Happy Friday, Hoo fans! So far this week we've covered the Virginia attack and midfield units, so it's time to look at the defense.
Last season, the Cavalier defense took a huge hit when Greg Danseglio transferred to Maryland and All-American and All-ACC player Tanner Scales missed the entire year due to an Achilles injury sustained in the last scrimmage of fall ball.
Fourth year walk on Davi Sacco stepped admirably in Tanner's absence, leading the team with 23 caused turnovers and anchoring the young Virginia defense. Sacco earned a spot as a team captain after his teammates voted him to the position permanently following his honorary captaincy for the Syracuse game (his final game close to home in New York).