The University athletics department announced Friday evening BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall will become the 40th head coach in program history after reaching a five-year, $16.25 million agreement.
Head football coach Mike London will resign effective immediately, Virginia director of athletics Craig Littlepage announced Sunday.
Virginia Tech rode a 17-7 fourth quarter surge to claim the 12th consecutive win in the state of Virginia’s marquee football rivalry. With the win, the Hokies (6-6, 4-4 ACC) send head coach Frank Beamer to one final bowl game. The Cavaliers (4-8, 3-5 ACC) end their fourth consecutive season with nothing to show.
On Military Appreciation Day at Scott Stadium, Virginia opened with shock and awe. The Cavaliers unleashed a salvo of 21 points and scored on all three of their drives.
Virginia overcame a sluggish start to down Bradley 82-57 in the quarterfinals of the Gildan Charleston Classic in Charleston, South Carolina.
Here's a look at six of the top players suiting up for the game, followed by beat writer Matt Wurzburger's three keys to a Virginia victory.
Three days after shooting 49.2 percent against Morgan State, Virginia connected on only 40.3 percent of its attempts against a much more dangerous George Washington team.
Virginia traveled to Louisville with their backs against the wall — needing a perfect 3-0 finish to gain bowl eligibility. The Cavaliers (3-7, 2-4 ACC) put up a noble fight against the Cardinals (6-4, 5-2 ACC), but in the end Virginia’s demons came back to haunt them in a 38-31 defeat.
The final score was irrelevant since the talent discrepancy was simply too overwhelming, rendering an upset victory by Morgan State nearly impossible.
It is the eve of the 2015-16 NCAA men’s basketball season and storylines abound.
