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Groh Returns: Virginia alumnus takes over after Welsh retires
By Jessica Garrison | January 18, 2001When Al Groh called Virginia Director of Athletics Terry Holland to accept the Cavalier coaching job, it took only one word - "Wahoowah!" - to let Holland know he had the man who would replace George Welsh at the helm of the Cav program. Groh spent 13 of the last 14 years coaching in the NFL but stepped down as head coach of the New York Jets after one season to return to his alma mater. "There's been a lot of elation and excitement about coming back to Charlottesville," Groh said of the city that has become his family's adopted home. Groh, 56, graduated from the McIntire School of Commerce in 1967 after earning four letters as a defensive end and lettering in lacrosse.
