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{{short description|American college football season}}
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{{Infobox NCAA team season
{{Infobox NCAA team season
|Year=2008
|year=2008
|Team=Virginia Cavaliers
|team=Virginia Cavaliers
|Image=Virginia Cavaliers text logo.svg
|image=U of Virginia text logo.svg
|image_size=150px
|Conference=Atlantic Coast Conference
|conference=Atlantic Coast Conference
|Division=Coastal
|division=Coastal
|ShortConference=ACC
|short_conf=ACC
|Record=5–7
|ConfRecord=3–5
|record=5–7
|conf_record=3–5
|CoachRank=
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|APRank=
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|BCSRank=
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|HeadCoach=[[Al Groh]]
|head_coach=[[Al Groh]]
|HCYear=8th
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|OffCoach=[[Mike Groh]]
|off_coach=[[Mike Groh]]
|OCYear=3rd
|oc_year=3rd
|OScheme=[[West Coast offense|West Coast]]
|off_scheme=[[West Coast offense|West Coast]]
|DefCoach=[[Bob Pruett]]
|def_coach=[[Bob Pruett]]
|DCYear=1st
|dc_year=1st
|DScheme=[[3–4 defense|3–4]]
|def_scheme=[[3–4 defense|3–4]]
|StadiumArena=[[Scott Stadium]]<br>(Capacity: 61,500)
|stadium=[[Scott Stadium]]<br>(Capacity: 61,500)
|Champion=
|champion=
|BowlTourney=
|bowl=
|bowl_result=
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}}
{{2008 ACC football standings}}
{{2008 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings}}

The '''2008 Virginia Cavaliers football team''' represented the [[University of Virginia]] during the [[2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season]]. It was Virginia's [[2008 Atlantic Coast Conference football season|55th season]] as a member of the [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] (ACC). The Cavaliers were led by head coach [[Al Groh]]. They played their home games at [[Scott Stadium]] in [[Charlottesville, Virginia]].
The '''2008 Virginia Cavaliers football team''' represented the [[University of Virginia]] during the [[2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season]]. It was Virginia's [[2008 Atlantic Coast Conference football season|55th season]] as a member of the [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] (ACC). The Cavaliers were led by head coach [[Al Groh]]. They played their home games at [[Scott Stadium]] in [[Charlottesville, Virginia]].


==Preseason==
==Preseason==
The 2008 preseason began in early January, with the loss of starting quarterback [[Jameel Sewell]] due to academic ineligibility as well as three other players who were not enrolled for the Spring 2008 semester; junior cornerback Chris Cook, freshman wide receiver Chris Dalton and freshman linebacker Darnell Carter.<ref name="wp-sewell">{{cite news |title=U-Va.'s Sewell Not Enrolled For the Spring|first=Adam|last=Kilgore|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/17/AR2008011702761.html|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|date=January 18, 2008|accessdate=March 31, 2008}}</ref>
The 2008 preseason began in early January, with the loss of starting quarterback [[Jameel Sewell]] due to academic ineligibility as well as three other players who were not enrolled for the Spring 2008 semester; junior cornerback Chris Cook, freshman wide receiver Chris Dalton and freshman linebacker Darnell Carter.<ref name="wp-sewell">{{cite news |title=U-Va.'s Sewell Not Enrolled For the Spring|first=Adam|last=Kilgore|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/17/AR2008011702761.html|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|date=January 18, 2008|access-date=March 31, 2008}}</ref>


In February 2008, defensive back Mike Brown was arrested by UVa police and charged with one count each of grand larceny, possession of stolen property with intent to sell, altering serial numbers, and possession of marijuana. [[Al Groh]] said of the situation, ''"At this time we are currently gathering the facts. In view of the nature of the allegation, Mike Brown is not participating with the program at this time."''<ref name="wsls-brown">{{cite news |title=UVA Football Player Arrested|url=http://www.wsls.com/sls/sports/college/college_football/article/uva_football_player_arrested/6688/|work=[[WSLS-TV]]|date=March 3, 2008|accessdate=September 19, 2008|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828173524/http://www.wsls.com/sls/sports/college/college_football/article/uva_football_player_arrested/6688/|archivedate=August 28, 2008|deadurl=no}}</ref> Also in February, [[defensive end]] Jeffery Fitzgerald left the school, and subsequently the team, after allegations of [[honor code]] violations; the university stating that, "''Fitzgerald is no longer enrolled and will never play again for the 'Hoos.''"<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nbc29.com/Global/story.asp?s=7929878|title=Fitzgerald Leaves University of Virginia|first=Marty|last=Hudtloff|work=[[WVIR-TV]]|accessdate=September 19, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Five Questions for Virginia|first=Adam|last=Kilgore|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/03/AR2008080301703.html|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|date=August 4, 2008|accessdate=August 8, 2008}}</ref>
In February 2008, defensive back Mike Brown was arrested by UVa police and charged with one count each of grand larceny, possession of stolen property with intent to sell, altering serial numbers, and possession of marijuana. [[Al Groh]] said of the situation, ''"At this time we are currently gathering the facts. In view of the nature of the allegation, Mike Brown is not participating with the program at this time."''<ref name="wsls-brown">{{cite news|title=UVA Football Player Arrested|url=http://www.wsls.com/sls/sports/college/college_football/article/uva_football_player_arrested/6688/|work=[[WSLS-TV]]|date=March 3, 2008|access-date=September 19, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828173524/http://www.wsls.com/sls/sports/college/college_football/article/uva_football_player_arrested/6688/|archive-date=August 28, 2008|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Also in February, [[defensive end]] Jeffery Fitzgerald left the school, and subsequently the team, after allegations of [[academic honor code|honor code]] violations; the university stating that, "''Fitzgerald is no longer enrolled and will never play again for the 'Hoos.''"<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nbc29.com/Global/story.asp?s=7929878|title=Fitzgerald Leaves University of Virginia|first=Marty|last=Hudtloff|work=[[WVIR-TV]]|access-date=September 19, 2008|archive-date=February 13, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213224512/http://www.nbc29.com/Global/story.asp?s=7929878|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Five Questions for Virginia|first=Adam|last=Kilgore|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/03/AR2008080301703.html|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|date=August 4, 2008|access-date=August 8, 2008}}</ref>


