Odom officially announces UVA’s newcomers for 2026-27 season
Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach Ryan Odom announced Tuesday the addition of eight newcomers for the 2026-27 season.
UVA, Coach Mox Reach Settlement 3 Months After Firing
By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia and its former women’s basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton have reached an “amicable settlement” from the university firing her after a successful run in the NCAA tournament, according to a release from her agent. 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’s GM Said There’s A Misperception About Adding Portal Players
By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia’s football general manager Justin Speros was talking about the transfer portal last week and pointed out there’s a wide misperception in the public about bringing in 30 or more players into the program annually and their allegiance to UVA. 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 Won Heavyweight Fight To Get Red-Hot QB Pribula From The Portal Wars
By Jerry Ratcliffe When Virginia went in full pursuit of quarterback Beau Pribula in the transfer portal, the Cavaliers were all in. The former Missouri standout was looking for a new football home after stints at Penn State and Mizzou. Tony Elliott was determined to make Charlottesville that home. 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 […]
UVA Recruiting Update: Wahoos Offer Hotshot Bacot; Roebuck Sets Official Visit Date
By Jerry Ratcliffe While we’re on the verge of college football training camps beginning, recruiting for college basketball programs is heating up. Virginia has made a new offer to one of the most sought after prospects from the Class of 2029. 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!
De Ridder Has Upped His Game, Has Unfinished Business In Final Year
By Jerry Ratcliffe At this time last summer, Thijs De Ridder wasn’t quite sure of his future, whether he would be playing college basketball as a first year at Virginia or remaining in Europe with his pro club in Spain. 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!
You Can Call ACC’s New Tie-Breaker Rule The “Miami Over Duke Rule”
By Scott German JerryRatcliffe.com Staff Writer Perhaps the biggest news from the ACC Football Media Kickoff last week was the league’s announcement of new football tiebreaker rules. 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!
UVA To Open ’27 Season Against Sun Belt’s Arkansas State
By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia fans have their Coke Zero, Pepsi Zero or Dr. Pepper Zero, so now they’re getting a dose of Football Week Zero. 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!
Can Influx Of Portal Experience Lead To Another 10/11-Win Season?
By Jerry Ratcliffe Tony Elliott was somewhat surprised at the ACC Kickoff last week when I told him that Virginia had the most experienced team in college football when it came down to collective play snaps … and it’s not even close. 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!
Elliott On UVA Running Game: “Let’s not just be good, let’s be dominant.”
By Jerry Ratcliffe CHARLOTTE – As good as Virginia’s running game was last season, Tony Elliott would like to see that facet of his offense reach another level in 2026. 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!
Pribula Named Starting QB, Says Past Experience Has Prepared Him For The Job
By Jerry Ratcliffe CHARLOTTE – Beau Pribula has everything that Tony Elliott looks for in a quarterback: strong leadership, toughness, an ability to win games running, passing, or simply outsmarting the defense. 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!
UVA’s Elliott: Kam Robinson Could Be Back For Week 0
By Jerry Ratcliffe CHARLOTTE – The darkest days in Kam Robinson’s comeback from a season-ending torn ACL, came three months after the injury. Virginia’s star linebacker, Mr. Do Everything, was struggling and so he threw out a life-line to his coach, Tony Elliott. 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!
Scott German: Things Are A Lot Different For UVA This Time Around At ACC Football Kickoff
By Scott German JerryRatcliffe.com Staff Writer After a historic 11-win 2025 season, the Cavaliers are poised to build on that momentum, and Virginia was certainly in the spotlight on the first day of the ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte. 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!
ACC reveals changes to football championship tiebreaker policy
The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced a new football championship tiebreaker policy that will take effect beginning this fall.
Scott German: Heading Into Today’s ACC Kickoff, A Look At The Top Of The League
By Scott German JerryRatcliffe.com Staff Writer On the eve of ACC Football Media Days in Charlotte, let’s take a look at how the conference might unfold this season. 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!
UVA’s Goal To Sell Out Scott Stadium For Opener And Fans Should Jump On This…
By Jerry Ratcliffe It’s going to be interesting to see how the 2025 Virginia football season impacts the 2026 campaign and if Cavaliers fans will respond to the program’s success. 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!
Braves Scouts Knew A Year Ago They Wanted Virginia’s Gracia
By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia’s AJ Gracia couldn’t be happier than to be part of the Atlanta Braves organization, taken as the ninth overall pick in the first round of the Major League Draft. 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!
Gracia, Becker chosen on opening day of MLB Draft
Virginia OF AJ Gracia was picked ninth overall in the first round, while SS Eric Becker was taken 58th overall in the second round.
Virginia Basketball Series: Ugo’s Little Brother, 7-Foot-1 Favour Ibe, Isn’t Your Typical Freshman
By Jerry Ratcliffe While Ugonna Onyenso finished with Virginia basketball when the Cavaliers season ended in March, he still managed to make one huge assist: Favour Ibe. 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!
Pollard Lands Top 100 Prospect From The 2027 Recruiting Class
By Jerry Ratcliffe Chris Pollard has continued to build the future of Virginia baseball by landing one of the top prospects in the nation from the 2027 recruiting class. 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!