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Big Trouble in Little Charlottesville Virginia ('98: 9-3, 6-2 ACC)
Posted: Wednesday August 11, 1999 06:12 PM
The Plot
With the graduation of QB Aaron Brooks and S Anthony Poindexter, the Cavaliers lost their two best players and leaders. They will be hard-pressed to duplicate last year's 9-3 record, but in the ACC this season anything is possible. If they get any production at QB, the Cavaliers should easily continue their streak of 12 consecutive years with at least seven victories.
The DirectorGeorge Welsh -- 26th season, 121-75-3; 176-121-4 overall
StarringRB Thomas Jones -- Leading rusher in the ACC last season will carry an even bigger load this year.LB Byron Thweatt -- Terrorizes opposing teams from his outside linebacker spot.
Co-starringQB Dan Ellis -- Has only thrown 39 passes in two seasons as backup.LB Donny Green -- Thweatt's bookend at outside linebacker, was third on team in tackles last year. OL Noel LaMontagne -- Cavalier running back usually follow him for big gains. S Antwan Harris -- Moves from corner to safety to take Poindexter's place.
And introducingRB Arlen Harris -- Must provide adequate backup to Jones with Antwoine Womack gone for the year.Why it will workWelsh will do what he always does, produce teams that rely on defense and a strong running game.Why it won'tThe schedule is too tough early for a team with so many question marks at key positions.
Our critics' review:**** |
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