I give credit to former UVA Head Coach George Welsh and current Head Coach Al Groh. For the past two decades or so, the Cavaliers have scheduled the top teams in the country. In 1995 they were a Mercury Hayes drop or step out of bounds from upsetting Michigan in the Big House when Al's Son, Mike Groh, was at QB for the Wahoos. They have been competitive against Texas, losing in Austin years ago on a Phil Dawson Field Goal.I know they got creamed at home by Southern Cal last year, but at least they weren't afraid to play them.
This year, however, William & Mary and Indiana are on the schedule. Why even schedule a Div. l-AA team. Indiana, at the bottom of the Big 10, is capable of losing to the Tribe. OK, TCU at home and Southern Miss in Hattiesburg aren't necessarily bad games, but why not return a game to Southern Cal in LA to start the season. Why not play Iowa instead if Indiana. The Hawkeyes have a much better team than the Hoosiers. That would help their BCS hopes should they be in position for an ACC Title. Boisie St. would be a much better home opener than W&M.
Virginia should be a much improved team from last year's 5-7 group. Sr. Jameel Sewell will probably start at QB. In 2007, Sewell passed for 2,176 yards and rushed for 279. If Sewell returns to that 2007 form, the Cavs should have a winning season. A tougher non-conference schedule would be good for Sewell and the Wahoos and the BCS would look more favorable upon them. It's just a thought.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
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We're scheduled to return a game at Southern Cal in 2010, FYI.
ReplyDeleteThat's god that they're returning the game. I just thought someone like Iowa would be a bwetter opponent for them than Indiana. Click on my sponsors to the right. There's info about getting athletic scholarships if you know of anyone who has high schoolers who are excelent athletes. Also, there's info on football recruiting, youtube videos, etc.
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