By Jerry Ratcliffe During appearances on a couple of radio sports talk shows in and out of state recently, I’ve been asked my opinion on whether or not the cancellation of Virginia’s season football opener in Brazil was a good or bad thing. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia continued its recruiting hot streak late Wednesday afternoon when the Cavaliers added their fourth commitment of the week and their second tight end prospect. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

By Scott German JerryRatcliffe.com Staff Writer Monday may have marked the official countdown to the end of the NCAA, or at least to what remained of it. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia football has been on a recruiting roll this week and has added a third commitment, the latest from a highly sought after tight end from Georgia. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia’s recruiting picked up a little steam on Tuesday morning when the Cavaliers managed to flip a Penn State commitment to Tony Elliott’s program. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia got its first offensive line commitment for the recruiting class of 2027 and its first commitment from a prospect outside of the state on Monday. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

By Scott German JerryRatcliffe.com Staff Writer Ok, it’s only early June and the college football season is still almost three months away, but for football fans, it’s the perfect time to take a sneak peek at what lies ahead. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia has lost out on a potential difference-maker on its defensive line in ECU transfer Zion Wilson. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

By Jerry Ratcliffe While it was totally expected and somewhat of a no-brainer, Virginia made a smart move on Thursday by elevating Justin Speros to general manager of the football program. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

By Jerry Ratcliffe To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

Virginia gained a big commitment from safety Zayvon “Ziggy” Miller, who chose the Cavaliers over Virginia Tech, Penn State and Louisville.

By Jerry Ratcliffe Two of the most celebrated football players of the Al Groh era appear on the 2027 National Football Foundation/College Football Hall of Fame ballot that went out to members on Monday. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

The ACC and ESPN announced the kick times and television designations for two Virginia home games and its contest against West Virginia.

By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia’s football family lost a brother on Tuesday when it was announced that former player Donovan Johnson, Sr., passed away following a nine-month fight with Leukemia. Johnson was only 25 years old. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

Virginia football announced on Friday that it will play a non-conference matchup against James Madison at Scott Stadium in 2028.

By Jerry Ratcliffe If you’re a Virginia football fan, particularly an out-of-town Wahoo football fan, you’ve got to be a bit bummed out with the announcement that a second home game has been moved to a Friday night this fall. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!

By Jerry Ratcliffe When Tampa Bay signed undrafted free agent Chandler Morris, the Buccaneers opened up competition for their backup quarterback job. Morris, who threw his hat into the ring late (April 9) for the NFL Draft after being denied a seventh year of college eligibility, was one of two QBs signed as undrafted free agents by the Bucs. Tampa Bay hasn’t selected a quarterback in the last five drafts, so there will be four players battling to be the backup to starter Baker Mayfield. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA […]

By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia’s football program is always looking toward the future and the Cavaliers threw their feathered hat into the ring for one of the rising star quarterback prospects on the East Coast. Tony Elliott’s staff has extended an offer to left-handed, four-star quarterback James “Boo Boo” Armstrong from Hopewell High in Aliquippa, Pa., a 16-year-old in the recruiting class of 2028. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports […]

By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia coach Tony Elliott and several members of his staff have received salary increases accompanying contract extensions. The school previously announced Elliott’s contract had been extended through the 2030 season. After directing the Cavaliers to a program-record, 11-win season in 2025, an extension along with a raise were warranted. To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the […]