Pads Practice, Special Teams Highlight Weekend

Virginia coach Mike London has demanded a fast tempo throughout the first week of spring practice.

In pads for the first time, a full group of 11 offensive players went into a huddle, with a full defense on the other side. The ball sat on the 5-yard line as the Cavaliers practiced a goal line situation, while new coach Mike London intently looked on. Per the norm, a clap from QB Ross Metheny broke the huddle, and the offense jogged out to the line of scrimmage.

“Hold on a second!” London yelled as the offense left the huddle. “I don’t like the tempo here, offense!”

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