Brown Looking to Make New Memories – Virginia Sports

By Jeff White (jwhite@virginia.edu) VirginiaSports.com CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — With the season opener against Coastal Carolina approaching, University of Virginia tailback Xavier Brown has been reminded countless times about the finest performance of his college career. In Conway, S.C., Brown rushed nine times for 171 yards last year in UVA’s 43-23 win over Coastal at sold-out Brooks Stadium. That made him the first Cavalier since Bryce Perkins in 2019 to run for at least 150 yards in a game, and Brown takes pride in that feat. But he doesn’t want to live in the past. “Last year is last year,” Brown said this week. “This is a new year to prove myself and for us to prove ourselves as a team.” At 6 p.m. Saturday, Virginia kicks off its fourth season under head coach Tony Elliott at Scott Stadium. If Brown surprised the Chanticleers with his tour de force in 2024, that won’t be the case this year. “I’m sure that’s all up on their walls and bulletin boards down there,” UVA offensive coordinator Des Kitchings said Wednesday with a smile. Like Brown, Kitchings has put the one-sided win over Coastal behind him. “That’s last year,” Kitchings said. Brown’s talent has never
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