There's a lot to talk about when it comes to Virginia sports. The publisher of Wahoos 247, Jacquie Franciulli shares her observations and thoughts on both Cavaliers basketball and football. For many, Tony Bennett's squad has come out flat this season but some of it was to be expected. Why? Franciulli lays out multiple reasons and then takes fans to the promised land for next season. Speaking of brighter futures, with the hiring of former Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott as the new head coach of the football program there's many things for fans to get pumped about.

One potential bump in the road is getting alumni and fans excited about football and buying in with support. That support comes by filling the seats and making donations to bring the facilities up to snuff. Football isn't the only place that a financial infusion will help. The need to keep pace in Olympic sports with competitors is also raising red flags.

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Franciulli gets into detail about the basketball program, the players and challenges they've faced the past few seasons. The key to success may actually be staying away from the transfer portal where players have limited time to learn Bennett's pack-line defense. So where do you go to find the kind of athletes best suited to UVA?

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When it comes to Elliott the recruiting efforts are already helping turn the corner. It started with players who considered leaving the program when Bronco Mendenhall departed and has extended into new recruits. Elliott having his fingers in two national championships at Clemson doesn't hurt when it comes to opening doors.

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