Virginia vs. Western Michigan
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Virginia Postgame Notes
Virginia 31, Western Michigan 19
Sept. 3, 2005
Two freshmen started for Virginia-G Branden Albert (true) and LB Clint Sintim (redshirt).In addition, eight other players made the first start of their career-G Marshal Ausberry (So.), TE Jonathan Stupar (So.), TE Tom Santi (so.), DE Chris Long (So.), LB Jermaine Dias (So.), LB Mark Miller (Sr.), S Nate Lyles (So.), and CB Chris Gorham (So.).Eight more Cavaliers played in the first game of their careers tonight-LB Antonio Appleby (true frosh on special teams only), CB Mike Brown (true frosh), DB Chris Cook (true frosh on special teams only), LB Jon Copper (redshirt frosh on special teams only), LB Olu Hall (true frosh), G Eugene Monroe (true frosh), TB Cedric Peerman (redshirt frosh), TE John Phillips (true frosh on special teams only).Senior LB Mark Miller carried the flag to lead the team onto the field tonight.On the first play of the game, WR Ottowa Anderson hauled in a 57-yard pass for the longest reception of his career.Anderson finished with three receptions for 109 yards, the first 100-yard game of his career. He is the first UVa WR to eclipse 100 yards since Billy McMullen had 122 on 10 receptions vs. Penn State in 2002.TE Jon Stupar finally played his first game at home. He played in two road games last season after missing large parts of the season due to injuries. He finished with three catches for 34 yards vs. Western Michigan.TE Tom Santi’s 2-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter was the first of his career. It was his only reception of the game.TB Cedric Peerman rushed for 69 yards, all in the second half. In the fourth quarter alone he carried 14 times for 61 yards, and had seven consecutive carries in the drive that culminated with his first touchdown from a yard out.LB Clint Sintim’s sack in the first quarter is the first of his career. He finished with five tackles.S Nate Lyles intercepted his first pass of his career in the first quarter. He also made six tackles.QB Marques Hagans threw for a career-high 252 yards. His previous high was 225 yards last season vs. Clemson.PK Connor Hughes scored seven points (4 PAT, 1 FG) and has now scored 240 in his career. He moves into a tie for fourth place in UVa history with Thomas Jones.Western Michigan WR Greg Jennings caught 16 passes (for 156 yards), the most receptions ever against Virginia. Duke’s Corey Thomas (1995) and Georgia Tech’s Will Glover (2001) both caught 13. Curiously all three of these games have occurred in Charlottesville.