GREG MADIA
The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress
CHARLOTTESVILLE - When Virginia meets Missouri in the Gator Bowl later this month, the Cavaliers will try to slow down an offense that features elements their own offensive coordinator helped design.
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Recap: Glenvar falls to Strasburg in Class 2 state championship 'Tense at times': Virginia Tech and Blacksburg officials meet to discuss land swap Pastor at Botetourt County church pleads guilty to sexual exchange with teen More snow due in Southwest Virginia early Monday 1 killed, 3 sent to hospital in 色多多 highway crash Nurse claims abuse and neglect at Catawba Hospital caused by staff shortages Virginia high school football state championship scores Glenvar surrenders lead in Class 2 state championship, denied title by run-heavy Strasburg Fired to hired: Franklin taps ex-coach Pry as defensive coordinator Danny O'Brien expected to join Virginia Tech football as quarterbacks coach Weather delays, closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 CASEY: More questions about council members鈥 contract with casino operator 5 things to know about Glenvar football's state championship game Weather delays, closings and cancellations for Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 Weather delays, closings and cancellations for Friday, Dec. 12, 2025
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Virginia offensive coordinator Des Kitchings celebrates with players after the Hoos tallied 700 total yards of offense during a win over William & Mary earlier this year.
Virginia Athletics
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