News
Follow Jerry Ratcliffe on Twitter
Advertising inquiries: Connect with us
Email Jerry Ratcliffe: jratcliffe7000@gmail.com
Elliott: He was sold on Virginia when Dabo told him it was a Perfect Fit
It’s no secret that Clemson coach Dabo Swinney considers himself a father figure to new Virginia hire Tony Elliott. They were together for 11 years as Swinney built the Tigers into a national football power.
Hootie empties his notebook: UVA hoops signees, Poindexter, and much more
Virginia’s Class of 2022 signees are off to strong starts in their final high-school seasons.
It’s the 50th anniversary of Barry Parkhill’s UVA record-scoring night
Fifty years ago today, a mop-haired, floppy-socked combo guard lit up University Hall like never before — or since — when Barry Parkhill poured in a UVA single-game record 51 points, a mark that stands to this day.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney on Virginia’s hiring of Tony Elliott
“I just can’t tell you how happy I am for Tony and Tamika and Ace and A.J. and also just how proud I am of Tony.”
It’s official: Clemson’s Tony Elliott is Virginia’s new head football coach
Tony Elliott is officially Virginia’s new head football coach.
New flight from Clemson due to touchdown in Charlottesville this afternoon: Have Elliott and UVA worked out ‘snags?’
There is a flight scheduled from the airport near Clemson to Charlottesville this afternoon, scheduled to land at CHO at approximately 4:41 p.m.
Michigan OC reportedly was in Charlottesville on Thursday night
According to Wolverine Digest, a publication that covers Michigan football, Josh Gattis, the team’s offensive coordinator, interviewed for the Virginia football job Thursday night in Charlottesville.
Clemson’s Elliott returns home after hitting ‘snags’ in Virginia search process
Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott flew back home to South Carolina on Thursday afternoon after his negotiations to become Virginia’s head football coach hit “snags.”
Franklin, Moore sign with Hook Sports Marketing
Virginia student-athletes Armaan Franklin (men’s basketball) and Matt Moore (men’s lacrosse) have signed exclusive representation agreements with Hook Sports Marketing, a Charlottesville-based firm.
Jerry Ratcliffe addresses Virginia coaching news
Jerry Ratcliffe answers the hard questions on the latest news in the UVA Football coaching search.
Clemson’s Elliott is Virginia’s new head football coach after Poindexter negotiations collapse
Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott is Virginia’s new head football coach. He and his family are flying to Charlottesville at this moment, with an announcement expected as early as this evening.
Women’s Basketball: Virginia falls 69-56 against American
The Virginia women’s basketball team (3-7, 0-0 ACC) suffered a 69-56 loss against American (6-2, 0-0 Patriot) on Tuesday at John Paul Jones Arena
Cold-as-ice Virginia loses for first time to James Madison
Tony Bennett warned his basketball team what slow starts can do to its chances after falling behind by 21 points to Iowa in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge a week ago. Apparently the message didn’t sink in.
UVA rallies but can’t finish, falling 52-49 at JMU
A long first-half scoring drought came back to haunt the Virginia men’s basketball team Tuesday night in Harrisonburg, as James Madison knocked off the in-state rival Cavaliers for the first time in 12 tries, 52-49.
UVA’s Beekman, Shedrick sign NIL endorsement deals with Blue Ridge Bank
Virginia basketball players Reece Beekman and Kadin Shedrick have signed a college athlete endorsement deal with Blue Ridge Bank, named the “Best Small Bank in Virginia” in Newsweek’s ranking of America’s Best Banks 2022.
Touchdown Club of Richmond honors three Cavaliers
The Touchdown Club of Richmond named Brennan Armstrong its Offensive Back of the Year, Dontayvion Wicks as its Offensive End of the Year and Olusegun Oluwatimi as the co-Offensive Lineman of the Year.
Sources: Hiring of Anthony Poindexter as UVA’s football coach is imminent
According to sources, the hiring of Anthony Poindexter as Virginia’s new head football coach is imminent and could be announced as early as tonight, no later than Wednesday.
Oluwatimi named a finalist for the Rimington Trophy
Virginia center Olusegun Oluwatimi has been named one of three finalists for the Rimington Trophy, annually awarded to most outstanding center in college football. Oluwatimi is the first UVA center to be a finalist for the award.
Game Notes: Cavaliers play at JMU Tuesday night
Virginia (6-3) travels to JMU (7-2) for a nonconference game on Tuesday, Dec. 7. Tipoff at Atlantic Union Bank Center is set for 6:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network.
Guidry, Rouse called to U20 National Team Training Camp
Virginia sophomore defenders Samar Guidry and Laney Rouse are part of a group of 24 players called by U.S. U20 Women’s National Team Coach Tracey Kevins to the Elite Athlete Training Center.
