Hoos On Podcast

Preston from The Sabre welcomes back David Teel from The Virginian-Pilot to talk about the latest in UVA athletics.

First, David talks about his breaking news that UVA Director of Athletics Carla Williams has signed a 5-year extension after months of speculation. Preston and David break down a unique couple of months for Williams, what her extension means for UVA going forward and if she was ever close to leaving Virginia.

Then Preston and David recap a fourth-straight loss for Ron Sanchez and the Cavaliers, this time in a late night buzzer-beater to SMU. They discuss the late game drama, Isaac McKneely's poor performance and Blake Buchanan's stock rising.

Finally, Preston asks the question how did UVA basketball get to this point from hoisting the NCAA Championship in 2019 to being at risk of missing the ACC Tournament and David gives his thoughts. They also discuss the recent news that Tony Bennett will be honored in February and the timing of the ceremony as well as if Bennett's legacy is tarnished by his sudden departure.

Preston welcomes one of Virginia's newest transfer portal pickups on in offensive lineman Tyshawn Wyatt with players on Grounds now for the start of class and winter workouts.

The former JMU standout talks about his decision to enter the portal and what lead to his decision to choose UVA, his relationship with Coach Terry Heffernan and offensive coordinator Des Kitchings and his goals for the upcoming season with the Cavaliers. Tyshawn also discusses a suddenly deep UVA offensive line room, new quarterback Chandler Morris recruiting Wyatt and where Wyatt will play for Virginia.

Later Preston discusses the latest splash from Tony Elliott and staff in the portal in former Louisville offensive tackle Monroe Mills, the first 4-star transfer for the Cavaliers.

After a rough start to Virginia's California road trip, Preston is joined by Mike Barber to take stock of where the Cavaliers stand during their worst start to a season since 2008-09.

First, Preston and Mike recap a late night at Cal where UVA saw their second half struggles continue and they discuss the reason for those post-halftime meltdowns. Mike also explains the reasons behind Isaac McKneely's struggles this season after the guard's worst game since his freshman season. Finally, why this California road trip was a huge opportunity for the Cavaliers and why it could put a nail in the coffin.

Later Preston and Mike ponder the reasons UVA fans should continue to watch this season like young players, the chance for a memorable win and more. Then the guys get into the Christian Bliss saga floating around the program after Ron Sanchez's comments earlier in the week. Finally, a quick dive into the latest transfer portal commits for UVA football and Mike's thoughts on JMU offensive lineman Tyshawn Wyatt.

With the calendar flipping to 2025, ACC basketball is fully underway now so The Sabre's Preston Willett welcomes on Brendan Marks, a college basketball writer for The Athletic, to break down the conference and where Virginia stands.

First, Preston and Brendan discuss the state of ACC basketball and how it got to such a low point from the conference's focus on football to the loss of legendary coaches. The guys try to rank who is the best coach in the ACC currently and also guess how many ACC teams will hear their names on Selection Sunday.

Later, Brendan gives his thoughts (both positive and negative) about UVA basketball in the post-Tony Bennett era. Brendan shares his thoughts on Elijah Saunders, the current UVA roster and what's wrong with former 5-star recruit TJ Power. Then we rate Virginia's chances of making the NCAA Tournament and discuss the next steps for UVA basketball after this season.

Preston and Brendan finish by picking a few most surprising (good and bad teams) in the ACC and if Duke will run the gauntlet.

Just in time for Christmas, a special State of the Program covering UVA football on the Hoos On Podcast.

Host Preston Willett from The Sabre is joined by Brad Franklin from Cavs Corner and former All-ACC safety with the Cavaliers Tony Covington to take stock of where Virginia football is following a 5-7 season in year three under Tony Elliott.

The guys start by taking a temperature check of the program following a disappointing end to the season in Blacksburg, but a promising few weeks in the transfer portal. Then they cover Virginia's level of buy-in to football with recent NIL donations, academic challenges and recruiting. Also taking stock of where the roster is with a few exciting additions and some key departures.

Finally Preston, Brad and Cov hand out grades for the offense, defense, special teams and Tony Elliott for the year and then talk about expectations for the program moving into next season.

Preston from The Sabre welcomes back Jacquie Franciulli from 247 Sports to recap Virginia's close loss to Memphis and where UVA football stands in the transfer portal nearly two weeks in.

First, Preston and Jacquie give their BIG takes following the loss to Memphis and whether there are any moral victories to take away. Plus breaking down key performances from Taine Murray and Anthony Robinson, as well as what happened on the technical foul call on Dai Dai Ames.

Later Jacquie takes us through the transfer portal haul UVA already has, including a couple new commitments. Then Preston and Jacquie rank Virginia's biggest remaining needs left to target in the portal (offensive line, of course). Finally, Jacquie gives her early grade for Tony Elliott's transfer class.

Orange is back and the transfers are rolling in.

Preston Willett and Kris Wright from The Sabre hop on the Hoos On Podcast to discuss an eventful week in UVA athletics starting with Portal Mania. UVA picks up commitments from North Texas QB Chandler Morris and Nebraska QB Daniel Kaelin to drastically makeover their quarterback room. Preston and Kris talk about Virginia's impressive start in the portal, plus what still needs to be done after their first five commits.

Later Preston and Kris dive into UVA men's basketball, who is once again wearing orange uniforms ahead of their biggest game of the season. What they learned from the "ugly" win over Bethune-Cookman and why Virginia's season could come down to Wednesday night at JPJ, plus players to watch and predictions.

Preston from The Sabre is joined by Cav Futures Executive Director Lo Davis after UVA football received an anonymous multi-million dollar donation and after the transfer portal officially opened.

Lo breaks down the details of the donation, how the recruiting boards at the UVA offices has changed and how the Cavaliers matchup against their competitors. Then they talk about the end of Virginia's season and the reaction by those internally around the program to the loss to Virginia Tech.

Later Preston and Lo get into the inner working of NIL and how his role has changed in the last year from involvement in the recruitment process, talks with agents, the impact of the NCAA antitrust settlement and why UVA is "all in". Plus, Lo finishes with talk about UVA men's basketball and baseball.

The transfer portal officially opened on Monday and so it begins...

Greg Madia from The Daily Progress joins Preston from The Sabre to break down where UVA stands in the transfer portal with incomings and outgoings. Greg breaks down a few Virginia targets in the portal and what positions the Cavaliers need. Plus, the elephant in the room, the guys talk about the multi-million dollar gift from an anonymous donor for the football program and NIL.

Later fresh off his trip to Dallas, Greg gives his BIG Take on Virginia after an ACC opening loss to SMU. Preston and Greg also hit on topics like the "new" or the same UVA offense, the inexperience on the roster and Dai Dai Ames being injured, plus rate their worry levels.

UVA locked up 19 signees on National Signing Day, so the Preston does a deep dive into football recruiting.

First, Jacquie Franciulli from 247 Sports joined to break down the UVA recruiting class, Tony Elliott not anticipating any coaching staff changes and the plan at quarterback after Anthony Colandrea entered the transfer portal.

Later five UVA signees in the Class of 2025 join the Hoos On Podcast to share about their recruitments, their futures in Charlottesville and more. Hear from quarterback Bjorn Jurgensen, receiver Josiah Abdullah, offensive lineman Grayson Reid, receivers Dillon Newton-Short and Isaiah Robinson.