GREG MADIA
The Daily Progress
During the vetting stages this past January when Virginia determined Beau Pribula would be its next quarterback, fifth-year Cavaliers offensive coordinator Des Kitchings found no better resource in advance of the Hoos acquiring Pribula.
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Virginia offensive coordinator Des Kitchings discusses his relationship with quarterback Beau Pribula and how the two have worked together since Pribula's arrival.
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Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula throws the ball against Arkansas this past November in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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Virginia quarterback Beau Pribula (7) waits for a snap during the Cavaliers' spring game this past April in Charlottesville.
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Virginia Tech coach James Franklin, the former Penn State coach, discusses Virginia quarterback Beau Pribula, who previously played at Penn State under Franklin.
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Former Penn State football coach James Franklin speaks with quarterback Beau Pribula (9) during the Nittany Lions' 2024 spring game.
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