UVA NOTES: Cavaliers honor Bakhtiar

Falling under the category of “What took so long?” Virginia honored former star Jim Bakhtiar’s No. 34 jersey during halftime of Saturday’s game.

Bakhtiar, a former fullback, linebacker and kicker, was an All-ACC performer from 1955-57.

In 1957, Bakhtiar led the ACC in rushing and was named an All-American.

Streakin’

Virginia senior offensive tackle Will Barker made his 49th career start on Saturday — the second-most in school history.

Former defensive end Brennan Schmidt owns the record with 51.

Sewell shines

Jamell Sewell’s first quarter rushing touchdown (15 yards) was his seventh rushing touchdown this season and the 15th time he has run for a score in his career.

“I thought Sewell was really good today and was running hard,” said Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer. “He got healthy. They’re a different team when he’s a healthy guy, I can tell you.”

Bowlin’

Beamer said he didn’t have any preference at all on which bowl his team winds up playing in.

“Wherever,” he said. “Like I said, I’ve never been to a bad bowl — never been to a bad bowl.”

Groh fan

Beamer was asked what he felt for Virginia coach Al Groh, who was likely coaching his final game.

“He’s a good football coach, he runs a good program,” Beamer said. “They do it the right way and he’s a good, good person. That’s what I know about Al Groh.”

Aces

Virginia tennis players Michael “Showbiz” Shabaz and Dom Inglot were honored during a timeout on Saturday. The duo won the NCAA doubles championship last spring.

Extra points

UVa’s scoring drive to open the game marked just the fourth time this season an opponent has scored a touchdown on the Virginia Tech defense. ... Freshman defensive back Javanti Sparrow had his first touch in a game this season when he returned a kickoff during the first half. ... Freshman linebacker Tucker Windle recorded his first career start. ... Tech center Beau Warren returned to the starting lineup after missing the last three games with a sprained medial collateral ligament. ... The pregame Power of Orange flag was raised was by former Cavalier standouts Aaron Brooks and Ahmad Hawkins.