Virginia moved one game closer to bowl eligibility on Saturday. But the Cavaliers exposed their weakness in the process.
Simple math dictates that Virginia is now one game closer to a bowl eligibility this week. The Cavaliers, having topped William & Mary, now sit only 5 wins away from their first bowl since 2011. That's the good news. But that's where the good news ends.
While squeaking by the Tribe, Virginia exposed the biggest obstacle it faces as it looks to end its bowl drought: the team, and those who coach it, lack discipline. A defense doesn't give up 20 points to William and Mary in the first half if it shows up ready to play.