The Sunday Sampler – GT

Joe Torchia is scheduled to have shoulder surgery.

As reported on The Washington Post’s Cavaliers Journal blog Saturday before the game, senior tight end Joe Torchia is out for the season and expected to have surgery in the near future on an ailing shoulder injury. Virginia coach Mike London said Sunday night that Torchia’s shoulder problem has been a recurring issue and that he reaggravated the injury against Florida State last week. That means his on-field career at UVa likely has come to an end.

With 9 catches for 113 yards this season, the four-star recruit Torchia finishes with 24 receptions for 263 yards and 2 touchdowns as a Cavalier.

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