Preseason honors continue to roll in for Wahoos
Virginia’s Chandler Morris, Antonio Clary and Jahmal Edrine have been named to various preseason watch lists.
Virginia’s Chandler Morris, Antonio Clary and Jahmal Edrine have been named to various preseason watch lists.
The award is presented annually to the top senior or upperclassman quarterback who is on track to graduate with their class.
Tony Elliott has been pleased with the progress his team has made as the Aug. 30 season opener against Coastal Carolina approaches.
Tony Elliott revealed the details of Kam Robinson’s injury and offered somewhat of a timetable for just how long the third-year standout may be missing.
Tony Elliott and his staff looked at several possibilities, but there was something about Chandler Morris that clicked.
One of the key competitors for Coastal Carolina’s starting quarterback job is out for the season.
Talk to any UVA offensive coach and they’ll gush about JMU transfer Cam Ross. Not only has he stood on special teams, but also at wide receiver.
Special teams coordinator Keith Gaither and staff have taken a deep dive to correct mistakes from a year ago, particularly on the return units.
The coaches will continue to expand the playbook as training camp progresses, particularly after Saturday’s first scrimmage, which was held at Scott Stadium.
Virginia head coach Tony Elliott has had enough, and wasn’t shy about getting in his team’s collective faces.
Fifth-year defensive back Ja’Maric Morris, who had impressed coaches with his work at corner in the first week of training camp, announced that he tore his ACL.
Virginia’s projected starting right offensive tackle, Makilan Thomas, has undergone surgery for a broken bone in his foot and is likely out for as much as three months.
Virginia will host its Meet the Team Day event on Sunday, Aug. 10, while the annual Paint the Town Orange pep rally will take place Friday, Aug. 29, on the Downtown Mall.
In the wake of Indiana canceling a home-and-home football series with Virginia, the Cavaliers have scheduled a home game against Arkansas State in 2027.
Virginia’s inability to rush the passer has been a major problem for the past two seasons, particularly last year when the Cavaliers lost some winnable games.
Virginia’s wideouts have been working all summer with quarterbacks Chandler Morris and Daniel Kaelin, building chemistry for training camp.
Xavier Brown is one of several experienced backs battling for the starting job in Virginia’s training camp, which opened a few days ago.
Tony Elliott was aware that the ACC’s preseason football poll was coming out Wednesday, but he decided to wait to inform his team where it was predicted.
The NC Central coach reported that before the Eagles’ game in Durham last Nov. 15, he recognized a Virginia Tech staff member on Central’s sideline.
Virginia continued to build recruiting momentum within the state borders on Friday when Varina defensive tackle Jay Sean “Bull” Richardson announced he had committed.