanoke.
Sorry, pilgrims. In my mind, it was sorta more of a pressing assignment to cover.
Then, on Wednesday eve, after enjoying the Country Music Awards -- I've gone big-time country lately, by the way -- plus enjoying several cold adult beverages -- I said let's check out what transpired in Blacksburg as I was running my version of a 4.4 40 on the heart doc's treadmill.
Then, I find this "Hokies Journal" blog, authored by first-year Tech football beatman Mark Viera, titled: "Foster interested in Memphis job."
2009.11.11
Tucker leaves UVa team
From UVa sports information
CHARLOTTESVILLE—Forward Jamil Tucker is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the Virginia men’s basketball team to focus on personal matters UVa head coach Tony Bennett announced Wednesday (Nov. 11).
Tucker, a 6-foot-9 senior from Gary, Ind., will not play in games or practice with the team during his leave of absence.
“Jamil has some things he has to deal with at this time,” Bennett said. “This leave of absence will give him time to deal with these matters.”
Tucker played in all 28 games and started four for Virginia last season. He averaged 7.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 18.5 minutes played a game during the 2008-09 season. He shot 44.2 percent (73-165) from the field, including 40.3 percent (31-77) from three-point range, and 68.2 percent (30-44) from the free throw line.
Tucker has lettered three times for the Cavaliers. He has played in 88 games the last three seasons and averaged 5.3 points and 3.1 rebounds a game. He is shooting 40.7 percent (83-204) from 3-point range for his career.
2009.11.08
Doug Doughty's Top 25 ballot
Not sure how much sense this will make at 4:33 a.m. as I prepare to catch a plane:
- Florida
- Texas
- Alabama
- TCU
- Boise
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2009.11.07
UVa post-game analysis
For about the past 10 days, Al Groh has had the bearing of a man whose days as Virginia’s head coach are dwindling to a precious few.
Normally, after a performance comparable to Virginia’s in a 52-17 loss at Miami, Groh would have been seething. Instead he took a look at his post-game surroundings in the Land Shark Stadium “Field Club” and cracked a one-liner.
“Field Club?” Groh said. “I thought that’s where you went to have fun.” Read more »
Miami leads 38-17 after three
Penalties killed Virginia in the third quarter. First, offensive tackle Landon Bradley was called for a hold with the Cavaliers looking at a third-and-1 at the Miami 24 with the score 31-17.
On the next drive, UVa was called for a roughness penalty and a facemask when Miami was facing a second-and-25 following Cam Johnson's second sack. The 'Canes went on to score to make it 38-17 with 27 seconds remaining in the third quarter.
Johnson had failed to wrap up Jacory Harris on a possible third sack that would have forced Miami to punt up 24-17 to start the third quarter.
