The clock is ticking.
Before Virginia coach Al Groh was allowed to meet with his assistant coaches on Sunday, the school announced that the coach was fired.
He was not alone.
Virginia also fired offensive coordinator Gregg Brandon, special teams coordinator Ron Prince, offensive line coach Dave Borbely, running backs coach Wayne Lineburg, wide receivers coach Latrell Scott, linebackers coach Bob Trott and defensive line coach Chad Wilt.
All were told that they had 48 hours to remove their belongings from the McCue Center, sources confirmed.
It left secondary coach Anthony Poindexter, a six-year coach at UVa, and recruiting coordinator Bob Price as the only coaches under contract.
That all came Groh was terminated on Sunday following the Cavaliers’ 3-9 season, one that ended with a 42-13 loss to in-state rival Virginia Tech.
In odd fashion, the graduate assistants were also fired, individuals that were not funded fully during the most recent season, sources said.
At least one former player can relate to what will transpire for the returning players.
“I played under coach George Welsh, so the coaching change is something I went through,” said former fullback Brandon Isaiah. “When he retired it was a crazy thing. It is a hard thing because you never know what to expect as a player during that process.
“I know the feeling and it will be a tough time for those players that are coming back. When a coach leaves you start wondering, and it will drive you crazy.”
After sending out a mass text Sunday afternoon, Virginia officials informed the returning players of the team that a meeting loomed at 4 p.m.
At that time, athletic director Craig Littlepage and associate athletic director Jon Oliver addressed the players and answered questions.
Groh was not present, having vacated the McCue Center previously.
While most Cavaliers knew it was coming, the grueling episode lasted around 45 minutes and left more questions than answers.
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