Welcome to Cavaliers Journal

Responding to a question about what he learned from a recent Virginia scrimmage, Al Groh answered: "That we have a lot work to do." The same could be said about the Washington Post's coverage of University of Virginia athletics, which is why you're here -- on the Cavaliers Journal -- for what will undoubtedly be a turning point in the way we cover your team.

A brief bio: I covered U-Va. and Virginia Tech last season, finding the best restaurants and cheapest gas stations along Interstate 81 while learning that the third hour of a sports-talk radio show is often identical to the first. Covering two teams 140 minutes apart meant missing games, practices and media opportunities while in Blacksburg instead of Charlottesville, and vice versa. That won't be the case this season. We split up the beats, and my primary focus will be Virginia.

One of the benefits is the Cavaliers Journal, which is designed to ensure the best Cavs coverage you receive will be found on washingtonpost.com. Whenever news breaks, come here. Whenever you're looking for the latest on what Al Groh or Tony Bennett says, come here. Whenever you need to find out what to expect in next weekend's game or what to remember from the past weekend's game, come here.

This space will not be used simply to include information that does not reach the newspaper, but also to feature content that works better online than in the newspaper. You'll be updated on recruiting and alumni in the pros. You'll be alerted on happenings around the ACC. You'll be informed about the next opponent.

Although football and men's basketball will receive the majority of the attention, U-Va. is unique in the interest it generates for other sports. Baseball and lacrosse will be a focal point in the spring, and any team that pique your interest will be covered accordingly.

Ultimately, this space is about you. If there's something you want, let me know either in the comments section or via e-mail at bermanz@washpost.com. If there's something that isn't working, make that known, too. This site will be both substantial and fluid. The primary objective is to ensure that Virginia fans know the Washington Post values their interest.