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Virginia Football Notes: George Welsh Tribute, Friday Night Lights, Transfers
Tons of Virginia football fans have asked how they can pay their respects to legendary Hall of Fame coach George Welsh, who died unexpectedly earlier this month.
UVA Announces 2019 Football Schedule
The Atlantic Coast Conference released the 2019 football schedules for its member institutions Wednesday, and Virginia’s slate features 12 regular-season games, including seven home games and three contests to be played on Fridays.
Great talent, great leadership: George Welsh and the 10-Win Season in ‘89
The only 10-win season in Virginia football history started and ended on a rather precarious note in George Welsh’s eighth year at the helm of the Cavaliers in 1989.
‘Hoos News: Brandon Selected By Houston In NWSL Draft
Senior midfielder Betsy Brandon of the Virginia women’s soccer team was selected in the second round of the National Women’s Soccer League Draft by the Houston Dash on Thursday.
Jerry Ratcliffe Show: Jan. 12
This week, Jerry Ratcliffe talks with UVA football legend Thomas Jones, UVA basketball alum and national broadcast analyst Dan Bonner, and ‘Hoos assistant football coach and former UVA standout Marques Hagans.
George Welsh and the 1984 Peach Bowl
While Wahoo Nation went completely giddy over Virginia’s first-ever bowl invitation at the end of the 1984 season, Coach George Welsh actually had his sights aimed higher than the Peach Bowl.
George Welsh’s First Win Over Virginia Tech
As good a head coach as George Welsh was, and as good a staff as he had brought to Charlottesville, Welsh knew that if he was going to make the Cavaliers successful, that he needed to beat Virginia Tech.
George Welsh: Building a Program
George Welsh believed he could win at Virginia when he arrived on the scene in December of 1981. He had recruited similar players to Navy and won against somewhat similar competition.
The Jerry Ratcliffe Show: Jan. 5
Listen this week as Jerry Ratcliffe chats with UVA Wide Receivers Coach Marques Hagans, longtime George Welsh assistant Danny Wilmer, UVA RB signee Mike Hollins and more.
Best Seat in the House: Remembering George Welsh
Listen as former Virginia players Ahmad Hawkins, Tony Covington, and Tyrone Lewis remember George Welsh along with thoughts from long time media member Jerry Ratcliffe.
Remembering George Welsh
I’ll never forget the first time I saw George Welsh. Thursday, Dec. 17, 1981, was the day. Welsh, dressed in a simple dark blue suit, entered the old press room at University Hall, through a side door, looking very much in command.
Legendary Virginia Football Coach George Welsh Has Passed Away
The family of College Football Hall of Fame coach George Welsh announced today that he died Wednesday, Jan. 2, in Charlottesville. He passed peacefully in the presence of his family. He was 85-years old.
Jordan Ellis Hits Two Milestones in Belk Bowl Win
During Friday’s Belk Bowl press conference, Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins said one of his wishes was for both Jordan Ellis and Olamide Zaccheaus to reach 1,000 yards on the season.
Photo Gallery: Virginia Wins Belk Bowl
A look at the 2018 Belk Bowl in photos by Ray Reynolds/South Boston News & Record
Mendenhall, Cavaliers Take Giant Step Forward
A year and a day ago, Virginia football wasn’t a thing of beauty. The Cavaliers had been annihilated in their first bowl game in six years in a 49-7 embarrassment at Navy.
Zaccheaus Named Belk Bowl MVP to End on a High Note
When Virginia senior wideout Olamide Zaccheaus spoke to the media Friday morning leading up to Saturday’s Belk Bowl matchup against South Carolina, his formula for victory was pretty straightforward.
Virginia Shuts Out South Carolina in Belk Bowl, 28-0
Virginia junior quarterback Bryce Perkins threw three touchdown passes to senior receiver Olamide Zaccheaus as the Cavaliers won their first bowl game in 13 years, defeating South Carolina 28-0 Saturday in the Belk Bowl.
Belk Bowl Tale of the Tape: Virginia Battles South Carolina
Inside the numbers for Saturday’s Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, pitting the Virginia Cavaliers (7-5) of the ACC versus South Carolina’s Gamecocks (7-5) of the SEC.
Belk Bowl Eve Notebook: Hall’s Future, Wild Rides and a Desire to Finish
Virginia All-American cornerback Bryce Hall revealed during a Belk Bowl media event at the Charlotte Convention Center Friday morning that he has made a decision regarding his future as a Cavalier.
Perkins Poses Dangerous Threat In Belk Bowl
South Carolina’s defensive game plan is as simple as cornbread when it comes to stopping Virginia in Saturday’s Belk Bowl: don’t let Bryce Perkins run wild.
