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George Welsh’s First Win Over Virginia Tech
As good a head coach as George Welsh was, and as good a staff as he had brought to Charlottesville, Welsh knew that if he was going to make the Cavaliers successful, that he needed to beat Virginia Tech.
George Welsh: Building a Program
George Welsh believed he could win at Virginia when he arrived on the scene in December of 1981. He had recruited similar players to Navy and won against somewhat similar competition.
The Jerry Ratcliffe Show: Jan. 5
Listen this week as Jerry Ratcliffe chats with UVA Wide Receivers Coach Marques Hagans, longtime George Welsh assistant Danny Wilmer, UVA RB signee Mike Hollins and more.
Best Seat in the House: Remembering George Welsh
Listen as former Virginia players Ahmad Hawkins, Tony Covington, and Tyrone Lewis remember George Welsh along with thoughts from long time media member Jerry Ratcliffe.
Remembering George Welsh
I’ll never forget the first time I saw George Welsh. Thursday, Dec. 17, 1981, was the day. Welsh, dressed in a simple dark blue suit, entered the old press room at University Hall, through a side door, looking very much in command.
Legendary Virginia Football Coach George Welsh Has Passed Away
The family of College Football Hall of Fame coach George Welsh announced today that he died Wednesday, Jan. 2, in Charlottesville. He passed peacefully in the presence of his family. He was 85-years old.
Jordan Ellis Hits Two Milestones in Belk Bowl Win
During Friday’s Belk Bowl press conference, Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins said one of his wishes was for both Jordan Ellis and Olamide Zaccheaus to reach 1,000 yards on the season.
Photo Gallery: Virginia Wins Belk Bowl
A look at the 2018 Belk Bowl in photos by Ray Reynolds/South Boston News & Record
Mendenhall, Cavaliers Take Giant Step Forward
A year and a day ago, Virginia football wasn’t a thing of beauty. The Cavaliers had been annihilated in their first bowl game in six years in a 49-7 embarrassment at Navy.
Zaccheaus Named Belk Bowl MVP to End on a High Note
When Virginia senior wideout Olamide Zaccheaus spoke to the media Friday morning leading up to Saturday’s Belk Bowl matchup against South Carolina, his formula for victory was pretty straightforward.
Virginia Shuts Out South Carolina in Belk Bowl, 28-0
Virginia junior quarterback Bryce Perkins threw three touchdown passes to senior receiver Olamide Zaccheaus as the Cavaliers won their first bowl game in 13 years, defeating South Carolina 28-0 Saturday in the Belk Bowl.
Belk Bowl Tale of the Tape: Virginia Battles South Carolina
Inside the numbers for Saturday’s Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, pitting the Virginia Cavaliers (7-5) of the ACC versus South Carolina’s Gamecocks (7-5) of the SEC.
Belk Bowl Eve Notebook: Hall’s Future, Wild Rides and a Desire to Finish
Virginia All-American cornerback Bryce Hall revealed during a Belk Bowl media event at the Charlotte Convention Center Friday morning that he has made a decision regarding his future as a Cavalier.
Perkins Poses Dangerous Threat In Belk Bowl
South Carolina’s defensive game plan is as simple as cornbread when it comes to stopping Virginia in Saturday’s Belk Bowl: don’t let Bryce Perkins run wild.
Gamecocks Confident Without Samuel
South Carolina’s talked-about, up-tempo, pass-happy offense will be missing a key piece in Deebo Samuel for Saturday’s Belk Bowl against Virginia Saturday, but the Gamecocks are downplaying the star receiver’s absence.
Jerry Ratcliffe Show Gets You Ready for the Belk Bowl
If you’re not going to be in Charlotte on Saturday morning for the Belk Bowl, then make sure you get warmed up for the noon game by listening to “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” on ESPN Charlottesville from 9 to 10 a.m. on WVAX radio, 1450 AM and 102.9 FM.
Bryce Hall Burning the Candle to Prep for Belk Bowl
It was 6:30 on a Saturday night a few weeks ago when Virginia’s coaching staff were hosting a recruiting function at the McCue Center football offices. On their way to the gathering, they happened upon one lone Cavalier player in the building studying film.
Way Back Machine: Virginia, Charlotte, and the Tire Bowl
We are taking the “Way Back Machine” to earlier this century when Virginia won back-to-back bowl games for only the second time in Wahoo football history: 2002 and 2003, the Continental Tire Bowl(s).
Bronco: Virginia Not Happy Just Being There
Ever since Virginia received its invitation to the Belk Bowl, Bronco Mendenhall has been adamant that the Cavaliers are going to Charlotte to win, not to just show up.
Signing Day Marks Another Step Forward for Virginia Football
Virginia football has come a long way since Bronco Mendenhall’s first year on the job when a two-win Cavaliers team couldn’t even beat FCS opponent Richmond.
