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Virginia will move forward utilizing a quarterback by committee approach, featuring junior Michael Rocco and sophomore Pillip Sims.
"We just feel like we have two guys that can help us win and we want to give them both opportunities to perform," offensive coordinator Bill Lazor said. The approach paid off against NC State on Saturday, and Rocco and Sims both excelled in their roles. Mon, Nov 5, 2012 01:47:00 PM
Source: Washington Post

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Phillip Sims - QB - Cavaliers

Virginia head coach Mike London stated that the Cavaliers will stick with sophomore Phillip Sims as their starting QB over junior Michael Rocco.

Sims struggled again on Saturday, completing only 13-of-28 attempts for 139 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The Alabama transfer did gain 19 yards on the ground, but he also took a handful of sacks that resulted in a negative rushing total. Rocco then subbed in for Sims and looked much better than the sophomore.
Source: Cavalier Insider
Tue, Oct 16, 2012 09:41:00 AM
Phillip Sims - QB - Cavaliers

Despite a fairly poor debut, Virginia will stick with sophomore Phillip Sims as their starting QB.

In fact, the coaching staff has erased the "or" label that joined Sims and junior Michael Rocco as co-starters at the position. Sims completed 21-of-42 passes for 268 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Saturday's massive loss to Duke. The Cavaliers will give Sims, a transfer from Alabama, at least one more shot this weekend against Maryland.
Source: Damon Dillman on Twitter
Tue, Oct 9, 2012 11:59:00 AM
Phillip Sims - QB - Cavaliers

Virginia sophomore Phillip Sims will start at QB on Saturday against Duke, as long as his leg injury permits it.

Sims started the season in a backup role to junior Michael Rocco after transferring from Alabama, but he has played more and more in the past two games. The sophomore played very well last week in a relief role against a solid Louisiana Tech team, throwing for 166 yards on 10 completions, including two touchdowns.
Source: Daily Press
Tue, Oct 2, 2012 09:52:00 AM
Phillip Sims - QB - Cavaliers

Virginia sophomore QB Phillip Sims took over for starter Michael Rocco during the Cavaliers' final drive of the third quarter against Penn State.

There has been no word on if Rocco left the game due to injury or if the coaches just wanted to give Sims some time in the game after losing out on the starting quarterback competition in camp. Rocco was 15-of-26 for 161 yards, one touchdown and one interception prior to Sims' entrance.
Source: Penn State Football on Twitter
Sat, Sep 8, 2012 02:39:00 PM
Phillip Sims - QB - Cavaliers

Alabama sophomore QB transfer Phillip Sims' waiver was granted and he will be eligible to play for Virginia during the 2012 season.

This is obviously big news for the 6'2/217 pound quarterback and the Cavaliers. Sims spent two seasons with Alabama but redshirted his first year in Tuscaloosa, therefore he has three years of eligibility remaining. A "personal reason" was mentioned in Sims' departure, so it likely had something to do with him avoiding an extra redshirt year. Junior Michael Rocco started at quarterback last season for the Cavaliers, but put up pedestrian numbers including 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Sims has a chance to start with a solid summer camp.
Source: CollegeFootballTalk on NBC Sports
Wed, Jul 11, 2012 07:58:00 PM
Phillip Sims - QB - Cavaliers

The decision on Phillip Sims’ eligibility for 2012 likely will not come until the end of July.

Sims transferred from Alabama to Virginia in late April and petitioned the NCAA to play right away instead of sitting out a season, which is the norm when transferring from one FBS school to another. Sims' petition was filed on the grounds that his transfer was based on wanting to be closer to a family member that has a medical issue.
Source: hamptonroads.com
Mon, Jun 18, 2012 08:52:00 PM
Phillip Sims - QB - Cavaliers

Coach Mike London welcomes transfer Phillips Sims to the UV football program.

London and the school released a statement regarding the transfer of Sims, who would have been the backup to A.J. McCarron at Alabama for a second straight season. Instead, Sims opted to leave Tuscaloosa in the hopes of more playing time. When he will be eligible to play for the Cavaliers is in question. Ordinarily, a player transferring from one FBS program to another would have to sit out a season. Sims will petition the NCAA to play immediately. Should he receive clearance, then Michael Rocco goes from starting QB to having to fight for his job in preseason practice.
Source: timesdispatch.com
Thu, May 3, 2012 12:56:00 PM
Phillip Sims - QB - Cavaliers

Phillip Sims has told members of the Virginia coaching staff that he will enroll at the school.

Citing personal reasons, Sims announced last Friday he was leaving Alabama. That news followed an outstanding spring game. He was in line to be A.J. McCarron's backup again in 2012, but decided to leave Tuscaloosa. Michael Rocco is Virginia's No. 1 quarterback.
Source: Joe Schad via Twitter
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 11:25:00 AM
Phillip Sims - QB - Cavaliers

Citing a personal reason for his decision, backup quarterback Phillip Sims will transfer out of Alabama.

Sims lost out to A.J. McCarron in a battle for the No. 1 job last year. He appeared in eight games and attempted 18 passes. Sims, who redshirted in 2010, was coming off a solid showing in the spring game and was again going to be McCarron's backup. That job now appears to belong to Phillip Ely, who will be a sophomore.
Source: al.com
Fri, Apr 27, 2012 04:45:00 PM