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UVa Will Take “If It’s Not Broke, Don’t Fix It” Approach To Blue Devils
When Virginia travels to face Duke Saturday searching for a fourth win in a row against the Blue Devils, the UVa defense will take somewhat of an “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach.
Offensive Coordinator Robert Anae “Brought The Energy” Saturday
A little over a week ago, Virginia offensive coordinator Robert Anae told sportswriters that it was a must for the Cavaliers to get their running game going, to get tailback Jordan Ellis going.
The Challenge For Virginia Over The Next Six Weeks Is To Finish
If you go back to last season at the midway point and look at what Virginia has managed to do at midseason this year, the Cavaliers have compiled a 9-3 record.
Five Things We Learned After Virginia’s 16-13 Win Over No. 16 Miami
Here are five things we learned about Virginia football from Saturday night’s win over 16th-ranked Miami:
When Virginia Needed It The Most, The Defense Came Through
On a night when the Virginia offense struggled to get much going, it was the Cavalier defense – and special teams – that came through on multiple occasions with timely big plays that led to a crucial 16-13 win against 16th-ranked Miami.
Four-Star Defensive Tackle Prospect Ben Smiley Commits To Cavaliers
Bronco Mendenhall said after Saturday night’s upset win over 16th-ranked Miami, that the number of quality recruits that were visiting Virginia for the game exceeded any during his time in Charlottesville.
Bronco Mendenhall Finally Gets Signature Win He’s Been Waiting For
Bronco Mendenhall is admittedly not a very emotional guy. Once he rumbled into the interview room after Virginia’s 16-13 upset over 16th-ranked Miami late Saturday night, he couldn’t disguise his joy.
Virginia Scores Defining Win Over Miami As Fans Storm The Field
It was a defining moment for the University of Virginia football program Saturday night, as the Cavaliers (4-2, 2-1 ACC) overcame giveaways with their own takeaways, handing No. 16 Miami its second loss of the season and first in five games, 16-13, in front of an energetic Scott Stadium crowd.
There’s No Guarantee, But There Is A Recipe Brewing For A UVA Upset
Scattershooting around the ACC, while wondering if Virginia fans might be treated to an upset for homecoming weekend …
Tale Of The Tape: Hurricane Defense Will Challenge Virginia’s Offense
It’s another Friday, game day is tomorrow night, so it’s time to look at the tale of the tape between Virginia and the Miami Hurricanes.
Cavs Hope Things Learned From Last Year’s Loss Will Help Saturday
Miami’s defense can keep its Turnover Chain, a gawdy piece of neck jewelry that is an instant award for any Hurricane defender who comes up with a fumble or interception.
When Opportunity Knocked, “ZZ Stop” Was Ready To Answer The Call
When Zane Zandier made his initial recruiting visits to Charlottesville deciding where he’d want to spend his college years, he admits he always felt a special connection.
On Offense, The Challenge Right Now Is To Get Jordan Ellis Going
A portion of Virginia’s bye week was devoted to tossing out unproductive plays from its offense in order to be more effective during the final seven games of the season.
Perkins Looking Forward To Saturday Night Battle Against Hurricanes
The stage is set for arguably the biggest game of Bryce Perkins’ football career Saturday night against No. 16 Miami, and the 6-foot-3, 210-pound Virginia junior “Thorterback” can’t wait.
New Building Needed To Make Clear Statement UVA Football Matters
If you follow this site, then you’re aware of my column from last week that reported Virginia will have an important meeting this Friday to kick off fundraising for a new football building along with an athletic complex to house the program’s Olympic sports teams.
This Year’s Team Doesn’t Get Down After A Loss; They Get Angry
Changing the culture of Virginia football took some time, but there’s a sure sign of how things have transformed in Year 3 of the Bronco Mendenhall regime. When the former BYU coach took over the Cavaliers’ program for the 2016 season, one of the first things he noticed was how beaten down mentally and emotionally his team was. If anything went wrong, the team was automatically dejected. Kind of a “here we go again” attitude. No longer.
Coming To Scott Stadium Saturday: The Legendary Turnover Chain
It’s made of 10-Karat gold. It’s a 36-inch Cuban-link necklace that weighs almost seven pounds. Miami’s newest version of its “turnover chain” It’s got over 4,000 orange, green and silver stones that make up the centerpiece — a replica of University of Miami mascot “Sebastian the Ibis” strutting his feathers.
Meeting Next Week Could Be Pivotal To Future Of Virginia Football
One of the most important gatherings in Virginia football history will take place a week from tonight at Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville. Charles McDaniel, one of the greatest linebackers in Cavalier history, is sponsoring a very exclusive event of heavy hitters, the types of UVa boosters that can help change the course of Wahoo football. The event’s focus is to start the financial support for Virginia’s new football support building and an overall athletic complex that will shape the future.
Nelson: From Walk-on To Starter To ACC Defensive Rookie Of The Year
Brenton Nelson’s journey to his Virginia football home reads like a Hollywood script. The story is something one might expect coming out of the 1960s, the kind of tale that just doesn’t occur these days. Walk-on shows up, earns a scholarship, becomes a starter and is awarded ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year.
With Mack Injury, Snyder Knows He Has To “Step Up And Be That Guy”
Kelly Poppinga likes what he sees in new starting inside linebacker Rob Snyder, who replaced the injured Jordan Mack in the late stages of the Louisville game a couple of weeks ago.
