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In a week-and-a-half's time, consensus 5-star defensive lineman Andrew Brown will bring his recruiting process to a close. The 6'4", 290-pound rising senior revealed Tuesday night that he will announce his college commitment on June 29, one day before he heads to Oregon for the start of Nike's The Opening, an invite-only combine event featuring 162 of the nation's top prospects.
DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, MD) rising senior Cam Phillips boasts a dozen offers. Of the schools that have extended scholarships, the 6'0", 180-pound wide receiver plans to visit at least three between now and the end of July.
The 2013 season for Virginia kicks off in a little more than 70 days and the schedule remains a hot offseason topic. People have talked about UVa's 12-game slate frequently ever since the announcement that Oregon had been added. A natural correlation to schedule talk is, of course, predicting the season's outcome and Hoo fans don't seem too optimistic.
Jeremiah Clarke was not ready to commit by the end of May, but he still hopes to make his college choice before the start of his senior year. Six schools currently top the list for the T.C. Williams' (Alexandria, VA) standout defensive lineman, who will visit one of his favorites on Thursday.
The ACC announced the league's 12-year schedule for rotating division crossover opponents last week. It's safe to say that fans from schools around the league didn't jump for joy when reading the news. Conference expansion along with this crossover opponent model has destroyed regular meetings with teams in the other division and, simply put, fans don't like it.
Mike London had good reason to celebrate last weekend. London, heading into his fourth season as Virginia football's head coach, asked offensive lineman Will Richardson if he "wanted to join the bus" and become part of the Cavaliers program. The 6'6" prospect replied with a yes, to which London responded with a bear hug. Marques Hagans, who is Richardson's primary recruiter for Virginia, and offensive line coach Scott Wachenheim were there for congratulations as well.
In this latest "Sabre Scoop," newly committed offensive line prospect Will Richardson talks early enrollment, Varina head varsity football coach Stu Brown provides the latest on the academic status of top Virginia cornerback recruit Tim Harris, and BJ Stith discusses his impending move from Brunswick High School to Oak Hill Academy.
The Spring Superlatives series continues to take a look at the Virginia football team as the Hoos head into summer workouts. So far, these articles have discussed "Most Depth," "Most Likely To Surprise," "Most Potential," "Most Likely To Be Consistent," and "Most Difficult To Predict." This piece adds to the list with the focus on "Most To Prove" and there is no question which unit holds the top spot this time. After an inconsistent 2012 season and a position shuffle after spring practice, the offensive line is set to be scrutinized from start to finish this season.
The "Strategy Session" is a big picture look at the University of Virginia football program's recruiting in the class of 2014. In this latest edition, check out the latest projections in light of recent roster developments such as the departure of running back Clifton Richardson.
When it comes to Virginia football, you can't go more than a few days without talking about the quarterback question. You know, the "who is UVa's starter" question. Or the "will Mike London platoon quarterbacks" question. Or the "will any quarterback emerge as a star" question. No matter how you frame it, however, the quarterback position remains the biggest piece of the puzzle at Virginia. So with that in mind the next stop for the Spring Superlatives series is "Most Difficult To Predict."
The Sabre's Spring Superlatives series rolls along as Cavalier fans ponder the possibilities for the 2013 football season. So far there have been articles on "Most Depth," "Most Likely To Surprise," and "Most Potential" at the end of spring practice. This time, the focus is dialed in to "Most Likely To Be Consistent" for the Hoos. Which position looks like it could produce week in and week out?
In preparing for the 2013 season, I've decided to take a look at the Virginia football team through "Spring Superlatives." Things kicked off with "Most Depth" and "Most Likely To Surprise" articles. The next installment should be a fun one because there is a lot of room for debate I think. Which position for the Cavaliers has the "Most Potential" for the 2013 campaign?
When Mike London took over as head coach of the Virginia football program, recruiting became one of the key areas of focus. In order to turn around the Cavaliers, the coaching staff needed to bring in more talent to create depth and competition. Now after stringing together multiple solid recruiting classes in a row, some of those early recruits are entering their second and third season on the field. That experience could start to shine through this season. With that in mind, let's look at the next superlative-style breakdown with "Most Likely To Surprise" for the Hoos.
Bishop Sullivan (Virginia Beach, VA) rising senior wide receiver Jamil Kamara recently revealed his nine finalists: LSU (no offer), Miami, North Carolina, N.C. State, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The 6'2", 200-pound prospect has added a 10th school -- the University of Pittsburgh -- to his finalist list.
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