Bronco Mendenhall's early approach at Virginia based on mini-goals

Bronco Mendenhall drew no shortage of attention last week when he made it known that Virginia’s players would be practicing without jersey numbers this spring. But just being able to practice for the new Cavaliers coach was a process that was earned the hard way.

Mendenhall has set mini-goals since his December hiring, according to the (Charlottesville) Daily Progress’ Andrew Ramspatcher. Among them:

Warming up properly equals weight-room access

Showing enough effort in black attire allows you to wear school colors and logos

If you impress your peers, you choose your jersey number earlier

If you pass the pre-spring fitness test, you get to practice this spring

More than 90 percent of the…