Pigskin Picks: Week 10
As we head into the final month of the season, we’re honored to have University of Virginia royalty Elton Brown and Larry Sabato join the panel for the Week 10 picks.
Versatile Braxton Key: A Blessing to Virginia Basketball Prospects in 2018-19
The great Tom Petty once sang how the waiting is the hardest part. For Virginia junior Braxton Key, waiting months and months for a decision from the NCAA on whether he’d be eligible to play this season wasn’t easy, but now that he’s cleared and ready to contribute, he can look back positively on the experience.
Hootie’s ACC Power Poll: Nov. 1
Clemson is #1 again in this week’s ACC Power Poll. Who does Hootie put at #2?
Tale of the Tape: Virginia Cavaliers vs. Pitt Panthers
We’re all a day ahead of schedule, with the Virginia Cavaliers and the Pitt Panthers playing Friday night in front of a national TV audience. How do the ACC Coastal foes stack up?
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Olympic Sports Roundup: Postseason Updates, More
Virginia’s women’s soccer team is two wins away from playing for its third conference championship in school history, as the third-seeded ‘Hoos will face No. 7 seed Florida State in the ACC Championship semifinals on Friday at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C.
Virginia Run D Faces Stiff Challenge From Physical Pitt Panthers
Last Saturday, Pitt amassed 484 yards running the football against Duke. It was the most yards Pitt had rushed for in 43 years. Not since the days of Heisman winner Tony Dorsett had the Panthers grinded out that many yards with their ground attack. That record was 530 yards rushing against Army in 1975.
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Ever Since Win Over Miami, Cavaliers Have Been On A Roll
Since Virginia’s upset win over Miami, the Cavaliers have been on a roll. A three-game winning streak, a 6-2 record and bowl eligible, a national ranking, are all offshoots of what UVa has accomplished in October.
They’re Not Just Hoos. They Are Nationally Ranked Hoos
For just the second time in a decade, Virginia fans woke up Monday morning able to talk at the watercooler about how their beloved Wahoos have a nationally-ranked football program.
Five Things We Learned From Virginia’s 31-21 Win Over North Carolina
1. Mack is Back. Junior linebacker Jordan Mack has missed four of Virginia’s eight games this season with an injury but may be back in action soon.
Virginia Defense Stands Tall In Big Win Over North Carolina Saturday
When North Carolina trimmed Virginia’s lead to three late in the second quarter Saturday, the Cavaliers went into the locker room knowing the Tar Heels would be getting the ball back to start the third quarter.
Perkins Was A Nightmare For Carolina’s Shaky Defense To Deal With
Virginia will wake up Sunday morning sitting atop the ACC’s Coastal Division standings, bowl eligible for the second straight season, and sitting 6-2 overall with a three-game winning streak.
There’s A Lot Of Pressure On Zacchaeus, But He Can Handle It
There’s a lot of pressure on senior wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, but he doesn’t mind. Bring it on, all of it. He can handle it.
Virginia Becomes Bowl Eligible For 2nd Straight Year With 31-21 Win
Virginia clinched its second straight bowl berth and moved into sole possession of first place in the ACC’s Coastal Division in the process Saturday, as Bryce Perkins rushed for a touchdown and threw three more and the Cavaliers knocked off North Carolina, 31-21, in front of a season-high 43,128 fans at Scott Stadium.
Boston College Moves Up To Second In Hootie’s Power Poll
1. Clemson, 7-0/4-0 (1). Tigers travel to Florida State remembering that this game used to be for all the ACC marbles.
Key Gives Virginia The Shot In The Arm The Cavaliers Needed
One prominent national sportswriter was munching on his lunch during a break at Wednesday’s ACC Operation Basketball media day in Charlotte, when he shared that he had moved Virginia up to No. 1 on his ACC preseason ballot.
Will Fans Come Out To Watch Virginia Contend For Coastal Title?
With three straight winnable home games on the horizon, the Virginia football team has put itself in position to contend for the program’s first ACC Coastal Division title.
Tale Of The Tape: Virginia Vs. North Carolina’s Tar Heels
It’s another Friday, game day is tomorrow afternoon at 12:20, so it’s time to look at the tale of the tape between Virginia and the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Hootie, DePalma Break Down UNC-Virginia and Miami-BC ACC Action
Host Greg DePalma and ACC analyst Jerry Ratcliffe talk about this weekend’s games, including the North Carolina at Virginia game, and the Miami at Boston College clash. Our guest for the week on Ourlads Prime Sports Network is longtime Boston College color commentator Pete Cronin, a former Eagle and former NFL standout.