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A judge sentenced Christopher Jones Jr. to five consecutive life sentences for the murders of UVA football players Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry, and the malicious woundings of Michael Hollins and Marlee Morgan.
“This is the worst crime in Albemarle history.”
“This is the worst crime in Albemarle history.”
Judge gives UVA shooter five life sentences - Cville Right Now
An Albemarle County Circuit Court judge sentenced Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. to five life sentences, the maximum penalty allowable.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:45 AM
A judge sentenced Christopher Jones Jr. to five consecutive life sentences for the murders of UVA football players Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry, and the malicious woundings of Michael Hollins and Marlee Morgan.
“This is the worst crime in Albemarle history.”
“This is the worst crime in Albemarle history.”
Could the Commonwealth get 2 teams in the CFP?
UVA is on track to play for an ACC title. JMU could be Group of 5 rep.
“Where does this thing end up? Where’s the ceiling in this whole thing? I don’t know. But we’re certainly breaking through it right now.”
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UVA is on track to play for an ACC title. JMU could be Group of 5 rep.
“Where does this thing end up? Where’s the ceiling in this whole thing? I don’t know. But we’re certainly breaking through it right now.”
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Barber: UVA, JMU have Commonwealth football fans eyeing CFP rankings - Cville Right Now
Virginia is one of five states with multiple teams in the hunt for a CFP spot.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Could the Commonwealth get 2 teams in the CFP?
UVA is on track to play for an ACC title. JMU could be Group of 5 rep.
“Where does this thing end up? Where’s the ceiling in this whole thing? I don’t know. But we’re certainly breaking through it right now.”
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UVA is on track to play for an ACC title. JMU could be Group of 5 rep.
“Where does this thing end up? Where’s the ceiling in this whole thing? I don’t know. But we’re certainly breaking through it right now.”
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A sentencing hearing for the UVA football shooter began Monday. Survivor Michael Hollins, Hollins' mother and two students who were on the bus testified.
“This is a life sentence for all of us,” Brenda Hollins told the court of the lingering pain.
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“This is a life sentence for all of us,” Brenda Hollins told the court of the lingering pain.
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Sentencing for UVA football shooter Christopher Jones begins - Cville Right Now
Michael Hollins testified the bus ride to Charlottesville was 'joyous,' 'until it wasn't.'
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November 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A sentencing hearing for the UVA football shooter began Monday. Survivor Michael Hollins, Hollins' mother and two students who were on the bus testified.
“This is a life sentence for all of us,” Brenda Hollins told the court of the lingering pain.
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“This is a life sentence for all of us,” Brenda Hollins told the court of the lingering pain.
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Former UVA president Jim Ryan accuses new BOV rector Rachel Sheridan of engineering his ouster.
In a letter to the faculty senate, Ryan said Sheridan worked with the DOJ to force him to resign.
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In a letter to the faculty senate, Ryan said Sheridan worked with the DOJ to force him to resign.
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Former UVA president accuses new BOV rector of engineering his ouster - Cville Right Now
In a letter to the faculty senate, Jim Ryan said Rachel Sheridan - before becoming BOV rector - worked with the DOJ and the Governor's office to force him to resign as UVA's president.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Former UVA president Jim Ryan accuses new BOV rector Rachel Sheridan of engineering his ouster.
In a letter to the faculty senate, Ryan said Sheridan worked with the DOJ to force him to resign.
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In a letter to the faculty senate, Ryan said Sheridan worked with the DOJ to force him to resign.
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UVA is marking the three-year anniversary of the 2022 shooting tragedy on Thursday, remembering the lives of Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry.
"With every anniversary, they say time heals all wounds. Not this one."
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"With every anniversary, they say time heals all wounds. Not this one."
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UVA marks three-year anniversary of football shooting tragedy - Cville Right Now
Thursday marks three years since Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed on campus.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
UVA is marking the three-year anniversary of the 2022 shooting tragedy on Thursday, remembering the lives of Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry.
