TheSabre.com Podcast

The Virginia football team ended up with an unexpected bye week so TheSabre.com Podcast focuses on a midseason report as the Hoos prepare for the stretch run. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also break down the lead guard position for the UVA basketball team and the impact of junior Kihei Clark. The show wraps up with a music segment looking at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Class of 2020 plus a snub with local ties.

The Virginia football team snapped out of a month-long tailspin to grab a win on the final day of October, taking down North Carolina 44-41 at Scott Stadium. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a closer look at how the Hoos got back to the winner’s circle. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman break down the upcoming contest with Louisville too. There’s also an extended segment on UVA basketball and the wing position for this season. The show wraps up with a music segment split between live concert movies and the top songs of 1995 ... in honor of the 25th anniversary of Virginia defeating Florida State in Charlottesville.

The Virginia football team’s October struggle continued with a loss at Miami. That marked the fourth straight loss for the Hoos.. TheSabre.com Podcast breaks down the rough month to date. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also break down the upcoming contest with North Carolina. There’s also an extended segment on UVA basketball and the post player possibilities for this season. The show wraps up with a music segment focused on the moon in celebration of two full months this month.

The Virginia football team stumbled at Wake Forest and fell into a three-game losing streak as a result. TheSabre.com Podcast looks back at the loss to the Demon Deacons and the recent struggles.

Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also break down the upcoming contest with Miami. There’s also an extended segment on UVA basketball, a reminder of why “it’s good to be king.” This episode discusses that line from the Tom Petty Wildflowers album, which has been re-released, in the music segment.

The Virginia football team struggled against NC State and dropped a 38-21 decision at Scott Stadium, which ended a nine-game home winning streak for the Hoos.  TheSabre.com Podcast dives into the tough outing against the Wolfpack. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also break down the upcoming contest with Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons had a bye last week and are among the nation’s leaders in turnover margin - should that worry UVA fans? This episode discusses that and the music segment gives a tribute to Eddie Van Halen and Johnny Nash.

The Virginia football team had a better showing than the ACC Championship Game, but the road trip to No. 1 Clemson still ended up in the loss column.  TheSabre.com Podcast dives into how the Hoos looked against the Tigers. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also break down the upcoming contest with NC State and whether UVA should be concerned about starting slow and having to rally like Rocky Balboa each week? This episode's music segment looks at some of the Billboard Music Award nominees. 

Football season finally got underway in Charlottesville as Virginia grabbed an opening game win against Duke. TheSabre.com Podcast looks at the season opener and the Hoos’ fourth quarter rally to win 38-20. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also break down the upcoming contest at Clemson where the nation’s No. 1 ranked team awaits. The Tigers cruised to a 62-17 win in the ACC Championship Game last year against UVA so is there hope with the Lake Placid theory? The episode wraps up with the music segment focused on Rolling Stones’ updated top 500 albums list

Finally, it’s time for kickoff for the Virginia football team, who is scheduled to face Duke on Saturday at Scott Stadium. With the Blue Devils on deck, TheSabre.com Podcast looks at the first official UVA depth chart plus some challenges that Duke could present for the Hoos’ season opener. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also look the new start date for college basketball season and who they’d like to see Virginia draw in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge. The episode wraps up with the music segment focused on vinyl record sales surpassing CD sales for the first time in 34 years.