Virginia football has been near the bottom of the ACC for several years, and they have only had one winning season since 2008.
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However, the school announced on Friday that the program is getting a brand new football-only facility that is expected to cost approximately $55 million.
At BOV mtgs, Joint Finance & Buildings & Grounds Committees approve fundraising & planning for Football Ops Centerhttps://t.co/929x71Vfco
— Virginia Cavaliers (@VirginiaSports) June 9, 2017
Big news for future of UVA football https://t.co/keetrI9nwA
— Virginia Football (@UVAFootball) June 9, 2017
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The school hasn't announced a site for the new facility, but it's big news for a program that's struggled to keep up with the rest of the conference over the last decade.
Bronco Mendenhall went 2-10 in his first year as head coach, and the team will be expected to make a big improvement in his second year.
It might take years for Virginia to become relevant in the ACC, but a brand new facility for the team and for recruits is a great start.
(h/t Streaking the Lawn)