"With every anniversary, they say time heals all wounds. Not this one."
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"With every anniversary, they say time heals all wounds. Not this one."
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Ugo Onyenso came off the bench to score 18 points and grab 10 rebounds as UVA rolled past Hampton 91-53.
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UVA crushes Hampton, 91-53, to improve 3-0 - Cville Right Now
Virginia won’t always have a size, strength and skill advantage in every game it plays. But for the first three outings, it has – and it’s made the most of it.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Ugo Onyenso came off the bench to score 18 points and grab 10 rebounds as UVA rolled past Hampton 91-53.
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HALFTIME: UVA 47, Hampton 19
Ugo Onyenso with 12 points and 6 rebounds.
'Hoos went 7 for 12 from 3, including two from Onyenso.
Virginia grabbed the last 16 rebounds in the half.
Ugo Onyenso with 12 points and 6 rebounds.
'Hoos went 7 for 12 from 3, including two from Onyenso.
Virginia grabbed the last 16 rebounds in the half.
November 12, 2025 at 3:04 AM
HALFTIME: UVA 47, Hampton 19
Ugo Onyenso with 12 points and 6 rebounds.
'Hoos went 7 for 12 from 3, including two from Onyenso.
Virginia grabbed the last 16 rebounds in the half.
Ugo Onyenso with 12 points and 6 rebounds.
'Hoos went 7 for 12 from 3, including two from Onyenso.
Virginia grabbed the last 16 rebounds in the half.
UVA is ‘hopeful’ QB Chandler Morris will return to practice Wednesday and play at Duke on Saturday.
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UVA ‘hopeful’ to have Morris at Duke - Cville Right Now
The UVA QB was knocked out of Saturday’s loss to Wake Forest.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
UVA is ‘hopeful’ QB Chandler Morris will return to practice Wednesday and play at Duke on Saturday.
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Reposted by Mike Barber
No. 20 UVA's loss to Wake wasn't necessarily a burial for the 'Hoos ACC title game hopes.
Wins over Duke and Virginia Tech could still get Virginia to Charlotte.
"It’s in our hands," center Brady Wilson said. "Don’t let one game define us."
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Wins over Duke and Virginia Tech could still get Virginia to Charlotte.
"It’s in our hands," center Brady Wilson said. "Don’t let one game define us."
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Barber: Wake loss doesn’t have to bury Virginia’s ACC title hopes - Cville Right Now
The Cavaliers can still put themselves in position to reach the ACC championship game by winning their final two games.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
No. 20 UVA's loss to Wake wasn't necessarily a burial for the 'Hoos ACC title game hopes.
Wins over Duke and Virginia Tech could still get Virginia to Charlotte.
"It’s in our hands," center Brady Wilson said. "Don’t let one game define us."
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Wins over Duke and Virginia Tech could still get Virginia to Charlotte.
"It’s in our hands," center Brady Wilson said. "Don’t let one game define us."
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No. 20 UVA's loss to Wake wasn't necessarily a burial for the 'Hoos ACC title game hopes.
Wins over Duke and Virginia Tech could still get Virginia to Charlotte.
"It’s in our hands," center Brady Wilson said. "Don’t let one game define us."
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Wins over Duke and Virginia Tech could still get Virginia to Charlotte.
"It’s in our hands," center Brady Wilson said. "Don’t let one game define us."
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Barber: Wake loss doesn’t have to bury Virginia’s ACC title hopes - Cville Right Now
The Cavaliers can still put themselves in position to reach the ACC championship game by winning their final two games.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
No. 20 UVA's loss to Wake wasn't necessarily a burial for the 'Hoos ACC title game hopes.
Wins over Duke and Virginia Tech could still get Virginia to Charlotte.
"It’s in our hands," center Brady Wilson said. "Don’t let one game define us."
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Wins over Duke and Virginia Tech could still get Virginia to Charlotte.
"It’s in our hands," center Brady Wilson said. "Don’t let one game define us."
