As we’ve mentioned numerous times this week, Virginia has struggled against the run the last few weeks and we expect that to be the focus of the Jackets offense. That means Jordan Mason should get somewhere between 17-20 carries AT LEAST in our mind and if he can tap into the ways he played against Duke and Miami, the Jackets offense will be able to move the ball on the ground just fine. If Mason doesn’t have a strong game on Saturday, the Jackets chances of winning take a huge hit and their chances are already very low.
2) LB Charlie Thomas
Charlie Thomas at times this season has been a menace for opposing offenses.