Ahmad Brooks

There was a nice surprise waiting for the thousands of fans who showed up for “Meet the Team” Day at Scott Stadium. Ahmad Brooks , the guy who caused a mini-uproar with his mysterious two-day absence from practice, was there in his No. 34 jersey, smiling, signing autographs and claiming that his “personal issues” are now behind him.

“Everybody’s happy that I’m here,” Brooks said. “I’m happy to be here myself.”

The sophomore linebacker, who led Virginia in tackles last season, also talked to reporters. UVa sports information officials said Brooks would only field questions about football-related topics, but Brooks did seem eager to squash a few rumors related to his brief hiatus from training camp.

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