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.

Posted February 19, 2018

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.

Posted February 7, 2018

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.

Posted January 22, 2018

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.

Posted January 17, 2018

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.

Posted January 17, 2018

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.

Posted January 9, 2018

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.

Posted January 4, 2018

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.

Posted December 31, 2017

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.

Posted December 25, 2017

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.

Posted December 25, 2017

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.

Posted December 20, 2017

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.

Posted October 21, 2017

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.

Posted October 21, 2017

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).

Posted October 21, 2017

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.

Posted October 16, 2017

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.

Posted October 16, 2017

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.

Posted October 14, 2017

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.

Posted October 14, 2017

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.

Posted October 14, 2017

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.

Posted October 14, 2017