Each year as of late, someone in the ACC gets ranked too high in the preseason (see Clemson in 2004). We, too, are just as guilty of prematurely believing what is shown on paper before the games are even played. Virginia looks to be that team, a team in the precarious position of likely falling from this generous spot one-way or the other. For two seasons now, the Cavaliers have been given the early accolades, only to then fall on their face when confronting tough/better competition. Charlottesville will try again…this time with a larger contingent of juniors and seniors as opposed to 2004's freshman and sophomores. For Virginia to take that next step, QB Marques Hagans has to first improve his passing ability. Second, the receivers and DBs need to find some playmakers. All of this is about the same prognosis we told you last year at this time when Virginia was granted that top 20 position. The LBs will continue to merit high praise, led by Butkus finalist Ahmad Brooks. Will TE Heath Miller return for another chance at smashing more records? Early NFL depletions could force a drop in this ranking, but this is Coach Al Groh's best attempt - since taking over for George Welsh - at proving this influx of talent is finally more than just a "paper tiger".