HooYa! Blog

Hoos lose to North Carolina 28-17

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 19:25:48 -0400

No North Carolina player lied, cheated or stole anything during the game..I assure you!

Hoos 4th quarter heroics seal win in Bloomington 34-31

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:13:00 -0400

DE Cam Johnson came up with a huge sack and the ball!

Hoos win wild one on the road in Bloomington 34-31

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:45:40 -0400

The game was Mike London's first win on the road as the Cavaliers' head coach. UVA is now 2-0 on the season.

Hoos look to end road woes with a trip to Indiana

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:31:45 -0400

Virginia was 0-5 on the road in Mike London's first season in Charlottesville, but looked solid in last week's win.

Virginia's young defense solid in win over William & Mary

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:33:06 -0400

Virginia starts the season 1-0 with a winnable road game coming next week in Bloomington, Indiana against the Hoosiers.

Kevin Parks runs wild as the Hoos whip William & Mary 40-3

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 22:57:11 -0400

Parks runs for 114 yards and 3 TD's!

Mike Rocco and the Hoos up on William & Mary 13-0 at the half

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:32:42 -0400

Mike London's Wahoos play mistake-free football in first-half.

Mike Rocco and the Hoos ready for William & Mary (ESPN-3)

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:48:28 -0400

Kick-off is set for 6 p.m. on Saturday at Scott Stadium. Vegas has the Hoos favored by 8.5 points. Go Hoos!

Mike Rocco earns the start for the Hoos this weekend at QB

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:38:00 -0400

Sophomore Mike Rocco beats out Ross Metheny, and David Watford to earn his first collegiate start for Virginia on Saturday.

Virginia's 2011-12 hoops schedule released

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:17:55 -0400

Not the most awesome home schedule since the JPJ opened in 2006, but Michigan, and UNC are both coming to town this Fall.

Virginia completes second scrimmage of Fall camp

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:31:21 -0400

The quarterbacks have continued to struggle so far this summer, but the tailbacks look good.

UVA fullback Ryan Cobb leaves program

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:52:31 -0400

Cobb was definitely in the mix to see playing time both on special teams, as well as in the backfield.

2011-12 Virginia Basketball tickets go on sale Friday

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:45:19 -0400

Can UVA men's hoops get back to the NCAA Tournament?

Wahoo Football Practice #4 News and Notes

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:47:18 -0400

Offensive tackle Morgan Moses is injured, and trekking around in an air-cast, and the QB race is too close to call. Is 6-4 WR Mario Nixon de-committing from Virginia Tech to join the rebuilding process in Charlottesville?

Virginia Football Media Day News and Notes

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:15:46 -0400

Mike London sat down with the media Wednesday at the JPJ. Who will sling the rock for the Hoos this season?

HooYa! will return in the Fall. Enjoy your Summer.

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:14:41 -0400

Best of luck to Brian O'Connor's Wahoos as they attempt to get back to Omaha for the College World Series this summer.

Will Regan Leaving Virginia Hoops Program

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:54:47 -0400

First it was Billy Baron (this year) who left Bennett's squad, now it's Will Regan. Regan is the fifth player to leave UVA since Bennett became the head coach.

Virginia Loses to Duke in Lax Again! Duke 13- Hoos 11

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:00:45 -0400

Virginia has now lost ten of the last eleven to the Blue Devils.

Mike London Reinstates Ausar Walcott to Virginia Football Team

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:01:54 -0400

Ausar Walcott was arrested along with two other players in Harrisonburg for their part in a fight that sent several people to the hospital.

Hoos Lax Holds Off Heels 11-10 in OT

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 15:25:22 -0400

It was a nail-biter Saturday at Klockner Stadium as UVA held off the Heels on Steele Stanwick's late OT goal. The win ended their two-game losing streak. Up next, the Blue Devils in Durham

#6 Wahoos Lose ACC Opener to Maryland 12-7

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:12:41 -0400

Virginia's star midfielder Shamel Bratton has been suspended from the team, and did not play Saturday. Chris Bocklet, and Rhamel Bratton led the Hoos with two goals a piece.

Saturday at Scott Stadium Virginia Lax Versus Maryland, Then UVA Spring Football Game

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:24:04 -0400

The lax team has not played inside Scott Stadium since 1995. Mike London's football squad needs to figure out who their signal caller will be for the 2011 season.

Virginia's Will Roberts Throws Perfect Game Against George Washington

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:26:11 -0400

A perfect game is one of the rarest events in all of sports, and Roberts' amazing effort resulted in the first perfect game in UVA's history. The win was the 2,000th all-time victory by the Hoos.

