Virginia @ TCU

Scouting Report for Virginia Cavaliers (2-1) vs. TCU Horned Frogs (2-0)
September 22, 2012- Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX


Virginia: The Cavs never had a chance against Georgia Tech (56-20 loss). It didn't seem to matter if the Yellow Jackets what kind of option play they ran, Virginia struggled to stop it. While Virginia did better in passing yards (199-133), allowing 461 yards on the ground isn't going to win many games.

QB Michael Rocco was having a hard time dealing with the defense. He may have been sacked only once, he threw 2 interceptions and 10 incompletions (15 completions for 145 yards and 1 TD). While the Cavs got 2 TD passes in the 4th quarter from backup Phillip Sims, it was too little, too late.

TCU: The Horned Frogs made their Big 12 debut against Kansas (20-6 win) in Lawrence. A win may be a win, but this game could've been easily a loss.

If it weren't for the fact that Jayhawk QB Dayne Crist was having some chemistry issues with his receiving, the game could've been closer. Had they committed to the run a lot more in that game, Kansas would've won. Especially since the Frogs fumbled and lost the ball inside the 20 3 times (4 fumbles total). However, Casey Pachall's (24-30, 335 YDS and 2 TD)effort was good enough for the win. Also, Skye Dawson got an interception and Elisha Olabode recovered a fumble after back to back fumbles to seal the game.

What to watch for: The Cavaliers will need to see if Rocco can shake off his horrible outing against Georgia Tech. It won't be easy against a Horned Frog defense that has made it's mark in the last couple of weeks.

Especially, if Joel Hasley has a game like he did against Kansas. He was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week with 12 tackles and 2 sacks. More importantly, the Frogs will need to hold on to the football .

Conclusion: UVA head coach Mike London may be insisting there is no quarterback controversy between Rocco and Sims. But, that won't mean anything until next week. Sims has done well in his brief time (13-17,111 YDS and 2 TD). And with his performance (6-8, 56 YDS and 2 TD)against the Yellow Jackets on the road, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Rocco on a short leash.

Losing leading rusher Waymon James (168 YDS and 1 TD on 17 carries) to a knee injury for the season would be an issue, but the Horned Frogs should be just fine. Between Matthew Tucker and B.J Catalon (32 carries and 163 YDS combined), they will take advantage of more carries.

Prediction: TCU by 16.

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