Eugene Monroe News

Two Virginia senior football players have been named to the preseason watch lists for two major football awards. via NBC12

Now that the 2008 draft is history, scouts are already starting work on 2009. In fact, the National Scouting meetings to discuss all 2009 prospects will be held May 18-23 in Amelia Island, Fla. Months before the first kickoff of the college season, these are the highest rated seniors for the next draft: 1. Fili Moala, DT, USC. A big, powerful, explosive player who can stuff the run and rush the passer, Moala has a quick first step and is very disruptive. Plus, he knows how to use his hands.

2. Eugene Monroe, T, Virginia. He was so good at left tackle that Virginia coach Al Groh decided to keep Branden Albert, the 15th pick of the 2008 draft, at guard. Monroe was the No. 1 offensive line recruit in the country heading into college. He has size, athletic ability and long arms. Read more

“I thought I might go in the second-round or late first-round, but to be where I am right now, I didn't think so.”

The initial game film Al Groh received from Glen Burnie High School wasn't quite in focus and the picture was a bit blurry. via The Free Lance-Star

“I did d-line at the combine and I thought I'd show [the scouts] linebacker today”

Al Groh has constantly preached versatility at Virginia. The Cavaliers head coach's mind-set could pay off for Chris Long and Branden Albert in next month's NFL Draft. via Fredericksburg.com

“It was a zone play and (tackle) Eugene Monroe and (guard) Branden Albert, they cleared the hole”

"Oh, I didn't know that," is all Simpson offered at first. When pressed for his description of the play, Simpson acknowledged that it felt good, but then he gave the accolades to a pair of linemen and a couple ... via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

“I was just looking on the big screen the whole time, just seeing where the defenders were and whether I needed to kick it into another gear or whether I could just relax and just cruise into the end zone”

Virginia running back Mikell Simpson made history two times over on Tuesday. His 96-yard touchdown in the second quarter was the longest run ever by a running back in a bowl game. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

Seven Virginia football players have been selected to the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association (VaSID) all-state team.

Senior Chris Long, the Ted Hendricks award winner as the nation's best defensive end, was named the state's Division I defensive player of the year. Senior tight end Tom Santi, junior guard Branden Albert and senior punter Ryan Weigand joined him on the first team.

Senior center Jordy Lipsey, junior tackle Eugene Monroe and sophomore defensive end Jeffrey Fitzgerald were named to the second team. Read more

“Throughout the course of this season, our team has been about ... - we, us and ours.' That's a mentality that has provided unity and a sense of purpose”

November 27, 2007 Groh gets Big Award and new Contract, while all the Hokies want is Revenge Virginia football coach Al Groh was selected as the Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year in voting by the ... via WDBJ7

For the fourth time in the 118 seasons of Virginia football a Cavaliers team has won seven consecutive games. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“They've already got one 97-yard return for a touchdown this year. As we saw in a number of games around the country this weekend, just one of those kind of plays throws everything ... out of kilter.”

Only a small number of Virginia fans probably circled Oct. 13 as a big game for the Cavaliers when the 2007 football schedule came out. via University of Virginia

“If you're a good defense, you're a good defense.”

Virginia offensive tackle Eugene Monroe swears that he doesn't expect his Cavaliers to beat UConn by 40 points on Saturday. via Connecticut Post

“I'll comment on that after the game”

UConn defensive tackle Dan Davis says his payback will come after the actual final score is posted. via Connecticut Post

“We really can evaluate ourselves from the five games up to now and see what we need to improve upon. We have a lot of momentum going up into these next couple games. We've just got to keep building from the success we've had.”

UConn Football: Huskies Stay Hungry During Bye Week By SHAWN COURCHESNE | The Hartford Courant STORRS - UConn senior defensive tackle Dan Davis has not deleted the message delivered to his Facebook Web page. via Hartford Courant

“He could easily be a tackle. He's obviously a very good guard but he can just as easily be a tackle.”

Virginia junior running back Cedric Peerman has compiled an impressive line of statistics this season that reads something like this: 566 total rushing yards , 5.2 yards per carry , five touchdowns , 113.2 ... via University of Virginia

Judging from the fact that he was in uniform and had participated in pregame drills, Eugene Monroe probably would have been available in an emergency Saturday night. via Roanoke Times

“We live together, so all week I'm like, 'Dude, are you nervous yet? Are you nervous yet?”

Even after he got the news he'd waited five years to hear, Gordie Sammis hesitated to share it. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“We were certainly in new territory”

Tight end Tom Santi crosses the goal line to score the Cavaliers' second touchdown of the night. via PilotOnline.com

“They are big and they are going to try to run the ball right at us, because that's what they do well”

Pitt's defensive line has played consistently well through four games. But tomorrow, when the Panthers play at Virginia, the unit will face what most Pitt coaches believe will be its toughest test to date. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Senior quarterback Matt Ryan has received ACC Player of the Week honors. Ryan was chosen as the ACC's Offensive Back of the Week. via Boston College Eagles