Virginia Cavaliers head coach Bronco Mendenhall addressed the media on Sunday night, shortly after the announcement that the Hoos would be facing the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Belk Bowl on December 29 in Charlotte, NC.
His initial reaction?
“I love the matchup. I love the game, and I love the draw for so many reasons.”
Specifically, Mendenhall said that he loves the quality of the game and the messaging that it sends in qualifying for a high-tier bowl game.
“It reflects progress and it reflects the new standard as part of our program.