A few years ago, when his team opened the season against Colorado State, Florida State and South Carolina, Virginia coach Al Groh compared that stretch to facing Sosa, Bonds and McGwire. So what do you call a September schedule of Temple, North Carolina, Akron and Syracuse? More like four straight Mario Mendozas.

Because of that, it’s difficult to draw too many conclusions about UVa’s 2-0 start, offensive pyrotechnics and No. 12 ranking. It’s too early and the Cavs won’t be facing any real sluggers in the batting order for at least three weeks – maybe longer.

Still, based on what we’ve seen so far, here are some things I think we can conclude, and some things we can’t.

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