“Fundamental football improvement” is what Mendenhall is looking for this week.
On Wednesday’s weekly ACC teleconference, Bronco Mendenhall acknowledged Oregon’s speed and offensive efficiency, and admitted that Virginia might be outmatched, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that the Hoos won’t have an answer.
“Oregon goes very fast but they're very intentional and dynamic with the plays they run ... we're not ready to move at that pace,” Mendenhall admitted. “A couple reasons: Number one, it's too much too fast for our current team, and also our personnel isn't versatile enough, meaning that we have more role players, and when you role play, that means you substitute, and when you substitute you go slower.