56-49 Clemson did not make FG in last THIRTEEN MINUTES of game. Only 4 points during that run. Talk about scoring droughts!

Hoos and Orange tip things up at the top of the hour.

As always, have at it folks…

Got a call from one of my brothers and he had told me that Kymora's dad and granddad texted him and they were suppose to go together to see her play, but my brother came down with Covid.

I asked him how he knew them ( I was in the military overseas when was 9) and he said he's known her Granddad since her grandfather was 12 and they both played on leagues together and her dad also he's been friends and been playing with him in games for over 10 years.

Looking forward to seeing Kymora (5*) and 4* Olivia McGhee, another VA girl next season. Coach Mox is making some in roads in UVA Basketball!

update: took out names for their security.

It's going to be a tough start for the Hoos, who open with games against Tennessee, JMU, Maryland and NC State. UVa has two weeknight games; a home date with the Wolfpack on Friday, September 22nd, and a road contest at Louisville on Thursday, November 9th. Full schedule and release below, we'll get the TV designations for the first few weeks of the season late in the spring.

2023 SCHEDULE (Home games in CAPS)



UVa release: https://virginiasports.com/news/2023/01/30/virginia-announces-2023-football-schedule/

Full ACC schedule: https://theacc.com/documents/2023/1/30/2023_ACC_Composite_Football_Schedule_0130.pdf

Hmmm, interesting implications to this...ACC gives its football teams new guidance on scheduling non-Power 5 road games: Don’t

We continue to make the same mistakes down the stretch that doom the outcome. The first of the year we played unselfish, team ball that made us a winner. Now we have players that just make selfish mistakes that has cost the girls team in the 4th the last half dozen games.

Just trying to be honest about how things played out, but Smith decided to continue to drive being heavily guard to the rack and throw up non-makeable shots high off the glass. I think she was 1-8 at one point.

Valladay has issues with awareness and doesn't know when to pull up and has had several balls stolen from her from behind.

We still have players that can't hold on to a simple loose ball coming off the rim and lose it off their hands; turning it back over for VT to hit a 3pt shot.

Clarkson was good at bodying up on offense against 6'6" Kitley, but she and several girls continue to travel with the ball even out in open court for no reason.

Taylor tends to get still in foul trouble and she gets her points, but she also turns over the ball in crunch moments.

Brunelle simply was a ghost in this game with only one floor shot and 4 free throws. She didn't get the ball in any shooting opportunities when Smith, Vaughn and Lawson were trying to drive in just to turn it over or throw up a complete brick shot.

This team has potential and losing Mir hurt us, but to be honest Brunelle, Clarkson, Lawson, and others have to get in a gym and get into playing shape and build strength.

VT girls were running up and down the court, even their heavy players in 4th, 5th gear and even our fastest players couldn't stay up with them. Our bigger girls were extremely slow both getting over or on fast breaks. VT girls just blew right by for easy layups.

Again, we have potential, if we could get in better shape, go back to playing selfless team ball instead of players winding up at the top, over and over to throw up a complete brick for a layup that you can see on their release it with way too much velocity on the ball when it hits the backboard and doesn't even hit the rim.

We tend to make great runs in the 3rd Quarter to completely fall apart or go dysfunctional in the 4th. You can see the frustration in Coach Mox on the sidelines/bench.

You know eventually with two top players coming next year she will get this program on track in the near future!

Lastly, one thing the top girls teams have we don't is that 6'4", 6'5", 6'6" player that can score under the basket and get rebounds. We simply don't have any of our big 3 at 6'2" only, that can get off the floor or defensively keep them from scoring easy turn arounds one on one.

Preview: After beating BC on Saturday, it's a short turnaround for No. 7 UVa tonight when the Hoos head to Syracuse (7 p.m., ESPN). @justin ferber breaks down the rematch in the Dome between the two teams.

Anybody else remember when TB first got got here and we lost our best player ( Landesburg ) and then had our prize recruit KT Harrell leave?

Makes me think of Armstrong leaving and the OLine guys transferring.

Now I’m not saying TE is going to be anywhere near TB, BUT there are similarities. I really get the same vibes with TE that I did with TB. What are my fellow board members thoughts??

New thread as requested. Seems we’re just out of tournament right now.

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Official release from UVa:

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia Fralin Family Head Football Coach Tony Elliott announced the promotion of Adam Mims to assistant coach for the wide receivers today (Jan. 30). Mims has worked on the UVA staff for the past year as a senior offensive analyst.

“I’m pleased to take this opportunity to promote Adam to a full-time coaching position,” Elliott said. “He’s an outstanding young coach and we’re blessed he has been with us for the past year as an analyst. He understands the program, is familiar with the offense and knows the players. That will make it a seamless transition for him. He’s demonstrated the ability to bring out the best in his position players in the past and brings great passion and enthusiasm to the program every day.”