==Peter Lalich Controversy==
==Peter Lalich controversy==
On July 24, 2008, [[Peter Lalich]], quarterback, was charged with unlawful purchase and possession of alcohol, a misdemeanor. Coach Groh would not comment on the charge, and stated that any disciplinary action would be dealt with internally, within the team. Lalich's case has been continued until July 21, 2009, at which point his charges will be dropped should he avoid further trouble.<ref name="inrich-lalich">{{cite news|title=U.Va. QB Lalich Charged with Alcohol Possession |first=Jeff |last=White |url=http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2008-07-24-0189.html |archive-url=https://archive.is/20081202002707/http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2008-07-24-0189.html |dead-url=yes |archive-date=December 2, 2008 |newspaper=[[Richmond Times-Dispatch]] |date=July 24, 2008 |accessdate=September 19, 2008 }}</ref>
On July 24, 2008, [[Peter Lalich]], quarterback, was charged with unlawful purchase and possession of alcohol, a misdemeanor. Coach Groh would not comment on the charge, and stated that any disciplinary action would be dealt with internally, within the team. Lalich's case has been continued until July 21, 2009, at which point his charges will be dropped should he avoid further trouble.<ref name="inrich-lalich">{{cite news|title=U.Va. QB Lalich Charged with Alcohol Possession |first=Jeff |last=White |url=http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2008-07-24-0189.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20081202002707/http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2008-07-24-0189.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 2, 2008 |newspaper=[[Richmond Times-Dispatch]] |date=July 24, 2008 |access-date=September 19, 2008 }}</ref>


On September 5, 2008, it was reported that Lalich had admitted to court officials that he had used marijuana and alcohol while on supervised probation. The voluntary admission came during a regular probation interview with officials from the office of Offender Aid and Restoration/Virginia Alcohol Safety Program. He is scheduled for a hearing on September 26.<ref>{{cite news |title=More Charges for UVa’s Lalich|first=Bryan|last=McKenzie|url=http://www.dailyprogress.com/cdp/sports/cavalier_insider/ci_football/article/more_charges_for_uvas_lalich/27361/|newspaper=[[The Daily Progress]]|location=Charlottesville|date=September 5, 2008|accessdate=September 11, 2008}}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> On September 10, 2008 it was announced through a statement from Virginia's sports information office that Lalich would not be starting in the September 13 game against the [[University of Connecticut]].<ref>{{cite news |title=UVa QB Lalich Won't Play Saturday |first=Doug|last=Doughty|url=http://www.roanoke.com/sports/breaking/wb/176395|archive-url=https://archive.is/20080917043530/http://www.roanoke.com/sports/breaking/wb/176395|dead-url=yes|archive-date=September 17, 2008|newspaper=[[The Roanoke Times]]|date=September 10, 2008|accessdate=September 11, 2008}}</ref>
On September 5, 2008, it was reported that Lalich had admitted to court officials that he had used marijuana and alcohol while on supervised probation. The voluntary admission came during a regular probation interview with officials from the office of Offender Aid and Restoration/Virginia Alcohol Safety Program. He was scheduled for a hearing on September 26.<ref>{{cite news |title=More Charges for UVa’s Lalich|first=Bryan|last=McKenzie|url=http://www.dailyprogress.com/cdp/sports/cavalier_insider/ci_football/article/more_charges_for_uvas_lalich/27361/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080908235245/http://www.dailyprogress.com/cdp/sports/cavalier_insider/ci_football/article/more_charges_for_uvas_lalich/27361/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 8, 2008|newspaper=[[The Daily Progress]]|location=Charlottesville|date=September 5, 2008|access-date=September 11, 2008}}</ref> On September 10, 2008, the Virginia's sports information office announced that Lalich would not be starting in the September 13 game against the [[University of Connecticut]].<ref>{{cite news |title=UVa QB Lalich Won't Play Saturday |first=Doug|last=Doughty|url=http://www.roanoke.com/sports/breaking/wb/176395|archive-url=https://archive.today/20080917043530/http://www.roanoke.com/sports/breaking/wb/176395|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 17, 2008|newspaper=[[The Roanoke Times]]|date=September 10, 2008|access-date=September 11, 2008}}</ref>


