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Preview: Wahoos set to open the year against No. 12 Tennessee We get you set for tomorrow's season opener in Nashville as UVa faces the 12th-ranked Volunteers. (Noon, ABC).

Preview: We get you ready for tomorrow’s season opener in Nashville as UVa opens up the 2023 campaign against No. 12 Tennessee (Noon, ABC).

01.09.2023 10:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CavsCorner Podcast: Episode 526 On the latest episode, we talk about the matchup with the Volunteers and then hash out our prop bets for the year.

On Episode 526 of the CavsCorner Podcast (β€œYou Brought It Up”), we talk about UVa’s opener against the Vols on Saturday and then signal the official end of the offseason with our annual prop bets.

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31.08.2023 11:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Column: Hollins will carry far more this year than just the ball Senior RB Mike Hollins, given all he's been through since November, carries a different mindset into the season.

Column: When Mike Hollins takes the field this weekend and beyond, he’ll be carrying far more than just the football. Justin Ferber writes about the memories UVa continues to amplify and the way their lives changed those left to remember them.

30.08.2023 11:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Class of 2025 guard Kelly loves what he's hearing from Virginia Dallas (TX) guard Leroy Kelly talks about his initial conversations with UVa, his developing game, and much more.

Class of 2025 guard Leroy Kelly talks about his initial conversations with UVa, his developing game, what he already knows about the Hoos, and much more.

29.08.2023 10:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Column: As Year 2 looms, this is unquestionably Elliott's ship Much has been said about what went wrong in Year 1 but there's no doubt: UVa is now Tony Elliott's program.

Deep Dive: Whatever issues may have befallen #UVa on the field in Year 1 of Tony Elliott’s tenure, this is unquestionably his program now. It’s up to him and his staff to change the narrative in Year 2.

28.08.2023 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Building Out the Depth Chart: Defense We forecast out what the depth chart might look like for the opener by taking at looks at the guys on defense.

Building Out the Depth Chart: After putting together a forecasted depth chart for #UVa’s offense earlier this week, we take a look at the succession planning John Rudzinski and Co. face on D.

25.08.2023 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€ŽThe CavsCorner Podcast: Episode 525: Hijinks Ensued on Apple Podcasts β€ŽShow The CavsCorner Podcast, Ep Episode 525: Hijinks Ensued - Aug 23, 2023

On Episode 525 of the CavsCorner Podcast (β€œHijinks Ensued”), it’s time for our annual preseason prediction show. As always, we’ll work through UVa’s schedule and pick every game ahead for the Wahoos this fall.

Site: https://virginia.rivals.com/news/cavscorner-podcast-episode-525

24.08.2023 11:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Four-star junior forward Nikola Bundalo talks about being offered by UVa, how he thinks he’d fit with the program, and why he’s liking what he’s heard thus far from the Cavaliers.

https://virginia.rivals.com/news/class-of-2025-s-bundalo-talks-uva-offer-fit-with-the-wahoos

23.08.2023 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Building Out the Depth Chart: Offense We forecast out what the depth chart might look like for the opener, starting on the offensive side of the ball.

Building Out the Depth Chart: With UVa’s fall camp having wrapped and the team transitioning to game prep ahead of next weekend’s opener, we project the starters beginning with the offensive side of the ball.

https://virginia.rivals.com/news/building-out-the-depth-chart-offense

22.08.2023 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Comfort and experience have helped Akere as opener looms Among several talented players back on D, edge rusher Paul Akere is looking for more this fall at UVa.

Much has been made of the experience and depth UVa’s defense brings back this season. Few talk enough about edge rusher Paul Akere, though. Today we take a look at the standout Columbia transfer and what he’s worth to the Wahoos going into Year 2.

21.08.2023 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Class of 2025's Jemison talks early recruitment, Virginia offer St. Thomas More (CT) wing London Jemison talks about the offer from the Hoos, what he thinks of the program, and more.

Class of 2025 wing London Jemison talks about the offer from UVa, what it means for the Hoos to offer this early, what he thinks of the program, and much more.

18.08.2023 11:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CavsCorner Podcast: Episode 524 On the latest episode we talk UVa football, sports across the department, and heckling a future pro baseball player.

On Episode 524 of the CavsCorner Podcast (β€œBoy Do I Regret That”), Kyle Matous and Macon Gunter, co-host of the Green Light with Chris Long podcast, join the program to talk #UVa football and much more.

ο£Ώ: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cavscorner-podcast/id1072370337?i=1000624724598

17.08.2023 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CavsCorner Video: Jonas Sanker Junior safety Jonas Sanker talks about camp, the competition therein, the depth at DB, and more.

CavsCorner Video: DB Jonas Sanker heads into his third season at UVa looking to build on his experience thus far. In this video interview, he talks about fall camp thus far, how competition is helping fuel the defense, and more.

16.08.2023 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Four-star in-state F Ament loves what he's heard from the Hoos Four-star forward Nate Ament, No. 38 overall in 2025, talks about being offered by UVa and the message he's heard.

Four-star in-state forward Nate Ament, No. 38 overall in 2025, loves what he’s heard from UVa. He talks about being offered by Tony Bennett, the message from the Wahoos, and much more.

https://virginia.rivals.com/news/four-star-in-state-f-ament-loves-what-he-s-heard-from-the-hoos

15.08.2023 11:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 3-2-1: Takeaways, questions, and more from camp The 3-2-1 is back with this mid-camp breakdown of where things stand for the Hoos ahead of their upcoming season opener.

