By Jerry Ratcliffe

Solomon Beebe
Photo: UVA Athletics

Special teams coordinator Keith Gaither is overjoyed at the depth he has seen for Virginia’s kickoff return specialist thus far in training camp. The punt return specialist? Not so much.

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McKale Boley, Makilan Thomas and Beau Pribula

Virginia Leads ACC “Freaks List,” With Three Players

By Jerry Ratcliffe We all knew that Virginia’s offense had assembled a lot of talent heading into the 2026 season. What we didn’t know was the Cavaliers are loaded with “Freaks.” 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!

Makilan Thomas

UVA’s Metcalf On Makilan Thomas: “He’s The Strongest Human Being I’ve Ever Seen”

By Jerry Ratcliffe When it comes to Virginia’s offensive line, much has been written about the left side, where four-year starters McKale Boley and Noah Josey reside. What about the other side? 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!