Football


Virginia dips into SEC territory to grab commitment from 3-star corner Gaffney

Within the last 10 days, Virginia football recruiting has been landing an impressive group of prospects from coast to coast. The action continued Tuesday when Alabama 3-star cornerback Micah Gaffney added his name to the Wahoos’ list.


UVA beats out Big 12 offensive machines for dual-threat Texas QB Rodriguez

Bronco Mendenhall has landed his future “Thorterback,” and beat out some of the Big 12’s top offensive powerhouses in gaining a commitment from Jacob Rodriguez of Wichita Falls, Texas.


Hall not interested in proving teams wrong that passed on him in NFL Draft

Virginia cornerback Bryce Hall said Saturday that his goal isn’t to prove teams wrong that passed on him in the NFL Draft, but “if it happens, it happens.”


Virginia’s Reed should add strength to Chargers’ receiving corps

Joe Reed was selected in the fifth round with the No. 151 overall pick. The Chargers are hoping he will strengthen their receiving corps with his versatility and play-making ability, in addition to his potential as a kickoff return specialist.


UVA’s Reed, Hall each taken in 5th round of NFL Draft

Wide receiver Joe Reed, the top-rated kickoff returner in the draft, was taken with the 151st pick overall by the Los Angeles Chargers. Meanwhile, cornerback Bryce Hall was taken with the 158th overall pick by the New York Jets.


Wahoos beat out Hokies for second commitment within a week in Gaithersburg’s Simpkins III

William Simpkins Jr., a 6-foot-2, 175-pound cornerback from Gaithersburg, Md., announced on his Twitter account Friday that he has committed to UVA. 


Virginia’s Reed banking on versatility landing him a spot in the NFL Draft

When NFL scouts came to see Joe Reed play at Virginia this past fall, many of them commented to Cavalier coach Bronco Mendenhall that “this guy is a running back.”


4-star pass rusher McCarron from Washington commits to UVA over Virginia Tech, Boise and Washington State

Virginia’s football program just landed its future pass rusher, Josh McCarron, a four-star sack machine from Everett, Washington.


Dubois may be lacking speed NFL wants, but oh, those hands

Maybe Virginia wide receiver Hasise Dubois’s not the fastest guy in the country, and he didn’t get to show anyone his 40 time due to all the Pro Days cancelled around the country. Speed is nice, but it’s not everything.


Anae said Virginia’s running game should be best during Bronco era with Wahoos

No sooner had Virginia’s first Coastal Division championship football season ended than Bronco Mendenhall pointed toward the future. One of his priorities for the 2020 UVA campaign was to take the running game to the next level.


Indiana RB Ronnie Walker Jr. transfers to Virginia

Hopewell native Ronnie Walker Jr., a running back who played his first two collegiate seasons at Indiana University, is transferring to Virginia, head coach Bronco Mendenhall announced on Friday morning.


Now-healthy Mack remains focused, hopeful as NFL Draft approaches

Jordan Mack, one of the stalwarts of Virginia’s defense for the past four years, spends his days awaiting the NFL Draft pretty much the same way as the rest of us.


Rebroadcast of 2017 UVA-Boise State game will feature commentary from former ‘Hoos

The Virginia athletics department will stream an abbreviated edition of the Cavalier football team’s 2017 victory at Boise State on Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. ET.


There will never be another Bill Millsaps: friend, mentor, hero

I can’t remember the exact year I met Bill Millsaps, but my experience was quite the same as his with Red Smith. I had read him from afar, admired his style and he quickly became my idol, my sportswriting hero.


Virginia among final eight programs for nation’s No. 1-ranked cornerback

Bronco Mendenhall’s Cavaliers made the cut on Wednesday night for the nation’s No.1-ranked cornerback, in Virginia Beach’s Tony Grimes.


UVA’s “Thursday’s Heroes” named ACC’s Game Changers Award winners

Under the watch of current head football coach Bronco Mendenhall, “Thursday’s Heroes” has provided support for 63 young people and their families in the Charlottesville area since its inception nearly four years ago.


Perkins had superstar written all over him from the first time he set foot at UVA

I’ll never forget meeting Bryce Perkins for the first time. It was a cold day in Charlottesville, even colder if you were accustomed to Arizona’s climate, where Perkins grew up and played college football before crossing the country to seek his quarterback fortunes.


Bryce Beekman’s teammates share memories after his unexpected passing

Washington State teammates will never forget how much joy Bryce Beekman brought to their lives. Beekman, the older brother of Virginia basketball signee Reece Beekman, and former teammate of UVA QB Bryce Perkins at Arizona Western Community College, died unexpectedly last week at the age of 22.


Armstrong waits for his chance to be ‘the guy’ at QB for UVA

Spring football practice is a time for new leaders to step in and get adjusted to their new role. That was to be the scenario for Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong, who is champing at the bit to get his chance to lead the Cavaliers offense as the new starter.


While state’s top recruit commits to Ohio State, UVA takes 3-star WR Davis from Charlotte

Virginia landed its fifth commitment for the Class of 2021 on Friday, when the Cavaliers gained three-star wide receiver Jesiah Davis of Charlotte’s Providence Day School.