Hoos On Podcast

Zach Carey from Streaking The Lawn joins Preston once again after Virginia's three-game win streak was halted against Duke. Preston and Zach discuss the loss to the Blue Devils and if that changes any opinions around the Cavaliers. Then they dive into why Virginia's defense is struggling at historic levels before taking a peak at the ACC standings and the last five games for UVA. Then Preston and...

After a successful transfer portal window for Virginia, Preston welcomes UVA defensive tackle Jason Hammond to talk his role as a recruiter and the Wahoos going into next season. Jason talks about his health after missing the majority of last season with a shoulder injury, how the new transfers are fitting in and the expectations within the program. Later Preston and Jason talk about his presence...

After back-to-back wins and Tony Bennett back in the building, Preston and Mike Barber talk through the sudden good vibes around UVA basketball. First a recap of Tony Bennett Day and the ceremony to honor the reluctant, legendary coach with a spotlight, former players and a banner. Then Preston and Mike talk about some of Bennett's comments including those surrounding the current state of college...

Opening weekend is finally upon us for college baseball season, so Preston is joined by Greg Madia from the Daily Progress and Monty Taylor from College Baseball Central for a deep-dive season preview into UVA baseball. The last time the guys were altogether was at the College World Series, so they discuss if it is Omaha-plus or bust for a talented and experienced Virginia team this season. Then t...

Preston welcomes on 2019 Final Four MOP and current UVA special assistant Kyle Guy for a special episode ahead of Tony Bennett Day at John Paul Jones Arena. Kyle shares his excitement for former teammates Ty Jerome and De'Andre Hunter linking back up on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Then Preston and Kyle talk about Tony Bennett and reflecting on his decision and the last couple months since before prev...

Preston reacts to a surprising win for UVA in Pittsburgh on Monday night and why moments like this are so special in a dim season. Plus he talks about Dai Dai Ames taking the training wheels off with a memorable performance. Then with the college baseball season nearly a week away, Preston brings on Daron Vaught, host of the ACC Baseball Etc. podcast on the D1Baseball network and a familiar play-b...

Preston welcomes back Kris Wright from The Sabre to breakdown the 2025 UVA football schedule, first impressions of the new transfers including Chandler Morris and react to Virginia men's basketball picking up their first road win of the season at Miami. First a schedule deep dive after the ACC released earlier this week with thoughts on the slew of early home games, a Friday night against Florida...

After suffering the program's first ever loss in Charlottesville to Notre Dame, Preston invites on Cuts From The Corner to talk about Ron Sanchez and Virginia basketball as January comes to a close. First Cuts gives his take on the Notre Dame defeat, a few things he's noticed in recent weeks and the push for the ACC Tournament. Later Preston and Cuts play a new game for the podcast, Either...Or wh...

As a wild transfer portal window slows down, Preston is joined by Greg Madia from The Daily Progress and Jacquie Franciulli from Wahoos 247 to recap the Virginia transfer class. First though, the portal never sleeps as UVA picks up a new commitment from former Ohio State edge rusher Mitchell Melton, so they give their takes on the latest addition. Also the crew ponders what changes could come to t...

The college baseball season is less than a month away and practice is underway, so Preston welcomes UVA pitcher Jay Woolfolk on to preview the season. Jay talks about his offseason, the MLB Draft, his dual-sport journey and how he ended up back at Virginia for his senior season. Then Preston and Jay talk about his comeback to make an impact on the Wahoos path to the College World Series and break...

Preston from The Sabre welcomes back David Teel from The Virginian-Pilot to talk about the latest in UVA athletics. First, David talks about his breaking news that UVA Director of Athletics Carla Williams has signed a 5-year extension after months of speculation. Preston and David break down a unique couple of months for Williams, what her extension means for UVA going forward and if she was ever...

Preston welcomes one of Virginia's newest transfer portal pickups on in offensive lineman Tyshawn Wyatt with players on Grounds now for the start of class and winter workouts. The former JMU standout talks about his decision to enter the portal and what lead to his decision to choose UVA, his relationship with Coach Terry Heffernan and offensive coordinator Des Kitchings and his goals for the upco...

After a rough start to Virginia's California road trip, Preston is joined by Mike Barber to take stock of where the Cavaliers stand during their worst start to a season since 2008-09. First, Preston and Mike recap a late night at Cal where UVA saw their second half struggles continue and they discuss the reason for those post-halftime meltdowns. Mike also explains the reasons behind Isaac McKneely...