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HALFTIME: UVA 42, North Carolina Central 25
Malik Thomas with 10 points, Thijs DeRidder with 9. Ugonna Onyenso with 8 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks off the bench.
Malik Thomas with 10 points, Thijs DeRidder with 9. Ugonna Onyenso with 8 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks off the bench.
November 8, 2025 at 12:50 AM
HALFTIME: UVA 42, North Carolina Central 25
Malik Thomas with 10 points, Thijs DeRidder with 9. Ugonna Onyenso with 8 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks off the bench.
Malik Thomas with 10 points, Thijs DeRidder with 9. Ugonna Onyenso with 8 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks off the bench.
Thijs DeRidder scored 21 points and had 10 rebounds as UVA opened the Ryan Odom era with an 87-53 win over Rider.
Barber: UVA opens Ryan Odom era with blowout of Rider - Cville Right Now
Thijs DeRidder debuted with a double-double, scoring 21 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Thijs DeRidder scored 21 points and had 10 rebounds as UVA opened the Ryan Odom era with an 87-53 win over Rider.
Virginia holds off Cal for its seventh straight victory, 31-21.
Kam Robinson's touchdown return on an interception in the final minute sealed the win.
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Kam Robinson's touchdown return on an interception in the final minute sealed the win.
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Virginia holds off Cal for its seventh straight victory, 31-21 - Cville Right Now
Kam Robinson's touchdown return on an interception in the final minute sealed the win.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Virginia holds off Cal for its seventh straight victory, 31-21.
Kam Robinson's touchdown return on an interception in the final minute sealed the win.
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Kam Robinson's touchdown return on an interception in the final minute sealed the win.
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“This is your opportunity to connect with your new fans,” UVA basketball coach Ryan Odom told his players before Friday's exhibition win over Villanova.
Hoos played fast and pressed on defense, but plenty of work remains before the season officially opens.
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Hoos played fast and pressed on defense, but plenty of work remains before the season officially opens.
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Barber: New-look UVA basketball makes a fun first impression on JPJ fans - Cville Right Now
“This is your opportunity to connect with your new fans,” first-year Virginia basketball coach Ryan Odom said he told his players before Friday night's exhibition win over Villanova.
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October 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
“This is your opportunity to connect with your new fans,” UVA basketball coach Ryan Odom told his players before Friday's exhibition win over Villanova.
Hoos played fast and pressed on defense, but plenty of work remains before the season officially opens.
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Hoos played fast and pressed on defense, but plenty of work remains before the season officially opens.
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“This is your opportunity to connect with your new fans,” UVA basketball coach Ryan Odom told his players before Friday's exhibition win over Villanova.
Hoos played fast and pressed on defense, but plenty of work remains before the season officially opens.
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Hoos played fast and pressed on defense, but plenty of work remains before the season officially opens.
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Barber: New-look UVA basketball makes a fun first impression on JPJ fans - Cville Right Now
“This is your opportunity to connect with your new fans,” first-year Virginia basketball coach Ryan Odom said he told his players before Friday night's exhibition win over Villanova.
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October 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
“This is your opportunity to connect with your new fans,” UVA basketball coach Ryan Odom told his players before Friday's exhibition win over Villanova.
Hoos played fast and pressed on defense, but plenty of work remains before the season officially opens.
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Hoos played fast and pressed on defense, but plenty of work remains before the season officially opens.
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HALFTIME: UVA 40, Villanova 35
Malik Thomas with 9 points. Nine other 'Hoos have scored.
Virginia has 10 assists on 15 made baskets. They've forced 8 turnovers and are 8-17 from 3.
The bad? They've committed 9 turnovers and 'Nova is shooting 54%.
Malik Thomas with 9 points. Nine other 'Hoos have scored.
Virginia has 10 assists on 15 made baskets. They've forced 8 turnovers and are 8-17 from 3.
The bad? They've committed 9 turnovers and 'Nova is shooting 54%.
