• Duke and UNC back at the top of the ACC in men's basketball

• Our upcoming TheSabre.com watch party for the UVA-Duke game

• A rant for the ages from Rick Pitino

After seven consecutive wins, the Virginia Cavaliers are back in contention for the ACC title and a spot in the NCAA tournament. We discuss the reasons for the Hoos' recent success and analyze the other ACC teams vying for an invite to March Madness. Topics for discussion include:

• A vintage defensive performance from the Virginia basketball team

Virginia basketball is riding high after four consecutive victories, including two on the road. Where do the Cavaliers fit in with the crowded race for ACC superiority? Plus, we take an initial look at the conference football schedule. Topics for discussion include:

• Virginia basketball's recent ascent back to the NCAA Tournament bubble

• Mascot dance offs and video game dynasties

With the college football season over, fans can fully turn their attention to conference play in college basketball. Unfortunately for UVA fans, the Hoos have struggled out of the gate on the road. We discussed Virginia's recent poor play and what it means long-term for a program that has dominated ACC play over the last decade. Topics for discussion include:

• A thank you to everyone who came to our live watch party

The ACC woke up on Christmas morning with a lawsuit in its stocking courtesy of Florida State University. Is the school right to challenge the conference's grant of rights or is it merely throwing a legal temper tantrum? Topics for discussion this week:

• A special announcement for our Central Virginia listeners

• Evaluating how our teams are doing in the transfer portal

• The controversial decision to exclude undefeated Florida State from the College Football Playoff