1/15/2025
"Go West, young man" This is a phrase often attributed to American author Horace Greeley. It was the belief in manifest destiny, which encouraged people to move westward for opportunities, prosperity, and new beginnings. Well Virginia DON'T GO WEST! That road trip provided no opportunity, no prosperity and no new beginning to our season.
The Cavaliers (8-8, 1-3) had two days off after a 75-61 loss at Cal on Wednesday. Saturday they played the Stanford Cardinals who has never lost to Virginia at home, going 4-0. Make that 5-0 now as the Cavaliers lost 88-65. When going on the road you have to play defense (packline D) which provides opportunity, rebound and look for easy points to prosper and not turn the ball over to come away with a win and a new beginning to our season. Mr. Greeley, I don't think going west was a great idea.
We scored a total of 126 points and gave up 163. So l'll recommend that Virginia comes back east (home) to play SMU on Wednesday the 15th and never go out west.
1/7/2025
Who's on 1st. No who's on 2nd.
The first time in 15 seasons losing an ACC opener. The first time in 15 seasons losing four or more of the first nine games. The first time in 17 seasons losing back-to-back games by 22 points or more. Their first ever loss to Louisville at John Paul Jones Arena. For the first time in 14 seasons, Virginia dropped a home game by 20 or more points.
For the second time in its last 63 games, it surrendered 70 or more points at JPJ. It will have a lot to think about on its upcoming cross-country flight for its two west coast games, which begin Wednesday at 11 p.m. against California and Saturday against Stanford, in a trip that will last nearly a week. The team, for the first time ever, will have to cross the country for conference games. Virginia, if not careful, could fall behind in ACC play or Virginia could come out ahead.
The 2nd is the hope of all UVA fans.
1/3/2025
Happy New Year Virginia fans. New Year’s traditions vary around the world, different cultures and beliefs. Scotland has a tradition of First-footing, where the first visitor of the year brings gifts like coal or whiskey which is a common practice. NC State brought Virginia a big gift. They led by as many as 14 points, but decided not to make a basket. The Wolfpack went 1 of 11 from the field and Virginia went on a 17-3 run to tie it at 46-all! It was game on at John Paul Jones Arena. John Paul Jones, the American naval hero of the Revolutionary War, was of Scottish descent. So NC State, we thank you for your gift of a win. Happy New Year to You! Virginia stays home to play Louisville on Saturday. Let’s see if they will be as generous as our last guest.
12/26/2024
Tony Bennett… Tony Bennett you knew! The Cavaliers hold a 7-5 overall record with a mixed performance in recent games. Wins (if that’s what they are) vs Bethune and American which feel like loses because the score was too close for Virginia fans. They are now preparing for Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) play. Not sure if this is going to go the way we hope with NC State 1st up. But Tony knew! Every time he said Goodbye!
12/17/2024
Orange You Glad? The Cavaliers face the Memphis on December 18 at 7 p.m. in Charlottesville. Fans are anticipating the “Orange Out” game, Virginia will debut their new orange throwback uniforms from the 80’s In a move that’s both tradition and a bold fashion statement. The uniforms have fans buzzing. Hopefully, and I mean "Hopefully"… the team might just outshine the scoreboard. After all, if you can’t dazzle them with your play, at least blind them with your uniforms!
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