October 24, 2025 at 11:55 PM
HALFTIME: UVA 40, Villanova 35
Malik Thomas with 9 points. Nine other 'Hoos have scored.
Virginia has 10 assists on 15 made baskets. They've forced 8 turnovers and are 8-17 from 3.
The bad? They've committed 9 turnovers and 'Nova is shooting 54%.
Malik Thomas with 9 points. Nine other 'Hoos have scored.
Virginia has 10 assists on 15 made baskets. They've forced 8 turnovers and are 8-17 from 3.
The bad? They've committed 9 turnovers and 'Nova is shooting 54%.
Reposted by Mike Barber
With UVA basketball ‘in their hearts,’ the former St. Anne's-Belfield trio of Chance Mallory, Desmond Roberts and Carter Lang are reunited with the ‘Hoos.
The three will take the court on Friday night when UVA hosts Villanova in an exhibition game.
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The three will take the court on Friday night when UVA hosts Villanova in an exhibition game.
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With UVA basketball ‘in their hearts,’ STAB trio of Mallory, Roberts and Lang reunited with ‘Hoos - Cville Right Now
The three local products will take the court on Friday night when UVA hosts Villanova in an exhibition game.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
With UVA basketball ‘in their hearts,’ the former St. Anne's-Belfield trio of Chance Mallory, Desmond Roberts and Carter Lang are reunited with the ‘Hoos.
The three will take the court on Friday night when UVA hosts Villanova in an exhibition game.
cvillerightnow.com/news/208802-...
The three will take the court on Friday night when UVA hosts Villanova in an exhibition game.
cvillerightnow.com/news/208802-...
With UVA basketball ‘in their hearts,’ the former St. Anne's-Belfield trio of Chance Mallory, Desmond Roberts and Carter Lang are reunited with the ‘Hoos.
The three will take the court on Friday night when UVA hosts Villanova in an exhibition game.
cvillerightnow.com/news/208802-...
The three will take the court on Friday night when UVA hosts Villanova in an exhibition game.
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With UVA basketball ‘in their hearts,’ STAB trio of Mallory, Roberts and Lang reunited with ‘Hoos - Cville Right Now
The three local products will take the court on Friday night when UVA hosts Villanova in an exhibition game.
cvillerightnow.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
With UVA basketball ‘in their hearts,’ the former St. Anne's-Belfield trio of Chance Mallory, Desmond Roberts and Carter Lang are reunited with the ‘Hoos.
The three will take the court on Friday night when UVA hosts Villanova in an exhibition game.
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The three will take the court on Friday night when UVA hosts Villanova in an exhibition game.
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I used my lunch break yesterday to dive into UVA’s third down success earlier this year and its struggles the last two games. (NERD ALERT)
That led to an examination of what the Hoos are doing on first down…
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That led to an examination of what the Hoos are doing on first down…
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What’s wrong with UVA football’s offense? - Cville Right Now
After putting up record-setting numbers through the first five games of the season, the Cavaliers are struggling to move the ball.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I used my lunch break yesterday to dive into UVA’s third down success earlier this year and its struggles the last two games. (NERD ALERT)
That led to an examination of what the Hoos are doing on first down…
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That led to an examination of what the Hoos are doing on first down…
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Reposted by Mike Barber
After six games, what was, in many ways, a Virginia football team of strangers in the offseason, now knows each other well. And they know they have the pieces in place to make a run at an ACC title.
“We’re chasing our best game,” Cam Ross said.
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“We’re chasing our best game,” Cam Ross said.
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A win away from bowl eligibility, UVA looks to emerge sharp from open date - Cville Right Now
After six games, what was, in many ways, a Virginia football team of strangers in the offseason, now knows each other well. And they know they have the pieces in place to make a run at an ACC title.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
After six games, what was, in many ways, a Virginia football team of strangers in the offseason, now knows each other well. And they know they have the pieces in place to make a run at an ACC title.
“We’re chasing our best game,” Cam Ross said.