With just a few weeks left until UVa’s opener, the 3-2-1 is back as we take a bit of a mid-camp check in after Saturday’s scrimmage.

14.08.2023 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Getting the Virginia offer was big for four-star junior Keith No. 40 overall in 2025, four-star forward Jackson Keith believes he has a great feel for what UVa is looking for.

Four-star junior forward Jackson Keith, No. 40 overall in 2025, talks about how big it was to be offered by UVa and why he thinks he’d fit in well with the Hoos.

11.08.2023 11:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CavsCorner Podcast: Episode 523 On the latest episode we discuss ACC expansion rumors and then look around the league to discuss the season ahead.

On Episode 523 of the CavsCorner Podcast (β€œNo Offense to What You Said”), we discuss the ACC’s expansion plans before we focus on what UVa and others will face in league play this fall.

ο£Ώ: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cavscorner-podcast/id1072370337?i=1000624001775

10.08.2023 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Four-star G Lewis (2025) talks Virginia offer, decision timeline Four-star Sidwell Friends shooting guard Acaden Lewis (2025) talks about picking up an offer from UVa and what it means.

Four-star Sidwell Friends guard Acaden Lewis, the No. 69 overall player in 2025, talks about picking up an offer from UVa and how much it means to him.

09.08.2023 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Now in his second year, OL Boley has settled into things The presumptive starter at LT, McKale Boley feels far more comfortable now versus this point a year ago.

In his second year in the program, McKale Boley says he feels more comfortable both on the field and in terms of his leadership. UVa’s presumptive starter at left tackle knows that he’s made plenty of strides.

08.08.2023 11:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Column: Realignment threatens to ruin experience for so many Changes to college sports driven by football have the byproduct of driving fans away. Let's hope that doesn't happen.

Column: Conference realignment threatens to fundamentally change the college sports experience for so many. We may not have the power to stop it but that doesn’t mean we’re powerless.

07.08.2023 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CavsCorner Video: Muskett talks about the start of training camp Check out what transfer QB Tony Muskett had to say as the Wahoos got fall practice underway this week.

CavsCorner Video: Transfer QB Tony Muskett talks about the talent at WR, getting lots of reps in camp, adjusting to life in a new program, the input he has on #UVa’s offense, and much more.

https://virginia.rivals.com/news/cavscorner-video-muskett-talks-about-the-start-of-training-camp

04.08.2023 11:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CavsCorner Podcast: Episode 522 This week we get through Part II of our last big summer topic and then talk about the start of fall practice.

On Episode 522 of the CavsCorner Podcast (β€œWe Do What We Want”), we finish out our all-time best #UVa football team to round out the summer and then focus on the start of fall practice.

ο£Ώ: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cavscorner-podcast/id1072370337?I=1000623266809

03.08.2023 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Transfers will be a big part of UVa's plans during fall practice Check out what some of UVa's coaches had to say Friday about the team's transfers and their outlooks heading into camp.

When UVa starts fall practice later today, a number of transfers will play big roles in how things shake out. Check out what several of their coaches had to say about their impact and outlook.

02.08.2023 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Countdown to Camp: A bevy of talented LBs seem ready to go With fall practice starting tomorrow, our Countdown to Camp series wraps up with a look at UVa's linebackers.

With UVa set to start practice tomorrow, our Countdown to Camp series wraps up today as we break down the situation at linebacker.

01.08.2023 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Countdown to Camp: A familiar youth story along UVa's O-line With fall practice starting this week, our Countdown to Camp series takes a look at UVa's rebuilt offensive line group.

The penultimate installment of our annual Countdown to Camp series focuses on UVa’s offensive line, where we break down a group that once again must sort through youth and inexperience.

31.07.2023 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Countdown to Camp: Wahoos will have playable safety depth With fall practice starting next week, our Countdown to Camp series begins to wind down with a look at the safeties.

Ahead of the start of fall practice next week, Countdown to Camp begins to wind down as we take a look at UVa’s safeties and the playable depth the Hoos should have there.

28.07.2023 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CavsCorner Podcast: Episode 521 This week we get through Part I of our last big summer topic, picking the all-time best UVa football team.

On Episode 521 of the CavsCorner Podcast (β€œIn the Weeds”), we give you the first part of our last summer topic as we put together the best all-time UVa offense.

ο£Ώ: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cavscorner-podcast/id1072370337?I=1000622478215

Overcast: https://overcast.fm/+F0vg0Gedk

27.07.2023 11:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Three-star F Hodge talks UVa offer, upcoming visit plans Three-star F Matthew Hodge, an AAU teammate of UVa commit Christian Bliss, talks about being offered by the Hoos.

Three-star forward Matthew Hodge talked about his recent offer from UVa, the connections to the program and how he sees the Wahoos, and what his visit schedule looks right now.

26.07.2023 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fast-rising F Punch talks UVa offer and his decision timeline Dynamic Prep forward David Punch, who picked up an offer from UVa this month, has several schools he'd like to visit.

Among several recent targets to be offered by UVa, fast-rising forward David Punch talked to about the Hoos, the entire staff being on the call when the offer came, and when he’d like to make his college decision.

25.07.2023 11:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Countdown to Camp: Talent and experience aplenty on the D-line With fall practice just a few weeks away, our annual Countdown to Camp series rolls on with a look at UVa's D-line.

And in case you missed it: Countdown to Camp also took a look at what is arguably UVa’s deepest and most talented group: The defensive line.

24.07.2023 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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