Brad Franklin
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Preview: We get you ready for tomorrow’s season opener in Nashville as UVa opens up the 2023 campaign against No. 12 Tennessee (Noon, ABC).
Preview: Wahoos set to open the year against No. 12 Tennessee
We get you set for tomorrow's season opener in Nashville as UVa faces the 12th-ranked Volunteers. (Noon, ABC).
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September 1, 2023 at 10:49 AM
Preview: We get you ready for tomorrow’s season opener in Nashville as UVa opens up the 2023 campaign against No. 12 Tennessee (Noon, ABC).
On Episode 526 of the CavsCorner Podcast (“You Brought It Up”), we talk about UVa’s opener against the Vols on Saturday and then signal the official end of the offseason with our annual prop bets.
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CavsCorner Podcast: Episode 526
On the latest episode, we talk about the matchup with the Volunteers and then hash out our prop bets for the year.
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August 31, 2023 at 11:14 AM
On Episode 526 of the CavsCorner Podcast (“You Brought It Up”), we talk about UVa’s opener against the Vols on Saturday and then signal the official end of the offseason with our annual prop bets.
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Column: When Mike Hollins takes the field this weekend and beyond, he’ll be carrying far more than just the football. Justin Ferber writes about the memories UVa continues to amplify and the way their lives changed those left to remember them.
Column: Hollins will carry far more this year than just the ball
Senior RB Mike Hollins, given all he's been through since November, carries a different mindset into the season.
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August 30, 2023 at 11:07 AM
Column: When Mike Hollins takes the field this weekend and beyond, he’ll be carrying far more than just the football. Justin Ferber writes about the memories UVa continues to amplify and the way their lives changed those left to remember them.
Class of 2025 guard Leroy Kelly talks about his initial conversations with UVa, his developing game, what he already knows about the Hoos, and much more.
Class of 2025 guard Kelly loves what he's hearing from Virginia
Dallas (TX) guard Leroy Kelly talks about his initial conversations with UVa, his developing game, and much more.
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August 29, 2023 at 10:24 AM
Class of 2025 guard Leroy Kelly talks about his initial conversations with UVa, his developing game, what he already knows about the Hoos, and much more.
Deep Dive: Whatever issues may have befallen #UVa on the field in Year 1 of Tony Elliott’s tenure, this is unquestionably his program now. It’s up to him and his staff to change the narrative in Year 2.
Column: As Year 2 looms, this is unquestionably Elliott's ship
Much has been said about what went wrong in Year 1 but there's no doubt: UVa is now Tony Elliott's program.
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August 28, 2023 at 10:44 AM
Deep Dive: Whatever issues may have befallen #UVa on the field in Year 1 of Tony Elliott’s tenure, this is unquestionably his program now. It’s up to him and his staff to change the narrative in Year 2.
Building Out the Depth Chart: After putting together a forecasted depth chart for #UVa’s offense earlier this week, we take a look at the succession planning John Rudzinski and Co. face on D.
Building Out the Depth Chart: Defense
We forecast out what the depth chart might look like for the opener by taking at looks at the guys on defense.
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August 25, 2023 at 10:38 AM
Building Out the Depth Chart: After putting together a forecasted depth chart for #UVa’s offense earlier this week, we take a look at the succession planning John Rudzinski and Co. face on D.
On Episode 525 of the CavsCorner Podcast (“Hijinks Ensued”), it’s time for our annual preseason prediction show. As always, we’ll work through UVa’s schedule and pick every game ahead for the Wahoos this fall.
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August 24, 2023 at 11:22 AM
On Episode 525 of the CavsCorner Podcast (“Hijinks Ensued”), it’s time for our annual preseason prediction show. As always, we’ll work through UVa’s schedule and pick every game ahead for the Wahoos this fall.
Site: https://virginia.rivals.com/news/cavscorner-podcast-episode-525
Site: https://virginia.rivals.com/news/cavscorner-podcast-episode-525
Four-star junior forward Nikola Bundalo talks about being offered by UVa, how he thinks he’d fit with the program, and why he’s liking what he’s heard thus far from the Cavaliers.
https://virginia.rivals.com/news/class-of-2025-s-bundalo-talks-uva-offer-fit-with-the-wahoos
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August 23, 2023 at 12:16 PM
Four-star junior forward Nikola Bundalo talks about being offered by UVa, how he thinks he’d fit with the program, and why he’s liking what he’s heard thus far from the Cavaliers.
https://virginia.rivals.com/news/class-of-2025-s-bundalo-talks-uva-offer-fit-with-the-wahoos
https://virginia.rivals.com/news/class-of-2025-s-bundalo-talks-uva-offer-fit-with-the-wahoos
Building Out the Depth Chart: With UVa’s fall camp having wrapped and the team transitioning to game prep ahead of next weekend’s opener, we project the starters beginning with the offensive side of the ball.
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Building Out the Depth Chart: Offense
We forecast out what the depth chart might look like for the opener, starting on the offensive side of the ball.
