Episodes

  • A No Good Saturday in Charlottesville: UNC Recap
    Oct 28 2024

    Preston from The Sabre is joined by UVA alum and Barstool's Jake Malasek to recap a no good South's Oldest Rivalry matchup between Virginia and North Carolina.

    The BIG Take for the week centers around a missed opportunity on the goal line and the dwindling possibility of a bowl game for the Cavaliers. Also, the guys go through the talking points for UVA from Tony Elliott's apology, offensive struggles and who should start at quarterback going forward.

    Then Jake and Preston transition to basketball with opening day right around the corner. Jake recaps his visit to JPJ and gives a vibe check on Virginia basketball under Ron Sanchez, while they also discuss expectations and a player to be excited for this season.

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    41 mins
  • South's Oldest Rivalry: UNC Preview with Matt Schaub
    Oct 24 2024

    Preston from The Sabre welcomes former UVA quarterback Matt Schaub, a color analyst for the Virginia Sports Radio Network, to breakdown The South's Oldest Rivalry between Virginia and North Carolina.

    First Preston and Matt talk about his first season on the radio with the Cavaliers working with John Freeman and Ahmad Hawkins. Then Matt gives his thoughts on this year's Virginia team so far, plus a breakdown of Anthony Colandrea.

    Finally, the guys get into a "must-win" game for UVA against UNC and where the Cavaliers can take advantage of the Tar Heel defense, followed by players to watch and predictions.

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    37 mins
  • Hello and Goodbye Tonys: Clemson Recap and What's Next for UVA Hoops
    Oct 21 2024

    While one Tony endured a homecoming, the other Tony said goodbye. Preston from The Sabre welcomed Greg Madia from The Daily Progress to recap Tony Elliott's return to Clemson and to discuss what's next after Tony Bennett's emotional retirement press conference.

    The guys leadoff with their BIG takes for UVA coming off the Clemson loss and talk about the Cavaliers' quarterback situation and a must-win game against UNC coming up.

    Then Preston and Greg take a look back at Tony Bennett's retirement press conference and the why behind him stepping down. Finally, a look ahead to what's next for UVA men's basketball as Ron Sanchez takes the reigns and what are the expectations for Sanchez to keep the job, plus why you never pay attention to "secret" scrimmages.

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    53 mins
  • Emergency Pod: Tony Bennett Retires
    Oct 18 2024

    Emergency Hoos On Podcast! Preston is joined by Kris Wright from The Sabre and ACC guru David Teel to react to the shocking news UVA men's basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately.

    Everyone shares their initial reactions, David goes into the "why" behind Bennett's decision as well as what's next for the Cavaliers just three weeks out from the start of the regular season. Finally, the guys discuss the legacy of Tony Bennett at Virginia and the current state of college athletics without voices like Bennett.

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    24 mins
  • Death Valley Homecoming: UVA-Clemson Preview
    Oct 17 2024

    Preston Willett from The Sabre is joined by Jon Blau from the Post & Courier to talk about Tony Elliott's return to Clemson and breakdown the matchup.

    First, Preston and Jon listen to the Press Conference Rewind to hear how Tony Elliott and Dabo Swinney are handling the week before facing off for the first time. Then Jon contemplates how Clemson fans will welcome Elliott back to Death Valley.

    Finally, the guys talk through X's and O's and Clemson's five-game win streak before getting into predictions with a "Chink in the Armor", Player to Watch and predictions.

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    36 mins
  • The Missing Plays: A UVA-Louisville Recap
    Oct 15 2024

    Preston Willett from The Sabre is joined by Mike Barber from The Associated Press to recap a close loss at Scott Stadium for Virginia against Louisville.

    Debuting a new show format, leading off the BIG Take and then talking points, Preston and Mike discuss momentum for UVA under Tony Elliott, the missing plays, the path to 6 wins and the falling attendance numbers at Scott Stadium.

    Then a full breakdown of a UVA offense missing a few key players and a Virginia defense making strides under John Rudzinski led by stars Jonas Sanker and Kam Robinson. Preston and Mike also take a brief lookahead to Tony Elliott's return to Clemson.

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    49 mins
  • Louisville Week: Former UVA cornerback Anthony Johnson Previews the Matchup
    Oct 10 2024

    Virginia turns their attention to Louisville and so the Hoos On Podcast turns to former All-ACC cornerback Anthony Johnson, a former Wahoo and Cardinal, to preview the game.

    First, Preston goes through depth chart and a long list of injury updates and the weekly press conference rewind where Tony Elliott talks about getting Xavier Brown more touches and Ben Smiley compares the 2019 team to this year.

    Then Preston is joined by Anthony Johnson to talk about past matchups between his two alma maters, including an L's down moment in Louisville. AJ gives his thoughts on a few Cavaliers and breaks down what John Rudzinski's defense is doing this season. Finally, the guys pick key matchups, players to watch and give their predictions for Saturday.

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    41 mins
  • A UVA Double Feature: Boston College Recap and 5 Takeaways on Basketball
    Oct 7 2024

    A busy day on Grounds means an extended Hoos On Podcast as Preston welcomes on Kris Wright from The Sabre for a double feature covering Virginia's comeback win over Boston College and our first look at UVA men's basketball in the Blue-White Scrimmage.

    First a deep dive into another dramatic comeback win for the Cavaliers in ACC play against Boston College. Preston and Kris dissect big days from Malachi Fields and Jonas Sanker, hand out the Hoos On Podcast Player of the Game and the changes UVA made to come out with a win. Plus, a few thoughts on the low attendance number at Scott Stadium.

    Then Preston and Kris each give their five takeaways from the Blue-White Scrimmage, including clear signs of change for Tony Bennett's offense, Elijah Saunders hype and two freshmen looking primed for rotation minutes.

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    1 hr and 13 mins