Blacksburg police say a Virginia Tech football player is facing child abuse charges in connection with injuries to his infant child. The Roanoke Times reported that 20-year-old Xavier Boyce and girlfriend Olivia Hutchins were arrested Wednesday on charges related to cruelty and injuries to the girl. Boyce is a redshirt sophomore split end. Police say they believe the child was injured Jan. 31 at the couple's home but didn't say in what way the child was hurt. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=6255656