Virginia Lacrosse Loses 12-11 in Baltimore to Hopkins

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:36:22 -0400

Hopkins rushed out to a 4-0 lead, but the Wahoos battled back, and even held a late 11-10 lead in the 4th quarter. Stanwick led Virginia with 3 goals.

Hoos Travel to Baltimore to Face Hopkins Saturday at 2 p.m.

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:11:56 -0400

Two lax heavyweights faceoff Saturday at legendary Homewood Field. ESPNU, and AM 1070 WINA will both carry the game.

#3 Virginia Baseball Welcomes Towson to Davenport Tuesday and Wednesday

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:33:27 -0400

Virginia is ranked as high as #3 in the polls, and just had their 13-game winning steak broken last weekend by FSU.

Mike London Adds Marques Hagans to UVA Football Coaching Staff

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:12:17 -0400

Hagans is from the football hotbed of Hampton, and is a fine example of a student-athlete in every positive definition of the term.

Virginia Women's Coach Debbie Ryan Stepping Down After 34 Years

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:04:24 -0400

Coach Ryan was the head coach at Virginia for 34 seasons while compiling a record of 736-323.

Wahoos Blow 10 Point Lead and Lose to Miami in OT 69-62

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:21:22 -0400

One of the most amazingly bad 3 minutes of UVA hoops I have ever seen. The Hoos were up 10 with less than a minute left, and LOST!

Zeglinski Scores Career-High 25 as Wahoos Defeat Terrapins 74-60

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:00:22 -0400

Gary Williams (known around the ACC as the "Volcano") was in rare, and sweaty form Saturday up in College Park as he received a technical foul. Sene, Farrakhan, and Sammy played superbly!

Hoos Win on Senior Night Over NC State 69-58

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:45:30 -0400

Virginia went on a 16-0 run to begin the game, but the Wolfpack battled back as they went on an 11-0 run of their own. Joe Harris led the Hoos with 19 points.

Tuesday Night is Senior Night at the JPJ for Farrakhan and Sherrill

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:12:24 -0400

Both teams are 5-9 in the ACC so far this season, and Sidney Lowe will almost certainly be coaching his last game against Virginia as head coach of the NC State Wolfpack. The game starts at 7.

Wahoos shellacked at home by Boston College 63-44

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:23:51 -0400

The Hoos were down three at the break, but completely fell apart in the second-half as BC just out hustled and out played the Hoos in every aspect of the game.

Wahoos go on 12-0 run for 62-56 victory over Georgia Tech in Atlanta

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:34:29 -0400

Virginia shot 41.7% for the game, and had their lowest turnover total in a game this season (7). Farrakhan led all scorers with 17 points.

Hoos Beat Hokies 61-54 in Charlottesville

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 15:36:09 -0400

It was a very physical game, but the Hoos found a way to come out on top. Harris and Farrakhan played well for the Hoos, and the Hokies really struggled inside till late in the contest.

Hoos and Hokies 1 P.M. JPJ Channel 29/ESPN-3

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:47:05 -0400

"Cousin Eddie" (as the Hokies are affectionately known around here) must win this game if they want to get the NCAA's. Go Hoos! The game is sold out.

Wahoos Score Only 41 Points in Home Loss to Duke

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:01:53 -0400

As Pete Gillen once said, "Duke is Duke, they are on TV more than Leave it to Beaver..." Blue Devils 56, Hoos 41.

Duke-UVA Pre-Game- JPJ @ 7 p.m. (ESPN-2)

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:21:57 -0400

Coach K has owned the Hoos since Ralph Sampson left U-Hall, and the Blue Devils are loaded at every position. The game is sold-out!

Virginia's Comeback in Tallahassee Falls Short 63-56

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:35:46 -0400

The Hoos played with a lot of heart, but Florida State's more athletic and bigger starters were too much for Tony Bennett's defense to handle.

Mike London Suspends Three UVA Football Players

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:20:45 -0400

Junior cornerback Devin Wallace, junior linebacker Ausar Walcott, and junior center Mike Price are now officially in Mike London's doghouse.

Virginia Loses in Overtime to Miami 70-68

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 17:22:28 -0400

Virginia's Joe Harris missed a couple of huge free throws late, as UVA was done in by bad team free throw shooting, and critical defensive lapses throughout the second-half.

