VIRGINIA CAVALIERS NEWS

CAMP NOTEBOOK: Position battles brewing at the McCue, injury notes Virginia football was back at the McCue on Friday night but not all of the Cavaliers were suited up and working with the team.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Billy Kemp - Dealing with injury Kemp was spotted in a walking boot during Friday's practice, Jacquie Franciulli of 247 Sports reports.

Impact It's unclear what kind of injury Kemp is dealing with but it's probably safe to assume it's a foot or ankle issue. The 5-foot-9 senior led Virginia with 644 receiving yards in 10 games last season. Kemp is expected to be the team's top receiving option again in 2021 but his injury status is uncertain for the time being.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brennan Armstrong confident UVA can establish the run Run game and how much more explosive can it be I think if we could do that, it takes the pressure off me running the ball. I think it’s ver...

AUGUST 12, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Virginia Union player dies after collapsing in practice

Virginia Union University says a freshman football player died after collapsing during practice over the weekend

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2022 three-star athlete Omari Evans details UVA offer Three-star athlete Omari Evans details his Virginia offer. Can the Cavaliers make a late run?

AUGUST 10, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Mendenhall names running backs the deepest position, Taulapapa ready to take the next step "We've been with them for a long time and they have always opened up holes for us," said T. I worked a lot in speed. I worked a lot in cutt...

AUGUST 6, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

NOTEBOOK: Virginia football opens fall camp, Mendenhall sets tone early Notes from Virginia football's first day of fall camp.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Many impressed during Virginia workouts “It’s urgent,” says UVA junior linebacker Nick Jackson. “ We’re urgent right now. Every workout matters. Every reps counts. Every film

AUGUST 5, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Four-star '23 OT Nolan McConnell gets community feel during UVA visit Four-star in-state offensive tackle Nolan McConnell shares his thoughts after visiting Virginia and spending time with offensive line coach...

AUGUST 3, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

2020-21 All Central Virginia football: Special teams The 2020-21 All Central Virginia football team's special teams.

JULY 10, 2021 • DAILYPROGRESS.COM

2021 Central Virginia Football Coach of the Year: Will Patrick, Louisa County The 2020-21 Central Virginia Football Coach of the Year is Louisa County's Will Patrick.

JULY 10, 2021 • DAILYPROGRESS.COM

2020-21 All Central Virginia football: Offense The 2020-21 All Central Virginia football team offense.

JULY 10, 2021 • DAILYPROGRESS.COM

2020-21 All Central Virginia football: Defense The 2020-21 All Central Virginia football team's defense.

JULY 10, 2021 • DAILYPROGRESS.COM

NFL issues discipline in Washington football review: Dan Snyder steps away from day-to-day control for 'several months'; $10 million fine After a nearly yearlong review of the Washington Football Team, the NFL released its findings on Thursday, stating that "the culture at the...

JULY 1, 2021 • DAILYPROGRESS.COM

Former Virginia star Chris Long finds his voice in his life after football CHARLOTTSVILLE — Chris Long is clear on what he’s selling these days as the former Virginia football star and two-time Super Bowl champion b...

JUNE 30, 2021 • DAILYPROGRESS.COM

UVA hosting in-state wide receiver on visit today The Virginia Cavaliers will host another group of official visitors this weekend. But before that, UVA will host an in-state prospect that i...

JUNE 24, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

'22 RB George Pettaway visits Virginia, says Cavaliers heavily involved Top 100 running back George Pettaway took an unofficial visit to Virginia on Tuesday, and he shares what he learned, and why it was importan...

JUNE 23, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

DL Kaleb Artis impressed with coach Bronco Mendenhall during Virginia official visit Virginia hosted defensive lineman Kaleb Artis on an official visit, and he shared his thoughts about the trip with 247Sports.

JUNE 22, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ugo Obasi - Still absent from practice Obasi is still sidelined by an undisclosed injury and has yet to make his spring practice debut, Jamie Oakes of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The 6-foot junior wide receiver is a part of a long list of injured or inactive players for Virginia. Billy Kemp, Artie Henry and Ra'Shaun Henry figure to get the majority of the snaps at wideout, but Obasi does shake the injury it's possible he could climb up the depth chart.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keytaon Thompson - Back to full strength Thompson entered the 2020 season as a graduate transfer from Mississippi State before suffering a shoulder injury that forced Virginia to get creative with his snaps, Jamie Oakes o...

Impact The 6-foot-4 senior quarterback looked like a jack of all trades last season after his injury. As a hybrid running back/wide receiver he ran for 234 yards and six touchdowns and he caught seven passes for 98 yards and three touchdown passes. Thompson enters the year as a reserve quarterback behind junior Brennan Armstrong.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Hollins - Ready to play after opting out 2020 Hollins made his return to the Virginia squad this spring after missing last season as an opt-out, Jamie Oakes of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact The 5-foot-9 sophomore enters the 2021 year as the backup running back for Virginia and he looks to build on his 112 yards and three touchdowns from the 2019 campaign. Senior Wayne Taulapapa will handle the bulk of the carries as the starter.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iraken Armstead - Returns after missing much of 2020 Armstead (lower-body) returned to practice this April after missing a significant portion of the 2020 season, Daniele Stein of CBS19 Charlottesville reports.

Impact The third-string quarterback will need to develop more before he has an opportunity to take the field. He will open the season behind starter Brennan Armstrong and Keytaon Thompson on the depth chart.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dontayvion Wicks - Impressive showing in spring game Wicks (foot) returned to Virginia's spring practices in May and seemed healthy throughout the spring game, Chris Graham of the Augusta Free Press reports.

Impact Wicks was expected to be a focal point of the Virginia offense in 2020, but a foot injury in training camp kept him on the sidelines for the whole season. The redshirt sophomore has just three catches and 61 yards in his collegiate career to date.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Relationships with players highlights '22 WR Jaiven Plummer's Virginia official visit Receiver Jaiven Plummer built strong relationships during his official visit to Virginia.

JUNE 15, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

WATCH NOW: Washington Football Team players divided over whether to get COVID vaccine Montez Sweat said he won't get vaccinated. "I'm not a fan of it. I probably won't get vaccinated until I've got more facts and all that type...

JUNE 9, 2021 • DAILYPROGRESS.COM