Speaking the Lawn

Pierce, Zach, and Ben are all back this week to run through the basketball team's up and down week. Really it was mainly down and not up - but the crew discuss what went wrong leading up to the BC game and culminated in the really discouraging loss Wednesday night. What needs to happen to rebound against the Heels tomorrow? Where are we in our post-season optimism these days? PLUS WE HAVE SOME EXCITING PODCAST NEWS.

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Zach and Caroline are back to talk lacrosse in this episode of the STL podcast. The duo run through the hot start for the #1 ranked men's team - and dig into what have been the most impressive strengths for the squad. Of course, the offense is clicking, but they take a long look at what's gone right defensively - and how the win over Harvard wasn't anywhere near as close as the final score would suggest!

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Two wins are two wins, too. Ben and Pierce are here to break down the Duke win, the controversy at the end of regulation, and the road win against Louisville. There are certainly a few troubling trend for the Hoos, despite all the winning, that keep the two from being overly optimistic about the team's postseason future. However, there are five games left in the regular season to get back on track with the shooting %s and making free throws, yeah? The guys also take another look around the ACC, particularly the games Pitt has coming up, and preview tomorrow's game against Notre Dame.

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Zach and Ben are on the pod - flying without their wise steward, Pierce, because he had adult things to take care of this week and didn't want to hear about the Eagles. The duo manage to successfully record a full show nonetheless with some thoughts on the Hoos' recent games against VaTech and NC State - and a thorough breakdown of Saturday's visiting Duke Blue Devils. How optimistic are we feeling after the impressive win over the Wolfpack? How embarrassing is the VT loss now that they got punked by BC? What can we expect from the 5 star parade on Saturday now that Mr. K is no longer coaching there? All these thoughts and more from the podcast that can't legally purchase wine!

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In the first lacrosse episode of the season, Caroline Darney comes back to talk with Zach about the upcoming UVA men's lacrosse season before it kicks off this Saturday versus Michigan. Caroline and Zach talk about the roster as a whole, individual position groups, and the overall schedule in the first of what will be bi-weekly lacrosse podcasts this spring season.

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Pierce, Zach, and Ben are back this week to talk about the big basketball wins over Boston College and Syracuse! The crew do briefly start off with football's signing class and talk a little bit about the best-rated recruit in the class. They quickly turn their attention to the basketball team's winning streak and breakdown the two recent wins. They discuss Kadin Shedrick, consistent shooting performances, and discuss the ACC competition for the conference title. No one believes in Clemson. Don't worry, they're also well aware that the Hoos could pick up some losses soon - but for now, it's all Ws.

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The STL Podcast crew is back this week - Pierce, Zach, and Ben run through the UVA men's basketball team's recent win streak and talk about the changes the squad has shown in offensive strategy and personnel rotation. What's up with Shedrick? How HUGE have the emergences of Issac McKneely and Ryan Dunn been? The crew share their thoughts on the team going forward and break down the next few ACC games. Are the Hoos title contenders? Certainly for the ACC crown it appears...maybe more...

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Pierce is once again joined by Zach and Ben to break down the recent performances by the UVA men's basketball team. After some nice wins over GT and Albany, the Hoos let a double digit lead slip away in Pittsburgh, leading to a deflating loss on the road. At 2-2 in the conference, Virginia has plenty of work to do to remain an ACC title contender and the trip break down what they're hoping get the team back to their early-season groove. They preview the upcoming Syracuse and UNC games as well - and Zach eludes to a story from his past involving Tony Bennett...and crayons?

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Pierce and Zach are back this week - and they welcome Paul back on the podcast to help breakdown the UVA football team's signing day stories, look at the recruiting class of first-years and incoming transfer players, and the state of the roster following signing day. They then turn their attention to the recent basketball losses and dig into the questions facing Tony Bennett and his staff before the game against Albany and remainder of ACC play. Come for the discussion and analysis but stay for the prepared statement sent in by Ben.

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Pierce, Zach, and Ben are back this week to break down the Houston Cougars basketball squad and the top five matchup tomorrow in Charlottesville! What's the status of Reece Beekman? We don't know! So we discuss all the possible scenarios! The crew banter about a ton of stats on both sides of the floor for the Hoos - and look at which specific players might have a favorable (or difficult) matchup. Pierce also rants a little about a terrible fan he met at the JPJ, so watch out for that.

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