UVA 49-47 Over Clemson/ UVA Football Signs Excellent Recruiting Class

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:18:11 -0400

Virginia announced Wednesday, that Mike London and crew have signed an outstanding recruiting class. Included in the mix are the Gatorade Player of the Year in both Maryland and Virginia! The Hoos played just an awful game Wednesday night at the JPJ...

Wake Forest 76 Virginia 71 Hoos Slide Continues

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:01:44 -0400

Virginia has now lost five of their last six games, and any chance of Tony Bennett making the post-season in his second season in Charlottesville is quickly slipping way.

Virginia Hammered at Home by Maryland 66-42

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:31:37 -0400

Man, nothing good to say about this loss for Coach Bennett and crew other than no one was injured.

3-Game Losing Steak Over! Hoos Win 72-64 Over Georgia Tech

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:50:19 -0400

Mustapha Farrakhan had a stellar game for Tony Bennett's Hoos as he scored 23 points in the much needed victory.

Virginia Looks to Avoid Fourth Straight Loss Saturday Against Georgia Tech

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:57:07 -0400

Tony Bennett's Wahoos have struggled mightily in the ACC this season as they have opened up with a 1-3 record. The game begins at Noon.

Hoos Lose Third Straight ACC Contest 70-67

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:48:27 -0400

Assane Sene scored a career-high 11 points, and Jontel Evans struggled mightily as the Hoos lose yet again Wednesday evening in Chestnut Hill.

Virginia Travels to BC Tip-Off Wednesday 7 p.m.

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:14:05 -0400

Tony Bennett's Wahoos have really been struggling to score lately. Can the Hoos go on the road Wednesday evening and pull the upset?

Hoos Fall to #1 Duke 76-60

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:49:52 -0400

Mustapha Farrakhan led Virginia to a six-point lead at the half in Durham, but Nolan Smith finished with 29 as the Blue Devils destroyed the Wahoos in the second-half.

Hoos Up 31-25 at the half in Durham

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:12:17 -0400

Number one Duke has been just atrocious from behind the three point line so far in this first half, and Virginia has been very aggressive taking the ball to the hole.

Virginia and #1 Duke Saturday 2 p.m. Cameron Indoor Stadium

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:37:18 -0400

The Wahoos have not beaten Duke at Cameron since a 91-88 overtime win over the Blue Devils on January 14, 1995!

Virginia Forward Mike Scott Done for 2010-11 Season

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:58:37 -0400

Mike Scott had missed six straight games for Tony Bennett's Wahoos. He should be back to full activity in three months.

Wahoos Fall to Heels 62-56

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 15:28:56 -0400

Virginia hung around till the final minute, but Carolina's foul shooting and deeper bench proved too much for the Wahoos.

Wahoos and Tar Heels Noon Saturday at the Jack

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 08:57:49 -0400

This is not your father's Carolina, but they are Carolina. Expect to see lots of points scored by the Heels, and way too many Tar Heel fans in the JPJ.

Mustapha Farrakhan and the Wahoos Whip Howard University 84-63

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:56:33 -0400

Farrakhan almost broke a long-standing three-point record Tuesday evening at the Jack as he pitched-in 31 points

Howard University and Virginia Tuesday JPJ 7 p.m.

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:34:47 -0400

The Wahoos host 2-10 Howard University Tuesday night at the JPJ. Also, Virginia defensive end Zane Parr has announced that he will enter the NFL Draft.

Virginia Beats LSU 64-50

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:59:49 -0400

The Wahoos still did not shoot the ball very well from the floor, but played well enough to grab the win over SEC opponent LSU.

Hoos Lose to Iowa State 60-47 Without Injured Scott

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:38:38 -0400

Wow, Virginia missed 13 of their first 14 shots as Canadian Jamie Vanderbeken scored 24 for the Cyclones.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from HooYa!

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:08:28 -0400

Wahoo fans have a happy, healthy, and fun Holiday Season.

Hoos Lose to Seattle 59-53 At Home

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:43:32 -0400

Tony Bennett's Hoos (8-4) lost a game Wednesday evening they never thought they might have when they first read the schedule...

(8-3) Virginia and Seattle 7 p.m Wednesday at the JPJ

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:15:21 -0400

It's an awfully quick turnaround for the (8-3) Hoos, who just barely beat Norfolk State 50-49 on Monday evening.

Wahoos Nearly Upset by Norfolk State at the JPJ! Hoos Win 50-49

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:32:59 -0400

It wasn't pretty, not even mildly good-looking, but Tony Bennett's Wahoos found a way to win on a Assane Sene tip-in. Virginia improves to 8-3 on the season.

