By Jerry Ratcliffe

Photo: Nell Redmond, 2026 ACC Kickoff

CHARLOTTE – The darkest days in Kam Robinson’s comeback from a season-ending torn ACL, came three months after the injury. Virginia’s star linebacker, Mr. Do Everything, was struggling and so he threw out a life-line to his coach, Tony Elliott.

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Pribula Named Starting QB, Says Past Experience Has Prepared Him For The Job

By Jerry Ratcliffe CHARLOTTE – Beau Pribula has everything that Tony Elliott looks for in a quarterback: strong leadership, toughness, an ability to win games running, passing, or simply outsmarting the defense. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

Scott German: Things Are A Lot Different For UVA This Time Around At ACC Football Kickoff

By Scott German JerryRatcliffe.com Staff Writer After a historic 11-win 2025 season, the Cavaliers are poised to build on that momentum, and Virginia was certainly in the spotlight on the first day of the ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!