Mike London announced Monday afternoon that Mike Rocco will be the starting quarterback for the William & Mary game on September 3. The Hoos open up Mike London’s second-season in Charlottesville as the Tribe come to town for a six o’clock affair. Rocco played sparingly in relief of Marc Verica in 2010, but he has won the job with his strong play during the Summer camp.
We all remember what transpired the last time Jimmye Laycock’s boys headed-up I-64 as they kicked Virginia’s ass all over the field. In that game played in 2009, the Hoos gave up 7 sacks to the Tribe, and were also 5-17 on third-down conversions. William & Mary scored ten points in the fourth quarter to seal the win in Charlottesville.
Coach London also told the media that 10-12 first-years will see the field this season. Ross Metheny will start the season as the number two guy at the QB position, and true freshman David Watford will be the third string quarterback. London has said before that Watford will most likely play at some point.
Go Hoos!