(7-3) Wahoos Welcome Norfolk State Monday Night to the JPJ (7 p.m)

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:28:09 -0400

The 1-7 Spartans play Virginia for the first time ever. Plenty of good seats are available. Go Hoos!

Hoos Win Without Injured Mike Scott 63-48 Over Oregon

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 01:21:22 -0400

The Hoos were 0-2 against the Pac-10 this year, but found a way to win without their best player Mike Scott behind the outstanding play of freshman K.T. Harrell, and veteran Mustapha Farrakhan.

Hoos Back in Action Friday Night as Oregon Comes to Town

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:25:51 -0400

The 10-day layoff for the exam period is over, and Tony Bennett's Hoos are ready to hit the hardwood as Oregon heads East for the first-time this season.

Mike London's Wahoos Recognized for Excellent Graduation Rate

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:11:33 -0400

Virginia's graduation rate was above 75 percent again. Congrats Coach London and staff.

Hoos Hang on to Beat Radford 54-44

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:06:42 -0400

In a game that set college hoops back 30 years, Virginia beat Radford by ten in front of an empty JPJ.

Hoos Return Home to Host Radford Tuesday @ 7 p.m

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:36:36 -0400

After a brutal six-game road-trip, Tony Bennett's Wahoos return to the comfy confines of the JPJ Tuesday night to play Radford. Plenty of good seats still available. Go Hoos!

Wahoos Hang Tough to Beat Rival Hokies 57-54 in Blacksburg

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:49:46 -0400

Sammy Zeglinski joined the Wahoo lineup for the first time this season, and Mike Scott carried the Hoos to victory over Tech in a very difficult place to play.

Wahoos Travel to Blacksburg for Tough Road Test Sunday 6 p.m

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 13:43:24 -0400

Virginia finishes up a difficult six-game road test Sunday in Blacksburg. The game will be televised by Fox Sports Net.

Hoos Beat #13 Golden Gophers 87-79 in ACC/Big 10 Challenge

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 21:26:39 -0400

Virginia played an outstanding second-half as they beat #13 Minnesota on the road!

Virginia Hammered by Hokies in Blacksburg 37-7

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:47:32 -0400

It's basketball season Hoos fans...

Virginia and VT Noon Saturday in Blacksburg

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 09:04:36 -0400

It doesn't have the national importance of the Iron Bowl, or the prestige of Michigan versus Ohio State, but it's time again for the annual beat-down given the Hoos by the Hokies.

Virginia Starts 20-4, Loses 70-58 to Wichita State in Maui

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:58:16 -0400

The Hoos lost two out of three games in Maui. Happy Thanksgiving Hoos fans!

Hoos Rebound From Disturbing Loss to UW Beat Oklahoma 74-56

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:30:13 -0400

Virginia played for the second straight day in Maui, and handled Oklahoma nicely behind Mike Scott's 27 points. Go Hoos!

Virginia Pounded in Paradise by #13 Washington Huskies 106-63

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:08:30 -0400

Tony Bennett's Wahoos must have been thinking about surfing, or bikinis and they sure left their defensive instincts in Charlottesville.

Hoos Come Up Short in Chestnut Hill 17-13

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:45:09 -0400

Virginia had a chance late, but Marc Verica's pass was incomplete short of the end-zone on a hail mary pass...

Hoos Travel to Chestnut Hill to Face Boston College Saturday at Noon

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 09:46:48 -0400

BC's known for tough offensive lineman, and has a very talented tailback. That does not bode well for the super penalized Hoos. UVA has lost 11-straight games in November!

Wahoos Whipped by Stanford 81-60

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:00:50 -0400

In Tony Bennett's first road game of his second season on the Virginia bench, the Stanford Cardinal was too much for the Hoos.

Hoos Blasted by Maryland on Senior Day 42-23

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 20:32:06 -0400

Virginia gave up 21 points to Maryland just in the fourth quarter alone! Ras-I Dowling gave it a go in the first quarter, but did not last long.

Senior Day in Charlottesville: UVA-Maryland 3:30 p.m Saturday

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:13:12 -0400

There is no chance of the Wahoos going bowling in 2010, but 32 Wahoos will dress in the orange and blue for the last time at home Saturday as arch-rival Maryland comes to town.

Duke 55 UVA 48...Yes, Duke Wins Third Straight Over Hoos

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 16:23:35 -0400

No, that's not a hoops exhibition score, the Blue Devils' offense pounded Jim Reid's defense all day long.