On Thursday, September 18, Lalich admitted that he had violated the terms of his probation.<ref>{{cite news |title=UVa Dismisses Lalich from Team|url=http://www.dailypress.com/sports/spt_lalich_0919,0,7961835.story|newspaper=[[Daily Press (Virginia)|The Daily Press]]|location=Newport News|date=September 18, 2008|accessdate=September 18, 2008}}</ref> Later the same day, he was dismissed from the Cavalier football team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://myespn.go.com/blogs/acc/0-2-161/UVA-QB-Lalich-off-the-team.html|title=UVA QB Lalich off the team|date=September 18, 2008|accessdate=September 18, 2008|publisher=ESPN|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080919164508/http://myespn.go.com/blogs/acc/0-2-161/UVA-QB-Lalich-off-the-team.html|archivedate=September 19, 2008|deadurl=no}}</ref> In a statement, UVA Athletic Director [[Craig Littlepage]] said, "We have supported Peter, but believe today a point has been reached where it’s best for all concerned that [Peter] no longer participate on the team. This is my decision, and it has support of head football coach Al Groh. We wish Peter the best in the future." <ref>{{cite news |title=U.Va. Football Team Dismisses QB Lalich|first=Jeff|last=White|url=http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/sports.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2008-09-18-0231.html|newspaper=[[Richmond Times-Dispatch]]|date=September 18, 2008|accessdate=September 18, 2008}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
On Thursday, September 18, Lalich admitted that he had violated the terms of his probation.<ref>{{cite news|title=UVa Dismisses Lalich from Team|url=http://www.dailypress.com/sports/spt_lalich_0919,0,7961835.story|newspaper=[[Daily Press (Virginia)|The Daily Press]]|location=Newport News|date=September 18, 2008|access-date=September 18, 2008}}{{Dead link|date=August 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Later the same day, he was dismissed from the Cavalier football team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://myespn.go.com/blogs/acc/0-2-161/UVA-QB-Lalich-off-the-team.html|title=UVA QB Lalich off the team|date=September 18, 2008|access-date=September 18, 2008|publisher=ESPN|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080919164508/http://myespn.go.com/blogs/acc/0-2-161/UVA-QB-Lalich-off-the-team.html|archive-date=September 19, 2008|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> In a statement, UVA Athletic Director [[Craig Littlepage]] said, "We have supported Peter, but believe today a point has been reached where it’s best for all concerned that [Peter] no longer participate on the team. This is my decision, and it has support of head football coach Al Groh. We wish Peter the best in the future."<ref>{{cite news |title=U.Va. Football Team Dismisses QB Lalich|first=Jeff|last=White|url=http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/sports.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2008-09-18-0231.html|newspaper=[[Richmond Times-Dispatch]]|date=September 18, 2008|access-date=September 18, 2008}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>


==Schedule==
==Schedule==
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.virginiasports.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=88792&SPID=10606&DB_OEM_ID=17800&Q_SEASON=2008 |title=Football - 2008 Schedule / Scores |work=VirginiaSports.com |accessdate=September 19, 2008 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725221314/http://www.virginiasports.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=88792&SPID=10606&DB_OEM_ID=17800&Q_SEASON=2008 |archivedate=July 25, 2011 |df= }}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.virginiasports.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=88792&SPID=10606&DB_OEM_ID=17800&Q_SEASON=2008 |title=Football - 2008 Schedule / Scores |work=VirginiaSports.com |access-date=September 19, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725221314/http://www.virginiasports.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=88792&SPID=10606&DB_OEM_ID=17800&Q_SEASON=2008 |archive-date=July 25, 2011 }}</ref>
{{CFB schedule
{{CFB Schedule Start|rankyear=2008|attend=yes}}
| rankyear = 2008
{{CFB Schedule Entry
| w/l = l
| timezone = Eastern

