Senior makes watch-list
Virginia senior cornerback Chase Minnifield, who has seen his name appear on several award watch-lists this season, earned a semifinalist nomination for the 2011 Lott IMPACT Trophy yesterday afternoon. The annual accolade honors the nation’s most elite defensive player for his consistent on-the-field excellence. Minnifield, who is also a finalist for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS [...]
Read moreFront five anchors Cavs
The Virginia football team currently sits bowl eligible with six wins, but has seemingly done so without a solitary star or most valuable player. The Cavalier offense has rolled in recent weeks thanks to several offensive weapons, including three tailbacks, junior Perry Jones, redshirt freshman Kevin Parks and freshman Clifton Richardson, and sophomore quarterback Michael [...]
Read moreCavaliers blaze past Terrapins, 31-13
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — All week, Virginia coach Mike London downplayed the postseason implications of Saturday’s matchup with Maryland, but after four years of frustration, players could not ignore the possibility of a bowl berth. The Virginia football team had not been bowl eligible since 2007. In fact, the team had not won a November [...]
Read moreSquad travels to College Park
Last Thursday was Michael Rocco’s time to shine. Less than a week after coach Mike London announced the sophomore quarterback would receive the bulk of the offensive snaps, Rocco did not disappoint, throwing for two touchdowns, 226 yards and no interceptions during the Cavaliers’ 28-21 victory against Miami. Tomorrow, Rocco leads Virginia (5-3, 2-2 ACC) [...]
Read moreLong leads upstart Rams
Defensive end Chris Long headlined a strong Week Eight NFL performances by three former Virginia football players as he recorded three sacks to help the St. Louis Rams stun the New Orleans Saints 31-21. Long led the previously punchless Rams to their first win of the season against the heavily favored Saints, and he ranks [...]
Read moreVirginia clips Miami, 28-21
The Virginia football team took down Miami 28-21 in Sun Life Stadium behind outstanding offensive efforts from sophomore quarterback Michael Rocco and junior tailback Perry Jones. Rocco tossed two touchdown bombs, a 53-yarder to freshman wide receiver Darrius Jennings during the first quarter for a 7-0 lead and a 78-yarder to Jones during the fourth [...]
Read moreVirginia takes national stage at Miami
Coming off of a disappointing loss against N.C. State last Saturday, the Virginia football team faces a stiff challenge against a hungry Miami squad tonight following a shortened week of practice. Tonight’s clash marks the first time the Cavaliers (4-3, 1-2 ACC) will commit to one quarterback, sopohomore Michael Rocco. After last week’s 28-14 loss [...]
Read moreA Golden Opportunity
Whatever difficulties Mike London and the Virginia football team have endured this season pale in comparison to Al Golden’s trial by fire during his first season as Miami’s head coach. When the Hurricanes (4-3, 2-2 ACC) host the Cavaliers (4-3, 1-2 ACC) tomorrow night, Golden will have his full arsenal of players available for the [...]
Read moreCavs fall flat against Wolfpack
After upsetting then-No. 12 Georgia Tech, Virginia football coach Mike London emphasized avoiding a letdown against N.C. State Saturday. He repeatedly warned his team of the dangers of falling flat, but the offense nevertheless turned in 60 minutes of generally sluggish, sloppy play and, with the help of a few seconds of defensive breakdowns, doomed [...]
Read moreSquad faces Wolfpack
One week after the Virginia football team’s biggest win during the Mike London era, the Cavaliers look to extend their two-game winning streak against another conference opponent, N.C. State, tomorrow in Scott Stadium. Fresh off playing its best 60 minutes of football all season, Virginia will first and foremost attempt to keep its eyes fixed [...]
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