I've been to an FSU-UVa game in Tallahassee as well, and it wasn't any better. Success breeds fan support. It's never really been the other way around. While UVa may have a ways to go in reference to fan support, I'm still very proud of where it's gone. Now they talk, but it's in-between plays and quarters.
People are actually there to watch the games.
What's surprising is that Virginia football hasn't really done much since 1995, yet we keep breaking attendance records and season ticket sales figures. I think the fans are doing pretty well under the circumstances. If Al Groh can get this team to a bowl this year, and win it, I think you'll see fan support like you've never seen for the football program. Give the fans something to cheer for and they'll show up. Pete Gillen has done that with basketball.