Sources: Hiring of Anthony Poindexter as UVA’s football coach is imminent
According to sources, the hiring of Anthony Poindexter as Virginia’s new head football coach is imminent and could be announced as early as tonight, no later than Wednesday.
Oluwatimi named a finalist for the Rimington Trophy
Virginia center Olusegun Oluwatimi has been named one of three finalists for the Rimington Trophy, annually awarded to most outstanding center in college football. Oluwatimi is the first UVA center to be a finalist for the award.
Game Notes: Cavaliers play at JMU Tuesday night
Virginia (6-3) travels to JMU (7-2) for a nonconference game on Tuesday, Dec. 7. Tipoff at Atlantic Union Bank Center is set for 6:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network.
Guidry, Rouse called to U20 National Team Training Camp
Virginia sophomore defenders Samar Guidry and Laney Rouse are part of a group of 24 players called by U.S. U20 Women’s National Team Coach Tracey Kevins to the Elite Athlete Training Center.
Three UVA football starters enter transfer portal
Three Virginia starters – linebacker Noah Taylor, offensive lineman Bobby Haskins and center Olu Oluwatimi – have all entered the transfer portal.
Money, staff not obstacles for Poindexter hire
According to sources close to the University of Virginia head football coaching search, if there were any significant financial differences between UVA and candidate Anthony Poindexter, money is no longer a roadblock.
Virginia to face SMU in inaugural Wasabi Fenway Bowl Dec. 29 in Boston
Virginia will play Southern Methodist (8-4) from the American Athletic Conference in the inaugural Wasabi Fenway Bowl played at Fenway Park on Wednesday, Dec. 29.
Virginia coaching search down to two? Bring back Poindexter
Athletics director Carla Williams interviewed Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott on Saturday, and is scheduled to interview Penn State defensive coordinator Anthony Poindexter, a legendary UVA All-American, on Monday.
Gardner ‘bounces’ back from benching to save Virginia’s bacon
On the first bounce off the rim, Kihei Clark thought the game was over and Virginia had lost. On the second bounce, Tony Bennett was holding his breath. Third bounce, the shooter, Jayden Gardner was trying to will his jumper into the net.
Gardner’s game-winner with 0.9 seconds left gives Virginia 57-56 win over Pitt in ACC opener
Jayden Gardner’s baseline jumper dropped in for the game winner with just nine-tenths of a second on the clock, sending JPJ into a frenzy.
Another Virginia quarterback hits the transfer portal
Virginia is suddenly running out of quarterbacks after freshman Jacob Rodriguez entered the transfer portal on Friday, the second Cavaliers quarterback to do so this week.
Jones, Thaiss voted into Virginia Baseball Hall of Fame
Former Cavalier pitcher Connor Jones (2014-16) and catcher/outfielder Matt Thaiss (2014-16) will be inducted into the Virginia Baseball Hall of Fame.
Armstrong among finalists for Manning Award
Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong was named one of 10 finalists for the Manning Award, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
UVA addresses mental health for student-athletes
Dr. John MacKnight, the co-medical director for sports medicine at UVA, joins the show to talk about the school’s mental health programs for its student-athlete population.
Bronco: losing streak had no bearing on his decision to step down; it was time to take a time out on life
Six years ago, Bronco Mendenhall’s arrival at Virginia was just as shocking as his news Thursday that he would step down as the Cavaliers’ head coach after the bowl game.
Reactions of Mendenhall announcement from Virginia’s coaches, players
Virginia football coach Bronco Mendenhall shocked his coaching staff and team in Thursday afternoon meetings with news that he was stepping down after six seasons. Here are some of the reactions from many of those coaches, current and former players and others from their Twitter accounts.
Is Dex Next? Poindexter is a natural favorite to become Virginia’s next head football coach
The natural candidate for the job is former Virginia All-American Anthony Poindexter, who is in his first year as co-defensive coordinator at Penn State.
Ordoñez and Godfrey earn All-America honors
Virginia forward Diana Ordoñez and midfielder Lia Godfrey have both earned All-America honors, it was announced by the United Soccer Coaches with the release of their annual teams on Thursday prior to the start of the College Cup.
Mendenhall steps down as Virginia’s head football coach
Bronco Mendenhall, who guided Virginia’s football program for the past six years, shocked Wahoo Nation on Thursday afternoon when he announced he was stepping down.
Virginia Athletics matches its highest NCAA Graduation Success Rate
The NCAA has released its annual Graduation Success Rate (GSR) data for incoming student-athletes from 2011-2014, and the scores for Virginia student-athletes matches the highest since the NCAA began issuing the report.