| date = August 30
|{{CFB schedule entry
| nonconf = yes
| away =
| date = August 30
| time = 3:30 PM
| time = 3:30&nbsp;pm
| rank =
| w/l = l
| nonconf = y
| opponent = [[2008 USC Trojans football team|USC]]
| opponent = [[2008 USC Trojans football team|USC]]
| opprank = 2
| opprank = 2
| site_stadium = [[Scott Stadium]]
| site_stadium = [[Scott Stadium]]
| site_cityst = [[Charlottesville, Virginia|Charlottesville, VA]]
| site_cityst = [[Charlottesville, Virginia|Charlottesville, VA]]
| tv = [[ESPN on ABC|ABC]]
| tv = [[ESPN on ABC|ABC]]
| score = 7&ndash;52
| score = 7–52
| attend = 64,947
| attend = 64,947
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 6
| w/l = w
| time = 3:45&nbsp;pm
| date = September 6
| nonconf = yes
| w/l = w
| time = 3:45 PM
| nonconf = y
| opponent = [[2008 Richmond Spiders football team|Richmond]]
| rank =
| opponent = [[2008 Richmond Spiders football team|Richmond]]
| site_stadium = Scott Stadium
| site_stadium = Scott Stadium
| site_cityst = Charlottesville, VA
| site_cityst = Charlottesville, VA
| tv = [[ESPNU]]
| tv = [[ESPNU]]
| score = 16&ndash;0
| score = 16–0
| overtime =
| attend = 51,007
| attend = 51,007
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 13
| w/l = l
| time = 7:30&nbsp;pm
| date = September 13
| nonconf = yes
| w/l = l
| away = yes
| nonconf = y
| time = 7:30 PM
| away = y
| opponent = [[2008 Connecticut Huskies football team|Connecticut]]
| rank =
| opponent = [[2008 Connecticut Huskies football team|Connecticut]]
| site_stadium = [[Rentschler Field (stadium)|Rentschler Field]]
| site_stadium = [[Rentschler Field (stadium)|Rentschler Field]]
| site_cityst = [[East Hartford, Connecticut|East Hartford, CT]]
| site_cityst = [[East Hartford, Connecticut|East Hartford, CT]]
| tv = ESPNU
| tv = ESPNU
| score = 10&ndash;45
| score = 10–45
| attend = 40,000<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/worksheet.jsp?year=2008&game=200800000016420080913.xml|title=Game Summary - Connecticut vs. Virginia Game Date: 09/13/08|date=September 14, 2008|access-date=September 25, 2008|publisher=NCAA}}</ref>
| gamename =
| overtime =
| attend = 40,000<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/worksheet.jsp?year=2008&game=200800000016420080913.xml|title=Game Summary - Connecticut vs. Virginia Game Date: 09/13/08|date=September 14, 2008|accessdate=September 25, 2008|publisher=NCAA}}</ref>
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 27
| w/l = l
| time = 12:00&nbsp;pm
| date = September 27
| nonconf =
| w/l = l
| away = yes
| away = y
| opponent = [[2008 Duke Blue Devils football team|Duke]]
| time = 12:00 PM
| rank =
| opprank =
| opponent = [[2008 Duke Blue Devils football team|Duke]]
| site_stadium = [[Wallace Wade Stadium]]
| site_stadium = [[Wallace Wade Stadium]]
| site_cityst = [[Durham, North Carolina|Durham, NC]]
| site_cityst = [[Durham, North Carolina|Durham, NC]]
| gamename =
| tv = ESPNU
| tv = ESPNU
| score = 3–31
| attend = 25,527
| score = 3&ndash;31
| overtime =
| attend = 25,527
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 4
| w/l = w
| time = 7:00&nbsp;pm
| date = October 4
| nonconf =
| w/l = w
| opponent = [[2008 Maryland Terrapins football team|Maryland]]
| time = 7:00 PM
| gamename = [[Maryland–Virginia football rivalry|rivalry]]
| rank =
| opprank =
| opponent = [[2008 Maryland Terrapins football team|Maryland]]
| site_stadium = Scott Stadium
| site_stadium = Scott Stadium
| site_cityst = Charlottesville, VA
| site_cityst = Charlottesville, VA
| tv = ESPNU
| gamename = [[Maryland–Virginia football rivalry|Rivalry]]
| tv = ESPNU
| score = 31–0
| attend = 50,727
| score = 31&ndash;0
| overtime =
| attend = 50,727
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 11
| w/l = w
| time = 12:00&nbsp;pm
| date = October 11
| nonconf = yes
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| time = 12:00 PM
| opponent = [[2008 East Carolina Pirates football team|East Carolina]]
| rank =
| away =
| opprank =
| opponent = [[2008 East Carolina Pirates football team|East Carolina]]
| site_stadium = Scott Stadium
| site_stadium = Scott Stadium
| site_cityst = Charlottesville, VA
| site_cityst = Charlottesville, VA
| tv = [[Raycom Sports|Raycom]]
| tv = [[Raycom Sports|Raycom]]
| score = 35&ndash;20
| score = 35–20
| overtime =
| attend = 52,398
| attend = 52,398
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 18
| w/l = w
| time = 3:30&nbsp;pm
| date = October 18
| homecoming =
| w/l = w
| opponent = [[2008 North Carolina Tar Heels football team|North Carolina]]
| time = 3:30 PM
| nonconf =
| opprank = 18
| gamename = [[South's Oldest Rivalry]]
| rank =
| opprank = 18
| opponent = [[2008 North Carolina Tar Heels football team|North Carolina]]
| site_stadium = Scott Stadium
| site_stadium = Scott Stadium
| site_cityst = Charlottesville, VA
| site_cityst = Charlottesville, VA
| tv = ABC
| gamename = [[South's Oldest Rivalry]]
| tv = ABC
| score = 16–13
| overtime = OT
| score = 16&ndash;13
| overtime = OT
| attend = 52,342
