Tomorrow, Virginia football will take the field for the final time in the 2017 season as the Cavaliers participate in the Military Bowl. The Hoos turned a 2-10 2016 season into six wins and their first bowl appearance in six years, a resounding success all the way around.
For Chief Petty Officer (retired) Chris Glaser, Sr., the father of first year offensive tackle Chris Glaser, Jr., the matchup with Navy holds personal significance as Glaser Sr. spent 20 years, six months, and 14 days active duty in the Navy.
“But who’s counting?!” Glaser Sr. said via email.