Virginia has received a grant in aid from North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver T.J. Thorpe, who graduated from UNC in December.

Thorpe will be eligible to play immediately and will enroll at Virginia this month and will take part in spring practices.

As a junior this season, Thorpe reeled in 16 receptions for 237 yards and four touchdowns, including a memorable touchdown grab that was the game-winner in North Carolina’s 28-27 win at Virginia.

In the context of the Cavaliers’ season, that touchdown reception by Thorpe kept UVa from being bowl eligible.

The 6-foot, 200-pound receiver could also figure into the Cavaliers’ return game.

Needless to say, The South's Oldest Rivalry took an interesting turn with this one.

UPDATED: Thorpe released the following statement via twitter ...



