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Boley, surprise starter at OT for Virginia, has big-time football in his bloodline
As big ol’ McKale Boley rumbled off the practice field Tuesday, he was given some breaking news. Forgive Boley if he was bowled over.
Perris Jones wins starting running back job for opener vs. Richmond
Tony Elliott said a couple weeks ago in training camp that if he had to play a game that day, he would start Perris Jones at running back.
UDFA Blount one of eight former Hoos to make NFL opening-day rosters
Former Virginia standout Joey Blount made the final cut for Seattle’s 53-man squad on Tuesday, one of eight Cavalier alums who will appear on NFL opening-day rosters.
Depth chart released for Richmond game
Virginia head coach Tony Elliott revealed the team’s initial depth chart Tuesday for the Cavaliers’ season opener against Richmond on Saturday.
Billy Kemp IV: Don’t tread on me … UVA receiver loves beating the odds every day
Billy Kemp IV has spent the majority of his life destroying societal stereotypes.
Gameday experience revamped for Scott Stadium this fall
With kickoff of the 2022 Virginia football season set for this weekend, Cavalier fans can expect a number of new gameday experiences and upgrades when they visit Scott Stadium.
‘Paint the Town Orange’ pep rally set for Friday night at Ting Pavilion
The annual “Paint the Town Orange” Pep Rally, presented by the University of Virginia Community Credit Union, will take place on Friday at the Ting Pavilion on the Charlottesville Downtown Mall starting at 8:30 p.m.
Rudzinski brings fundamental philosophy to Cavalier defense
Virginia football may have bottomed out defensively in last season’s campaign, but the addition of former Air Force defensive coordinator John Rudzinski could help the team to defensively start its climb in a systematic and more aggressive manner.
UVA football training camp winding down; latest on UVA basketball recruiting
This week’s “Jerry Ratcliffe Show” takes a final look at UVA football camp as the focus shifts next week to game day prep, and provides updates on UVA basketball recruiting.
Final weekend of NFL preseason: Which former Hoos will make the cut?
With just one week remaining in the NFL preseason, several former Virginia football players will have one last chance this weekend to make sure they see their name on the opening-day roster.
Gaither aims for Virginia’s special teams to make a difference
Virginia special teams coach Keith Gaither is looking at how the Cavaliers can set up their offense via return yardage, whether it is on kickoff returns or punt returns.
Six Hoos listed on Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List
Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong, DL Chico Bennett Jr., WR Billy Kemp IV, LB Nick Jackson, DB Anthony Johnson and WR Keytaon Thompson were all included on the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List, released on Wednesday.
Virginia fans welcome the return of Lavel Davis, hoping for another big splash from their biggest target
Sitting in the press box at Scott Stadium for Virginia’s opener against Duke in 2020, I couldn’t figure out why the Cavaliers were so determined to throw the ball toward a lanky, unknown freshman wide receiver in the first half.
Foston out, Walker back in backfield battle; OL Leech likely to miss opener
Tony Elliott presented a somewhat bittersweet injury report to media after Monday’s practice, including welcoming back one promising running back and likely losing another for the season.
Armstrong named to two more preseason watch lists
Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong was featured on both the Manning Award Watch List as well as the College Football Performance Awards National Performer of the Year Trophy Watch List on Monday.
Florida CB Lee decommits from Virginia, considering other ACC schools
Jarvis Lee, a cornerback from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., has decommitted from Virginia.
Coach Rud has a roadmap to success for Virginia’s defense
John Rudzinski knows exactly what it takes to play winning defensive football.
Schedule released for ‘Coach’s Corner with Tony Elliott’
The first Coach’s Corner with Fralin Family head football coach Tony Elliott is slated for Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m.
Leech comes on bigtime for UVA in training camp
Jonathan Leech has gained weight in the offseason to put him where he was able to solidify his playing weight at right guard.
UVA adds another commitment from in-state, 757 offensive lineman Britton
Anthony Britton, a 6-foot-5, 275-pound offensive lineman from Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, committed to the Cavaliers on Tuesday according to a report by On3. Britton is the seventh in-state commitment for UVA.
