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Even though the staff is still hard at work on the 2007 class, it’s never too early to get started on the next one. UVa received its first verbal commitment for the 2008 recruiting class from Matt Mihalik , a 6-7, 270-pound offensive tackle recruit out of Gilmour School in Gates Mills, Ohio.

“He committed on the first day possible,” Gilmour head coach Bob Spicer said. “We – Matt, the coaches and his counselor – called down for Coach John Garrett, who is Matt’s main recruiter. We also talked to Al Groh. Coach Groh extended the offer over the phone and Matt accepted it. It was a nice conversation. Coach Groh said that all of the players that have committed this early in the past are starters, so it’s a good omen.”

The Virginia staff had a good look at Mihalik earlier this summer, when he attended UVa’s camp in June. He was there for the entire camp and turned in an impressive performance.

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