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Broken ankle ends Snowden’s season, will require surgery
Watching Charles Snowden sprawled on the Scott Stadium turf, slamming his helmet to the ground in frustration, was the first bad sign for Virginia fans during Saturday night’s win over Abilene Christian.
At long last, Mamadi Diakite finds NBA home in Milwaukee
Former Virginia standout Mamadi Diakite has signed a two-way contract with the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks.
Virginia’s game vs. Florida in ‘Bubbleville’ is cancelled
Virginia’s game against Florida in “Bubbleville” scheduled for Friday afternoon has been cancelled.
Virginia Athletics mourns the passing of John Paul ‘Jack’ Jones
John Paul “Jack” Jones, for whom Virginia’s John Paul Jones Arena is named, has passed away at age 100, his family announced Saturday (Nov. 21). Virginia Athletics mourns the passing of one of its most dedicated and passionate fans.
Big plays extend Virginia’s winning streak with 55-15 pummeling of Abilene
A month ago, Virginia’s football team was plagued with Buzzard’s Luck … couldn’t kill anything, couldn’t find anything dead.
Virginia’s defense hit hard by injuries, Snowden may be finished
Bronco Mendenhall said he was happy to see so many smiles around the locker room after Virginia’s 55-15 win over Abilene Christian on Saturday night, but there was also a downside to the Cavaliers victory.
Game Notes: Abilene Christian at Virginia
UVA held Abilene Christian to 62 yards rushing. It is the 16th time in the Bronco Mendenhall era the Cavaliers have held their opponent under 100 rushing yards. UVA’s record is 15-1 in such games, including 3-0 in 2020.
Scattershooting: UVA football, Joe Harris stays with Nets, Anthony Gill going to Wizards
Scattershooting around the ACC, while wondering when was the last time Virginia was favored by 39+ points over a football opponent …
Hootie joins AFP editor Chris Graham to talk UVA sports
Jerry Ratcliffe joins AFP editor Chris Graham to talk Jowon Briggs, Joe Harris and more on the UVA sports beat.
Virginia Baseball announces plans for Virtual Step Up to the Plate
The Virginia Baseball program will host its annual “Step Up to the Plate” fundraiser virtually on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2021.
While UVA attempts to improve running game, Wahoos lose Reinkensmeyer for season
While Virginia’s defense is dealing with the sudden unexpected loss of starting nose tackle Jowon Briggs, the Cavaliers offense is going to have to call the next man up as well as they prepare to face nonconference Abilene Christian on Saturday afternoon.
NBA Updates on UVA players: Diakite, Jerome and Harris
Three former University of Virginia basketball players experienced twists in their professional fates on NBA Draft night Wednesday.
Sam Hauser named to Naismith Trophy watch list
Virginia’s Sam Hauser (Stevens Point, Wis.) was one of 50 players named to the watch list for the 2021 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy for Men’s Player of the Year announced Thursday (Nov. 19).
Brooklyn said keeping Joe Harris is club’s No. 1 priority
With pre-draft rumors flying about other NBA teams ready to make significant financial offers for Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Harris, the Nets answered on Wednesday.
Late Clemson goal sinks Virginia in ACC Semifinal
No. 2 Clemson (7-2-1) was successful on a penalty kick in the 87th minute that proved to be the game-winner in a 2-1 Virginia loss in the semifinal round of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday (Nov. 18).
Now that Briggs is gone, who will take his place for Wahoos?
Now that Jowon Briggs unexpectedly left the program, where does UVA defensive coordinator Nick Howell turn?
Will Joe Harris be united with De’Andre Hunter on Atlanta Hawks roster?
Could it be that before the week is over that former Virginia basketball stars Joe Harris and De’Andre Hunter could become teammates?
Bronco on Briggs exit: “I didn’t see warning signs”
Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall said Tuesday night that he was as surprised as anyone when he learned that starting sophomore nose tackle Jowon Briggs was leaving the team and entering the transfer portal.
Adam Hawes, Coach Cris join ‘Jerry Ratcliffe Show’
This week’s podcast version of the “Jerry Ratcliffe Show,” features Hootie talking with Adam Hawes of “Best Seat in the House,” about Virginia basketball, along with a conversation with Gary “Coach Cris” Criswell on UVA’s newest football commitment.
Virginia’s starting nose tackle Jowon Briggs leaves program, enters transfer portal
Virginia’s football program received a major blow on Tuesday when it was learned that starting sophomore nose tackle Jowon Briggs has left the team and has entered the NCAA’s transfer portal.
