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Armstrong more comfortable in offense, as backup Woolfolk reminds defense of Russell Wilson
The more Brennan Armstrong is exposed to the new system, the more comfortable he becomes, and that was evident at Virginia’s first full-padded scrimmage last Saturday at Scott Stadium.
Perkins, Reed shine in NFL preseason debuts; several other former Hoos see action
UVA alum Bryce Perkins made the most of his opportunity as the starting quarterback for the defending Super Bowl champion Rams Saturday in a 29-22 win over the crosstown-rival Chargers.
Several Wahoos stand out in Saturday’s first scrimmage; Jay Woolfolk was “electric” at QB
Coaches can garner a lot of information from a full-padded scrimmage under game-like conditions, and that’s exactly what Tony Elliott was expecting when his Cavaliers went after it Saturday at Scott Stadium.
A year ago, Slade could hardly watch UVA’s defense from his couch, now trying to make it better
Chris Slade was a key ingredient to some of Virginia’s best defenses during the George Welsh era and still holds the ACC career record for quarterback sacks.
UVA football training camp update, ‘Hoos basketball recruiting news
This week’s “Jerry Ratcliffe Show” begins with updates from UVA football training camp, with focus on the battle for snaps in the backfield, the offensive line and the kicking game. Jerry also goes in-depth with updates on UVA basketball recruiting.
Wicks, Kemp IV see big things in store for 2022 UVA offense
Quarterback Brennan Armstrong will once again have a plethora of difference makers back on offense, with leading receiver Dontayvion Wicks returning with a pair of divisive wide-receiving prospects in Keytaon Thompson and Billy Kemp IV.
Stewart embraces Elliott & Rudzinski’s approach to revamp the Cavalier defense
Virginia linebacker Hunter Stewart saw and felt an immediate focus of the approach and the idea that Tony Elliott and his staff would have to take the Virginia defense inside of the game.
After rough opening practice, Mike Hollins is working hard to win UVA’s running back job
With the bulk of August training camp ahead, the starting job at running back is there for the taking and veteran Mike Hollins is throwing everything he has at winning the spot for Virginia’s opener.
UVA’s O-Line inconsistent due to illness; Freshman kicker drills 48-yarder under pressure
Rebuilding Virginia’s offensive line has been a slow process, most recently bogged down with players missing practice due to illness.
UVA’s Meet the Team and Movie Day set for Aug. 14
Virginia football will host its 2022 Meet the Team Day presented by UVA Orthopedics on Sunday, Aug. 14 at Scott Stadium. Activities begin at 4 p.m. followed by a Family Movie Day that starts at 5:30 p.m. on Hoo Vision.
Virginia’s OC Kitchings hopeful O-line and running backs emerge strong from fall camp
Perhaps the biggest question of Virginia’s training camp, less than a month from the Cavaliers’ season-opener against Richmond, concerns the offensive line.
UVA football tries to beat the heat to begin August training camp
Jerry Ratcliffe attended Virginia’s first August football practice on Wednesday. Jerry reports on the big questions about the offensive line, the emphasis on the run game, the defense.
Virginia’s first practice of training camp was fast-paced in blazing temps
Tony Elliott and his staff put Virginia’s football team through its paces with a two-hour practice in blazing temperatures on Wednesday evening, the Cavaliers’ first practice of August training camp.
Virginia’s wide receivers corps will blow some minds this season
This year’s group has Dontayvion Wicks, Keytaon Thompson and underrated Billy Kemp, all back from last season, along with 6-7 Lavel Davis, Jr., whom the national media that ranks units apparently forgot about.
Jackson picks up another national preseason honor; on Bednarik Watch List
Virginia linebacker Nick Jackson was one of 90 defensive players across the country that comprised the Bednarik Award Watch List on Monday.
UVA picks up 12th commitment with in-state ‘athlete’ Coleman
Virginia added its 12th commitment to its 2023 football recruiting class on Saturday when TyLyric Coleman, a 3-star from Dan River High School, announced his decision on social media.
Behind the scenes in Virginia football, Elliott’s making a difference for when reality comes knockin’
Tony Elliott likes to share a story about when reality delivered him a cold smack right in the face after he graduated from college and joined the real world.
Fields out for training camp with broken foot; Walker Jr. should return in September
Tony Elliott and his coaching staff met with media on Thursday and the first-year Virginia head coach said his team is fairly healthy heading into next Wednesday’s first practice.
Were Cavaliers screwed by media in All-ACC preseason vote?
If Virginia’s football team needed any added motivation for this season, it came wrapped in a bow on Wednesday when the 2022 Preseason All-ACC Football Team was released by the conference office.
Chalmers highlighted on Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
Junior Chayce Chalmers is one of 115 players highlighted on the Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service.