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August 22, 2023 at 10:01 AM
Building Out the Depth Chart: With UVa’s fall camp having wrapped and the team transitioning to game prep ahead of next weekend’s opener, we project the starters beginning with the offensive side of the ball.
https://virginia.rivals.com/news/building-out-the-depth-chart-offense
https://virginia.rivals.com/news/building-out-the-depth-chart-offense
Much has been made of the experience and depth UVa’s defense brings back this season. Few talk enough about edge rusher Paul Akere, though. Today we take a look at the standout Columbia transfer and what he’s worth to the Wahoos going into Year 2.
Comfort and experience have helped Akere as opener looms
Among several talented players back on D, edge rusher Paul Akere is looking for more this fall at UVa.
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August 21, 2023 at 11:31 AM
Much has been made of the experience and depth UVa’s defense brings back this season. Few talk enough about edge rusher Paul Akere, though. Today we take a look at the standout Columbia transfer and what he’s worth to the Wahoos going into Year 2.
Class of 2025 wing London Jemison talks about the offer from UVa, what it means for the Hoos to offer this early, what he thinks of the program, and much more.
Class of 2025's Jemison talks early recruitment, Virginia offer
St. Thomas More (CT) wing London Jemison talks about the offer from the Hoos, what he thinks of the program, and more.
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August 18, 2023 at 11:26 AM
Class of 2025 wing London Jemison talks about the offer from UVa, what it means for the Hoos to offer this early, what he thinks of the program, and much more.
On Episode 524 of the CavsCorner Podcast (“Boy Do I Regret That”), Kyle Matous and Macon Gunter, co-host of the Green Light with Chris Long podcast, join the program to talk #UVa football and much more.
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CavsCorner Podcast: Episode 524
On the latest episode we talk UVa football, sports across the department, and heckling a future pro baseball player.
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August 17, 2023 at 12:18 PM
On Episode 524 of the CavsCorner Podcast (“Boy Do I Regret That”), Kyle Matous and Macon Gunter, co-host of the Green Light with Chris Long podcast, join the program to talk #UVa football and much more.
: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cavscorner-podcast/id1072370337?i=1000624724598
: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cavscorner-podcast/id1072370337?i=1000624724598
CavsCorner Video: DB Jonas Sanker heads into his third season at UVa looking to build on his experience thus far. In this video interview, he talks about fall camp thus far, how competition is helping fuel the defense, and more.
CavsCorner Video: Jonas Sanker
Junior safety Jonas Sanker talks about camp, the competition therein, the depth at DB, and more.
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August 16, 2023 at 11:41 AM
CavsCorner Video: DB Jonas Sanker heads into his third season at UVa looking to build on his experience thus far. In this video interview, he talks about fall camp thus far, how competition is helping fuel the defense, and more.
Four-star in-state forward Nate Ament, No. 38 overall in 2025, loves what he’s heard from UVa. He talks about being offered by Tony Bennett, the message from the Wahoos, and much more.
https://virginia.rivals.com/news/four-star-in-state-f-ament-loves-what-he-s-heard-from-the-hoos
https://virginia.rivals.com/news/four-star-in-state-f-ament-loves-what-he-s-heard-from-the-hoos
Four-star in-state F Ament loves what he's heard from the Hoos
Four-star forward Nate Ament, No. 38 overall in 2025, talks about being offered by UVa and the message he's heard.
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August 15, 2023 at 11:22 AM
Four-star in-state forward Nate Ament, No. 38 overall in 2025, loves what he’s heard from UVa. He talks about being offered by Tony Bennett, the message from the Wahoos, and much more.
https://virginia.rivals.com/news/four-star-in-state-f-ament-loves-what-he-s-heard-from-the-hoos
https://virginia.rivals.com/news/four-star-in-state-f-ament-loves-what-he-s-heard-from-the-hoos
With just a few weeks left until UVa’s opener, the 3-2-1 is back as we take a bit of a mid-camp check in after Saturday’s scrimmage.
The 3-2-1: Takeaways, questions, and more from camp
The 3-2-1 is back with this mid-camp breakdown of where things stand for the Hoos ahead of their upcoming season opener.
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August 14, 2023 at 12:19 PM
With just a few weeks left until UVa’s opener, the 3-2-1 is back as we take a bit of a mid-camp check in after Saturday’s scrimmage.
Four-star junior forward Jackson Keith, No. 40 overall in 2025, talks about how big it was to be offered by UVa and why he thinks he’d fit in well with the Hoos.
Getting the Virginia offer was big for four-star junior Keith
No. 40 overall in 2025, four-star forward Jackson Keith believes he has a great feel for what UVa is looking for.
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August 11, 2023 at 11:35 AM
Four-star junior forward Jackson Keith, No. 40 overall in 2025, talks about how big it was to be offered by UVa and why he thinks he’d fit in well with the Hoos.
On Episode 523 of the CavsCorner Podcast (“No Offense to What You Said”), we discuss the ACC’s expansion plans before we focus on what UVa and others will face in league play this fall.
