NIT

The University of Virginia men's basketball team had a dreadful performance both in terms of free throw shooting and turnovers.  As usual the defense bailed them out and they were able to escape with an 11 point win over their 757 neighbors from Norfolk State.  The upper class men really didn't have the team ready and motivated and the Coaching staff could clearly see that.  They inserted Teven Jones at the point much earlier and they also played Justin Anderson for more minutes.

Sparked by the freshmen Jones and Anderson and their energy level the Wahoos were able to hold off the Spartans.  The next round opponent will be St. Johns and it's going to take a much better effort to advance to the third round.  While I was unimpressed, I'm still thankful for the chance to watch the HOOS play hopefully again hopefully on Sunday afternoon.  WAHOOWA!!

Quin Blanding...Five Star Safety

When 5 star safety Quin Blanding announced his college choice last week he had no shortage of suitors.  The likes of Ohio State and Alabama came calling, Urban Meyer personally recruited this young man.  That's some serious recruiting right there.  Yet, the Virginia product chose to go to the finest University in his home state, The University of Virginia.  His commitment pledge was huge in a year where the state is loaded with Nationally recognized players.

Quin has already hit the recruiting trail to lure other top players to join him at Mr. Jefferson's University and I'm hoping for some huge names to follow.  With a tough home schedule and showing all the elite commonwealth prospects they aren't afraid of competition, the UVA football program is clearly sending a message.  Let's hope that message translates to wins on the field this year and more prosperous results on the recruiting trail.