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“We’re chasing our best game,” Cam Ross said.
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After six games, what was, in many ways, a Virginia football team of strangers in the offseason, now knows each other well. And they know they have the pieces in place to make a run at an ACC title.
“We’re chasing our best game,” Cam Ross said.
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“We’re chasing our best game,” Cam Ross said.
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A win away from bowl eligibility, UVA looks to emerge sharp from open date - Cville Right Now
After six games, what was, in many ways, a Virginia football team of strangers in the offseason, now knows each other well. And they know they have the pieces in place to make a run at an ACC title.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
After six games, what was, in many ways, a Virginia football team of strangers in the offseason, now knows each other well. And they know they have the pieces in place to make a run at an ACC title.
“We’re chasing our best game,” Cam Ross said.
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“We’re chasing our best game,” Cam Ross said.
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Could the Luke Combs concert be one of many at UVA's Scott Stadium? University officials say they are open to exploring more events to generate revenue.
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Could Luke Combs concert be one of many at UVA’s Scott Stadium? - Cville Right Now
University officials say they're open to exploring future concerts as a way to bring in revenue from the stadium.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Could the Luke Combs concert be one of many at UVA's Scott Stadium? University officials say they are open to exploring more events to generate revenue.
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At UVA, Ryan Odom is getting alpha dogs to share the yard.
"Everybody came here for a common goal, and that’s to get Virginia back to that national level, getting back to playing championship basketball,” Malik Thomas told Cville Right Now.
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"Everybody came here for a common goal, and that’s to get Virginia back to that national level, getting back to playing championship basketball,” Malik Thomas told Cville Right Now.
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Barber: With UVA basketball, Ryan Odom is getting alpha dogs to share the yard - Cville Right Now
All around the Virginia practice gym Friday, players worked out who believe they can be their team’s primary scorer. Ryan Odom has tasked them with something else, though – becoming an unselfish squad...
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October 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
At UVA, Ryan Odom is getting alpha dogs to share the yard.
"Everybody came here for a common goal, and that’s to get Virginia back to that national level, getting back to playing championship basketball,” Malik Thomas told Cville Right Now.
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"Everybody came here for a common goal, and that’s to get Virginia back to that national level, getting back to playing championship basketball,” Malik Thomas told Cville Right Now.
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With FSU upset, Chandler Morris and Tony Elliott delivered on their vision for UVA football.
“That’s why he came here,” Elliott said of Morris. “He believed he could come in and help this program take the next step.”
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“That’s why he came here,” Elliott said of Morris. “He believed he could come in and help this program take the next step.”
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Barber: With FSU upset, Chandler Morris, Tony Elliott deliver on vision for UVA football - Cville Right Now
A fast start, an unrelenting effort and a dramatic finish gave Virginia football its signature victory under Tony Elliott on Friday night against No. 8 Florida State.
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September 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
With FSU upset, Chandler Morris and Tony Elliott delivered on their vision for UVA football.
“That’s why he came here,” Elliott said of Morris. “He believed he could come in and help this program take the next step.”
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“That’s why he came here,” Elliott said of Morris. “He believed he could come in and help this program take the next step.”
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For the first time since 2019, Virginia football is in the AP top 25 poll. Cavaliers check in at No. 24 after their upset of Florida State…
With FSU upset, Chandler Morris and Tony Elliott delivered on their vision for UVA football.
“That’s why he came here,” Elliott said of Morris. “He believed he could come in and help this program take the next step.”
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“That’s why he came here,” Elliott said of Morris. “He believed he could come in and help this program take the next step.”
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Barber: With FSU upset, Chandler Morris, Tony Elliott deliver on vision for UVA football - Cville Right Now
A fast start, an unrelenting effort and a dramatic finish gave Virginia football its signature victory under Tony Elliott on Friday night against No. 8 Florida State.
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September 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM
For the first time since 2019, Virginia football is in the AP top 25 poll. Cavaliers check in at No. 24 after their upset of Florida State…