SPECIAL TEAMS The kicking game could be a question mark
for the Cavaliers with unproven players gunning for the roles of placekicker and punter. Third-year Alec Vozenilek and second-year Drew Jarrett finished the spring in a battle for
Cavaliers
UVa (3rd year) and 36-18 career (5th year) 2011 In Review: 8-5,5-3 ACC (T-2nd/
At A Glance Head Coach: Mike London, 12-13 at
Coastal) Last Bowl Appearance: Lost 43-24
ings: No. 29 by CollegeFootballNews. com No. 34 by Lindy's and No. 36 by Athlon.
to Auburn in the 2011 Chik-fil-A Bowl Total Wins 2007-11: 29 (9-5-3-4-8) 2012 Preseason National Rank-
sive, 17 defensive, 2 specialists) Returning Starters: 12 (7 offensive, 5 defensive)
Returning Lettermen: 42 (23 offen-
RETURNING LEADERS Passing: QB Michael Rocco (222- 366, 2,671 yards, 13 TD, 12 INT) Rushing: RB Perry Jones (184 carries,
Schautz (2) Interceptions: CB Demetrious Nich- olson (2)
catches, 506 yards, 3 TD) Tackles: LB Steve Greer (103) Sacks: LB Steve Greer and DE Bill
915 yards, 5 TD) Receiving: RB Perry Jones (48
Mike London was pleased with third-year quarterback Michael Rocco's debut as a starter (2,671 yards and 13 TD), but Rocco will have to fend off some talented newcomers to keep the job in 2012.
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the starting punter job. Jarrett might end up pulling double duty as he is also in the running for the placekicking job along with redshirt first-year Ian Frye. All had their ups and downs in the spring, but
London is hopeful somebody will emerge to solidify those spots. ◆