“There truly are not enough words to express the excitement I have for the opportunity to lead our receivers at such an incredible University,” Mims said. “I appreciate Coach Elliott entrusting me to serve such a special group of young men. I eagerly await the days, weeks and months ahead assisting this group, and ultimately our team, reach its fullest potential.”

Mims joined the Cavalier staff in January of 2022 after spending the previous three seasons as an assistant coach at UT-Chattanooga where he coached wide receivers. He mentored a pair of all-conference receivers in Reginald Henderson (2020-2021) and Bryce Nunnelly (2019) with the Mocs.

Mims also coached wide receivers at Tennessee Tech in 2018 and was the receivers coach and passing game coordinator at Presbyterian from 2016-2017. Wideout DaShawn Davis was honored with all-conference honors both of his seasons with the Blue Hose.

During the 2015 campaign, Mims worked as an offensive analyst at Samford. That season, the Bulldogs finished third in the nation in passing and seventh in total offense while boasting the top team completion percentage.

A native of Birmingham, Ala., Mims graduated from Furman in 2011 with a degree in health and exercise science. He was a three-time All-SoCon selection as a return specialist and wide receiver for a Paladins.

He ended his collegiate career as Furman’s career record holder in receptions (198) and receiving yards (2,433) along with holding the school’s single-season mark for receptions (74). He scored 13 touchdowns, averaging 13.3 yards per catch while starting 25 of 48 career contests. Mims signed free agent contracts with the Pittsburgh Steelers (2011) and Montreal Alouettes (2012) during his professional career.

Cool story. Guess CTB didn’t have a scholly for Dunn. Click on it to read beginning.

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With Marques Hagans now at PSU, Tony Elliott must fill another offensive spot going into Year 2 at UVa. @justin ferber takes a look at some potential candidates as the Wahoos move forward.

Greetings from JPJ where the Eagles and Wahoos will tip things up in about an hour and a half. We'll have notes and updates in a bit.

As always, have at it folks..

This is kinda fun. Apologies if this has been discussed earlier in the season - if it was I didn’t pay it much attention then but feel now halfway thru ACC play it’s a little more relevant. You could dissect/compare this lots of ways and could have some fun discussions.

Here’s roughly how the current team compares to the 2019 pieces:

2023/2019
Beekman/Jerome
McNeely & Franklin/Guy
Clark/Clark
Dunn/Hunter
Shedrick/Diakite
Gardner/Key
Vander Plas/Huff
Cafaro/Salt

Hard to believe but this year’s team actually has one more piece/an extra contributor in the rotation vs. title team. Huff played a bit more down stretch of regular season in 2019 but he got very little PT in NCAA run. 2019 maybe had a little more seasoned experience but the current group is a nice blend of experience and talented youth. I could type forever getting into the fun weeds of this.

He navigated the store through competition with the bookstore, Walmart, and Amazon. Amazing how a couple thousand square feet can bring such joy. Hope his family will be able to continue to legacy.
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So sorry that I can not remember his name , but the kid that TB picked up from Georgetown , is he allowed to practice with us at this time ?

Just read that our own, Fonte Mines, is now making $425,000 plus retention bonuses at VT. How does this compare to what we pay assistants? I'm betting his raise, which was substantial, was due in some part to our current opening. Side note, he is also the Chokies best recruiter.

Great way to get some name recognition
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Ty
Guy
Dre
Key
MD

Vs

Beekman
Franklin
Mcneeley
Dunn
Shedrick

Would be so fun to watch. Mcneeley is starting to be score off the dribble which will be dangerous towards the end of the year.

If beekman and Franklin come back next season I think that’s our starting 5 and we will be extremely tough to beat..

In this matchup I’d take the 5 who won us the natty but the 5 we have now is creeping up there to be just as dangerous imo.

Impressive…

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Preview: After a week off to rest and reset for the stretch run, No. 7 UVa is back in action tomorrow when the Wahoos host Boston College (Noon, RSN). @justin ferber breaks down the matchup with the Eagles.

My WWII vet friend Dennis has passed. He was aware folks on here were pulling for and praying for him and he expressed much appreciation. He loved UVA sports and being from WV originally he was really excited for McKneely to have success. Clark was always his favorite player since he met him at the pre-season game when he was a 1st year. He was also grateful for Coach B sending him a video text of encouragement and prayer, he thought that was special and classy for him to take the time to do that. Thanks to all on here who responded to my original post. Before he died Dennis said he would be watching the Hoos from above.

Three-star GW-Danville ATH Kemori Dixon talked to @BigGriff about his recent visit to #UVa and what stood out to him about the Wahoos.

Good article in the link, says he’s now close to 100%

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We have gotten a few reports of an impending football coaching staff departure. We do not expect it will be long before it is announced.