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CavsCorner Podcast: Episode 523
On the latest episode we discuss ACC expansion rumors and then look around the league to discuss the season ahead.
virginia.rivals.com
August 10, 2023 at 12:09 PM
On Episode 523 of the CavsCorner Podcast (“No Offense to What You Said”), we discuss the ACC’s expansion plans before we focus on what UVa and others will face in league play this fall.
: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cavscorner-podcast/id1072370337?i=1000624001775
: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cavscorner-podcast/id1072370337?i=1000624001775
Four-star Sidwell Friends guard Acaden Lewis, the No. 69 overall player in 2025, talks about picking up an offer from UVa and how much it means to him.
Four-star G Lewis (2025) talks Virginia offer, decision timeline
Four-star Sidwell Friends shooting guard Acaden Lewis (2025) talks about picking up an offer from UVa and what it means.
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August 9, 2023 at 11:21 AM
Four-star Sidwell Friends guard Acaden Lewis, the No. 69 overall player in 2025, talks about picking up an offer from UVa and how much it means to him.
In his second year in the program, McKale Boley says he feels more comfortable both on the field and in terms of his leadership. UVa’s presumptive starter at left tackle knows that he’s made plenty of strides.
Now in his second year, OL Boley has settled into things
The presumptive starter at LT, McKale Boley feels far more comfortable now versus this point a year ago.
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August 8, 2023 at 11:24 AM
In his second year in the program, McKale Boley says he feels more comfortable both on the field and in terms of his leadership. UVa’s presumptive starter at left tackle knows that he’s made plenty of strides.
Column: Conference realignment threatens to fundamentally change the college sports experience for so many. We may not have the power to stop it but that doesn’t mean we’re powerless.
Column: Realignment threatens to ruin experience for so many
Changes to college sports driven by football have the byproduct of driving fans away. Let's hope that doesn't happen.
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August 7, 2023 at 11:47 AM
Column: Conference realignment threatens to fundamentally change the college sports experience for so many. We may not have the power to stop it but that doesn’t mean we’re powerless.
CavsCorner Video: Transfer QB Tony Muskett talks about the talent at WR, getting lots of reps in camp, adjusting to life in a new program, the input he has on #UVa’s offense, and much more.
https://virginia.rivals.com/news/cavscorner-video-muskett-talks-about-the-start-of-training-camp
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CavsCorner Video: Muskett talks about the start of training camp
Check out what transfer QB Tony Muskett had to say as the Wahoos got fall practice underway this week.
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August 4, 2023 at 11:26 AM
CavsCorner Video: Transfer QB Tony Muskett talks about the talent at WR, getting lots of reps in camp, adjusting to life in a new program, the input he has on #UVa’s offense, and much more.
https://virginia.rivals.com/news/cavscorner-video-muskett-talks-about-the-start-of-training-camp
https://virginia.rivals.com/news/cavscorner-video-muskett-talks-about-the-start-of-training-camp
On Episode 522 of the CavsCorner Podcast (“We Do What We Want”), we finish out our all-time best #UVa football team to round out the summer and then focus on the start of fall practice.
: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cavscorner-podcast/id1072370337?I=1000623266809
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CavsCorner Podcast: Episode 522
This week we get through Part II of our last big summer topic and then talk about the start of fall practice.
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August 3, 2023 at 12:17 PM
On Episode 522 of the CavsCorner Podcast (“We Do What We Want”), we finish out our all-time best #UVa football team to round out the summer and then focus on the start of fall practice.
: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cavscorner-podcast/id1072370337?I=1000623266809
: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cavscorner-podcast/id1072370337?I=1000623266809
When UVa starts fall practice later today, a number of transfers will play big roles in how things shake out. Check out what several of their coaches had to say about their impact and outlook.
Transfers will be a big part of UVa's plans during fall practice
Check out what some of UVa's coaches had to say Friday about the team's transfers and their outlooks heading into camp.
virginia.rivals.com
August 2, 2023 at 12:09 PM
When UVa starts fall practice later today, a number of transfers will play big roles in how things shake out. Check out what several of their coaches had to say about their impact and outlook.
With UVa set to start practice tomorrow, our Countdown to Camp series wraps up today as we break down the situation at linebacker.
Countdown to Camp: A bevy of talented LBs seem ready to go
With fall practice starting tomorrow, our Countdown to Camp series wraps up with a look at UVa's linebackers.
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August 1, 2023 at 11:12 AM
With UVa set to start practice tomorrow, our Countdown to Camp series wraps up today as we break down the situation at linebacker.
The penultimate installment of our annual Countdown to Camp series focuses on UVa’s offensive line, where we break down a group that once again must sort through youth and inexperience.
Countdown to Camp: A familiar youth story along UVa's O-line
With fall practice starting this week, our Countdown to Camp series takes a look at UVa's rebuilt offensive line group.
virginia.rivals.com
July 31, 2023 at 11:29 AM
The penultimate installment of our annual Countdown to Camp series focuses on UVa’s offensive line, where we break down a group that once again must sort through youth and inexperience.