Mike Rocco’s debut as Virginia’s starting quarterback was an extremely successful one, as he started 11 for 11 and finished 21/29 for 174 yards, and most importantly, he did it without turnovers. All three quarterbacks played for Mike London’s Wahoos Saturday evening in oppressive humidity in Charlottesville, but there is no quarterback controversy in Hooville. Rocco is clearly the starter going forward.
Virginia’s offensive line manhandled the Tribe’s defense in route to a 40-3 win, and the game was never in doubt after about the first 6 minutes.
Redshirt freshman Kevin Parks stole the show for Bill Lazor’s offense as he rushed 16 times for 114 yards and 3 TD’s. Starting tailback Perry Jones carried the ball 12 times for 56 yards. Also, freshman Clifton Richardson looked solid as he carried the rock 7 times for 57 yards and 1 touchdown.
The thing that impressed me most with this effort was that there were no big plays given up by Jim Reid’s defense- and that was a huge problem last season. Freshman Demetrious Nicholson is the real deal at corner, and he had a nice interception in the second-half that he almost took to the house.
I will have a full write-up tomorrow. Unfortunately, have a sick baby named Cooper that requires my attention. Go Hoos! I am very proud how London’s boys played today.