‘Jerry Ratcliffe Show’: Ricky Stokes helps us get ready for Virginia vs. Houston
Ricky Stokes joins Hootie to talk about this Saturday’s UVA-Houston showdown and the historical encounters between UVA and Phi Slama Jama in the 1980s. The trip down memory lane includes recounting the win over Houston in Tokyo with Ralph out sick, the “Game of the Century,” Ralph vs. Ewing the same week, and the game vs. the Russian National Team to start the season.
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UVA football and the transfer portal, recruiting; UVA hoops women and men still unbeaten
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” gets Hootie’s thoughts on the early entries into the transfer portal and updates on UVA football recruiting.
Then we shift to hoops, where both the UVA men and women are still unbeaten heading into the exam break.
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Podcast: Brennan Armstrong enters the transfer portal
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This week’s “Jerry Ratcliffe Show” podcast covers the breaking news about Brennan Armstrong entering the transfer portal, catches up with the third-ranked UVA Basketball team, then wraps with Chris Graham interviewing Jerry about his pending induction into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
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The UVA community rallies around three taken from us too soon
Hootie, Chris Graham and Scott German talk through the tragic murders of UVA Football players Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry, the heroism of Mike Hollins, and the response of the UVA community.
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” is hosted by Jerry Ratcliffe, the editor of JerryRatcliffe.com. Ratcliffe’s work has been recognized both statewide and nationally, resulting in more than 80 awards, from the Associated Press Sports Editors Association (first place nationally), the Virginia Press Association, the Football Writers of America, and the United States Basketball Writers of America during his career.
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Virginia-Coastal Carolina game canceled
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Virginia Athletics announced today that the Cavaliers’ home football game vs. Coastal Carolina scheduled for Saturday has been canceled.
The decision was made following the shooting of five students on Grounds Sunday night. The incident resulted in the deaths of three members of the UVA team – Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry.
The game would have been Virginia’s final home game of the 2022 season.
A decision if Virginia will participate in its final game of the season, a Nov. 26 (Saturday) date against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, has not been made at this time.
Ticket refund information for the Coastal Carolina game will be issued at a later time.
Update: Two UVA Football players confirmed dead in shooting on Grounds
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By Jerry Ratcliffe
Two Virginia football players, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry, were victims of a shooter on campus late Sunday night, it has been confirmed by their families.
According to a source, the two had been on a drama class field trip to Washington, D.C., earlier in the day and had been targeted, among others, by suspect Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., a former walk-on running back on the 2018 UVA team. Jones is a student at UVA and as of 9:30 a.m. was allegedly still at large. He is said to be armed and dangerous.
UVA’s campus has been on lockdown since the shootings occurred somewhere around 10:30 p.m. last night, leaving at least three dead and others injured. The shootings took place at the Culbreath Garage. A massive manhunt is searching for Jones, who is from Petersburg.
The UVA Police Department issued a statement this morning that read: “Active search still underway on and around UVA Grounds. Remain sheltered in place.”
Perry’s father confirmed on Twitter during the night that his son, a junior linebacker from Miami, was one of the victims. Davis, a star junior wide receiver from Dorchester, S.C., was also confirmed a victim. There are unconfirmed reports that the other victim was also a UVA football player.
This story will be updated throughout the day.
UVA-Pitt football preview, first look at UVA hoops
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Hootie and Chris Graham talk UVA Football, with an eye on the game with Pitt this weekend, then break down the Cavaliers’ 73-61 win over North Carolina Central in Monday’s season opener.
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” is hosted by Jerry Ratcliffe, the editor of JerryRatcliffe.com. Ratcliffe’s work has been recognized both statewide and nationally, resulting in more than 80 awards, from the Associated Press Sports Editors Association (first place nationally), the Virginia Press Association, the Football Writers of America, and the United States Basketball Writers of America during his career.
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UVA Football hosts #17 North Carolina in the South’s Oldest Football Rivalry
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Hootie and Chris Graham break down the matchup between #17 North Carolina and UVA Saturday in Scott Stadium, then Hootie reports back from media day for UVA men’s and women’s basketball.
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” is hosted by Jerry Ratcliffe, the editor of JerryRatcliffe.com. Ratcliffe’s work has been recognized both statewide and nationally, resulting in more than 80 awards, from the Associated Press Sports Editors Association (first place nationally), the Virginia Press Association, the Football Writers of America, and the United States Basketball Writers of America during his career.
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‘Jerry Ratcliffe Show’ talks with Andrew Jones of Tar Heel Illustrated
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Hootie talks with Andrew Jones of Tar Heel Illustrated about Saturday’s game with #17 North Carolina and UVA.
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” is hosted by Jerry Ratcliffe, the editor of JerryRatcliffe.com. Ratcliffe’s work has been recognized both statewide and nationally, resulting in more than 80 awards, from the Associated Press Sports Editors Association (first place nationally), the Virginia Press Association, the Football Writers of America, and the United States Basketball Writers of America during his career.
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Hootie, Doug “Fresh” Smith talk with UVA Basketball recruit Elijah Gertrude
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Hootie & former UVA guard Doug “Fresh” Smith talk to Virginia’s highest-ranked commitment of the Tony Bennett era, shooting guard Elijah Gertrude.
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” is hosted by Jerry Ratcliffe, the editor of JerryRatcliffe.com. Ratcliffe’s work has been recognized both statewide and nationally, resulting in more than 80 awards, from the Associated Press Sports Editors Association (first place nationally), the Virginia Press Association, the Football Writers of America, and the United States Basketball Writers of America during his career.
