Thursday, August 28, 2008

· R Bs Mikell Simpson, Jr. (above) and Cedric Peerman, Sr.: Simpson emerged in the second half of 2007 in Peerman's absence. Peerman is back, and the duo will be counted on to carry the offense.

· LB Jon Copper, Sr.: With an unproven defensive line, the team's two-time leading tackler must be even better.

· WR Kevin Ogletree, Jr.: Injured throughout the entire 2007 season, Ogletree will become a major offensive piece.

· CB Ras-I Dowling, So.: Dowling played well as a freshman in 2007 and will need to continue his rapid progression.

· T Eugene Monroe, Sr.: At 6 foot 6 and 315 pounds, Monroe enters his final season in Charlottesville as a potential all-American.