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Bronco not planning on another head coaching job after Virginia
For Virginia fans concerned that Bronco Mendenhall might jump to another Power Five football job sometime in the future, it doesn’t appear that is likely.
Swofford anticipates ACC playing football, but braced for all scenarios
ACC commissioner John Swofford said Thursday that while he anticipates a 2020 college sports season, the league is braced to confront the pandemic with a Plan B, a Plan C, and a Plan D.
UVA adds St. Francis (Pa.) grad transfer receiver Henry
Wide receiver Ra’Shaun Henry of St. Francis (Pa.) has signed a grant-in-aid document and will enroll at UVA this summer.
Mother’s Day brings Virginia another in-state commitment in DB Ryan
Virginia football continued to make progress in the state on Sunday when the Cavaliers received a special Mother’s Day commitment from Fredericksburg defensive back Aidan Ryan of James Monroe High School.
UVA makes final 15 cut for 5-star Fairfax offensive tackle Leigh
Virginia football coach Bronco Mendenhall is hoping that Tristan Leigh’s deep roots in the Commonwealth will tug at the star offensive tackle’s heart when it comes time to choose a school.
Wahoos return to Peach State to pick up highly offered D-Lineman Laughlin
The way Hugh Laughlin viewed things, there was no reason to continue his recruiting after he completed a Zoom interview with Virginia head football coach Bronco Mendenhall on Thursday.
Virginia reels in yet another commitment, Georgia all-state linebacker Weeks
Another day, another Virginia football commitment. After hauling in five new commits earlier in the week, the Cavaliers added their 11th member of the 2021 recruiting class on Saturday in West Weeks, an inside linebacker from Watkinsville, Ga.
Virginia QB position gets a boost from Mississippi State transfer Thompson
Virginia’s quarterbacking picture became instantaneously brighter on Friday afternoon when former Mississippi State starter Keytaon (pronounced KEY-tahn) Thompson announced he is transferring into Bronco Mendenhall’s program.
Former Cavalier Brissett taken second overall in CFL Draft
Virginia senior wide receiver Dejon Brissett was selected by the Toronto Argonauts during Thursday’s first round of the Canadian Football Draft.
UVA lands versatile in-state linebacker Green from Williamsburg for Class of 2021
On Thursday, the Cavaliers didn’t have to go that far to land their 10th commitment for the Class of 2021. Mike Green, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound, 3-star prospect from Williamsburg’s Lafayette High School announced his commitment to UVA.
Bryce Perkins excited about competing for backup QB job with LA Rams
Before the NFL Draft began last Thursday, former Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins thought he might end up in Los Angeles with the Rams. He had talked to the Rams more than any other team and even thought they were going to draft him.
Virginia dips into SEC territory to grab commitment from 3-star corner Gaffney
Within the last 10 days, Virginia football recruiting has been landing an impressive group of prospects from coast to coast. The action continued Tuesday when Alabama 3-star cornerback Micah Gaffney added his name to the Wahoos’ list.
UVA beats out Big 12 offensive machines for dual-threat Texas QB Rodriguez
Bronco Mendenhall has landed his future “Thorterback,” and beat out some of the Big 12’s top offensive powerhouses in gaining a commitment from Jacob Rodriguez of Wichita Falls, Texas.
Hall not interested in proving teams wrong that passed on him in NFL Draft
Virginia cornerback Bryce Hall said Saturday that his goal isn’t to prove teams wrong that passed on him in the NFL Draft, but “if it happens, it happens.”
Virginia’s Reed should add strength to Chargers’ receiving corps
Joe Reed was selected in the fifth round with the No. 151 overall pick. The Chargers are hoping he will strengthen their receiving corps with his versatility and play-making ability, in addition to his potential as a kickoff return specialist.
UVA’s Reed, Hall each taken in 5th round of NFL Draft
Wide receiver Joe Reed, the top-rated kickoff returner in the draft, was taken with the 151st pick overall by the Los Angeles Chargers. Meanwhile, cornerback Bryce Hall was taken with the 158th overall pick by the New York Jets.
Wahoos beat out Hokies for second commitment within a week in Gaithersburg’s Simpkins III
William Simpkins Jr., a 6-foot-2, 175-pound cornerback from Gaithersburg, Md., announced on his Twitter account Friday that he has committed to UVA.
Virginia’s Reed banking on versatility landing him a spot in the NFL Draft
When NFL scouts came to see Joe Reed play at Virginia this past fall, many of them commented to Cavalier coach Bronco Mendenhall that “this guy is a running back.”
4-star pass rusher McCarron from Washington commits to UVA over Virginia Tech, Boise and Washington State
Virginia’s football program just landed its future pass rusher, Josh McCarron, a four-star sack machine from Everett, Washington.
Dubois may be lacking speed NFL wants, but oh, those hands
Maybe Virginia wide receiver Hasise Dubois’s not the fastest guy in the country, and he didn’t get to show anyone his 40 time due to all the Pro Days cancelled around the country. Speed is nice, but it’s not everything.