| attend = 52,342
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 25
| w/l = w
| time = 3:30&nbsp;pm
| date = October 25
| nonconf =
| w/l = w
| time = 3:30 PM
| away = y
| opponent = [[2008 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team|Georgia Tech]]
| away = yes
| opprank = 18
| rank =
| opprank = 18
| opponent = [[2008 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team|Georgia Tech]]
| site_stadium = [[Bobby Dodd Stadium]]
| site_stadium = [[Bobby Dodd Stadium]]
| site_cityst = [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|GA]]
| site_cityst = [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|GA]]
| gamename =
| tv = ESPNU
| tv = ESPNU
| score = 24–17
| attend = 47,416
| score = 24&ndash;17
| overtime =
| attend = 47,416
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 1
| w/l = l
| time = 12:00&nbsp;pm
| date = November 1
| nonconf =
| w/l = l
| homecoming = yes
| homecoming = y
| opponent = [[2008 Miami Hurricanes football team|Miami]]
| time = 12:00 PM
| rank =
| away =
| opprank =
| opponent = [[2008 Miami Hurricanes football team|Miami]]
| site_stadium = Scott Stadium
| site_stadium = Scott Stadium
| site_cityst = Charlottesville, VA
| site_cityst = Charlottesville, VA
| gamename =
| tv = Raycom
| tv = Raycom
| score = 17–24
| overtime = OT
| score = 17&ndash;24
| overtime = OT
| attend = 53,308
| attend = 53,308
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 8
| w/l = l
| time = 3:30&nbsp;pm
| date = November 8
| nonconf =
| w/l = l
| homecoming =
| away = y
| opponent = [[2008 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team|Wake Forest]]
| time = 3:30 PM
| rank =
| away = yes
| opprank =
| opponent = [[2008 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team|Wake Forest]]
| site_stadium = [[BB&T Field]]
| site_stadium = [[BB&T Field]]
| site_cityst = [[Winston-Salem, North Carolina|Winston-Salem, NC]]
| site_cityst = [[Winston-Salem, North Carolina|Winston-Salem, NC]]
| gamename =
| tv = ESPNU
| tv = ESPNU
| score = 17–28
| attend = 34,014
| score = 17&ndash;28
| overtime =
| attend = 34,014
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 22
| w/l = l
| time = 12:00&nbsp;pm
| date = November 22
| nonconf =
| w/l = l
| opponent = [[2008 Clemson Tigers football team|Clemson]]
| time = 12:00 PM
| away =
| rank =
| opprank =
| opponent = [[2008 Clemson Tigers football team|Clemson]]
| site_stadium = Scott Stadium
| site_stadium = Scott Stadium
| site_cityst = Charlottesville, VA
| site_cityst = Charlottesville, VA
| gamename =
| tv = Raycom
| tv = Raycom
| score = 3–13
| attend = 51,979
| score = 3&ndash;13
| overtime =
| attend = 51,979
}}
}}
{{CFB Schedule Entry
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 29
| w/l = l
| time = 12:00&nbsp;pm
| date = November 29
| nonconf =
| w/l = l
| away = y
| time = 12:00 PM
| opponent = [[2008 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech]]
| rank =
| gamename = [[Commonwealth Cup (Virginia)|Commonwealth Cup]]
| away = yes
| opprank =
| opponent = [[2008 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech]]
| site_stadium = [[Lane Stadium]]
| site_stadium = [[Lane Stadium]]
| site_cityst = [[Blacksburg, Virginia|Blacksburg, VA]]
| site_cityst = [[Blacksburg, Virginia|Blacksburg, VA]]
| tv = [[ESPN]]
| gamename = [[Commonwealth Cup (Virginia)|Commonwealth Cup]]
| score = 14–17
| tv = [[ESPN]]
| attend = 66,233
| score = 14&ndash;17
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==Personnel==
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==Coaching staff==
==Coaching staff==
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|Assistant Head Coach/[[Defensive Back]]s Coach: ||Steve Bernstein||2nd
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|Defensive Assistant Coach/Assistant [[Defensive Line]] Coach||Lervern Belin||2nd
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|[[Wide Receiver]]s Coach: ||Wayne Lineburg||1st
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|Running Game Coordinator/[[Offensive Line]] Coach||Dave Borbely||2nd
|Running game coordinator/[[offensive line]] coach||Dave Borbely||2nd
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|[[Tight End]]s Coach/[[Recruiting (college athletics)|Recruiting]] Coordinator||Bob Price||10th
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|Graduate assistant defense||Vincent Brown||1st
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|Head strength coach||Matt Balis||1st
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|Director of Football Video Operations||Luke Goldstein||6th
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| recruit = Larry Richardson jr
| position = ATH
| position = ATH
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| hometown = Chicago, IL
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| highschool = Von Stuben H.S
| feet = 5
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*44 Raynard Horne - ''Freshman (RS)''
*44 Raynard Horne - ''Freshman (RS)''


