Al Groh: The Heat is On

It was unclear entering the season what it would take for Virginia coach Al Groh to march into the 2010 campaign. Some guessed it would take a postseason appearance. Others were of the opinion that the Cavaliers needed a winning record and win over rival Virginia Tech, a program that Groh is 1-7 against. Both scenarios seem unlikely after Virginia (3-5, 2-2 ACC) collapsed in the final four minutes en route to a 28-17 setback against Duke. The loss gives the Cavaliers the worst mark among the programs in the league over their past 22 games, respectively, at 8-14 overall… Groh said he felt as he does after every defeat: “hurt from losing.” “We put a lot into this,” he added. “[We] put everything we got into it. When you get nothing back in return it is a haunting feeling.” Apparently, that was what the masses that attended the contest felt. The smallest crowd in a decade left in near unison after Duke took a 25-17 in the fourth quarter. – Daily Progress