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Aug. 14, 2007
A year ago, Al Groh joked that he was playing the 2006 season with his 2007 team.
Actually, it wasn’t so much a joke as an honest explanation for what was clearly a rebuilding season. Virginia’s coach had just three senior starters in the 2006 lineup and he had to rely on a freshman quarterback and a host of newcomers at a number of other key positions, especially along the offensive line.
But now 2007 is finally here and Groh’s talent has caught up with the calendar. He has 19 returning starters, including 10 on a defense that finished the nation ranked No. 17 in fewest total yards allowed.