Lazor

When it became clear last spring that the fullback position was going to be a significant component of the pro-style offense Offensive Coordinator Bill Lazor was implementing, Terence Fells-Danzer approached first-year Coach Mike London and asked for the opportunity to switch positions.

Mike London hopes Fells-Danzer example becomes infectious Steve Yanda 2010

"There's no doubt that the best way to improve the fastest is to play," Lazor said.

Bill Lazor: No. 2 QB battle ongoing; Rocco has practiced better of late than Metheny Steve Yanda 2010

"I don't know him for very long," Lazor said, "but I won't disagree with him."

Virginia's victory preserved by late third down conversions Steve Yanda 2010

While Lazor cautioned against reading too much into Rocco and Metheny's pattern of game entrance, he did acknowledge that Rocco had been rewarded for being the superior of the two reserves in the last week to two weeks of practice.

Bill Lazor: No. 2 QB battle ongoing; Rocco has practiced better of late than Metheny Steve Yanda 2010

When told of Burd's comment that his third down catch on that final possession was the biggest catch of his life, Lazor smiled wide.

Virginia's victory preserved by late third down conversions Steve Yanda 2010

"If (Offensive Coordinator) Bill Lazor isn't satsified with the performance of either one or, say, it's still close, it may be a game-time decision," London said.

Dowling, McLeod 'look fine,' will play Saturday Steve Yanda 2010

* Lazor said Green likely will start out on the defensive side of the ball at Virginia.

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"When you get guys who are quarterbacks, and very successful quarterbacks, you expect that you get guys who understand football and who are smart players," Lazor said.

Expect fewer redshirts in Mike London's second season Steve Yanda 2011

He said Verica's introduction to new offensive coordinator Bill Lazor should help his confidence and his performance.

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"We absolutely are encouraging and are trying to create competition amongst the guys," Lazor said.

Bill Lazor: No. 2 QB battle ongoing; Rocco has practiced better of late than Metheny Steve Yanda 2010