With the calendar flipping to 2025, ACC basketball is fully underway now so The Sabre's Preston Willett welcomes on Brendan Marks, a college basketball writer for The Athletic, to break down the conference and where Virginia stands. First, Preston and Brendan discuss the state of ACC basketball and how it got to such a low point from the conference's focus on football to the loss of legendary coac...

Just in time for Christmas, a special State of the Program covering UVA football on the Hoos On Podcast. Host Preston Willett from The Sabre is joined by Brad Franklin from Cavs Corner and former All-ACC safety with the Cavaliers Tony Covington to take stock of where Virginia football is following a 5-7 season in year three under Tony Elliott. The guys start by taking a temperature check of the pr...

Preston from The Sabre welcomes back Jacquie Franciulli from 247 Sports to recap Virginia's close loss to Memphis and where UVA football stands in the transfer portal nearly two weeks in. First, Preston and Jacquie give their BIG takes following the loss to Memphis and whether there are any moral victories to take away. Plus breaking down key performances from Taine Murray and Anthony Robinson, as...

Orange is back and the transfers are rolling in. Preston Willett and Kris Wright from The Sabre hop on the Hoos On Podcast to discuss an eventful week in UVA athletics starting with Portal Mania. UVA picks up commitments from North Texas QB Chandler Morris and Nebraska QB Daniel Kaelin to drastically makeover their quarterback room. Preston and Kris talk about Virginia's impressive start in the po...

Preston from The Sabre is joined by Cav Futures Executive Director Lo Davis after UVA football received an anonymous multi-million dollar donation and after the transfer portal officially opened. Lo breaks down the details of the donation, how the recruiting boards at the UVA offices has changed and how the Cavaliers matchup against their competitors. Then they talk about the end of Virginia's sea...

The transfer portal officially opened on Monday and so it begins... Greg Madia from The Daily Progress joins Preston from The Sabre to break down where UVA stands in the transfer portal with incomings and outgoings. Greg breaks down a few Virginia targets in the portal and what positions the Cavaliers need. Plus, the elephant in the room, the guys talk about the multi-million dollar gift from an a...

UVA locked up 19 signees on National Signing Day, so the Preston does a deep dive into football recruiting. First, Jacquie Franciulli from 247 Sports joined to break down the UVA recruiting class, Tony Elliott not anticipating any coaching staff changes and the plan at quarterback after Anthony Colandrea entered the transfer portal. Later five UVA signees in the Class of 2025 join the Hoos On Podc...

Another season ends in familiar fashion for UVA with a loss to Virginia Tech, Preston from The Sabre is joined by David Teel from the Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press to look back on the game in Blacksburg and where Virginia goes from here under Tony Elliott. Preston and David start off talking through Virginia's continued struggles against their in-state rivals and the differences between the two...

A rivalry, a 26-year drought and a battle for bowl eligibility? Sounds like another edition of the Commonwealth Clash. Preston from The Sabre is joined by Andy Bitter from Tech Sideline to preview this year's matchup between Virginia and Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Preston and Andy discuss the factors surrounding this year's edition on the in-state rivalry and what a win or loss means for each pr...

After a poor showing in The Bahamas and another problematic result at Scott Stadium, Preston from The Sabre hosts UVA football color analyst Ahmad Hawkins and Streaking the Lawn's Zach Carey to go over the issues plaguing both programs. First, The Ball Hawk joins to give his perspective from Virginia's 33-7 loss to SMU, including a deep dive on the quarterback situation between Anthony Colandrea a...

Preston from The Sabre is joined by UVA safety Jonas Sanker ahead of Senior Day against SMU and later Kris Wright hops on to preview Virginia's trip to the Bahamas. Jonas talks about playing his final game in his hometown, what it would mean to make a bowl game and his path to becoming one of the country's best safeties. Later the All-ACC safety also shares about his relationship with former UVA m...

Preston from The Sabre tips off the episode with a recap of his trip to Baltimore to cover Virginia's win over Villanova. He goes over his thoughts on Isaac McKneely's big game, Andrew Rohde's revenge and signs of the new UVA offense working. Then Greg Madia from The Daily Progress joins to talk UVA football after their loss to Notre Dame. Preston and Greg talk through every angle of the quarterba...