One thing is very clear when you talk to Virginia freshman Tristan Spurlock - he’s not some shy, timid kid who’s just hoping to make an impact on the program someday in the future.

Is it a sign of how far Virginia has fallen?

CHARLOTTESVILLE — The first mention of it came Sunday.

For better or worse, Virginia’s football players are given a game plan for their upcoming contest on a weekly basis. At no point, however, have the back-to-back plans been of greater variety as what Virginia will face in transitioning from Georgia Tech to Saturday’s tilt with Duke at Scott Stadium.

CHARLOTTESVILLE - Tony Bennett has been running basketball practices at U.Va. for a week now. In that time, and since workouts started this fall, the players have learned a few things about him.

CHARLOTTESVILLE - Virginia has a 3-3 record, which generally denotes an average team.

As expected, Virginia defensive end Matt Conrath was ruled out on Thursday for the upcoming Georgia Tech game with an ankle sprain.

It was obvious to every person in Scott Stadium two years ago that defensive end Chris Long was Virginia’s best pass-rushing performer.

After a winless September, Virginia’s football team is pulling off a perfect October, and it’s time to ask a once-laughable question: Can these Cavs make a bowl game?

Maryland’s players shared a common sentiment Saturday. Using a smoke-and-mirror approach, Virginia had stolen a victory in College Park, Md., the Terrapins believed.