– Chris Lang
Virginia had momentum for about a minute, when Mikell Simpson busted through for a 27-yard touchdown run to cut Tech’s lead to 10-7. But Tech snuffed that out quickly when Sean Glennon threw a 56-yard pass to Eddie Royal on the next play after the kickoff, leading to a Hokie field goal that pushed the lead to 13-7.
First quarter awards:
Top player: Tech’s Sean Glennon. The embattled quarterback has been on point all day, delivering crisp passes to wide open receivers. Protection helps.
Toast back award: Sorry Gretna fans, but it goes to UVa defensive back Vic Hall, with emphasis on the “si(e)ve” part of defensive. The Hokies have picked on Hall all day and beaten him for several long gains. UVa’s Ras-I Dowling is out. I’m not sure why. But Tech is throwing at Hall and beating him every time.
Top play: Glennon’s 56-yard pass to Royal, who got behind Tech’s coverage and pulled in a beautifully thrown ball to move the Hokies deep into Cavs territory.
Be back with more at halftime.
