Jameel Sewell, Virginia's starting quarterback for the past 22 games, is not enrolled in school this semester and his status for the 2008 season is in question.

UVa announced Thursday that four members of its 2007 football squad are not enrolled. They are Sewell, cornerback Chris Cook, linebacker Darnell Carter and wide receiver Chris Dalton.

UVa cited privacy laws and did not provide any information on the players' status, but when Cook did not travel with the team to the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla., it was reported that he was academically ineligible.

Sewell has had academic issues in the past, most notably prior to the 2006 season, when he made two B's and a C in summer school. Questions about his availability had resulted in the Cavaliers making a midsummer commitment to fifth-year senior Christian Olsen.

Sewell completed 58.8 percent of his passes in 2007 for 2,176 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also had four rushing touchdowns.

Peter Lalich was the Cavaliers' No. 2 quarterback this past season and played in eight games. The other scholarship quarterbacks in the program are Scott Deke and Marc Verica.

Deke will graduate this spring but said Thursday night that he has not decided whether he will return for a fifth year in 2008.

"I've got a lot of things to think about right now," he said.

--DOUG DOUGHTY