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After weeks of blind resumes, NET rankings, and bracketologist projections, we finally have our NCAA Tournament field. In this episode, we do a deep dive on the bracket, analyzing the most likely winners and the underdogs poised to wreak havoc. Topics for discussion include: NC State completing a miracle run through the ACC Tournament Virginia surviving a weird year on the NCAA Tournament bubble B...

It was an eventful last day of live coverage from the ACC Tournament in Washington D.C. The finals are now set, with top-seeded North Carolina taking on its hated rival, NC State. The Wolfpack's improbable run comes at the expense of the Virginia Cavaliers, who must wait until Selection Sunday to see if they will be included in the field. In this episode, we discuss: NC State's magical four-day ru...

The ACC Tournament semifinals are set! North Carolina will look to make its case for a top seed in March Madness against a Pittsburgh team looking to play its way off the bubble. In the second game, NC State will look to continue its Cinderella run through the conference against a Virginia squad that escaped with an overtime victory over Boston College. In this episode, we analyze everything we sa...

What Day 2 of the ACC Tournament lacked in drama, it made up for with surprise performances. Wake Forest and NC State ensured that North Carolina will be well-represented during the Thursday slate of games, while Boston College upset Clemson in a definitive rout. In this episode, we break down all four Wednesday games and look ahead to the quarterfinals. We discuss: An early week appearance of the...

Defense was in short supply during the first day of the ACC Tournament, as Notre Dame, NC State, and Boston College advanced after 80+ point performances. Record on locations in Washington D.C., this episode provides a behind-the-scenes perspective of the sights and sounds of a fascinating Day 1 of the nation's premier conference tournament. We discuss: The upward trajectory of Notre Dame and Geor...

While Virginia's men's basketball team struggled mightily at Duke, it was a banner weekend for the UVA women's program and for women's basketball generally. In this episode, we analyze the amazing career of Caitlin Clark and look ahead to both the men's and women's ACC and NCAA basketball tournaments. Topics for discussion include: Duke and UNC back at the top of the ACC in men's basketball The me...

After several anemic offensive performances, Virginia basketball finds itself in unfamiliar territory: squarely on the NCAA bubble. In this episode, we talk about fan anxiety and address criticisms for the Cavaliers' recent play. Topics for discussion include: Our upcoming TheSabre.com watch party for the UVA-Duke game Court storming experiences and alternatives Mississippi Valley State completing...

With two weeks left in the college basketball regular season, teams are making one final push to improve their tournament resumes. In this episode, we focus on the ACC bubble picture, and what each team, including Virginia, must do to punch their ticket to the Big Dance. Topics for discussion include: A rant for the ages from Rick Pitino A frustrating week from Virginia basketball and how it impac...

After seven consecutive wins, the Virginia Cavaliers are back in contention for the ACC title and a spot in the NCAA tournament. We discuss the reasons for the Hoos' recent success and analyze the other ACC teams vying for an invite to March Madness. Topics for discussion include: A vintage defensive performance from the Virginia basketball team The ACC's NCAA tournament outlook and whether it is...

Virginia basketball is riding high after four consecutive victories, including two on the road. Where do the Cavaliers fit in with the crowded race for ACC superiority? Plus, we take an initial look at the conference football schedule. Topics for discussion include: Virginia basketball's recent ascent back to the NCAA Tournament bubble Kevin Keatts on the hot seat at NC State The struggles of Loui...

Nick Saban's retirement has reverberated across the college football landscape. Another critical coaching domino, Jim Harbaugh, may yet fall. We discuss a chaotic start to the college football offseason as well as how the ACC basketball picture is shaping up. Topics for discussion include: Mascot dance offs and video game dynasties The impact of Nick Saban's retirement on the coaching landscape Ji...

With the college football season over, fans can fully turn their attention to conference play in college basketball. Unfortunately for UVA fans, the Hoos have struggled out of the gate on the road. We discussed Virginia's recent poor play and what it means long-term for a program that has dominated ACC play over the last decade. Topics for discussion include: A thank you to everyone who came to ou...

