Coaches Mike London and Jim Reid are trying to dial up better run defense in 2011.

One of the ugliest parts of Virginia’s transition to a 4-3 defense last season turned out to be run defense. We’re talking Quasimodo level ugly in some cases like Florida State and Virginia Tech, two teams that surpassed 200 yards rushing. Missed tackles, over pursuit, gap control, and more caused problems as the Cavaliers couldn’t consistently get teams shut down on the ground.

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