Last minute UVa - Maryland thoughts:

Neither team has impressed so far, and both have similar (tough) schedules the rest of the way. UVa is 3-0, but Maryland has had a tougher schedule. I think Virginia has slightly more talent, but the team has not gelled yet. It is critical that we build on last week's win against Duke and put together quality effort as a team. The team can't show up and be confused by what Maryland throws at them, it could push back the team's growth at just the wrong moment. And Maryland is the kind of team that could come up with wrinkles and tricks in their offense to confuse our young defense.

This is shaping up to be a very important game. It could very well decide who goes to a bowl and who doesn't. A loss to either team could be a setback that reverberates through the rest of the year.

I wouldn't be surprised if UVa LB Ahmad Brooks makes his season debut.