The USC football team’s first opponent in their 2008 schedule, the Virginia Cavaliers, have a long history in collegiate football. The Cavaliers football team was founded 120 years ago, in 1888, the same year the USC Trojans football team was established. The Virginia fight song “the Cavalier Song”, was adopted back in 1923, some 85-years ago. But if you happened to be in attendance at Virginia spring practice this past week, you might be surprised by the music blasting over the speakers. I’ll give you a hint. It starts:

Fight on!, for ol’ SC…

As bizarre as it may sound, Virginia head coach Al Groh has been playing the Trojan fight song, “Fight On” during his spring practices. But why isn’t Virginia playing its own “Cavalier Song?”

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As reported on charlottesvillenewsplex.com, playing the USC fight song,

“[acts] as a constant reminder of what looms ahead…The players say it gives them motivation, with the game 151 days away.”

More like 151 days of fear. Is Al Groh trying to sabotage his players? Blasting the Trojan “Fight Song” is like psychological warfare, constantly reminding his team that USC has won more conference titles in the past four years than Virginia has had in the last 120.

But whatever floats your boat, Al. It’s your team. Hey, I’ve got a good idea for motivation. Why don’t you sit your quarterback down, go onto youtube, and replay the Rey Malaluga smashing UCLA’s Ben Cowan. Then show him smashing Rudy Carpenter. Then Justin Forsett. Then give your quarterback a mirror and say, “You’re next.”

That seems like it would be your style, over there, in Virginia. Hell, you could hire me as an assistant coach. I could totally break down their spirit before the season starts.