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Former W&M coach Jimmye Laycock among those entering Virginia hall

The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2023 Monday, with former William & Mary football coach Jimmye Laycock and former Virginia Tech and Virginia football stars among those selected by the organization’s board of directors and honors court committee.

Laycock led the Tribe to 249 wins, seven conference championships and 10 FCS playoff appearances through 39 years as coach of his alma mater. Former Hokies defensive back DeAngelo Hall was named first-team All-American before playing 14 NFL seasons, and former Cavaliers quarterback Shawn Moore set 41 school, ACC, and NCAA records.

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