Obviously, closer to September 2, there will be more about UVA. B.B., though, was surprised that the Cavs could be classified as a “likely win” in the Athlon preview. To some degree I would prefer them to be in the “toss-up” category, but it is reasonable.
UVA was wildly inconsistent last year. Their QB graduated, their top runner graduated, and their stud LB Ahmad Brooks was dismissed from the team (he was drafted by the Bengals last week in the supplemental draft telling you about his character).
On top of that, their recruiting class which was decent is not going to be so in reality. 8 of the 24 commits have failed to make it academically to Charlottesville. The latest casualty is now heading to Rutgers.