Hoos shine on big stages
On Friday morning, we learned that Virginia football icon George Welsh passed away at the age of 85. Welsh, who served as the team’s head coach from 1982-2000, compiled a record of 134-86-3 during his time on the Charlottesville sidelines. On Saturday, men’s basketball started ACC play on a high note, beating No. 9 Florida State 65-52.
The Associated Press named senior safety Juan Thornhill to their All-Bowl team on Friday. Thornhill, who led the team in interceptions this season, recorded six tackles and a pick in UVa’s Belk Bowl victory.
Virginia alum Dontrelle Inman, who the Indianapolis Colts signed on October 16th, scored a touchdown in yesterday’s wild-card win against the Houston Texans. In all, Inman hauled in four receptions for 53 yards on the day.
A Key performance could be key for Virginia’s long-term success (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Braxton Key had a breakout performance in Saturday’s win against Florida State, making an impact on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor. Games like these from the junior transfer, who scored a season-high 20 points on the afternoon, are significant for a team that will certainly need a spark off the bench moving forward.
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