Back to Carter-Finley: 26 Years and One Press Pass Later
Back to Carter-Finley: 26 Years and One Press Pass Later By Jay Ballard It was the fall of 1999, and Jeff and I were 20-year-old college kids at ODU with just enough gas money, zero planning skills, and a whole lot of Wahoo faith. The mission? Get from Norfolk to Raleigh to watch Virginia take […]
Preview: Virginia and NC State clash Saturday afternoon in a “non-conference” game
Preview: Virginia and NC State clash Saturday afternoon in a “non-conference” game After a thrilling start to the season beating Coastal Carolina 48-7, the Hoos shift their focus to going into Raleigh Saturday afternoon to play the Wolfpack of NC State. This matchup however is a little unusual, as the two foes are facing off […]
If It Can Happen to Me…
It all started innocently enough. Early August, a summer breeze, optimism in the air — the kind of day where you confidently tell your wife, “I’m heading to the opener, and I’m taking our son.” That’s when she calmly informed me that she had already made plans. Pennsylvania. To visit her best friend. And her […]
What did we learn from Virginia’s 48-7 victory over Coastal Carolina?
What did we learn from Virginia’s 48-7 victory over Coastal Carolina? Slow start – UVA faced some adversity early in the game, from missing a field goal on the first possession, going four and out, and the offense just looked rough. The one thing that Virginia was able to fall back on was the defense. […]
Thrilling special teams and lock down defense leads UVA to a 48-7 victory over Coastal Carolina
Charlottesville (VA) – The Cavaliers took it to the Chanticleers 48-7 after a slow start in the first quarter. The Virginia offense started slow with some bad looks by QB Chandler Morris, with a near interception on the first drive on 3rd down. After UVA did not convert on 4th down in their own territory, […]
Cavalier Connection Podcast Predictions: Copycats, Rants, and Bold Claims
Three hosts, three sets of UVA football predictions for 2025. Some overlap, some fireworks, and plenty of Hokie-bashing confidence. The Cavalier Connection crew finally went on record with their season predictions, and while the whiteboard was filled with optimism, the paths to those final records took some entertaining twists. Jack and Jay: The Copy-Paste Twins […]
Across the Grounds with Steve Brindle: Balancing books and bowls
Football fever is nigh, but you’ll need a game program to identify Hoos in football, men’s and women’s bball, and baseball as the rosters are largely comprised of transfers. My gut says that each of those teams will outperform last year’s squads. BTW, I’m betting that the new Hoos will handily beat the Chanticleers and […]
Inside UVA Football 2025: Insights from Ahmad ‘Ball Hawk’ Hawkins
Trust Has to Be Earned For Hawkins, the biggest challenge facing this team isn’t just X’s and O’s — it’s reconnecting with fans. “You can’t just ask fans to show up,” Hawkins said. “You have to give them something to believe in. And that starts with winning early. People have to see the product, feel […]
Virginia VS Coastal Carolina, what to watch for in the 2025 opener
Virginia vs. Coastal Carolina: What to Watch in the 2025 Opener The wait is over. Fall camp is in the books, the depth chart is out, and the first Saturday night at Scott Stadium is almost here. When these teams met last season, Virginia pounded the ground game and ran away, 43–24. The formula was […]
How has the fan experience improved going into the 2025 season?
As Virginia Football prepares to open the season this Saturday at home, fans can expect more than just a new roster between the lines. From new food options and transportation improvements to upgrades in stadium technology and entertainment, UVA Athletics is focused on delivering a better gameday experience — for fans of all ages. “There’s […]