The ACC woke up on Christmas morning with a lawsuit in its stocking courtesy of Florida State University. Is the school right to challenge the conference's grant of rights or is it merely throwing a legal temper tantrum? Topics for discussion this week: A special announcement for our Central Virginia listeners Florida State's legal battle against the Atlantic Coast Conference and what it means for...

With the transfer portal open and players making early declarations for the NFL Draft, college football bowl season is more chaotic than ever. We tried to cut through the confusion with a preview of this year's biggest matchups. Topics for discussion included: Evaluating how our teams are doing in the transfer portal Chip Kelly's proposal for fixing issues with NIL and realignment New Year's Six b...

The College Football Playoff is set, but it will not contain an ACC team this year. We talked about the committee's decision to leave out an undefeated Power 5 champion and how that impacts our excitement about the upcoming bowl season. Topics for discussion included: The controversial decision to exclude undefeated Florida State from the College Football Playoff The most interesting bowl matchups...

Following a one-sided loss to Virginia Tech, UVA supporters now face a long offseason with substantial questions. We talked about the state of the Virginia football program, then looked ahead to conference championship weekend. Topics for discussion included:  Evaluating the good and bad from the Virginia football season and where the school goes from here Dunking on North Carolina after another r...

Rivalry week is upon us, which means it's time for bulletin board material, obscure trophies, and a whole lot of hatred. This episode has everything you need to get ready for a weekend of turkey and regional conflict. Topics for discussion included: Mike Woodson's "trickery" How wins from NC State and UVA set up a more meaningful Commonwealth Clash The biggest storylines of Week 12 games, includin...

Even with two weeks remaining in the college football regular season, programs are starting to make coaching changes for the future. In this episode, we discussed the kickoff of the 2024 coaching carousel, Jim Harbaugh's suspension, and what to expect this weekend. Topics included: Virginia basketball starting the season 2-0 despite "Corygate" The firing of Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M The James...

Shutt was on vacation last week, but there are no more days off for the foreseeable future. College football enters the final stretch of the season, while basketball returned on Monday. We discussed what to watch this weekend on the gridiron and previewed the season ahead on the hardwood. Topics for discussion included: Shutt's trip to the last remaining Blockbuster video store High-profile wins f...

It was all smiles this week on the podcast after Virginia's stunning victory at North Carolina, the program's first win over a top ten ranked program on the road. We spent some time basking in the glow of this unexpected victory, then recounted other things that brought us joy during Saturday's slate of games. Topics for discussion included: UVA football's upset of UNC and what it means for the re...

After a crazy weekend of epic comebacks and high drama, we enter the first major rivalry weekend of the season. For Virginia fans, this means renewing its oldest rivalry with the hated Tar Heels. However, this Saturday also has major implications for conference races and the College Football Playoff. In this episode, we discuss: A brief history of "The South's Oldest Rivalry" The biggest storyline...

Both of us were already in a good mood for this one after UVA's first victory of the season and NC State's high-scoring win against Marshall. But then Mario Cristobal provided us with mind-blowing content. We discussed: Virginia football's first victory of the season over William and Mary The insane ending to the Georgia Tech-Miami game The biggest games of Week 6, including a pause in declaring t...

Conference races are heating up across the college football landscape. This means the arrival of some of football's greatest rivalries. In this episode, we discuss: The most outrageous food entries for this year's Big Tex Awards Our biggest takeaways from Week 5 of the college football season Every ACC football game on the slate in Week 6, providing predictions and best bets The most intriguing To...

Sports Illustrated contributor Brian Burnsed returns to discuss his story on Julian Lewis, now the youngest football player to be featured on the magazine's cover. We discuss how athletes are navigating NIL rules, fame, and the weight of expectations. We also recap a strange weekend of college football and preview the biggest Week 5 games. This episode includes: An in-depth discussion of Virginia'...

After a weekend filled with close calls for several ranked teams, we now approach one of the most exciting regular season Saturdays in recent college football history. In this episode, we outline everything you need to know about an exciting slate of games in Week 4. We discuss: Poor performances from heavy favorites in the SEC Reactions to UVA's performance against Maryland, angst within the Cava...