Worn Out And Weary

Al Groh

With 8:29 remaining in Virginia’s 42-13 loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday, streams of fans trickled to the exits. The ritualistic march of Virginia’s 2009 season. Few looked distraught. Most faces, in fact, held a look of acceptance. Maybe a little fatigued, but not troubled or disturbed.

Just worn out. Worn out from a long journey fraught with wrong turns. Worn out from petulant detours. Worn out from a journey devoid of a promising destination.

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