'''[[Wide Receiver]]s'''
'''[[Wide receiver]]s'''
*22 '''Staton Jobe''' - ''Freshman (RS)''
*22 '''Staton Jobe''' - ''Freshman (RS)''
*80 '''Maurice Covington''' - ''Junior''
*80 '''Maurice Covington''' - ''Junior''
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*47 Curt Orshoski - ''Freshman''
*47 Curt Orshoski - ''Freshman''


'''[[Tight End]]s'''
'''[[Tight end]]s'''
*86 '''Tom Santi''' - ''Senior''
*86 '''Tom Santi''' - ''Senior''
*82 Mark Ambrose - ''Freshman''
*82 Mark Ambrose - ''Freshman''
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{{see also|2008 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings}}
{{see also|2008 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings}}


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==Statistics==
==Statistics==
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! Name !! GP-GS !! Att !! Gain !! Loss !! Net !! Avg !! TD !! Long !! Avg/G
! Name !! GP-GS !! Att !! Gain !! Loss !! Net !! Avg !! TD !! Long !! Avg/G
|-
|-
| '''Total''' Larry Richardson jr|| 12-10&nbsp; || 99 &nbsp; || 607&nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp; ||&nbsp; || &nbsp; 2|| &nbsp; || &nbsp;
| '''Total''' Larry Richardson jr|| 12-10&nbsp; || 179 &nbsp; || 1307&nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp; ||&nbsp; || &nbsp; 12|| &nbsp; || &nbsp;
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| '''Opponents''' || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp;
| '''Total''' Raymond Edwards|| 12 -12&nbsp; ||211 &nbsp; || 1591 &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp;18 || &nbsp; || &nbsp;
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! Name !! GP-GS !! No. !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! Long !! Avg/G
! Name !! GP-GS !! No. !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! Long !! Avg/G
|-
|-
|'''Total''' Condarrial McCall||12-8 &nbsp; || 3 &nbsp; || 899 &nbsp; || 13.4 &nbsp; || 11 &nbsp; || 63 &nbsp; || 74.9 &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp;
|'''Total''' Darrin Washington ||12-12 &nbsp; || 17 &nbsp; || 1399 &nbsp; || 13.4 &nbsp; || 11 &nbsp; || 109 &nbsp; || 109.9 &nbsp; || &nbsp; || &nbsp;
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==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


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2008 Virginia Cavaliers football
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
DivisionCoastal
Record5–7 (3–5 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorMike Groh (3rd season)
Offensive schemeWest Coast
Defensive coordinatorBob Pruett (1st season)
Base defense3–4
Home stadiumScott Stadium
(Capacity: 61,500)
Seasons
← 2007
2009 →
2008 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Atlantic Division
Boston College xy   5 – 3     9 – 5  
No. 21 Florida State x   5 – 3     9 – 4  
Maryland   4 – 4     8 – 5  
Wake Forest   4 – 4     8 – 5  
Clemson   4 – 4     7 – 6  
NC State   4 – 4     6 – 7  
Coastal Division
No. 15 Virginia Tech xy$   5 – 3     10 – 4  
No. 22 Georgia Tech x   5 – 3     9 – 4  
North Carolina   0 – 4     0 – 5  
Miami (FL)   4 – 4     7 – 6  
Virginia   3 – 5     5 – 7  
Duke   1 – 7     4 – 8  
Championship: Virginia Tech 30, Boston College 12
  • $ – BCS representative as conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
  • North Carolina vacated 8 wins, including 4 ACC wins
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2008 Virginia Cavaliers football team represented the University of Virginia during the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. It was Virginia's 55th season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The Cavaliers were led by head coach Al Groh. They played their home games at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Preseason

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The 2008 preseason began in early January, with the loss of starting quarterback Jameel Sewell due to academic ineligibility as well as three other players who were not enrolled for the Spring 2008 semester; junior cornerback Chris Cook, freshman wide receiver Chris Dalton and freshman linebacker Darnell Carter.[1]

In February 2008, defensive back Mike Brown was arrested by UVa police and charged with one count each of grand larceny, possession of stolen property with intent to sell, altering serial numbers, and possession of marijuana. Al Groh said of the situation, "At this time we are currently gathering the facts. In view of the nature of the allegation, Mike Brown is not participating with the program at this time."[2] Also in February, defensive end Jeffery Fitzgerald left the school, and subsequently the team, after allegations of honor code violations; the university stating that, "Fitzgerald is no longer enrolled and will never play again for the 'Hoos."[3][4]

