Virginia Looks To Build On Big Day For Malachi Fields, Receiver Depth

Virginia Cavaliers Malachi Fields Malachi Fields posted 100 yards receiving for Virginia in its win against Richmond. ~ Photo by Kris Wright/TheSabre.com

The conditions were less then ideal when Virginia emerged back onto the field after a nearly 2.5 hour weather delay with a steady downpour over Scott Stadium. But still the occasion was ripe for Charlottesville native Malachi Fields to lift the few fans braving the elements out of their seats.

“Still got a game to play, still got plays to make,” Fields said. “So make the most of each opportunity.”

With about a minute showing on the clock in the first half of what became a 34-13 win against Richmond, quarterback Anthony Colandrea slung a ball deep towards the UVA sideline. On the other end was a diving Fields, hovering horizontally above the field making a catch that took his coach back to watching a young former All-ACC receiver.

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