Getting to know the Cavs

Virginia got their first win last week at North Carolina to improve to 1-3. Last year the Cavs started the year 1-3 only to go 4-0 in October. Here are some of their strength's and weaknesses.

Strengths- they have a dual threat QB in Jameel Sewell. He has rushed for 3 TD's on the year and has more than twice as many carries than anybody else on the team. Virginia RB Mikell Simpson is coming off of a 100 yd game over UNC. Virginia's secondary ranks 8th nationally in pass defense with 156.5 yards per game. Cornerbacks Chris Cook and Ras-I Dowling have a combined 11 career INT's. Virginia now has a little bit of momentum that it can bring into its game at home against the hoosiers.

Weaknesses- The biggest weakness is that Virginia ranks dead last in sacks allowed with 4.25 per game. This is great news for the hoosiers with Greg Middleton and Jammie Kirlew. Generally UVA's offense has been pretty quiet this year scoring just 14 points in their first two games against William and Mary and TCU. They did bounce back against SMU putting up 34 points in a loss but managed just 16 against UNC.

This is a pivotal game for the hoosiers if they look to get to 6+ wins and bowl eligibility this year. On a good note though, the hoosiers have played some of their best football on the road this year.