Tag: UVa. football

UVA football promotional dates set for 2018 schedule
The promotional dates for the 2018 Virginia home football games were announced today (Feb. 19). Each of UVA’s seven games at Scott Stadium have a special event associated with the contest.

Virginia football adds three on Signing Day
The Virginia football program signed 21 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent (NLI) for the 2018-19 academic school year and one grant-in-aid for a graduate transfer, head coach Bronco Mendenhall announced, which brings the total to 22 recruits.

Virginia football season tickets on sale Jan. 29
Season tickets for the 2018 Virginia football home schedule will be on sale for renewals and new buyers beginning Monday, Jan. 29. The season ticket renewal and priority ordering deadline is Monday, April 30.

Analysis: What does Virginia football 2018 schedule portend?
Virginia football took advantage of a favorable schedule to go bowling in 2017 for the first time in six years. An early look at the 2018 schedule suggests that a return trip to the football postseason is possible.

Virginia announces 2018 football schedule
The Atlantic Coast Conference released the 2018 football schedules for its member institutions today (Jan. 17). Virginia’s slate features 12 regular-season games, including seven home contests and two contests to be played on Fridays.

Griswold named director of football development, performance at UVA
Virginia head football coach Bronco Mendenhall announced today (Jan. 9) that Shawn Griswold has been named director of football development and performance. He will join the Cavalier staff on Jan. 15.

The Mendenhall UVA Football Rebuild: Patience
The 49-7 Military Bowl loss to Navy makes clear that the UVA football rebuild ongoing under second-year coach Bronco Mendenhall is far from over.

UVA football: Ricky Brumfield named assistant coach
UVA head football coach Bronco Mendenhall announced the hiring of Ricky Brumfield as the Cavaliers’ 10th assistant football coach. He will assume the role of special teams coordinator. The 2018 season will be Brumfield’s 18th as a collegiate coach.

UVA football’s Blanding, Kiser, Benkert rolling dice playing in Military Bowl?
You wouldn’t blame UVA seniors Quin Blanding, Micah Kiser or Kurt Benkert for sitting out the Military Bowl. I’m seeing draft boards projecting each of the three going between the third and fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, which would translate to roughly $2 million to $3 million in salary and bonuses, assuming a rookie four-year deal.

Five best victories of Virginia Cavaliers
The recent performance of the Virginia Cavaliers might not be that satisfying for their fans this season. It is because after winning against Georgia Tech, they have now lost against Louisville, Miami and Virginia Tech in their last three matches with Navy Midshipmen match coming next.

UVA football announces 2018 early signees
The UVA football program signed 18 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent (NLI) for the 2018-19 academic school year, head coach Bronco Mendenhall announced.

Press Conference: UVA football coach Bronco Mendenhall
UVA football coach Bronco Mendenhall talks with reporters after the Cavs’ 41-10 loss to Boston College on Saturday.

Boston College hammers UVA, 41-10
Boston College took control early with big plays, then stifled the Virginia offense in a dominating 41-10 victory over the ‘Hoos on Saturday.

Live Blog: UVA faces Boston College in ACC football
Scott German and Josh Simmons handle the live blog duties today as UVA (5-1, 2-0 ACC) faces Boston College (3-4, 1-3 ACC).

Press Conference: UVA football coach Bronco Mendenhall
UVA football coach Bronco Mendenhall talks with reporters on Monday. The ‘Hoos (5-1, 2-0 ACC) face Boston College (3-4, 1-3 ACC) on Saturday.

Game Preview: UVA looks for sixth win against surging Boston College
It’s mid-October, and UVA football is a win away from bowl eligibility. You’re still trying to let that sink in.

UVA at 5-1? You cannot be serious
UVA football is 5-1 for the first time since 2007, and this one is so-o-o-o different than that one.

Video: UVA football coach Bronco Mendenhall on win over UNC
UVA football coach Bronco Mendenhall talks with reporters after the Cavs’ 20-14 win at North Carolina.

Flipping the script: UVA football winning games it used to lose
UVA’s 20-14 win at North Carolina on Saturday played out a lot like another recent ‘Hoos-Heels game.

UVA rallies, tops UNC, 20-14
UVA took the lead for good on an 81-yard catch-and-run touchdown by Olamide Zaccheaus, then held on for a gritty 20-14 win at North Carolina on Saturday.

Live Blog: UVA football faces UNC in ACC road opener
AFP editor Chris Graham leads our live blog as UVA (4-1, 1-0 ACC) faces UNC (1-5, 0-3 ACC) in the Cavs’ ACC road opener.

Walk the line: UVA success in 2017 starts up front on offense
What has been the key to the 4-1 start for UVA football? Two words: the line.

Game Preview: UVA opens as road favorite at UNC
You wouldn’t have been surprised to see UNC 4-1 and UVA 1-5 heading into their ACC matchup in Chapel Hill.

Press Conference: UVA football coach Bronco Mendenhall talks UNC
UVA football coach Bronco Mendenhall talks with reporters on Monday ahead of the Cavs’ game this weekend at North Carolina.

UVA shows grit, resolve, grinding out win over Duke
Somebody needs to say it, so I’ll just say it. Today’s game with Duke was the kind that UVA would have lost before Bronco Mendenhall.

UVA tops Duke: Postgame notes, highlights
Game notes and video highlights from the 28-21 UVA win over Duke on Saturday.

Press Conference: UVA football coach Bronco Mendenhall on win over Duke
UVA football coach Bronco Mendenhall talks with reporters after the Cavs’ 28-21 win over Duke on Saturday.

Podcast: AFP crew recaps UVA win over Duke in ACC opener
Jeff Fife and Scott German recap the 28-21 UVA win over Duke on Saturday.

UVA tops Duke in ACC opener, 28-21
UVA found an offensive rhythm in the second half and beat the visiting Duke Blue Devils 28-21, on Saturday.

Live Blog: UVA football hosts Duke in ACC opener
Scott German and Jeff Fife lead our live blog as UVA (3-1) faces Duke (4-1, 1-1 ACC) in the Cavs’ ACC opener on Saturday.