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UVA’s Hollins talks about miracle recovery from shooting tragedy, how he’s inspiring teammates
Only God and Mike Hollins know what made him turn around and run back onto the killing bus that chilly night last November, when he stared down alleged murderer Christopher Darnell Jones.
Everything Tony Elliott had to say on first day of Spring practice
Virginia football coach Tony Elliott’s thoughts on the first day of Spring practice.
Virginia’s Ronde Barber elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame
Ronde Barber’s time has come. The former Virginia star, who went on to revolutionize how the way slot cornerback position was played in the NFL, has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Video: Our guy Hootie is interviewed by the Virginia State Sports Hall of Fame
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame executive director Will Driscoll interviews newly elected member Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe about his lengthy career, more than four decades in the Commonwealth.
Ex-Virginia LB Jackson commits to Iowa over Oklahoma
Former Virginia linebacker Nick Jackson made his transfer decision official on Thursday when he announced a commitment to Iowa’s football program, choosing the Hawkeyes over Oklahoma.
LB Jackson officially announces exit from UVA, doesn’t give destination
It’s still not clear where Nick Jackson is going to finish his football career, but we are now sure that it won’t be Virginia.
Virginia LB Nick Jackson reportedly visiting Iowa this weekend
While Virginia coach Tony Elliott said this week he hopes that standout linebacker Nick Jackson will withdraw his name from the transfer portal and remain with the Cavaliers, Jackson is reportedly visiting Iowa’s football program this weekend.
Elliott: Shooting victim Mike Hollins working out with team, ‘could be turned loose’ for spring practice
Senior Virginia running back Mike Hollins is back in school and participating in the football team’s winter workouts in anticipation of spring practice according to Coach Tony Elliott, who met with media Wednesday.
Elliott: No resentment about Armstrong’s exit, focus is on Woolfolk’s football-baseball balancing act
One of the major questions heading into spring football practice in a few weeks will be, who is going to replace Brennan Armstrong as Virginia’s quarterback.
UVA football reveals 2023 schedule
Virginia’s slate features 12 regular-season games, including six home games and a neutral site contest.
UVA Spring Game to be held on April 15 at Scott Stadium
Admission to the event will be free and open to the public. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. The game will be televised on the ACC Network.
Elliott names Mims Wide Receivers Coach
Tony Elliott announced the promotion of Adam Mims to assistant coach for the wide receivers on Monday. Mims has worked on the UVA staff for the past year as a senior offensive analyst.
Virginia picks up late safety commit from Georgia’s Clark, previously committed to North Dakota State
Virginia is hoping that some of North Dakota State’s loss is the Cavaliers’ gain, as UVA picked up a late commitment in the recruiting class of 2023 on Sunday.
Jerry Ratcliffe Show: Marques Hagans leaves for Penn State
Hootie details the long career at UVA of Marques Hagans, from the time that Danny Wilmer first heard his name on the recruiting trail, to the upset of Florida State, through his 12 years as an assistant coach.
BREAKING: UVA’s Marques Hagans leaving for Penn State
According to sources in State College, Pa., Penn State has hired longtime Virginia wide receivers coach Marques Hagans, who has also served as associate head coach of the Cavaliers for the past year.
Virginia announces team awards at annual banquet
The Virginia football program held its annual awards banquet Saturday to recognize team and individual accomplishments from the 2022 season.
With Bly leaving Carolina, does that open a recruiting door of opportunity for Virginia?
UNC has been a recruiting force within the borders of Virginia since Bly, a former Tar Heel All-American from Chesapeake, joined the Carolina staff in 2019. Bly has helped Brown’s program pluck such stars as 5-star Tony Grimes and Zach Rice right from under the noses of UVA and Tech.
Virginia picks up former Iowa State cornerback Kyle through portal
Virginia continued to shore up its secondary via the transfer portal on Monday when the Cavaliers gained a commitment from former Iowa State cornerback Tayvonn Kyle.
UVA names Stanford’s Heffernan as new offensive line coach
Terry Heffernan joins the Virginia program after spending the last two seasons as the offensive line coach at Stanford for head coach David Shaw.
Former star UVA linebacker Nick Jackson visiting Auburn
Former Virginia linebacker Nick Jackson, who entered the transfer portal on Dec. 12, is visiting Auburn this weekend.
