Founded and designed by Thomas Jefferson, the University of Virginia is one of the best and most beautiful schools on the planet. The Cavaliers, known familiarly as the Wahoos, played their first football season in 1888 and are thought to be one of (if not THE) first schools in the south to adopt the game. Background Throughout their long football history, the high point for UVA is generally considered to be the George Welsh era. Coaching the Cavaliers for nearly two decades beginning in 1982, Welsh brought his team to 12 Bowl Games and won more than 80 conference games. Former New York Jets head coach Al Groh succeeded Welsh and with current NFL star Matt Schaub under center, led the Cavaliers to a 3-1 Bowl record. In addition to Schaub, in recent years UVA has produced some serious NFL talent including Chris Long, Chris Canty, Heath Miller and D’Brickashaw Ferguson. The Mike London Era In 2010, former Virginia Defensive Coordinator, Mike London, succeeded Al Groh. Now entering his fourth season at the helm, London has done a tremendous job on the recruiting trail and was named ACC Coach of the Year following the 2011 season. Known for his relentless enthusiasm and energy, Mike London is raising Virginia’s national profile in all the right ways. Save on UVA Football Tickets Playing their home games at the 60,000+ seat Scott Stadium, the Virginia Cavaliers have long-standing rivalries with regional foes Virginia Tech, North Carolina and Maryland. With homes games against the high-flying Oregon Ducks, BYU Cougars and National Championship aspirant Clemson Tigers, it’s a big year inside Scott Stadium. Though the Cavaliers dipped last year to 4-8, there’s every reason to believe UVA will improve in 2013. With redshirt sophomore David Watford and redshirt freshman Greyson Lambert vying for the starting QB job, the UVA offense is loaded with talent. Get ready Wahoo fans, UVA is rising. Get into ScoreBig.com today for guaranteed savings on Cavaliers tickets.