Al Groh

Washington PostVirginia avoids Groh subplotWashington PostAl Groh was Virginia's head coach for nine years. Now Georgia Tech's defensive coordinator, he'll face his old team on Saturday. (John Mcdonnell) By Steve Yanda CHARLOTTESVILLE - Al Groh has gone from the guy in the glass to the man behind the curtain. ...Cavaliers consumed with rebuilding and not GrohAtlanta Journal ConstitutionCavaliers say Jackets, not Groh, their focusThe Free Lance-StarAl who? U.Va. downplays playing against...Read Full Story

Al Groh had four consecutive winning seasons at UVA from 2002 through 2005 and had his best season in 2007 when Virginia went 9-4. In Groh's last two seasons the Cavs posted a 8-16 record. Last year Virginia made the switch to a familiar face in Mike London. London was the DC under Al Groh [...]View and VoteRead Full Story

All-American Defensive End Chris Long is a very big reason why the Cavaliers have had a suprisingly good start to their season. He's been a one-man wrecking crew for the Orange and Blue this season and has shown everybody why he will likely be a top 5 draft pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.Ladies and gentlemen, who would’ve thought this? After getting thrashed by the Wyoming Cowboys in Laramie 23-3, the Virginia Cavaliers(7-1, 4-0 ACC) have rattled off seven straight wins, matching the longest...Read Full Story

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Nov. 29 (UPI) -- The University of Virginia fired football Coach Al Groh Sunday, one day after a 42-13 loss to Virginia Tech capped a disappointing 3-9 season. Athletic Director Craig Littlepage announced Groh's immediate ouster after a nine-year tenure. Littlepage said on the school's Web site. Groh's overall record was 59-53 with five bowl game appearances. The former Virginia football player, a former Coach of the NFL's New York Jets, had losing records in three of...Read Full Story

I think Al Groh, coach of the UVa Cavaliers football team, is a decent guy, and probably a tremendous defensive coordinator, and he’s had some good moments as head coach, but this is Tuesday, and he’ll coach his final game against Va Tech on Saturday. No, that’s not official, but Scott Stadium will be burned to the ground if Groh isn’t handed his walking papers early next week. I’ve tried to take his side for a long time, because I believe that, in general, coaches are fired too quickly, but...Read Full Story