Multiple outlets are reporting and The Sabre has confirmed that Shawn Moore, former star quarterback at Virginia, is joining Mike London’s football staff at UVa. Moore, of course, led one of the nation’s top offensive attacks during his career and helped take the Cavaliers to the No. 1 ranking in the polls. After finishing at Virginia, he played in the NFL for the Broncos. Most recently, he’s worked at St. Albans as a dean.

Moore, who is expected to coach either the quarterbacks or receivers pending further hires, had been a point of discussion on the EDGE (sub. required) this past week as murmurs begin to surface about him joining the Hoos as an assistant coach. Mikeysurf, one of The Sabre’s long-time posters and respected voices, summed up why it would be a good move for the Cavaliers. Here’s part of Mikeysurf’s post:

I’m very cautious when it comes to taking risks with coaching hires. However, Shawn Moore is UVa football royalty – led our program to its only 10-win season, our first league title, only No. 1 ranking, only major bowl game, the highest Heisman
Trophy finish of a UVa player in the last 50 years, etc. Whatever brand UVa football produced during its most successful period, Moore played the biggest role of any player.

If there is a former player deserving of a shot, it is Shawn. When I see UVa fans hand wringing over considering Shawn Moore for a coaching slot, it is quite frankly, surprising to me. Among UVa football alums, Shawn is “the man.” His shadow still
cast wide among former players and it would undoubtedly help reconnecting many of them to the program. The benefits of such should be obvious. …

But of most importance, if Shawn joins the UVa staff, he would be a real asset in terms of recruiting the powerful Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) and the Interstate Athletic Conference (IAC). Having a coach who can recruit the power schools in the DC area is just as important has putting coaches on the squad that can hit the ground running in the 757. If we can establish a strong footprint in both locations, UVa football success will return. It’s not rocket science!

Moore has joined the Sabre in the past as a guest for an “Ask The Experts” series. EDGE subscribers should check it out from the archives at this link! The Sabre also caught up with Moore this fall for a “Catching Up With …” feature.

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