Hoos On Podcast

Zach Carey from Streaking The Lawn joins Preston once again after Virginia's three-game win streak was halted against Duke.

Preston and Zach discuss the loss to the Blue Devils and if that changes any opinions around the Cavaliers. Then they dive into why Virginia's defense is struggling at historic levels before taking a peak at the ACC standings and the last five games for UVA.

Then Preston and Zach take stock of the Virginia roster by playing stock up, stock down with every player seeing minutes for the Cavaliers this season with an in-depth look.

After a successful transfer portal window for Virginia, Preston welcomes UVA defensive tackle Jason Hammond to talk his role as a recruiter and the Wahoos going into next season.

Jason talks about his health after missing the majority of last season with a shoulder injury, how the new transfers are fitting in and the expectations within the program. Later Preston and Jason talk about his presence as a recruiter for the Cavaliers in the transfer portal from social media to hosting visits to AI Tony Elliott GIFS.

Then Jason analyzes how the defensive line room stacks up with five new additions. He breaks down what the extra depth does for Virginia, the need to create more pressure on the quarterback and the potential for the unit.

Finally Jason talks about one moment from new quarterback Chandler Morris and how it has sparked the team in winter workouts.

After back-to-back wins and Tony Bennett back in the building, Preston and Mike Barber talk through the sudden good vibes around UVA basketball.

First a recap of Tony Bennett Day and the ceremony to honor the reluctant, legendary coach with a spotlight, former players and a banner. Then Preston and Mike talk about some of Bennett's comments including those surrounding the current state of college basketball.

Later following consecutive wins in ACC play for the first time this season, the guys discuss what is different about the Cavaliers in the last week. Mike highlights the play of Andrew Rohde, Preston points out Dai Dai Ames playing with freedom and the big situation which will now have to incorporate Elijah Saunders back into the mix. Finally, Preston and Mike discuss Damon Stoudamire's comment about Ron Sanchez deserving the full-time head coaching job and they give an update on what the coaching search looks like for Virginia.

Opening weekend is finally upon us for college baseball season, so Preston is joined by Greg Madia from the Daily Progress and Monty Taylor from College Baseball Central for a deep-dive season preview into UVA baseball.

The last time the guys were altogether was at the College World Series, so they discuss if it is Omaha-plus or bust for a talented and experienced Virginia team this season. Then they pick through the Cavaliers' schedule to pick out some intriguing ACC weekends and talk about one of the more challenging non-conference schedule for UVA in a few years.

Later Preston, Greg and Monty walk through the UVA lineup position-by-position to see who will start and the most likely order for a dangerous Virginia offense. Then they shift their focus to the pitching staff with a few roles up for grabs and a lot of candidates. Finally, they give their preseason predictions for stat leaders, MVPs and how far will the Cavaliers go this year.

Preston welcomes on 2019 Final Four MOP and current UVA special assistant Kyle Guy for a special episode ahead of Tony Bennett Day at John Paul Jones Arena.

Kyle shares his excitement for former teammates Ty Jerome and De'Andre Hunter linking back up on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Then Preston and Kyle talk about Tony Bennett and reflecting on his decision and the last couple months since before previewing the celebrations planned for Saturday and the emotions tied to the day. Later Guy talks about his first year on staff, which players relentlessly hit him up to workout, having his family in Charlottesville and what the future looks like for him.

Preston reacts to a surprising win for UVA in Pittsburgh on Monday night and why moments like this are so special in a dim season. Plus he talks about Dai Dai Ames taking the training wheels off with a memorable performance.

Then with the college baseball season nearly a week away, Preston brings on Daron Vaught, host of the ACC Baseball Etc. podcast on the D1Baseball network and a familiar play-by-play voice during the season. Daron and Preston reacts to the ACC Preseason Coaches Poll picking Virginia to come out on top and who are the real contenders in a deep conference.

Later Preston asks Daron for his thoughts on the Cavaliers, who he believes are Brian O'Connor's deepest team. They pick their most intriguing position players and pitchers, while answering the big question of what has to happen for UVA to make it back to Omaha for the third-straight season.

Finally, Daron gives an overview of who to watch in the ACC this season to get fans ready for the season.

Preston welcomes back Kris Wright from The Sabre to breakdown the 2025 UVA football schedule, first impressions of the new transfers including Chandler Morris and react to Virginia men's basketball picking up their first road win of the season at Miami.

First a schedule deep dive after the ACC released earlier this week with thoughts on the slew of early home games, a Friday night against Florida State and the bye week leading to the Commonwealth Clash. Then Kris and Preston give their most intriguing ACC and non-conference games before giving a way-too early prediction on next season.

After meeting a few of Virginia's newest transfers, Preston and Kris talk about the transfer class, UVA picking up two players from the national championship game and the lofty goals of Chandler Morris.

Finally, Virginia picked up a road win at Miami without Andrew Rohde and Elijah Saunders thanks to huge efforts from Taine Murray and Isaac McKneely. They discuss does anything we saw in Miami change our thoughts on the lineup.

After suffering the program's first ever loss in Charlottesville to Notre Dame, Preston invites on Cuts From The Corner to talk about Ron Sanchez and Virginia basketball as January comes to a close.

First Cuts gives his take on the Notre Dame defeat, a few things he's noticed in recent weeks and the push for the ACC Tournament. Later Preston and Cuts play a new game for the podcast, Either...Or where they get two statements to decide what the real cause is. They answer is the Packline dead, was the revamped offense theoretical, can embrace the pace still work and was this poor roster construction.

As a wild transfer portal window slows down, Preston is joined by Greg Madia from The Daily Progress and Jacquie Franciulli from Wahoos 247 to recap the Virginia transfer class.

First though, the portal never sleeps as UVA picks up a new commitment from former Ohio State edge rusher Mitchell Melton, so they give their takes on the latest addition. Also the crew ponders what changes could come to the transfer portal in the near future.

Preston, Greg and Jacquie then hand out grades for Virginia's largest ever transfer portal class and then get into superlatives: biggest win, biggest loss, best prospect, most underrated and what positions will UVA still target down the line. They also examine where Virginia ranks quarterback wise in the ACC with the additions of Chandler Morris and Daniel Kaelin.

Later Preston, Greg and Jacquie finally look back at their preseason predictions for UVA football to take victory laps and own up to a few bad calls.

The college baseball season is less than a month away and practice is underway, so Preston welcomes UVA pitcher Jay Woolfolk on to preview the season.

Jay talks about his offseason, the MLB Draft, his dual-sport journey and how he ended up back at Virginia for his senior season. Then Preston and Jay talk about his comeback to make an impact on the Wahoos path to the College World Series and break down Jay's emotional press conference in Omaha.

Later Jay breaks down this year's Virginia squad and why the Cavaliers lineup might be as dangerous as ever. Plus Jay shouts out a couple players who have made leaps this offseason, the toughest at-bat in the lineup and the newcomers catching his eye.