Historical Stats & Info |
"It is the most important victory of my career." -- Head Coach Dick Voris, after the Hoos’ 15-12 victory over Duke on September 27, 1958. Voris finished his UVA career with a record of 1-29. |
"We've stopped recruiting young men who want to come here to be students first and athletes second." -- Former Virginia head coach Sonny Randle, describing his strategy for turning around UVA's football program |
"As the score mounted, to 20-0 and finally 26-0, his movements slowed. With two minutes to go and South Carolina threatening once more, Voris stood behind several rows of substitutes, staring at his shoes." -- Sports Illustrated, describing Coach Voris’ stellar coaching performance during the Hoos’ 26-0 loss to South Carolina in 1960 |
"Really, Texas wasn't as good as I thought they'd be." -- Ted Manly, Virginia's freshman quarterback, after Texas had spanked the Hoos 68-0 |
5 Questions with "All the Way" Ray Brown |
Ray Brown played football at the University of Virginia from 1945-1947. Over those three seasons, the Hoos compiled a record of 18-9-1 under head coaches Frank Murray (1945) and Art Guepe (1946-1947), outscoring their opponents by an average score of 25-12. Much of the team's success during this period was directly attributable to the talent and versatility of "All the Way" Ray Brown. In 1945, Mr. Brown scored 11 touchdowns and led the team in scoring with 66 points. In 1946, "All the Way" had one of the most ridiculous seasons in UVA history, leading the team in passing, rushing, total offense, kickoff returns, all-purpose yards, scoring, and interceptions. "All the Way" was primed for another big season in 1947, but a hit from one of his teammates knocked him out of action for 6 games. Although Mr. Brown's football career ended more than 60 years ago, his name is still scattered throughout UVA's record book. His four touchdowns against Richmond in 1945 are the most ever scored by a sophomore. (Three players have since tied his record – Gary Helman vs. William & Mary, 1969; Terry Kirby vs. William & Mary, 1990; and Wali Lundy vs. Virginia Tech, 2003). In addition, he still holds the UVA record for the highest rushing average in a single game (3 carries, 104 yards, 34.7 ypc vs. Hampden-Sydney, 1946), and his 79-yard touchdown in that game is the 7th longest run in UVA history. And the most amazing thing? He did all of this with only one thumb (see below). |
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