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Mandy Alonso, Chris Long don’t mind a little trash talking with Tar Heels
There’s nothing like adding a little fire to the second-oldest rivalry in major college football and that’s exactly what Virginia’s Mandy Alonso and former Wahoo Chris Long did this week.
Is Virginia’s pass defense ready for challenge of containing Carolina’s QB?
The biggest question about Virginia’s football team headed into the season was how far had the Cavaliers’ defense come, and specifically could the secondary come through in the clutch.
The ins and outs of ACL injuries
This week’s “Good Health” podcast talks ACL injuries with Dr. Winston Gwathmey from UVA Orthopedics and Kim Starr from ACAC, then shifts to running and walking with Mark Lorenzoni from Ragged Mountain Running & Walking Shop.
Mack Brown praises Virginia’s team and Bronco’s use of transfer portal
The North Carolina coach had plenty of praise for Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall, his staff and the Cavalier team this week as the “South’s Oldest Rivalry” cranks up on Saturday night at UNC.
Virginia’s offensive line has Brennan Armstrong’s back
Chris Glaser still remembers a photo from the season-opening game at Pitt two years ago and how it helped inspire him and his offensive line mates to come together as a unit.
What Virginia needs to do to be able to beat UNC
It’s the biggest game to this point of the ACC season. Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham break down the X’s and O’s for Virginia-North Carolina.
Mendenhall’s & Anae’s offensive monster ready to create havoc in Chapel Hill
Taysom Hill was the origin of Virginia’s offensive madness, but it didn’t stop there. Bronco Mendenhall and his offensive coaches, blessed with an abundance of playmakers, expanded the schematics to what Cavalier fans have witnessed the past two weeks: 85 points, 1,101 total yards.
Mendenhall not worried about FG kicker after pair of misses vs Illinois
Last year’s shootout between Virginia and North Carolina came down to a mere three points as the Cavaliers won their fourth consecutive game over the Tar Heels.
Armstrong, Oluwatimi, Woods earn ACC weekly awards
Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Quarterback of the Week for the second time in as many weeks, center Olusegun Oluwatimi won ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week and tight end Jelani Woods was recognized as the ACC Wide Receiver of the Week on Monday.
Bronco: Woods is a mismatch nightmare, how are you going to defend him?
Jelani Woods told us during training camp that he chose the number “0” because there are zero defenders that can stop him.
Armstrong throws for 400, but he wants offense to have cutthroat mentality
Brennan Armstrong stood in the postgame interview room, still wearing his sweat-stained eye black, full of energy, even though he had just become only the third quarterback in UVA history to throw for more than 400 yards.
UVA-Illinois stats, notes and quotes
Notes, stats and quotes from Saturday’s Virginia-Illinois game.
UVA Football Alumni Club honors Pete Gray posthumously at halftime Saturday
When you’re a Cavalier football player, you’re part of a family from the cradle to the grave, and never forgotten.
Illinois QB a ‘game-time’ decision; Illini get top RBs and WRs back after injuries
The big news coming out of Illinois football on Thursday was that backup quarterback Art Sitkowski will start for the second week in a row, but with an asterisk.
Catching up with UVA all-time football great Frank Quayle
UVA football legend Frank Quayle joins “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to reminisce about football in the 1960s and his career in broadcasting.
Will Illinois starting quarterback be back for Virginia?
Illinois coach Bret Bielema said he was a little nervous that the Illini’s game at Virginia on Saturday might have been scheduled at night.
Armstrong’s opening game numbers earn him ACC Co-QB of Week
Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong wasn’t totally pleased with his performance last Saturday night in the Cavaliers’ lopsided win over William & Mary, but his numbers certainly impressed the panel of voters for ACC Player of the Week honors.
Coach’s Corner returns Tuesday at BJ’s Brewhouse
“Coach’s Corner with Bronco Mendenhall” is back tonight at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse located off Route 29, Seminole Trail at 3924 Lenox Ave. in Charlottesville.
Brunch with Bronco shouldn’t be a problem Saturday; UVA injury update & more
Saturday morning’s early kickoff at 11 o’clock shouldn’t be a big deal for host Virginia when its hosts Illinois (ACC Network).
Bronco: It’s more fun playing than watching; always put your best 11 on the field
Bronco Mendenhall learned early in his coaching career to put the best 11 players on the field, regardless of the configuration on any given week.
