Author: Christina Chapman

It’s football time in Tennessee! The Vols opened fall camp today with a media session with head coach Josh Heupel. After fielding a couple of questions related to the recent reports regarding the NCAA’s investigation of the Jeremy Pruitt era in Tennessee, Heupel spoke of high hopes for today’s team and coaching staff. Differentiating between a team that believes it can win and a team that expects itself to win, Heupel confirmed that Tennessee is a team of expectation. Through improvement in communication and a greater understanding of the environment and personnel, this organization is actively working to transform the…

It’s a cruel, cruel summer for Jeremy Pruitt and the Tennessee Vols as an SEC coach shades Tennessee. After the NCAA delivered a report outlining 18 allegation of recruitment misconduct, the details became fodder for conversation throughout the college football world. Most recently, Eliah Drinkwitz voiced his thoughts during an appearance last week on The Jim Rome Show. Bizarre, unprompted, completely lacking in self awareness-Drinkwitz’s appearance was somewhat confusing. Let’s get into it. Bizarre Beginnings To begin his spot on The Jim Rome Show last week, Coach Eliah Drinkwitz started by spotlighting his own less-than-impressive record with the Missouri Tigers.…

Break out the bubbly, there’s a celebration in Charlottesville as a three-star prospect commits to the Cavaliers! On the Recruiting Trail: Three-Star Prospect Commits to Cavaliers After silently committing to Coach Elliott weeks ago, three-star prospect TyLyric Coleman has officially committed to the UVA Cavaliers. The 12th commit for the 2023 class, Coleman is ranked as the 40th best prospect in Virginia by 247 Sports. Coleman is an in-state player making this an even sweeter win for the future recruiting success of the Cavaliers. Now, Coleman will join running back Dante Hawthorne; defensive lineman Miles Greene; interior offensive lineman Cole…

Just ahead of training camp this week, the ACC released its preseason media poll. The Virginia Cavaliers have been ranked fourth in the ACC Coastal Division. The preseason rankings are influenced by a number of factors including the 2021 season’s final results. Coincidentally, the Hoos finished in fourth place for the 2021 season.  ACC Coastal Division: Fourth Place Finish Predicted Virginia is uniquely positioned going into the 2022 season. Tony Elliott and his staff have been working diligently to develop talent on both sides of the ball. Virginia already has a lot of talent at quarterback, wide receiver, linebacker, and on…

After days of news coverage reporting uniform changes and helmet redesigns in the NFL, the UVA Cavaliers are officially on the redesigned bandwagon. In an effort to look and play their best, the Hoos’ helmets are throwing it back in 2022. Going retro,  these helmet designs are a throwback to a design used by the Cavs in the 80s and 90s. Going Retro: Less is More This year, the Cavaliers’ helmets are taking on a more minimalist approach. The team’s blue helmets have been redesigned to eliminate the orange and white stripes down the middle. These will feature orange and…

It pays to be a Tennessee Vol? In a blockbuster investigation by the NCAA, former Tennessee Volunteers head coach Jeremy Pruitt has been accused of misconduct in recruiting practices. The pay to play scandal has also implicated Pruitt’s wife and members of the coaching staff from 2018-2021. The NCAA alleges that up to $60,000 worth of prohibited compensation was offered to prospective players for the Vols. These incentives were used to recruit more than two dozen athletes to the program. How It Started Sometime in 2019, the UT Vols became synonymous with the McDonald’s bag. At the time, there was…

It’s a brand new season for the Florida State Seminoles and frankly, thank God. Speaking at today’s ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, coach Mike Norvell confirmed FSU is leaving the 2021 season in the past. The goal now is to keep working, keep improving, and get back to winning games. For a program with some of the brightest talent in the nation, the transition from losing to winning should be a natural one. The Past Can Hurt “But from the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.” -Rafiki, The Lion King -Mike Norvell, probably…

Virginia Cavaliers cornerback Anthony Johnson has been named to the 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 List. He will join teammates Brennan Armstrong, Kameron Butler, Nick Jackson, Billy Kemp IV, Coen King, and Keytaon Thompson. The Shrine Bowl is an all-star event. This event is held annually to benefit the mission of Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals. Anthony Johnson’s College Career Senior Anthony Johnson is beginning his second season with the Cavaliers after several seasons with the Louisville Cardinals. At Louisville, Johnson appeared in 32 games with five starts. He made 42 career tackles, two interceptions, and broke up 15 passes. While competing…

Virginia Cavaliers safety Coen King has been named to the 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 list. He will join teammates Brennan Armstrong, Kameron Butler, Nick Jackson, Anthony Johnson, Billy Kemp IV, and Keytaon Thompson. A best-in-class event, the Shrine Bowl has hosted top college talent and NFL hopefuls since 1925. Coen King’s Cavalier Career Coen King has been a Hoo since 2018. In 2018, King appeared in one of Virginia’s 13 games. His debut with the Cavaliers was on special teams against North Carolina. King was one of 13 true freshman to see playing time during the 2018 season. He…

Two Virginia Cavaliers wide receivers, Billy Kemp IV and Keytaon Thompson, have been named to the 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 List. They join fellow Cavaliers Brennan Armstrong, Kameron Butler, Nick Jackson, Anthony Johnson, and Coen King. The Shrine Bowl is an annual all-star college football game held to benefit Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals. Recap: Billy Kemp IV’s Standout Cavalier Career Billy Kemp, IV has been making waves for the Cavs since his freshman debut in 2018 against Richmond. One of only 13 true freshmen to see playing time in 2018, Kemp appeared in seven of Virginia’s 13 games in 2018.…