Football-style: Should he be back? - Part II

by Jay Jenkins on December 13th, 2010

Corey Mosley is in a prime position - literally and physically.

One of the hardest hitters on the roster, Mosley is slotted at safety, one of the thinnest positions on the Cavaliers’ depth chart.
That should serve the Richmond native well as coach Mike London decides to outstretch invitations to fifth-year players that redshirted during their careers.
Yes, Virginia will have Rodney McLeod back for another year but defensive schemes (nickel, dime, etc.) require extra defensive backs.
The schedule should help Mosley’s case. In 2011, Virginia will play Indiana (No. 13 in passing offense nationally), Southern Miss (No. 31) and Division I-AA foe William & Mary, known to produce solid quarterbacks.
Can Mosley play better? Certainly. Every player on Virginia’s defense left something to be desired during the eight-loss season.
Can Mosley become a better role model? Without question.
He was suspended for violating team rules early in the season and started eight of the 10 games that he played in.
Sadly, Mosley lost a close family member late in the season and did not travel to Boston College as he dealt with the loss following the funeral.
What impact will that have? Time will tell, but London has preached that the team is a family.
That environment should help Mosley cope with a devastating ordeal.
Look for a handful of players to be slotted at safety in spring practice, perhaps even quarterback Miles Gooch, but Virginia needs experienced starters back as the grooming process takes shape.

MAGIC 8-BALL SAYS: As I see it, yes

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