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Edward Scott named deputy athletics director
Virginia athletics director Carla Williams announced today the hiring of Dr. Edward Scott as deputy athletics director. He replaces Ted White who stepped down from his position in October.
Chris Slade, two others set to join Virginia’s new coaching staff
According to Yahoo Sports reporter Pete Thamel, former Virginia All-American defensive end Chris Slade is returning to the Cavaliers’ coaching staff along with two other coaches expected to be hired in the coming days: Army wide receiver coach Keith Gaither and Navy defensive line coach Kevin Downing.
Virginia hires Atlanta Falcons RB coach, Des Kitchings as Elliott’s offensive coordinator
Tony Elliott has hired his new offensive coordinator, Des Kitchings, according to Atlanta Falcons’ head coach Arthur Smith.
Virginia targeting Purdue, Navy assistants for defensive coaching staff
Tony Elliott has his eyes on luring Purdue co-defensive coordinator Brad Lambert, and is also looking at Navy defensive coordinator Brian Newberry as a possibility to join his new Virginia coaching staff.
Virginia dissects Syracuse’s 2-3 zone, continues domination of the Orange
On New Year’s night at the fabled Carrier Dome, Bennett and his Cavaliers gave themselves and their followers hope.
Cavaliers hang on to win fourth straight in Syracuse, 74-69
Virginia started the new year on the right foot Saturday, as the Cavaliers held on to defeat Syracuse, 74-69, winning in the Carrier Dome for the fourth straight time.
Virginia offers pair of offensive tackles from transfer portal
While Virginia entered the New Year with the most football players on the FBS side of the transfer portal (19), the Cavaliers have reached out with offers to a couple of linemen that left other programs.
Sunday’s Virginia women’s basketball game against Miami postponed
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that the Miami at Virginia women’s basketball game scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 2, has been postponed.
Kyle Guy answers skeptics in big debut with NBA’s Miami Heat
With the G League shutdown because of Covid issues just before Christmas and Kyle Guy quarantined because he tested positive for the virus, the former Virginia star wasn’t sure when or where he would return to basketball.
Cavaliers travel to Syracuse for New Year’s Day tilt
Virginia (7-5, 1-1 ACC) travels to Syracuse (7-5, 1-0) for an ACC contest on Saturday, Jan. 1. Tipoff at Carrier Dome is set for 6 p.m. on ACC Network.
UVA Football notes: Taulapapa enters portal; Wahoos offer Stanford transfer; coaching hires; Ronde makes HOF cut
Wayne Taulapapa, the Cavaliers’ regular starting running back for the past three years, announced on his Twitter account on Thursday that he plans to leave the program.
Virginia splits duals with SIUE, No. 24 Northwestern
The Virginia wrestling team (3-2) split a pair of duals on Wednesday, defeating SIU-Edwardsville before falling to No. 24 Northwestern in the finale.
Kyle Guy gets 10-day hardship deal with Miami Heat
Former Virginia star guard Kyle Guy has been signed to a 10-day hardship contract by the NBA’s Miami Heat.
Clemson’s Tim Bourret tells us all about Tony Elliott
Long-time Clemson SID Tim Bourret joins “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to share with us his favorite stories of new Virginia football Tony Elliott, dating back to when Elliott walked on at Clemson in 1999.
Omicron wreaking havoc on sports schedules
Dr. Winston Gwathmey joins “The Jerry Ratcliffe Show” to give us a glimpse into the cancellation of the Wasabi Fenway Bowl due to COVID.
‘Hoos in, ‘Hoos out as Virginia Football moves to offseason mode
Jerry Ratcliffe welcomes Chris Graham to the show to discuss the latest offseason news with Virginia Football.
All-American Oluwatimi joins UVA’s transfer party, commits to Michigan
All-American center Olusegun Oluwatimi completed wiping out UVA’s line on Monday when he announced that he has transferred to Michigan.
Virginia loses another offensive lineman as Bissinger transfers to SMU
Joe Bissinger, who played left guard for the Cavaliers the past couple of seasons, announced on his Twitter account Monday that he will transfer to SMU.
BREAKING: Taylor transferring to North Carolina
One of the top returning defensive players for Virginia, linebacker Noah Taylor, has committed to play for North Carolina.
BREAKING: Virginia targets NFL assistant Kitchings as Cavalier offensive coordinator
According to ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg, sources indicate that Virginia has targeted Atlanta Falcons running backs coach Des Kitchings for the Cavaliers’ offensive coordinator position.