Peter Lalich controversy

[edit]

On July 24, 2008, Peter Lalich, quarterback, was charged with unlawful purchase and possession of alcohol, a misdemeanor. Coach Groh would not comment on the charge, and stated that any disciplinary action would be dealt with internally, within the team. Lalich's case has been continued until July 21, 2009, at which point his charges will be dropped should he avoid further trouble.[5]

On September 5, 2008, it was reported that Lalich had admitted to court officials that he had used marijuana and alcohol while on supervised probation. The voluntary admission came during a regular probation interview with officials from the office of Offender Aid and Restoration/Virginia Alcohol Safety Program. He was scheduled for a hearing on September 26.[6] On September 10, 2008, the Virginia's sports information office announced that Lalich would not be starting in the September 13 game against the University of Connecticut.[7]

On Thursday, September 18, Lalich admitted that he had violated the terms of his probation.[8] Later the same day, he was dismissed from the Cavalier football team.[9] In a statement, UVA Athletic Director Craig Littlepage said, "We have supported Peter, but believe today a point has been reached where it’s best for all concerned that [Peter] no longer participate on the team. This is my decision, and it has support of head football coach Al Groh. We wish Peter the best in the future."[10]

Schedule

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[11]

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 303:30 pmNo. 2 USC*
ABCL 7–5264,947
September 63:45 pmRichmond*
  • Scott Stadium
  • Charlottesville, VA
ESPNUW 16–051,007
September 137:30 pmat Connecticut*
ESPNUL 10–4540,000[12]
September 2712:00 pmat Duke
ESPNUL 3–3125,527
October 47:00 pmMaryland
  • Scott Stadium
  • Charlottesville, VA (rivalry)
ESPNUW 31–050,727
October 1112:00 pmEast Carolina*
  • Scott Stadium
  • Charlottesville, VA
RaycomW 35–2052,398
October 183:30 pmNo. 18 North Carolina
ABCW 16–13 OT52,342
October 253:30 pmat No. 18 Georgia Tech
ESPNUW 24–1747,416
November 112:00 pmMiamidagger
  • Scott Stadium
  • Charlottesville, VA
RaycomL 17–24 OT53,308
November 83:30 pmat Wake Forest
ESPNUL 17–2834,014
November 2212:00 pmClemson
  • Scott Stadium
  • Charlottesville, VA
RaycomL 3–1351,979
November 2912:00 pmat Virginia Tech
ESPNL 14–1766,233

Personnel

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2008 Virginia Cavaliers football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
QB Marc Verica
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Coaching staff

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Position Name Season
Head coach: Al Groh 7th
Assistant head coach/Defensive coordinator coach: Bob Pruett 1st
Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach: Mike Groh 7th
Assistant head coach/defensive backs coach: Steve Bernstein 2nd
Special teams coordinator/linebackers coach Bob Diaco 2nd
Defensive assistant coach/assistant defensive line coach Lervern Belin 2nd
Wide receivers coach: Wayne Lineburg 1st
Running game coordinator/offensive line coach Dave Borbely 2nd
Asst. Special teams coordinator/running backs coach Anthony Poindexter 4th
Tight ends coach/recruiting coordinator Bob Price 10th
Graduate assistant offense Jim Jones 1st
Graduate assistant defense Vincent Brown 1st
Head strength coach Matt Balis 1st
Director of football video operations Luke Goldstein 6th

Players

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Recruiting

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College recruiting information (2008)
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Larry Richardson jr
ATH 		Chicago, IL Von Stuben H.S 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 145 lb (66 kg) 4.41 Dec 11, 2007 
Star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 76
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2008 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

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See also: American football positions and Glossary of American football

Watch list

[edit]

Game summaries

[edit]

USC

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See also: 2008 USC Trojans football team

The No. 3 ranked Trojans scored three touchdowns in the first quarter to beat the Cavaliers to win the first game of the season. USC quarterback Mark Sanchez threw for 338 yards, CJ Gable ran for 73 yards, and Ronald Johnson had 78 yards in receiving. The second half was all USC, with UVA turning over the ball three times.

1 2 3 4 Total
USC 21 3 14 14 52
Virginia 7 0 0 0 7

Richmond

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1 2 3 4 Total
Richmond 0 0 0 0 0
Virginia 3 0 0 13 16

Connecticut

[edit]
See also: 2008 Connecticut Huskies football team
1 2 3 4 Total
Virginia 0 0 3 7 10
Connecticut 7 21 14 3 45

Duke

[edit]
See also: 2008 Duke Blue Devils football team
1 2 3 4 Total
Virginia 3 0 0 0 3
Duke 0 3 14 14 31

Maryland

[edit]
See also: 2008 Maryland Terrapins football team
1 2 3 4 Total
Maryland 0 0 0 0 0
Virginia 7 14 10 0 31

