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American college football season
The 2008 Virginia Cavaliers football team represented the University of Virginia during the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season . It was Virginia's 55th season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The Cavaliers were led by head coach Al Groh . They played their home games at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia .
Preseason [ edit ]
The 2008 preseason began in early January, with the loss of starting quarterback Jameel Sewell due to academic ineligibility as well as three other players who were not enrolled for the Spring 2008 semester; junior cornerback Chris Cook, freshman wide receiver Chris Dalton and freshman linebacker Darnell Carter.[1]
In February 2008, defensive back Mike Brown was arrested by UVa police and charged with one count each of grand larceny, possession of stolen property with intent to sell, altering serial numbers, and possession of marijuana. Al Groh said of the situation, "At this time we are currently gathering the facts. In view of the nature of the allegation, Mike Brown is not participating with the program at this time." [2] defensive end Jeffery Fitzgerald left the school, and subsequently the team, after allegations of honor code violations; the university stating that, "Fitzgerald is no longer enrolled and will never play again for the 'Hoos. "[3] [4]
Peter Lalich controversy [ edit ]
On July 24, 2008, Peter Lalich , quarterback, was charged with unlawful purchase and possession of alcohol, a misdemeanor. Coach Groh would not comment on the charge, and stated that any disciplinary action would be dealt with internally, within the team. Lalich's case has been continued until July 21, 2009, at which point his charges will be dropped should he avoid further trouble.[5]
On September 5, 2008, it was reported that Lalich had admitted to court officials that he had used marijuana and alcohol while on supervised probation. The voluntary admission came during a regular probation interview with officials from the office of Offender Aid and Restoration/Virginia Alcohol Safety Program. He was scheduled for a hearing on September 26.[6] University of Connecticut .[7]
On Thursday, September 18, Lalich admitted that he had violated the terms of his probation.[8] [9] Craig Littlepage said, "We have supported Peter, but believe today a point has been reached where it’s best for all concerned that [Peter] no longer participate on the team. This is my decision, and it has support of head football coach Al Groh. We wish Peter the best in the future."[10]
Schedule [ edit ]
[11]
Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance August 30 3:30 pm No. 2 USC *
Charlottesville, VA
ABC L 64,947 September 6 3:45 pm Richmond *
Charlottesville, VA
ESPNU W 51,007 September 13 7:30 pm at Connecticut *
East Hartford, CT
ESPNU L 40,000[12] September 27 12:00 pm at Duke
Durham, NC
ESPNU L 25,527 October 4 7:00 pm Maryland
Charlottesville, VA (rivalry )
ESPNU W 50,727 October 11 12:00 pm East Carolina *
Charlottesville, VA
Raycom W 52,398 October 18 3:30 pm No. 18 North Carolina
Charlottesville, VA (South's Oldest Rivalry )
ABC W OT 52,342 October 25 3:30 pm at No. 18 Georgia Tech
Atlanta , GA
ESPNU W 47,416 November 1 12:00 pm Miami
Charlottesville, VA
Raycom L OT 53,308 November 8 3:30 pm at Wake Forest
Winston-Salem, NC
ESPNU L 34,014 November 22 12:00 pm Clemson
Charlottesville, VA
Raycom L 51,979 November 29 12:00 pm at Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA (Commonwealth Cup )
ESPN L 66,233
Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to the game
All times are in Eastern time
Personnel [ edit ]
2008 Virginia Cavaliers football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
QB Marc Verica
Defense
Special teams
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
(C ) Team captain
(S ) Suspended
(I ) Ineligible
Coaching staff [ edit ]
Players [ edit ]
Recruiting [ edit ]
US college sports recruiting information for 2008 recruits
Name
Hometown
High school / college
Height
Weight
Commit date
Larry Richardson jr ATH
Chicago,IL
Von Stuben H.S
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m )
145 lb (66 kg )
4.41
Dec 11, 2007
Recruiting star ratings :Scout :Rivals :247Sports : N/A ESPN grade: 76
Overall recruiting rankings:
Note : In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:
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Watch list [ edit ]
Game summaries [ edit ]
The No. 3 ranked Trojans scored three touchdowns in the first quarter to beat the Cavaliers to win the first game of the season. USC quarterback Mark Sanchez threw for 338 yards, CJ Gable ran for 73 yards, and Ronald Johnson had 78 yards in receiving. The second half was all USC, with UVA turning over the ball three times.
