2005 Outlook: The Pass Defense

Al Golden

Looking at the ACC statistics from 2004, it’s evident that pass defense was Virginia’s weakness on that side of the ball. The Cavs finished fourth in the league in total defense at 300.3 yards allowed per game, but only sixth in passing yards allowed at 191.1. The run defense improved yet again and held up to most teams, but the pass defense clearly could have used some help. This offseason the Cavaliers hope that they’ve found a way to make much-needed improvements in that respect.

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