The Era: Matt10's Virginia Cavaliers

[Matt10]

Verica is still our man
Head Coach Michael London says so


Charlottesville, VA -- After racking more interceptions than he has touchdowns, Mark Verica has been on a tear of failing at the quarterback position. The red shirt senior has recently been backed up by his head coach this week to dismiss any rumors of another starter.

"We believe in Mark to get the job done," says London, "I feel that it's easy to dismiss his mistakes early on - but now we're into the grit of things, and I'm very confident that he will start producing the talent that has been well seen on occasion."

The topic of quarterback controversy was not originally near a discussion considering Verica is the oldest of the three quarterbacks, and has more game time experience. Even though Rick Metheny displayed some poise in the pocket when Verica was taken out, London states that he is not ready to start a game for Virginia.

"Rick is a strong young man with plenty of potential, but his development will not be displayed in the face of the nation while I'm in charge. The job is Mark's."

With that, the focus turns to the possibility of the Virginia Athletic committee removing London from his position as head coach, certainly rumors will spread - but after an 0-5 start, the chances continue to increase - especially if the head coach does not win over a 3-2 North Carolina team.

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[Matt10]

 

[packersfan4eva]

Yes....yes....YES! VICTORY

 

[Matt10]

 

[Matt10]

 

[Boucher]

Unrealistic

 

[Maize]

Team hit a living spree, three in a row and now I'm thinking bowl bound. Next three set-up nicely to keep the streak going (Duke, MD, BC). Good luck.

 

[Matt10]

Team hit a living spree, three in a row and now I'm thinking bowl bound. Next three set-up nicely to keep the streak going (Duke, MD, BC). Good luck.

Yeah man, bowl...could happen.

Although, I'm in the middle of the Duke game (at the half) and it's not so easy so far...

 

[packersfan4eva]

Bowl bound? Lol. Maybe 4 or 5 wins

 

[Matt10]

 

[Matt10]

Week 10 - Around the NCAA

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"Still Unbeaten"
Page 1, Top Stories
The Crimson Tide remain unbeaten as they knock off conference foe LSU.

"Goal Accomplished!"
Page 2, Scores/Schedules
Troy is bowl eligible after beating North Texas 35-10.

"Undisputed"
Page 3, Top 25 Polls
Alabama is alone at the top.

1. Alabama (9-0)
2. Iowa (9-0)
3. Ohio State (8-1)
4. Oregon (8-1)
5. Boise State (7-1)

"It Never Gets Easier"
Page 4, Conference Standings
The Big 12 spotlight is on the Texas - Oklahoma State game this weekend.

"Ingram for Heisman"
Page 4, Heisman Watch
Mark Ingram leads the way ahead of Case Keenum (Houston) and Taylor Potts (Texas Tech), with Terrell Pryor (Ohio State) and Greg McElroy (Alabama) losing ground.
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[Maize]

Ouch, tough loss to the Blue Devils. Seems like it was a pretty good game. Guess I jinxed the streak.

 

[Matt10]

2010 ESPN/USA Today Poll Top 25
ESPN/SportsTicker
Week 10

1.Alabama (9-0)
2. Iowa (9-0)
3. Ohio State (8-1)
4. Oregon (8-1)
5. Boise State (7-1)
6. Nebraska (8-1)
7. Georgia Tech (8-1)
8. USC (7-1)
9. Texas (7-2)
10. TCU (9-1)
11. Clemson (8-1)
12. West Virginia (6-1)
13. Miami (8-1)
14. Wisconsin (5-3)
15. Utah (7-2)
16. Oregon State (6-2)
17. Oklahoma (7-2)
18. Virginia Tech (6-3)
19. Oklahoma State (7-2)
20. Pittsburgh (6-2)
21. Cincinnati (6-2)
22. Texas Tech (7-2)
23. Florida State (7-2)
24. Nevada (8-1)
25. Houston (8-1)
*Receiving: Missouri, Rutgers, Florida, Penn State, Louisville


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2010 ESPN/USA Today Heisman Watch
ESPN/SportsTicker
Week 10

