UVA QB Lalich DISMISSED from team

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Virginia dismisses QB Lalich from team
The decision on the fate of the Cavaliers' opening-day starter was made by athletic director Craig Littlepage.

By Doug Doughty | The Roanoke Times

Peter Lalich, the highest-rated quarterback prospect ever to sign with Virginia, was dismissed from the Cavaliers’ football team less than one month into his second season.

Lalich was given the news by athletic director Craig Littlepage in a meeting that took place within hours of Lalich’s appearance in Charlottesville General District Court.

"Peter Lalich is no longer a member of the University of Virginia football team," Littlepage said in a statement released through Virginia’s sports information office. "We have supported Peter, but believe today a point has been reached where it’s best for all concerned that he no longer participate on the team.

"This is my decision and it has the support of head football coach Al Groh. We wish Peter the best in the future. We will have no further comment."

Lalich originally was scheduled for a Sept. 26 court appearance after he was charged with a probation violation, but the court date was rescheduled at the request of Lalich’s attorneys at McGuireWoods.

Lalich told the court that he had violated his probation, at which point judge Robert H. Downer Jr., continued the case until July 21, 2009, the one-year anniversary of the original charge.

Lalich, who was UVa’s starting quarterback in Virginia’s first two games, did not travel with the team to its game this past Saturday at Connecticut but returned to practice Sunday.

"Any time a situation doesn’t work out in the most positive way for any player it’s regrettable," UVa coach Al Groh said through the SID office. "But we stand united with this decision."

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sucks anyways

get rid of groh next