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Clifton Richardson - RB - Cavaliers

Virginia junior RB Clifton Richardson will transfer to a different program.

Clifton Richardson has been granted permission to seek a release from his scholarship to pursue opportunities elsewhere," said London in a statement. "Clifton will be leaving the University in good academic standing. I wish the best for Clifton as he pursues his academic and athletic goals." Richardson has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
Source: CollegeFootballTalk on NBC Sports
May 17 - 9:39 AM
Oday Aboushi - T - Cavaliers

Jets selected Virginia OT Oday Aboushi with the No. 141 overall pick.

Aboushi (6-foot-5 3/8, 308) made 32 starts for the Cavs, including his final 32 at left tackle. While blessed with left-tackle height and arms (33 7/8"), Aboushi is a so-so athlete, struggled with edge speed in the ACC, and isn't a power blocker. He ran 5.45 at the Combine and managed just 17 reps on the bench. Rotoworld draft guru Josh Norris has suggested Aboushi may need to move to right tackle in the pros, while others believe he'll play guard.
Apr 27 - 2:27 PM
Oday Aboushi - T - Cavaliers

Virginia T Oday Aboushi is visiting the St. Louis Rams on April 15.

Aboushi is a talented prospect that has experience at left tackle but there are questions whether he'll stay at the position when he comes to the pros. He's struggled with speed rushers in the past, which could lead him to playing offensive guard. Overall, he needs to improve at the point of contact and getting off the snap in timely fashion.
Source: Jim Thomas on Twitter
Apr 15 - 7:00 PM
Oday Aboushi - T - Cavaliers

Virginia T Oday Aboushi's forty topped out at 5.44 seconds, unofficially.

Aboushi played left tackle at Virginia and had his struggles against speed edge rushers, namely against Florida State in 2011. However, once in good position with his hands inside, Aboushi can control the opposition very well.
Feb 23 - 10:23 AM
Oday Aboushi - T - Cavaliers

The NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah believes Virginia T Oday Aboushi looked like a mid-rounder during Senior Bowl week.

"Most clubs believe he will be better suited to slide inside and play offensive guard at the next level," Jeremiah wrote. Aboushi consistently lost on first contact in Mobile and was one of the worst edge blockers during practice. Still, his tape showed a player likely to be drafted on the second day.
Source: NFL.com
Jan 25 - 12:56 PM
Oday Aboushi - T - Cavaliers

Virginia's Oday Aboushi "has all the tools to be a good starting left tackle in the NFL," according to former NFL scout Russ Lande.

Lande loves Aboushi's size, especially when it combines "with his smooth athleticism, good technique and competitiveness." There were times when the cavalier looked excellent on the blind side and others where he was abused by edge rushers with speed. We think his natural fit is on the right side, but Aboushi could prove us wrong in Mobile.
Source: National Football Post
Jan 20 - 12:47 PM
Michael Rocco - QB - Cavaliers

Ex-Virginia junior QB Michael Rocco will transfer to Richmond and will be eligible to play during the 2013 season.

Rocco will play for his uncle, Danny, who is the Spiders' coach. His transfer was somewhat surprising, as Rocco started some games down the stretch after splitting time with Phillip Sims, but we are guessing the junior was told he would not be given that role heading into the 2013 season.
Source: CollegeFootballTalk on NBC Sports
Jan 8 - 12:52 PM
Morgan Moses - T - Cavaliers

Virginia junior T Morgan Moses announced he is returning for his senior season.

Moses played right tackle across from Oday Aboushi. Since the latter is moving on to the NFL, Moses may slide over to the left side in 2013, so evaluators will have tape on the Cavalier at both positions.
Source: Jamie Oakes on Twitter
Jan 5 - 10:47 AM
Michael Rocco - QB - Cavaliers

Virginia junior QB Michael Rocco has been given his release from the football program.

This is a surprising development, as Rocco finished the season on a nice streak and started 26 games over the last two seasons. He was splitting time with sophomore Phillip Sims and perhaps coaches already told Rocco Sims would be their starter next season. We guess the junior is looking to transfer to continue his football career.
Source: Douglas Doughty on Twitter
Sat, Dec 1, 2012 01:52:00 PM
Michael Rocco - QB - Cavaliers

Virginia junior QB Michael Rocco completed 29-of-37 passes for 300 yards and four touchdowns Saturday against Miami.

Rocco, who had been splitting time with sophomore Phillip Sims, completed 17 straight passes in this game. Sims had 14 attempts of his own, but Rocco did well to convert what was given.
Sat, Nov 10, 2012 04:02:00 PM
Phillip Sims - QB - Cavaliers

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.
Source: Washington Post
Mon, Nov 5, 2012 01:47:00 PM
Oday Aboushi - T - Cavaliers

Virginia senior T Oday Aboushi has been invited to the Senior Bowl.

Aboushi is a wide bodied left tackle for the Cavaliers that tends to struggle against pure speed rushers. However, if he latches on with balanced footwork and proper posture, Aboushi can dominate with a strong grip and powerful push. We project him to the right side in the NFL.
Source: Oday Aboushi on Twitter
Wed, Oct 31, 2012 11:01:00 AM
Morgan Moses - T - Cavaliers

Virginia starting junior RT Morgan Moses is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Wake Forest due to an undisclosed medical reason.

Redshirt freshman Jay Whitmire may draw the start in his place. Moses is an NFL talent on the right side and offers powerful push, but fans have become disgruntles with his play this season. Coaches disagree, however, and have called this season his best at Virginia.
Source: Washington Post
Sat, Oct 20, 2012 10:30:00 AM
Perry Jones - RB - Cavaliers

Virginia senior RB Perry Jones suffered a concussion during Saturday's game against Maryland.

No update on Jones' injury will be available until Thursday, but the Cavaliers have plenty of options in his stead. Sophomore Kevin Parks will likely take over the starting role if Jones misses time.
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch
Tue, Oct 16, 2012 02:09:00 PM
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

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