Duke 34 Virginia 28 After Three Quarters

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 13:53:19 -0400

Duke started off strong, but the Hoos fought back. Kicker Robert Randolph scored a rushing TD as Virginia scored on a sweet fake field goal.

UPDATE: Duke 21 Virginia 7 After First Quarter!

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:31:58 -0400

Penalties have killed Virginia so far in Durham. Penalties and a horrific Verica interception... Duke? Really? Can Virginia lose to freaking Duke three times in a row?

Wahoos Upset #22 Miami at Scott Stadium 24-19

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 17:02:55 -0400

It was just a beautiful day in Charlottesville as the Wahoos kept their bowl chances alive beating Miami behind the strong play of the offensive line, and 5 INT's by the defense.

Virginia up Two TD's at Half-Time! Miami 0 Hoos 14

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:11:22 -0400

Virginia was clicking on all cylinders in the second quarter, and they knocked out Miami's talented signal caller Jacory Harris with a huge hit in the second quarter. Miami's 4th string QB is now in the game!

Miami and Virginia Noon Saturday at Scott Stadium ESPN

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:09:05 -0400

The Hoos (3-4) won last week as Eastern Michigan hung around in the first half, but Miami (5-2) is fast and huge!

Hoos Dismantle Eagles 48-21 at Scott Stadium

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 11:45:35 -0400

Virginia gave up nearly 300 yards of rushing to the Eagles of Eastern Michigan, but found a way to get the win in front of a tiny crowd of only 37,386 fans.

Virginia Welcomes Eastern Michigan to Scott Saturday 6 p.m. ESPN-3 Webcast

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:15:26 -0400

Former St. Anne's Belfield athlete Steve Brown (also played at FUMA) plays linebacker for the Eagles. EMU is coming off their first win of the season and the Hoos are struggling.

Virginia Thrashed at Scott by North Carolina 44-10

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 22:03:02 -0400

North Carolina's Sr. quarterback T.J Yates threw for 249 yards in the first-half alone! All three of UVA's QB's threw at least one interception.

UNC Pounding Virginia at the Half 27-10

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 19:54:53 -0400

Virginia fans are booing Marc Verica early and often so far in the first half. UNC's Yates is having a brilliant game for the Tar Heels.

Virginia and UNC Renew the South's Oldest Rivalry Today at Scott

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:21:41 -0400

Kickoff is at 6:00 and the game is only watchable online at WWW.ESPN3.COM. It's homecoming weekend in Charlottesville and the Heels have not won in C-Ville since 1981.

Georgia Tech Blasts Virginia 33-21 in Atlanta

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 20:22:31 -0400

The Yellow Jackets ran all over Mike London's defense Saturday afternoon in Atlanta as they gained 477 yards on the ground.

Virginia and Georgia Tech 3:30 Saturday in Atlanta (ESPNU) Pre-Game

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:19:24 -0400

Our old friend Al Groh now coaches the defense now in Atlanta. Can Virginia shake off the Florida State game? Will Marc Verica play like he did two years ago in Atlanta?

Virginia Gets Blown Out at Home in White Out 34-14 by FSU

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 16:09:00 -0400

Virginia forgot that they had to show up in the first-half, and the Seminoles opened a big ole can of whoop ass on the Wahoos early.

Virginia 0 Florida State 27 HALFTIME

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 14:11:02 -0400

The Wahoos are just getting embarrassed by the Seminoles in Charlottesville.

Virginia-Florida State Pre-Game Notes Kick-Off 12:00 Noon Saturday

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:36:49 -0400

It's been a terribly lopsided affair so far in this matchup. The Seminoles lead the series 13-2 with both wins for the Hoos coming at Scott Stadium. FSU won the last meeting in 2006 33-Zip.

Hoos Handle the Keydets 48-7 at Scorching Scott Stadium

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 17:56:56 -0400

Virginia did not look perfect, but dispatched VMI easily as they won 48-7. Kris Burd was the man for the Wahoos. Up next: Florida State. Go Hoos!

VMI and UVA 1:30 College Football Saturday at Scott Stadium

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 22:39:50 -0400

Look for the Wahoos to run all over the rebuilding Keydets. Keith Payne, Perry Jones, and Raynard Horne will be tired come Saturday evening.

Dominique Wallace Has Left the Virginia Football Program

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:36:37 -0400

Wallace had not played much this season, and he has decided to remain at Virginia and pursue his degree, but he will no longer play football in college.