East Carolina

[edit]
1 2 3 4 Total
East Carolina 6 0 7 7 20
Virginia 7 21 0 7 35

North Carolina

[edit]
See also: 2008 North Carolina Tar Heels football team
1 2 3 4OT Total
North Carolina 7 0 0 33 13
Virginia 0 0 3 76 16

Georgia Tech

[edit]
See also: 2008 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team
1 2 3 4 Total
Virginia 3 7 7 7 24
Georgia Tech 14 0 0 3 17

[13]

Miami

[edit]
See also: 2008 Miami Hurricanes football team
1 2 3 4OT Total
Miami 7 3 0 77 24
Virginia 10 7 0 00 17

Wake Forest

[edit]
See also: 2008 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team
1 2 3 4 Total
Virginia 0 3 0 14 17
Wake Forest 14 14 0 0 28

Clemson

[edit]
See also: 2008 Clemson Tigers football team
1 2 3 4 Total
Clemson 7 3 0 3 13
Virginia 0 3 0 0 3

Virginia Tech

[edit]
See also: 2008 Virginia Tech Hokies football team
1 2 3 4 Total
Virginia 7 7 0 0 14
Virginia Tech 7 0 7 3 17

Rankings

[edit]
See also: 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
Ranking movements
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP
Coaches
HarrisNot releasedNot released
BCSNot releasedNot released

Statistics

[edit]

Team

[edit]
Team Opp
Scoring    
  Points per Game    
First Downs    
  Rushing    
  Passing    
  Penalty    
Total Offense    
  Avg per Play    
  Avg per Game    
Fumbles-Lost    
Penalties-Yards    
  Avg per Game    
Team Opp
Punts-Yards    
  Avg per Punt    
Time of Possession/Game    
3rd Down Conversions    
4th Down Conversions    
Touchdowns Scored    
Field Goals-Attempts-Long    
PAT-Attempts    
Attendance    
  Games/Avg per Game    

Scores by quarter

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1 2 3 4 Total
Virginia 0
Opponents 0

Offense

[edit]

Rushing

[edit]
Name GP-GS Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G
Total Larry Richardson jr 12-10  179   1307          12    
Total Raymond Edwards 12 -12  211   1591          18    

Passing

[edit]
Name GP-GS Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G
Total                  
Opponents                  

Receiving

[edit]
Name GP-GS No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G
Total Darrin Washington 12-12   17   1399   13.4   11   109   109.9      
Opponents                  

Defense

[edit]
Name GP Tackles Sacks Pass Defense Interceptions Fumbles Blkd
Kick
Solo Ast Total TFL-Yds No-Yds BrUp QBH No.-Yds Avg TD Long Rcv-Yds FF
Total

Special teams

[edit]
Name Punting Kickoffs
No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd No. Yds Avg TB OB
Total
Name Punt Returns Kick Returns
No. Yds Avg TD Long No. Yds Avg TD Long
Total


References

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  1. ^ Kilgore, Adam (January 18, 2008). "U-Va.'s Sewell Not Enrolled For the Spring". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "UVA Football Player Arrested". WSLS-TV. March 3, 2008. Archived from the original on August 28, 2008. Retrieved September 19, 2008.
  3. ^ Hudtloff, Marty. "Fitzgerald Leaves University of Virginia". WVIR-TV. Archived from the original on February 13, 2012. Retrieved September 19, 2008.
  4. ^ Kilgore, Adam (August 4, 2008). "Five Questions for Virginia". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 8, 2008.
  5. ^ White, Jeff (July 24, 2008). "U.Va. QB Lalich Charged with Alcohol Possession". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Archived from the original on December 2, 2008. Retrieved September 19, 2008.
  6. ^ McKenzie, Bryan (September 5, 2008). "More Charges for UVa's Lalich". The Daily Progress. Charlottesville. Archived from the original on September 8, 2008. Retrieved September 11, 2008.
  7. ^ Doughty, Doug (September 10, 2008). "UVa QB Lalich Won't Play Saturday". The Roanoke Times. Archived from the original on September 17, 2008. Retrieved September 11, 2008.
  8. ^ "UVa Dismisses Lalich from Team". The Daily Press. Newport News. September 18, 2008. Retrieved September 18, 2008.[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ "UVA QB Lalich off the team". ESPN. September 18, 2008. Archived from the original on September 19, 2008. Retrieved September 18, 2008.
  10. ^ White, Jeff (September 18, 2008). "U.Va. Football Team Dismisses QB Lalich". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved September 18, 2008. [dead link‍]
  11. ^ "Football - 2008 Schedule / Scores". VirginiaSports.com. Archived from the original on July 25, 2011. Retrieved September 19, 2008.
  12. ^ "Game Summary - Connecticut vs. Virginia Game Date: 09/13/08". NCAA. September 14, 2008. Retrieved September 25, 2008.
  13. ^ "Virginia Upsets #18 Georgia Tech". WCAV-TV. October 25, 2008. Archived from the original on April 18, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2008.
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