It's been a few months since I've written a column for this newspaper. But during its last week of publication for my last semester of college, I couldn't pass up an offer to have my ugly mug appear on these pages once more. So what do I do with my last column in this paper?
For three-and-a-half years - in accordance with Cavalier Daily style guidelines - I have been typing, "Virginia coach Al Groh." Striking any other keys prior to that name is truly an odd experience. Here goes: A week ago, I had the opportunity to catch up with new Georgia Tech defensive coordinator Al Groh.
When William McGarvey Dudley died a week ago today at the age of 88, few students blinked an eye. Heck, it took nearly a week for this newspaper to run a story about him. But if there's any community who should mourn the passing of "Bullet" Bill Dudley, it is the University community. Dudley was an all-star in numerous areas.
One year ago, in March, Dave Leitao was fired from his post as the coach of the Virginia men's basketball team for a number of reasons.
Jason Kidd attended the University of California, Berkeley for two years, which sits one spot ahead of the University of Virginia in the U.S.
Sixteen hours, 57 minutes and 34 seconds. What productive thing have you done for that amount of time? Diego Restrepo hasn't allowed a goal. For the Virginia men's soccer team's goalkeeper, not one ball has crossed the goal line since the Oct.
There is 2:08 remaining in regulation, and your offense is on the field leading by six points. It's fourth-and-2 on your own 28-yard line.
At various times during my time at U.Va., students and fans have called for the firing of Virginia football coach Al Groh.
The day after the Virginia football team was clobbered by Georgia Tech, I made the trip to Greensboro, N.C.
At one of last fall's football games, the Virginia women's rowing team was honored at halftime. The Cavaliers had just won their ninth consecutive ACC Championship and placed fifth at the NCAA Championships, finishing in the top five for the eighth time in 11 years at the NCAAs. I was covering the football team for The Cavalier Daily at the time.
