Mike London’s bunch almost came up with an upset at USC.

Headlines

• First time UVa has produced 3-consecutive 100+ rushing yard games since Oct. 2008
• Robert Randolph misses third field goal of the season – now 0-3 on the year
• Perry Jones set career best rushing mark in second straight game
• USC wins 13th consecutive home opener

First Impressions

Soon after Brian O’Connor took over the head baseball coaching job at Virginia, he made a statement that assured me his clubs would have success. After a series loss to the Miami Hurricanes, O’Connor said: “We didn’t come here to compete, we came here to win.” Mike London’s Cavaliers did not go to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to compete – they went to win.

So maybe the most disappointing aspect of Saturday’s loss is what could have been. The Cavaliers had their chances and candidly have themselves to blame for not returning to Charlottesville with a big upset victory. Virginia was not beaten by superior talent, hall-of-fame coaching or ground-breaking schemes. The Hoos were beaten by little things:

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