1.HB Mark Ingram- ALABAMA - 1103 rush yds, 11 TD
2.QB Case Keenum- HOUSTON - 3257 pass yds, 29 TD, 3 INT
3.QB Taylor Potts - TEXAS TECH - 4011 pass yds, 33 TD, 6 INT
4.QB Terrelle Pryor- OHIO STATE - 2187 pass yds, 25 TD, 5 INT
5.QB Greg McElroy - ALABAMA - 2970 pass yds, 29 TD, 5 INT


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ACC Standings
Week 10

Atlantic
1. Clemson (11) - 8-1, 5-1
2. Florida State (23) - 7-2, 4-2
3. Maryland - 5-4, 3-2
4. Boston College - 4-5, 3-3
5. Wake Forest - 2-7, 1-5
6. NC State - 2-7, 0-5
Coastal
1. Miami (13) - 8-1, 5-1
2. Georgia Tech (7) - 8-1, 5-1
3. Virginia Tech (18) - 6-3, 4-1
4. Virginia - 3-6, 2-3
5. Duke - 3-6, 1-4
6. North Carolina - 4-5, 0-5

 

[Matt10]

Ouch, tough loss to the Blue Devils. Seems like it was a pretty good game. Guess I jinxed the streak.

That one hurt, I switched to very slow - just to see - and surprisingly enough it was a blast to play, too bad my defense just could not get it together; of course Verica was ... himself.

 

[Matt10]

 

[Macken]

tough loss im really diggin that layout tho

 

[Matt10]

tough loss im really diggin that layout tho

Thanks man - yeah, I'll hopefully have some time to improve it a bit in the offseason. Finished the BC game last nite.

 

[Matt10]

Pathetic display
Cavs get sunk by unexpected Eagles

Boston College Defensive back, Deleon Gause (9) was all over the place, snatching 3 picks today.
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Virginia 16, Boston College 50
UVA Passing: Verica, 21/42, 292 yds, 5 INT
UVA Rushing: Mack, 28 rush, 77 yds, TD
UVA Receiving: Burd, 4 rec, 84 yds
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BC Passing: Marsovetra, 19/31, 283 yds, 3 TD, 2 INT
BC Rushing: Phifer, 19 rush, 80 yds, TD
BC Receiving: Flutie, 8 rec, 106 yds, TD

Next Game: @ Virginia Tech (7-4, 5-2)
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[Matt10]

Hokies overpower Cavs in commonwealth
Metheny impresses in finale, officially replaces Verica

Metheny was welcomed immediately by the Virginia Tech defense.

Blacksburg, VA -- The grueling season came to end for the Virginia Cavaliers tonight, in front of their hated rivals, the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Hokies dominated in every aspect of the game, but still mercifully handing a 21-7 loss to the visitors.

There was no rivalry on paper this year, no player was outstanding for the Cavs, and even if there was, the electric play of Ryan Williams would overshadow such notion.

Williams produced an effective running game for 134 yards, averaging 5.1 yards a carry, and breaking multiple tackles on occasion. Despite not scoring a rushing touchdown, the senior did score off of a screen pass in the fourth quarter from 14 yards out.

A bright light did shine on red shirt freshman, Ryan Metheny, who came in for the (gasp!) underperforming Mark Verica; which prompted the senior quarterback to leave the field and straight to dressing room - his last walk down the tunnels as a Cavalier.

Metheny established the passing game, and threw a beauty of a pass to a streaking Jason Green for a 45-yard score.

In the end, it was the same display for the Cavs, another loss - but this time they can let the pain sulk in for a couple of months.

Rumors remain of London's immediate dismissal, but alas, there is a horse that has been beaten to death - much like the season that has just now finished.
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Virginia 7, Virginia Tech 21
UVA Passing: Metheny, 8/18, 147 yds, TD
UVA Rushing: Mack, 17 rush, 81 yds
UVA Receiving: Green, 2 rec, 37 yds, TD
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VT Passing: Taylor, 12/22, 142 yds, TD
VT Rushing: Williams, 26 rush, 134 yds; 3 rec, 33 yds
VT Receiving: Davis, 3 rec, 53 yds

Next : Bowl Results and Offseason
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[packersfan4eva]

Thank you for finally taking Verica out. He was crap