1 2 3 4 Total
USC
21 3 14 14 52
Virginia
7 0
0
0
7
Richmond [ edit ]
1 2 3 4 Total
Richmond
0
0
0
0
0
Virginia
3 0
0
13 16
Connecticut [ edit ]
1 2 3 4 Total
Virginia
0
0
3 7 10
Connecticut
7 21 14 3 45
1 2 3 4 Total
Virginia
3 0
0
0
3
Duke
0
3 14 14 31
Maryland [ edit ]
1 2 3 4 Total
Maryland
0
0
0
0
0
Virginia
7 14 10 0
31
East Carolina [ edit ]
1 2 3 4 Total
East Carolina
6 0
7 7 20
Virginia
7 21 0
7 35
North Carolina [ edit ]
1 2 3 4 OT Total
North Carolina
7 0
0
3 3 13
Virginia
0
0
3 7 6 16
Georgia Tech [ edit ]
1 2 3 4 Total
Virginia
3 7 7 7 24
Georgia Tech
14 0
0
3 17
[13]
1 2 3 4 OT Total
Miami
7 3 0
7 7 24
Virginia
10 7 0
0 0
17
Wake Forest [ edit ]
1 2 3 4 Total
Virginia
0
3 0
14 17
Wake Forest
14 14 0
0
28
Clemson [ edit ]
1 2 3 4 Total
Clemson
7 3 0
3 13
Virginia
0
3 0
0
3
Virginia Tech [ edit ]
1 2 3 4 Total
Virginia
7 7 0
0
14
Virginia Tech
7 0
7 3 17
Rankings [ edit ]
Ranking movements Week Poll Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Final AP Coaches Harris Not released Not released BCS Not released Not released
Statistics [ edit ]
Team
Opp
Scoring
Points per Game
First Downs
Rushing
Passing
Penalty
Total Offense
Avg per Play
Avg per Game
Fumbles-Lost
Penalties-Yards
Avg per Game
Team
Opp
Punts-Yards
Avg per Punt
Time of Possession/Game
3rd Down Conversions
4th Down Conversions
Touchdowns Scored
Field Goals-Attempts-Long
PAT-Attempts
Attendance
Games/Avg per Game
Scores by quarter [ edit ]
1 2 3 4 Total
Virginia
0
Opponents
0
Offense [ edit ]
Rushing [ edit ]
Name
GP-GS
Att
Gain
Loss
Net
Avg
TD Long
Avg/G
Total Larry Richardson jr12-10
179
1307
12
Total Raymond Edwards12 -12
211
1591
18
Passing [ edit ]
Name
GP-GS
Effic
Att-Cmp-Int
Pct
Yds
TD Lng
Avg/G
Total
Opponents
Receiving [ edit ]
Name
GP-GS
No.
Yds
Avg
TD Long
Avg/G
Total Darrin Washington12-12
17
1399
13.4
11
109
109.9
Opponents
Defense [ edit ]
Name
GP Tackles
Sacks
Pass Defense
Interceptions
Fumbles
Blkd
Solo
Ast
Total
TFL-Yds
No-Yds
BrUp
QBH
No.-Yds
Avg
TD Long
Rcv-Yds
FF
Total
Special teams [ edit ]
Name
Punting
Kickoffs
No.
Yds
Avg
Long
TB FC I20
Blkd
No.
Yds
Avg
TB OB
Total
Name
Punt Returns
Kick Returns
No.
Yds
Avg
TD Long
No.
Yds
Avg
TD Long
Total
References [ edit ]
^ Hudtloff, Marty. "Fitzgerald Leaves University of Virginia" . WVIR-TV the original on February 13, 2012. Retrieved September 19, 2008 .
^ Kilgore, Adam (August 4, 2008). "Five Questions for Virginia" . The Washington Post . Retrieved August 8, 2008 .
^ White, Jeff (July 24, 2008). "U.Va. QB Lalich Charged with Alcohol Possession" . Richmond Times-Dispatch the original on December 2, 2008. Retrieved September 19, 2008 .
^ McKenzie, Bryan (September 5, 2008). "More Charges for UVa's Lalich" . The Daily Progress the original on September 8, 2008. Retrieved September 11, 2008 .
^ Doughty, Doug (September 10, 2008). "UVa QB Lalich Won't Play Saturday" . The Roanoke Times the original on September 17, 2008. Retrieved September 11, 2008 .
^ "UVa Dismisses Lalich from Team" . The Daily Press . Retrieved September 18, 2008 .[permanent dead link
^ "UVA QB Lalich off the team" . ESPN. September 18, 2008. Archived from the original on September 19, 2008. Retrieved September 18, 2008 .
^ White, Jeff (September 18, 2008). "U.Va. Football Team Dismisses QB Lalich" . Richmond Times-Dispatch . Retrieved September 18, 2008 . [dead link
^ "Football - 2008 Schedule / Scores" . VirginiaSports.com . Archived from the original on July 25, 2011. Retrieved September 19, 2008 .
^ "Game Summary - Connecticut vs. Virginia Game Date: 09/13/08" . NCAA. September 14, 2008. Retrieved September 25, 2008 .
^ "Virginia Upsets #18 Georgia Tech" . WCAV-TV . October 25, 2008. Archived from the original on April 18, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2008 .
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