Frustrated.

That was the mood around Hooville after Saturday’s 28-14 loss to NC State. One week after exposing a ranked Georgia Tech team in a 24-21 upset, the Virginia football team crashed to earth in disappointing fashion. Four turnovers and an overall lackluster offensive performance doomed any chances of winning back-to-back ACC games for the first time in two years.

All of which resulted in more frustration for Hoos everywhere. A missed opportunity. Actually, I should say another missed opportunity. Another missed opportunity in what feels like more than a decade’s worth of them. The 5-7 records in 2001, 2006, and 2008 – oh so close to bowl games. The second place ACC finish in 2002. The rise and fall of 2004. The title game shot and chance for 10 wins in 2007. Last season’s 4-4 start and outside shot at postseason play with a strong finish flamed out with four straight losses to end the season.

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