 In the resulting turmoil, a Maryland defender stepped upon the thumb of Moore's throwing hand, forcing it backwards, and dislocating (referred to as a "bad flipper") it for the rest of the season.Without Shawn Moore, the Virginia offense sputtered immediately, and Maryland took the win.The following week, Virginia Tech picked apart Virginia's inexperienced back-up quarterback, Matt Blundin, and the Cavaliers 7-0 start ended in an 8-3 showing.