AFP Podcasts

There was enough of a break in the torrential rain to allow for the running of the 2024 Daytona 500 on Monday, with William Byron taking the #24 Chevrolet to the checkered flag in the NASCAR season opener.

Rod Mullins joins AFP editor Chris Graham to break down how it happened.

We also discuss the ongoing review of fuel strategies by NASCAR, and the dispute between the team owners and the France family over how the billions that the business generates should be divided up.

No shame in losing, but Virginia’s 75-41 loss at Virginia Tech on Big Monday was more than an instance of losing a game.

There was a lot wrong with everything that happened down in Blacksburg.

AFP editor Chris Graham tries to get to the bottom of what happened in the loss, which in a couple of ways seems to have undone the good of the recent eight-game winning streak.

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• Listless Virginia pantsed by Virginia Tech in front of national TV audience

Virginia (20-6, 11-4 ACC) faces a tough road test on Monday night with a game at in-state ACC rival Virginia Tech (14-11, 6-8 ACC).

AFP editor Chris Graham breaks down the matchup, the second of the home-and-home between the two this season.

We also look back at Virginia’s 49-47 win over Wake Forest on Saturday, and how the weekend action impacted the six ACC teams in contention for NCAA Tournament at-large bids.

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• Preview: Virginia has tough road test at Virginia Tech on Big Monday

Virginia pretty much beat itself earlier in the week in that 74-63 loss to Pitt. The ‘Hoos (19-6, 10-4 ACC) have to get back on track with a game against a tough Wake Forest (16-8, 8-5 ACC) on Saturday (noon ET, ESPN2).

Wake dominated UVA in a 66-47 win in Winston-Salem last month.

AFP editor Chris Graham, after recapping what happened on Tuesday in the loss to Pitt, looks ahead to the weekend.

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• Virginia, licking wounds from Pitt loss, entertains Wake Forest on Saturday

#21 Virginia (19-5, 10-3 ACC) is the hottest team in the ACC. Pitt (15-8, 6-6 ACC) is the second-hottest, winning five of its last six.

AFP editor Chris Graham breaks down the UVA-Pitt matchup, which is set for Tuesday night (7 p.m. ET, ACCN).

But first in this podcast, we look back at Virginia’s 80-76 win at Florida State on Saturday, the eighth win in a row for the ‘Hoos.

Also, good news, such as it is – Virginia is back in the national rankings.

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• Torrid Virginia faces streaking Pitt, which has quietly won five of its last six

Virginia (18-5, 9-3 ACC) takes its seven-game winning streak to Tallahassee this weekend as the ‘Hoos prepare for Florida State (13-9, 7-4 ACC).

How does UVA match up? AFP editor Chris Graham breaks down the FSU rotation and offers thoughts on how Tony Bennett will approach the ‘Noles.

We also open up the Notebook to discuss Jake Groves, the third guard spot, and the growth of freshman center Blake Buchanan.

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• Virginia set to face Florida State, looking to extend seven-game winning streak

Virginia pantsed Miami on Big Monday, holding the ‘Canes, who had been averaging 80.8 points per game, to a program-low 38 points.

AFP editor Chris Graham breaks down the game, and how the win helped Virginia’s case for an NCAA Tournament bid.

We also open up the mailbag to talk about the play of guard Andrew Rohde.

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• Virginia puts Big Monday chokehold on Miami, in convincing 60-38 win

Virginia (17-5, 8-3 ACC) has a quick turnaround after its Quad 1 win over Clemson on Saturday, with Miami (15-7, 6-5 ACC) coming to town for a Big Monday matchup.

AFP editor Chris Graham breaks down the Miami lineup and rotation, and looks at how Virginia will try to match up with the ‘Canes.

We also take a deep dive into the metrics for Virginia in terms of NCAA Tournament consideration.

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• Preview: Virginia, on six-game winning streak, set to face Miami on Big Monday

Virginia (16-5, 7-3 ACC) travels to Littlejohn Coliseum to face Clemson (14-6, 4-5 ACC) on Saturday (2 p.m. ET, ESPN).

Clemson looks good in terms of the metrics right now, but the Tigers looked better at this time last year, and still missed out on the NCAA Tournament.

You know they’re going to be up for this one, with a chance to get back to .500 in ACC play.

AFP editor Chris Graham breaks down the matchup and gives the keys to victory for the Virginia side, which is looking to keep pace with league leaders Duke and UNC.

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• Preview: What Virginia Basketball fans need to know about Clemson

Virginia (12-5, 3-3 ACC) faces Georgia Tech (9-8, 2-4 ACC) on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET in Atlanta (ACC Network).

UVA is looking for its first true road win of the 2023-2024 season.

Here on the podcast, AFP editor Chris Graham breaks down the Georgia Tech rotation and how Virginia matches up.

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• Preview: What Virginia Basketball fans need to know about Georgia Tech