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The word from Mikell Simpson's teammates is that he hopes to receive clearance to play in the Virginia's game Saturday at Maryland.

Simpson no doubt has fond memories of Maryland's Byrd Stadium, where he had 271 all-purpose yards in UVa's 18-17 victory at Byrd Stadium in 2007.

Simpson caught 13 passes for 152 yards and also rushed for 119 yards, becoming one of six players in ACC history to have more than 100 rushing and receiving yards in the same game.

UVa coach Al Groh usually declines comment on injuries until he files a report with the ACC on Thursdays, but he indicated Monday that practice requirements for injured players can vary according to their experience.

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