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Clemson’s Elliott is Virginia’s new head football coach after Poindexter negotiations collapse
Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott is Virginia’s new head football coach. He and his family are flying to Charlottesville at this moment, with an announcement expected as early as this evening.
Touchdown Club of Richmond honors three Cavaliers
The Touchdown Club of Richmond named Brennan Armstrong its Offensive Back of the Year, Dontayvion Wicks as its Offensive End of the Year and Olusegun Oluwatimi as the co-Offensive Lineman of the Year.
Sources: Hiring of Anthony Poindexter as UVA’s football coach is imminent
According to sources, the hiring of Anthony Poindexter as Virginia’s new head football coach is imminent and could be announced as early as tonight, no later than Wednesday.
Oluwatimi named a finalist for the Rimington Trophy
Virginia center Olusegun Oluwatimi has been named one of three finalists for the Rimington Trophy, annually awarded to most outstanding center in college football. Oluwatimi is the first UVA center to be a finalist for the award.
Three UVA football starters enter transfer portal
Three Virginia starters – linebacker Noah Taylor, offensive lineman Bobby Haskins and center Olu Oluwatimi – have all entered the transfer portal.
Money, staff not obstacles for Poindexter hire
According to sources close to the University of Virginia head football coaching search, if there were any significant financial differences between UVA and candidate Anthony Poindexter, money is no longer a roadblock.
Virginia to face SMU in inaugural Wasabi Fenway Bowl Dec. 29 in Boston
Virginia will play Southern Methodist (8-4) from the American Athletic Conference in the inaugural Wasabi Fenway Bowl played at Fenway Park on Wednesday, Dec. 29.
Virginia coaching search down to two? Bring back Poindexter
Athletics director Carla Williams interviewed Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott on Saturday, and is scheduled to interview Penn State defensive coordinator Anthony Poindexter, a legendary UVA All-American, on Monday.
Another Virginia quarterback hits the transfer portal
Virginia is suddenly running out of quarterbacks after freshman Jacob Rodriguez entered the transfer portal on Friday, the second Cavaliers quarterback to do so this week.
Armstrong among finalists for Manning Award
Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong was named one of 10 finalists for the Manning Award, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
Bronco: losing streak had no bearing on his decision to step down; it was time to take a time out on life
Six years ago, Bronco Mendenhall’s arrival at Virginia was just as shocking as his news Thursday that he would step down as the Cavaliers’ head coach after the bowl game.
Reactions of Mendenhall announcement from Virginia’s coaches, players
Virginia football coach Bronco Mendenhall shocked his coaching staff and team in Thursday afternoon meetings with news that he was stepping down after six seasons. Here are some of the reactions from many of those coaches, current and former players and others from their Twitter accounts.
Is Dex Next? Poindexter is a natural favorite to become Virginia’s next head football coach
The natural candidate for the job is former Virginia All-American Anthony Poindexter, who is in his first year as co-defensive coordinator at Penn State.
Mendenhall steps down as Virginia’s head football coach
Bronco Mendenhall, who guided Virginia’s football program for the past six years, shocked Wahoo Nation on Thursday afternoon when he announced he was stepping down.
Nick Grant to play in East-West Shrine Bowl on Feb. 3
Senior defensive back Nick Grant has accepted an invitation to play in the 2022 East-West Shrine Bowl on Feb. 3 in Las Vegas.
QB Armstead enters the transfer portal
It comes as absolutely no surprise that Virginia third-team quarterback Ira Armstead has entered the transfer portal.
‘Jerry Ratcliffe Show’ answers your questions on UVA Athletics
It’s Q&A time on this installment of “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show.” Jerry and co-host Chris Graham take your questions on UVA football and hoops.
Eight Cavaliers recognized on All-ACC Team
Wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks and tight end Jelani Woods each earned first team All-ACC honors while Keytaon Thompson, Olusegun Oluwatimi and Nick Jackson were listed on the second team.
Poindexter to be inducted into Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
Former Cavalier Anthony Poindexter (1995-98) was selected for induction into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2022.
Armstrong named a finalist for the Dudley Award
Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong was named a finalist for the Dudley Award, presented annually to the player of the year at a Virginia state school.
