In unexpected fashion, however, running back Mikell Simpson was not one of the 10 players listed on the injury report.

Zane Parr will certainly be needed in the weeks that lie ahead with sophomore Matt Conrath likely out of action for up to a month with a high-ankle sprain.

For now, however, Groh remains noncommittal about the possibility of moving a quarterback to allow a pair of playmakers to be on the field at the same time.

To say Virginia’s linebacking corps put together a big-time outing against the Pirates would be a severe understatement.

“That was sweet,” Green said. “I actually bought mine so that will definitely be at the house.”