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Olamide Zaccheaus Needs More Touches
If Virginia is going to have any chance at remaining in the race for the ACC Coastal Division title, one thing is certain: Olamide Zaccheaus needs more touches.
Hootie, DePalma Talk UVA-Liberty, ACC Weekend
ACC analyst Jerry Ratcliffe joins show host Greg DePalma to discuss this weekend’s ACC divisional big games, and UVA’s stepping outside the conference this late in the season.
Pigskin Picks: Week 11
This week, we welcome former longtime Voice of the Cavaliers Mac MacDonald and WCHV morning host Joe Thomas to Pigskin Picks.
Scattershooting Around the ACC: Virginia-Liberty, Coastal, Atlantic Still Up For Grabs
Scattershooting around the ACC, while wondering how Bronco Mendenhall will use this week of practice heading into the Liberty game …
Tale of the Tape: Virginia Cavaliers vs. Liberty Flames
Scott Ratcliffe breaks down Saturday’s matchup between the Virginia Cavaliers and the Liberty Flames.
News and Notes: Details From Coach Mendenhall’s Monday Press Conference
If you read our “Five Things We Learned” on Saturday about why Virginia lost to Pittsburgh last Friday night, then you already know a little bit about what UVa coach Bronco Mendenhall thought went wrong for the Cavaliers in the 23-13 setback.
Five Things We Learned From Virginia’s 23-13 Loss to Pittsburgh on Friday Night
Jerry Ratcliffe takes us through what we came to know from Virginia’s 23-13 loss to Pitt Friday night.
Panthers Were ‘Pittsburgh Tough’
There will be all kinds of analysis, theories, and yes, even excuses as to why Virginia lost a critical, 23-13, Coastal Division home game to Pittsburgh on Friday night at rain-soaked Scott Stadium.
Pitt Panthers Spoil Big Night, Defeat Virginia Cavaliers, 23-13
In a hard-hitting ACC Coastal Division clash, No. 23 Virginia gave up three Pittsburgh rushing touchdowns — all by senior Darrin Hall — and the Panthers walked out of Scott Stadium with a 23-13 win Friday night.
Hootie, DePalma Talk UVA-Pitt, Busy ACC Weekend
Host Greg DePalma and ACC analyst Jerry Ratcliffe break down last weekend’s ACC games and preview this weekend’s big ACC contests. In this one particularly, we dwell extensively on Pitt at Virginia, Boston College at Virginia Tech, and talk with guest Les Johns, publisher of the Demon Deacon Digest about Wake Forest, which takes on Syracuse this weekend.
Pigskin Picks: Week 10
As we head into the final month of the season, we’re honored to have University of Virginia royalty Elton Brown and Larry Sabato join the panel for the Week 10 picks.
Hootie’s ACC Power Poll: Nov. 1
Clemson is #1 again in this week’s ACC Power Poll. Who does Hootie put at #2?
Tale of the Tape: Virginia Cavaliers vs. Pitt Panthers
We’re all a day ahead of schedule, with the Virginia Cavaliers and the Pitt Panthers playing Friday night in front of a national TV audience. How do the ACC Coastal foes stack up?
Virginia Run D Faces Stiff Challenge From Physical Pitt Panthers
Last Saturday, Pitt amassed 484 yards running the football against Duke. It was the most yards Pitt had rushed for in 43 years. Not since the days of Heisman winner Tony Dorsett had the Panthers grinded out that many yards with their ground attack. That record was 530 yards rushing against Army in 1975.
Ever Since Win Over Miami, Cavaliers Have Been On A Roll
Since Virginia’s upset win over Miami, the Cavaliers have been on a roll. A three-game winning streak, a 6-2 record and bowl eligible, a national ranking, are all offshoots of what UVa has accomplished in October.
They’re Not Just Hoos. They Are Nationally Ranked Hoos
For just the second time in a decade, Virginia fans woke up Monday morning able to talk at the watercooler about how their beloved Wahoos have a nationally-ranked football program.
Five Things We Learned From Virginia’s 31-21 Win Over North Carolina
1. Mack is Back. Junior linebacker Jordan Mack has missed four of Virginia’s eight games this season with an injury but may be back in action soon.
Virginia Defense Stands Tall In Big Win Over North Carolina Saturday
When North Carolina trimmed Virginia’s lead to three late in the second quarter Saturday, the Cavaliers went into the locker room knowing the Tar Heels would be getting the ball back to start the third quarter.
