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UVA football names 2021 season captains

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UVA football coach Bronco Mendenhall announced that defensive end Mandy Alonso, quarterback Brennan Armstrong, linebacker Nick Jackson and running back Wayne Taulapapa will serve as team captains for the 2021 season.

Armstrong is a captain for the second-straight season, while Alonso, Jackson and Taulapapa were elected for the first time. Only Micah Kiser (2016 & 2017) and Armstrong have been elected captains twice in Mendenhall’s tenure.

Virginia captains under Bronco Mendenhall

  • 2021 Captains: Mandy Alonso, Brennan Armstrong, Nick Jackson, Wayne Taulapapa
  • 2020 Captains: Brennan Armstrong, Richard Burney, Terrell Jana, Charles Snowden
  • 2019 Captains: Bryce Hall, Jordan Mack, Bryce Perkins
  • 2018 Captains: Jordan Ellis, Chris Peace, Olamide Zaccheaus
  • 2017 Captains: Kurt Benkert, Quin Blanding, Micah Kiser
  • 2016 Captains: Micah Kiser, Jackson Matteo, Donte Wilkins

 
 




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Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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