Chris Glaser Hopes To Build On True Freshman Debut At Virginia

Chris Glaser made his debut against Georgia Tech last season.
Chris Glaser works on a block during spring practice at Virginia. ~ Kris Wright

Chris Glaser remembers his heart racing. His college debut had arrived rather unexpectedly 10 weeks into the season and this wasn’t a run of the mill non-conference game in August.

No, Glaser’s first action as a Cavalier came during a game with significant stakes. UVA’s last appearance in a bowl game occurred six years before in 2011 and 2017’s 5-1 start suddenly gave way to a shaky two-game skid. The Hoos entered November with a home game against Georgia Tech ahead of expected road tests at Louisville and Miami before the finale against streak-owning Virginia Tech. In other words, that home game with the Yellow Jackets had the feel of Virginia’s last best chance to achieve bowl eligibility.

So yes, Glaser’s debut last November came with some nerves for the true freshman.

“My heart was beating fast,” Glaser said. “It was fun. I was nervous for the most part, but once I got my first good hit in, it felt normal. It felt natural to me.”

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