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UVA Football looks to build on success this weekend with struggling Miami coming to town
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Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham preview this weekend’s Virginia-Miami game, with an eye on changes to special teams that coach Tony Elliott hopes can turn that beleaguered unit around.
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” is hosted by Jerry Ratcliffe, the editor of JerryRatcliffe.com. Ratcliffe’s work has been recognized both statewide and nationally, resulting in more than 80 awards, from the Associated Press Sports Editors Association (first place nationally), the Virginia Press Association, the Football Writers of America, and the United States Basketball Writers of America during his career.
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UVA Football gets back on track with win over Georgia Tech
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Virginia got a much-needed win at Georgia Tech Thursday night, defeating the Yellow Jackets, 16-9. Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham break down the win, and take a look ahead at the remainder of the 2022 schedule.
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” is hosted by Jerry Ratcliffe, the editor of JerryRatcliffe.com. Ratcliffe’s work has been recognized both statewide and nationally, resulting in more than 80 awards, from the Associated Press Sports Editors Association (first place nationally), the Virginia Press Association, the Football Writers of America, and the United States Basketball Writers of America during his career.
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Virginia gets 13th commitment, physical safety from South Carolina
By Jerry Ratcliffe
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Currently sitting at No. 13 in the 14-team ACC football team recruiting rankings, Virginia could use some good news on that front and got it Thursday when a 3-star defensive back from South Carolina announced his commitment to the Cavaliers.
Landon Danley, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound safety from Irmo, S.C. (Dutch Fork H.S.), announced on his Twitter account that he committed to UVA. Coach Tony Elliott’s Cavaliers were the first Power 5 school to offer as Danley chose Virginia over Charlotte, Georgia State and Miami of Ohio.
He is UVA’s 13th overall commitment (second-lowest in the ACC as Syracuse has but nine) and the third defensive back commitment. Last month, Trent Baker-Booker a defensive back out of Lawrence Central High School (Kyle Guy’s high school) in Indianapolis, Ind., committed to the Cavaliers.
It was interesting in how Elliott made his offer to Danley, who visited Charlottesville for the Louisville game last Saturday. The coach walked with Danley out to the middle of Scott Stadium pre-game and offered him the scholarship. He accepted after taking a few days to think over the proposition.
Ranked No. 124 among safeties in the 2023 recruiting class by 247Sports, he is the No. 30 prospect overall in the state of South Carolina.
In seven games this season for Dutch Fork, Danley has 18 tackles and two interceptions. The physical safety also plays running back and is averaging 8.9 yards per carry with 31 rushes for 276 yards and three touchdowns.
Insight into UVA Basketball from ACC Media Days
Virginia head coach Tony Bennett answers a question at the 2022 ACC Tipoff in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (Photo by Nell Redmond/ACC)
Jerry Ratcliffe reports on ACC Basketball Tipoff, where he was able to catch up with UVA Basketball coach Tony Bennett to talk about the upcoming 2022-2023 season.
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” is hosted by Jerry Ratcliffe, the editor of JerryRatcliffe.com. Ratcliffe’s work has been recognized both statewide and nationally, resulting in more than 80 awards, from the Associated Press Sports Editors Association (first place nationally), the Virginia Press Association, the Football Writers of America, and the United States Basketball Writers of America during his career.
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UVA student has sights on National Mullet Championship
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2007 UVA graduate Darius Nabors joins Hootie to talk about his quest to win the National Mullet Championship (voting closes today) and how Nabors wants to put another trophy in Virginia’s national championship case. He also wants to deny Virginia Tech the title. Joe Dirt would be proud.
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” is hosted by Jerry Ratcliffe, the editor of JerryRatcliffe.com. Ratcliffe’s work has been recognized both statewide and nationally, resulting in more than 80 awards, from the Associated Press Sports Editors Association (first place nationally), the Virginia Press Association, the Football Writers of America, and the United States Basketball Writers of America during his career.
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Podcast: UVA-Louisville preview, plus a look at what Tony Elliott needs to go to get things turned around
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” podcast invites Chris Graham from Augusta Free Press for a discussion of Virginia’s 2-3 start, and the job facing first-year coach Tony Elliott and his staff to get things turned around.
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” is hosted by Jerry Ratcliffe, the editor of JerryRatcliffe.com. Ratcliffe’s work has been recognized both statewide and nationally, resulting in more than 80 awards, from the Associated Press Sports Editors Association (first place nationally), the Virginia Press Association, the Football Writers of America, and the United States Basketball Writers of America during his career.
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UVA team physician John MacKnight discusses concussion protocols
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UVA team physician Dr. John MacKnight takes us inside the world of football concussions and how the process of preventing, diagnosing and curing has advanced, and comments on the recent Tua Tagovailoa situation.
UVA set to face Duke with improved D, offense still in need of major work
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UVA preps for tough road game at Syracuse
“The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes Chris Graham to preview the UVA-Syracuse game on Friday night. Jerry then provides updates on UVA basketball coach Tony Bennett’s efforts on the recruiting trail.
UVA football looks to get back on track; plus, men’s and women’s hoops recruiting news
UVA has its work cut out this weekend with ODU, which defeated Virginia Tech back in Week 1. “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” welcomes Chris Graham to break down the matchup.
Jerry then takes over to update the latest in basketball recruiting news. Tony Bennett and Coach Mox each landed top recruits for the Class of 2023 in the past week.
