Virginia had a lead. It had the game in hand, until it didn't.

The Cavaliers lost a 19-16 battle against Duke Friday night, falling to 4-4 in frustrating fashion. Here is what we learned from a chilly evening at Scott Stadium:

At least one person is on the hot seat

Postgame, Coach Tony Elliott was asked if he was evaluating the performance of his coordinators. Elliott said that he is evaluating if his coaches are putting their players in positions to go make plays.

It does not look like offensive coordinator Des Kitchings is consistently doing that. Last year, Virginia found success with outside runs, mesh and seam concepts and wheel routes. Those have been absent too often this year. When Elliott reviews the film throughout the season, it would be difficult for him to not come to the same conclusion that Kitchings hasn't been putting his players in positions to go make plays.

At the bare minimum, there will be some replacement starters (or coaches) next season.…