Virginia-Illinois: Four things to watch
Virginia ran for 259 yards in its 34-17 win over Richmond in Week 1, but Illinois is not Richmond.
Virginia ran for 259 yards in its 34-17 win over Richmond in Week 1, but Illinois is not Richmond.

Republican State Sen. Jen Kiggans told a Richmond radio host on Thursday that abortion is a “shiny object” that is being used to “distract” voters.

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

After allowing three straight runs, the Richmond Flying Squirrels attacked with a two-run eighth inning but could not complete the comeback in a 6-5 loss against the Bowie Baysox on Thursday night at Prince George’s Stadium.

The 2022 Wilder Symposium, “Racism, Health and Accountability,” will be held on Monday, Sept. 19, at the Virginia Commonwealth University Singleton Center for the Performing Arts.
The Commonwealth of Virginia begins a celebration of Hispanic history and culture on September 15.
Virginia (1-0) will play its first road contest of the 2022 season on Saturday at Illinois (1-1). Kickoff scheduled for 4 p.m. EST and the contest is scheduled to air on ESPNU as well as the Virginia Sports Radio Network.
Virginia football coach Tony Elliott has had his offense preparing for its first road game this weekend at Illinois running plays with loud music, specifically, the Illinois fight song, blaring over the speakers during practice.
Illinois tailback Chase Brown ran for 199 yards in the Illini’s 23-20 loss at Indiana last week. There’s the challenge for a Virginia defense that surrendered 170 yards on the ground in a 34-17 win over Richmond in Week 1.

A five-run ninth inning completed an 8-6 comeback win for the Richmond Flying Squirrels against the Bowie Baysox Wednesday night at Prince George’s Stadium.
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