On ESPN - Dunn playing well and is now assigned to guard Brunson. Just also hit a big 4 on a semi break. Tune in if you have now watched him this season.

So, I know we have ALOT of fans on here that are not going to like what I'm about to say, but there was a lot of suck to go around and we quite frankly sucked in all areas yesterday.

From the kick off fumble right out of the gate giving ND an easy score was demoralizing and extremely frustrating to say the least. Especially from a graduate student that played for ND to not be focused for this game. He still hasn't really showed anything most of the year with all the easy catch and drops he has had. He alone has been punters best friend with all the easy 3rd catches he's mishandled.

Then you had the line that just couldn't keep people from storming in rushing both QBs on throws.

The absolute head scratching play calling on three failed tries up the middle on a 2nd and 1. When do you not realize that this line is porous and going up the middle on ND is not the way to go.

Then you look at the WRs that don't run good routes at all and you had some WR/TE stopping in the middle of a route and almost get Muskett picked. By the way the INT on AC was all Fields for not running straight across the route but instead he slanted behind the defender that got the pick. You can't cut across and then slant behind a defender; it's an INT all day. Also the tipped ball that was an INT, we have WRs and TEs that are weak on boxing out defenders and have brick hands. Neville was driving me crazy with not getting to the sticks to be stopped short of first down. You got to get to the sticks when you cut across the field. Also if you go back and watch over all instant replays you see whether it's AC or Muskett scrambling to pass, you have half the WR corp not even looking with their backs turned down field, and the other half dancing beside the defender instead of hustling to get some space the QBs can work with.

Then the RB fumble is obvious in scoring range.

QB observations: AC: He hustles but he takes chances of throwing to a spot on the field anticipating the WR/TE is going to be there. The problem like said above, Fields cuts behind the defender crossing and AC throws it right to the Defender. AC will have problems with his style of passing cause he has weak route runners and witnessed several stopped running crossing the field with both AC and Muskett that could have been more picks.
Muskett: I think Muskett last night showed hands down that he was decisive when he took off on both TD runs. Also his style of quick throws like Aaron Rogers quick pass to WR/TE is best suited with WR/TE that have a hard time getting space once the defenders are up on them. As seen last night he would quick flip it to guys before the defender was up on him, where as AC waits too long and forces the throw when the WR/TE is blanketed. Also Muskett used the quick flip pass to WR/TEs out in open space when he was scrambling, to not allow the Defender to get up on him which was better suited for this game.

Now lets talk about D line and Secondary:

First, yet another boneheaded mistake for you to run up behind the QB after the ball is gone and forcefully push him down with the zebra standing there. How many times this year have we given away first downs and yards with boneheaded roughing the passer, hits to the head or late hits; just dumb, dumb, dumb hurting your team.

The secondary is horrible with not communicating and having sometimes three guys in secondary bunched up together guarding the same WR/TE and leaving two WR/TEs wide, and I mean wide open. Nobody is communicating and just running around like fire ants out there. How many end zone easy flips to wide open TEs and not one player even remotely in the area. Also what kind of tackling when you dive under the guys shoe strings and he just dives over for an easy TD? WHO IS TEACHING THESE GUYS? Are there anyone one teaching pursuit, tackling cause I'm still seeing bad angles, and shoulder tackling or diving under players feet.

The Coaching staff are just unfocused, undisciplined, and lacking in coaching, training, teaching to have guys three seasons in still unable to know how to wrap up on defense, tackle, or communicate to each other not to bunch up in one area.

Who is the strength and conditioning coach that still have the O line being pushed around like a turnstile still? Their technique coming out of their stance is horrible. Still standing straight up, no center of gravity, no slide ability, and look like bouncers at night club pushing people away to have them run right around and get the QBs. You might want to get Morgan Moses come teach OL especially both Tackles how to slide. Both sides of the OL are getting beat by smaller players every other play due to standing up flat footed trying to block with little to no slide with little center of gravity in mind.

Alright, I'm done and I said there would be ALOT of posters who will not like this post. It was done in being a fan and questioning what growth are we seeing both in players and coaches. Thank YOU!

Anthony Colandrea remains atop the depth chart at QB but Elliott gave a very careful answer there. Full video below.


