
UVA Athletics needs to find a way to fill Scott Stadium: Some ideas
The announced attendance at Scott Stadium for Saturday’s Power 5 matchup between UVA and Illinois was 36,036, which was almost certainly generous, but let’s go with it.

The announced attendance at Scott Stadium for Saturday’s Power 5 matchup between UVA and Illinois was 36,036, which was almost certainly generous, but let’s go with it.

Fans at Saturday’s game between UVA and Illinois in Scott Stadium might have noticed a lower din of sound from the direction of the Cavalier Marching Band. The reason for the silence: a mask mandate.

You know who you really feel sorry for? Wake Forest and Miami. They have one less day with short weeks coming up to prepare for the wrinkles and permutations that UVA offensive coordinator Robert Anae has in his playbook.

Jelani Woods only got two targets in the opener against William & Mary. He got that on the first drive in Virginia’s 42-14 win over Illinois in Week 2.

The Fredericksburg Nationals led 5-0 in the early innings of their Saturday night game against Delmarva, but fell 9-7 after some timely two-out hitting from the Shorebirds.

Gov. Ralph Northam announced additional appointments on Friday.

It might be better for Illinois if their matchups with Virginia remain strictly a postseason affair.

The Task Force on Culturally Inclusive School Meals and Calendars issued its final report to Gov. Ralph Northam this week after sharing a meal with educators and students at Beville Middle School.

The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the upcoming week.

#TeamAFP is in the press box at Scott Stadium for today’s matchup between Virginia (1-0) and Illinois (1-1, 1-0 Big Ten). The game kicks off bright and early at 11 a.m. and airs on the ACC Network. Follow for live updates, commentary and analysis.
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