Snowden declares for NFL Draft
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 19: Charles Snowden #11 of the Virginia Cavaliers leads the defense off the field after a third down stop in the first half during a game against the Duke Blue Devils at Scott Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. โ University of Virginia senior linebacker Charles Snowden has decided to forgo his last season of eligibility and declare for the 2021 NFL Draft. For as long as I live, I will always bleed orange and blue๐๐งก pic.twitter.com/9pNdFsKGW6 โ Charles Snowden III (@csnoww3) December 20, 2020Snowden played in five games this season, tallying 30 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack and 3 pass break ups. During his career, Snowden exhibited unrivaled leadership ability which led to him being named a captain and top defensive player for the Cavaliers. He ends his college career having played in 42 games with 10 sacks and 2 sacks.
Hendon Hooker, Khalil Herbert not returning to Virginia Tech next season
Hendon Hooker #2 of the Virginia Tech Hokies rushes in the first half during a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium on November 29, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)BLACKSBURG, Va. โ In a post to Instagram, Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker announced Thursday that he would be leaving Virginia Tech. Hooker also passed for 2,984 yards and 22 touchdowns in his time at Virginia Tech. Thursday afternoon, Herbert announced on Twitter that he would be declaring for the NFL draft. In one season at Virginia Tech, he rushed for 1,182 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Virginia Tech QB Hendon Hooker to enter transfer portal
Hendon Hooker #2 of the Virginia Tech Hokies rushes in the first half during a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium on November 29, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)BLACKSBURG, Va. โ The man who started seven of the Hokiesโ 11 games this season will not be back in Blacksburg for the 2021 football season. Hendon Hooker announced Thursday that he will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. In addition to starting seven games this season, in 2019, he started eight of the teamโs 13 games. A Greensboro, North Carolina native, threw for 2,894 yards with 22 TDs and 7 interceptions, while rushing for 1,033 yards and 15 TDs during his time in Blacksburg.
UVA gets redemption over Richmond in season opener
Using a pick six and a field goal, Richmond grabbed a 10-7 advantage with 6:26 left to play in the first quarter. UVA totaled 520 yards on offense, with 333 rushing yards. UVA quarterback Bryce Perkins (Queen Creek, Arizona) threw for 181 yards and had 104 yards rushing with two passing and two rushing touchdowns. WHERE IT TURNEDVirginia's momentum shifted after Perkins ran for a 22-yard touchdown with 1:38 to go in the first quarter to take a 14-10 lead. The Cavaliers closed out the half with a 28-10 lead after Ellis scored on a 10-yard run.