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Virginia adds 3-star running back Vaughn from Tennessee
Virginia has picked up its second running back prospect for the Class of 2023 in Noah Vaughn from Maryville, Tenn.
Virginia picks up second football commit of day with Woodberry’s Lora
Rodney Lora, a 6-foot-4, 265-pound defensive lineman from nearby Woodberry Forest, announced his decision on his Twitter account.
Terry Kirby’s son, TeKai, commits to UVA football
TeKai Kirby, the son of former Cavaliers star running back Terry Kirby, announced today that he has committed to UVA. TeKai is a 6-foot-3, 210-pound tight end from St. Thomas Aquinas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
UVA plucks another diamond-in-rough receiver from Alabama
Amare Thomas, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound wideout from Pinson Valley High School in Pinson, Ala., announced on social media Friday that he has committed to the Cavaliers.
Single-game tickets now on sale for first three UVA home contests
Virginia single-game football tickets for the Cavaliers’ first three home games of the 2022 season went on sale to the public Thursday.
UVA picks up Minnesota punter Sparks through transfer portal
On Tuesday, UVA gained a commitment from Minnesota transfer Daniel Sparks, who has at least three years of eligibility remaining.
Virginia gets transfer OT Canelas from Lehigh, previously offered by Hokies and Tar Heels
Garrett Tujague got another boost for his Virginia offensive line on Saturday when Andrew Canelas, a 6-foot-9, 315-pound offensive tackle, announced his transfer from Lehigh.
Armstrong: Coming soon to a McDonald’s near you
Brennan Armstrong, who wears No. 5, has signed a deal through Virginia’s collective with RAHE, Inc, which is a partner of the alumni collective.
UVA receives anonymous donation of $5 million to complete Football Operations Facility funding
University of Virginia President Jim Ryan announced a $5 million anonymous gift toward the Football Operations Center as part of Phase 2 of the athletics department Master Plan.
Herman, Heath on 2023 ballot for induction into Hall of Fame
The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame announced the names on the 2023 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame on Monday; the list includes former Virginia standouts Heath Miller and Herman Moore.
UVA snares versatile cornerback commitment from Florida
After making an official visit to Virginia over the weekend, Florida 3-star cornerback Jarvis Lee Jr. told Tony Elliott that he was sold on the Cavaliers and announced on Twitter that he is committed to UVA.
UVA gains commitment from Highland Springs defensive lineman Greene
Miles Greene, a 6-foot-3, 245-pound defensive lineman for the Springers, announced on his Twitter account Monday that he had committed to UVA after an official visit to Charlottesville over the weekend.
Virginia breaks ground on new, $80 million football home
Dead last. That’s how former Virginia football coach Bronco Mendenhall described the state of the Cavaliers’ support football facilities to both athletics director Carla Williams and the school’s board of visitors last August.
UVA football recruiting news: Baseball prepping for Greenville Regional
The “Jerry Ratcliffe Show” provides updates on the latest on UVA football recruiting, with new coach Tony Elliott continuing to make waves in-state. The show also previews Virginia baseball’s appearance in this coming weekend’s Greenville Regional.
Virginia picks up commitment from in-state running back Hawthorne
Donte’ Hawthorne, a 6-foot-1, 200-pounder from Fredericksburg, announced on his Twitter account Sunday that he had committed to the Cavaliers.
Kickoff times, broadcast details revealed for five UVA games
As part of the announcement of early-season and non-Saturday football television selections, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced the kickoff times and broadcast originations for Virginia’s first three games of the 2022 season, plus two road dates.
Chris Long Foundation’s new ‘EdZone’ program impacts area students
This Friday, the Chris Long Foundation, in partnership with FirstBook and Charlottesville City Schools, will be hosting a book distribution and book reading at Burnley-Moran Elementary School as part of the Foundation’s new EdZone program.
The Jerry Ratcliffe Show: Lo Davis of Cavalier Futures educates us on NIL
It’s the job of Lo Davis of Cavalier Futures to be up to the minute on the ins and outs of NIL. Davis joins “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to help educate us all on NIL, and how Virginia Athletics has its focus on the long term.
The problems with the ACC’s 3-5-5 scheduling model
The ACC seems intent on getting rid of the Atlantic and Coastal divisions and changing its scheduling to make its football product more marketable.
Scattershooting: ACC divisions, the Terps, the Vols and lots of short yardage
Scattershooting around the ACC and UVA, while voting in favor of keeping conference divisional play in football …
