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Alonso named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week
Virginia senior Mandy Alonso was selected as the Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Lineman of the Week on Monday.
Even with broken wrist, Keytaon Thompson keeps producing for Cavaliers
Anytime Keytaon Thompson’s name is brought up to Bronco Mendenhall, the coach can’t help but break out into a wide smile.
UVA running game was successful at Miami, should help offense moving forward
Virginia’s running game came to life at Hard Rock Stadium last Thursday night, a trend Cavalier fans would love to see continue as the team heads to Louisville with some momentum.
Virginia needs a couple of miracles to end losing streak at Miami
Bronco Mendenhall didn’t have the words to describe the final play of Virginia’s 30-28 win at Miami late Thursday night.
With nation’s No. 1 passing offense, can Virginia end its frustration in Hard Rock’s red zone?
When UVA visits Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday night, it will come armed with the nation’s No. 1 passing offense and the No. 7 total offense machine in a critical ACC Coastal Division battle.
Dontayvion Wicks added to Biletnikoff Watch List
Sophomore Dontayvion Wicks, who leads the Atlantic Coast Conference in receiving yards, was one of eight receivers added to the Watch list of the Biletnikoff Award.
Havoc is missing from Virginia’s defense heading into Thursday night game at Miami
Havoc is how Nick Howell described his defensive attack in recent years, terrorizing opposing quarterbacks with pressure, sacks and forcing mistakes.
Can Virginia get things turned around down in Miami?
Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham look in depth at Virginia-Miami, examining what the ‘Hoos need to do to get back in the win column on Thursday night.
Coach’s Corner back on Tuesday night at BJ’s Brewhouse
“Coach’s Corner with Bronco Mendenhall” returns tonight at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse.
UVA’s “Football Player” Thompson playing with a broken wrist
The versatile senior, who is listed on Virginia’s depth chart simply as “Football Player,” has been one of the Cavaliers’ best offensive weapons through the first four games of the season.
Game Notes: Virginia faces Miami in Thursday night national TV showdown
Virginia (2-2, 0-2 ACC) will head south to take on Miami (2-2, 0-0 ACC) at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday night.
St. Anne’s-Belfield football coach John Blake announces retirement
After 25 years as St. Anne’s-Belfield’s head varsity football coach, John Blake will retire at the end of this current season.
Virginia, Coastal Carolina agree to three-game football series beginning in 2022
Virginia has agreed to a three-game football series with Coastal Carolina beginning in November of 2022 in Charlottesville. It is a two-for-one deal, with the Cavaliers set to play Coastal in Myrtle Beach in 2024 before the final game of the series returns to Scott Stadium in August of 2025.
Hollins makes most of first collegiate start
Hollins finished the game as the team’s leading rusher, amassing 36 yards on six carries, while hauling in a pair of receptions for 20 yards in his first collegiate start. He also had a game-high 127 all-purpose yards, 71 of which came on kickoff returns.
One-dimensional Virginia derailed by Wake Forest, 37-17
Yes, it’s great that Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong has the school’s record-keepers reaching for the WhiteOut, because he continues to crush the passing numbers that came before him. Armstrong is not the problem. In fact, UVA will never lose because of Armstrong.
Will Virginia have to put up 40 or more points to win the rest of the season?
Throughout the beginning of fall practice, I’ve said that Virginia may boast its most productive offense in its history, that the Cavaliers were going to score a lot of points … and that they may need to because of all the question marks on the defensive side of the football.
Mendenhall must figure out how to stop Wake Forest’s unique offensive system
Wake Forest might be flying under the national radar, but not under Bronco Mendenhall’s. He knows exactly what’s ahead of him and his Virginia football team in Friday night’s home game against the undefeated Demon Deacons.
What can UVA do to try to fix its defense woes?
Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham preview Virginia-Wake Forest, with an eye on what the ‘Hoos can do to correct for the defensive issues that doomed them in the Week 3 loss to UNC.
Virginia lands the McKenzie Twins over Oregon, BYU and Arizona
Bronco Mendenhall had twins on Wednesday, not in the traditional paternal sense, but in a major recruiting coup, landing two of the state of Utah’s top prospects.