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Not sure how many of you have been keeping up with TJ, but he has finally found a home in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers and is doing GREAT. In his first start (Donovan Mitchell had to sit out), Jerome had 24 points and 8 assists. He is being praised by a lot of NBA reporters and is quickly becoming beloved in Cleveland. His teammates have given him the nickname “Microwave.” You guys need to get on YouTube and follow all the stories about him this season. Oh, and by the way, Cleveland has begun the season 15-0!

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Has to start the next game. He has the experience to read defenses and know where to go with the ball. That helps with timing routes and getting the ball out of his hands quicker. I'm hopeful AC will take that next step next year, but I think Muskett gives us our best chance of winning.

Has come out at Hoos +9.5. Very surprised. Thought it might be twice that. Their offense looks very hard to stop.

The Cavs shot 56 % from behind the line (19-54) to overcome a Villanova advantage rebounding and foul line shots. The team was led scoring by NcKneely (23), Rohde (13), and Cofie (12) and in rebounding by Cofie and Saunders with 6 each and in assists by Rohde with 4.

We’re about 15 minutes from kickoff between UVa and #8 Notre Dame from South Bend, broadcast on NBC. We’ll have updates here throughout the game, as always, have at it!

Bennett left UVA in best way possible for a new coach. Sanchez has enough to win with. The versatility is impressive. If this team stays together next year they could be really good. Mallory and the right transfers out could and recruit in could change the calculus. We need an NBA level wing.

Maybe the bench has lit a fire under Rohde. When I turned it on 6 hoos had hit a 3 pointer. Some shots were taken earlier in the shot clock. What would Bennett do with this team?

Happy Friday everyone! UVa and Villanova are set to tip off at the top of the hour (5pm) on TNT. This matchup is part of the Hall of Fame Series, being played in Baltimore tonight. We'll have lineups and game updates here throughout the evening, so as always, have at it!

First I'm glad UVA has a member on the team, but the previous week was a disaster and he cost us the game against Pittsburg fumbling the punt return for an easy score for Pittsburg.

Glad to see he had a better night and was wise not to attempt this one line drive catch with Philly guys closing in. Smart to get out of the way.

I'm perplexed though how many guys on Washington that have dropped passes on critical downs or Brown that dove for a relatively easy catch and allowing the nose of the ball to hit the ground. Just unacceptable to have played in NFL and not a rookie to catch a ball going down and not get your arms up under it. The passes dropped AGAIN last night, were guys turning head to run before they had the ball.

The secondary simply collapsed in the 4th quarter to give up that many points and we simply have a poor group of secondary guys that can't cover or tackle. Most of these guys are not even second string on other top teams.

How many times are we going to see three secondary guys bunched up and one WR blocks the outside DB that blocks off his own guys and gives up easy sweep or a TE that walks in and stands to catch a wide open TD catch cause of the bunch up.

We have to get rid of the bad players and St. Juste was basically benched last night cause he is so horrible. Today there were was an article that I have been saying for a long time; two years, this guy is a massive bust and liability. Well they came out last night and said it out loud. St. Juste will hopefully be replaced by Lattimore they just picked up who is nursing a hamstring issue. It won't come fast enough.

Here is an article that says what some of us have been saying. Quinn has to draft several DBs and Safety spots fast in his next two seasons. Get another Top DB in free agency in the meantime.

Not getting him may have been the last straw for TB. Kid can flat out play

On Episode 587 of the CavsCorner Podcast ("Not Up For Debate"), we talk about UVa's emphatic upset win at Pitt and preview the game at Notre Dame before we switch to hoops and discuss where things stand.

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It is amazing how little respect he seems to have for Virginia’s program. He was on ACC PM tonight and now calling the Duke / Kentucky game. When talking about the league he doesn’t even mention us in conversation. When putting out his list of significant coaching changes he doesn’t list Sanchez. It is as if he has totally relegated our program to obscurity already.

Unimpressed with Rhode, Buchanan, Mcneely, and Ames with what little he played. Free throw shooting no better, defense not great, and no player with any real dynamism and ability to score of the dribble. Power was complete no show. This team will struggle to make the nit if this is the best they have got.

Greetings from JPJ, where UVa and Coppin State tip off at the top of the hour. The game will be on ACCNX (streaming), and we'll have updates here throughout the contest. As always, have at it!