Brad Butler’s cheap shot helped inspire the Eagles.

Given Virginia’s injury situation and the quality of today’s opponent, no one should be surprised or particularly disappointed by the outcome. The 28-17 loss to Boston College was so predictable that even a dummy could guess the final score within a point. But what’s truly discouraging is the way the Cavaliers played. They appeared unfocused, unprepared and undisciplined. Throw in an unconscionable cheap shot by Brad Butler, and today may have marked the low point for UVa football in the Al Groh era.

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