The Jerry Ratcliffe Show: Recent Episodes
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Jerry Ratcliffe established a reputation in covering University of Virginia athletics and the Atlantic Coast Conference in addition to many other sports during four decades, and brings to JerryRatcliffe.com his vast experience and knowledge.
Ron Sanchez, who followed Tony Bennett from Washington State to Virginia, shares memories of working with the man who rebuilt Wahoo Basketball.
Dan Bonner, who captained the 1975 UVA basketball team and was once the Cavaliers' women's basketball coach, joins Jerry Ratcliffe and Coach Jeff Jones to discuss his distinguished career as an ACC and NCAA Tournament basketball television analyst.
Bryant Stith, one of Virginia's few retired numbers, joins Hall of Famer Jerry Ratcliffe and Coach Jeff Jones, for an in-depth look back at his special career. Stith was a three-time, first-team All-ACC player, plus ACC Rookie of the Year.
"The Hootie & JJ Show" welcomes Wally Walker, MVP of the 1976 ACC Tournament Championship as he details his awesome career in athletics.
On this week's "The Hootie & JJ Show," Coach Jeff Jones and Hall of Famer Jerry Ratcliffe examine nearly every facet of Virginia basketball, giving you inside scoop you simply can't get anywhere else.
A revealing podcast on this week's "Hootie & JJ Show," with 3-point king Curtis Staples and Wahoo big man talking about their Virginia careers.
If you're a longtime Wahoo fan or a newbie interested in program history, this week's "Hootie & JJ Show," with Jerry Ratcliffe and Coach Jeff Jones, takes you back to the 1980s and the 1990s for some incredible memories.
On this week's episode, JJ & Hootie take a look at the Cavaliers coming out of exam break and the upcoming battle with Maryland.
The charismatic Jimmy Miller, MVP of the NCAA East Regionals that put Virginia basketball into the Final Four in '84, talks Wahoo hoops then and now and in between.
Ricky Stokes was half of the "Blitz Brothers" with Othell Wilson, a nasty, two-guard combination that wreaked havoc long before that became a catch word in college basketball.
Hall of Famer Jerry Ratcliffe and former Wahoo and former pro football player Joe Bock discuss the Virginia vs. Virginia Tech rivalry and everything that's at stake in tonight's Commonwealth Clash.
Wahoo fans can get a unique perspective on Virginia's basketball team from Jones, who coached for 40 years and a veteran sportswriter. You can't get this stuff anywhere else.
Jerry Ratcliffe and Joe Bock give their insights on how the Cavaliers won their 9th game of the season with perhaps their best complimentary football of the entire season, completely dominating Duke.
Four Kentucky high school basketball stars were lured from the Bluegrass to the Blue Ridge of Virginia and changed UVA basketball forever.
What a thrill it was to have Coach Dave Odom on the show today with yours truly, Jerry Ratcliffe, and Coach Jeff Jones as the two coaches share great stories from the past and talk about Ryan Odom's Virginia program.
Coach Jeff Jones, a household name in Wahoo Nation, and veteran sports journalist Jerry "Hootie" Ratcliffe take a deep dive on the Cavaliers.
Hall of Famer Jerry Ratcliffe and Pro footballer Joe Bock, one of the top 100 Virginia football players of all-time, discuss the Cavaliers' success.
Jerry Ratcliffe and Joe Bock agree that Virginia has to revitalize its running game to post a win against the Golden Bears.
Jerry Ratcliffe and Coach Jeff Jones examine the Cavaliers after two exhibition games ahead of the season opener vs. Rider.
Rumors of a circus-like atmosphere surrounds Carolina football, and our guest Andrew Jones of Carolina Illustrated says it's actually worse than we hear.
"Jerry & Joe" discuss what Virginia accomplished in the first half of the schedule and what lies ahead for the Cavaliers.
Fresh off its upset of No. 8 Florida State, Virginia's Cavaliers take their No. 24 ranking to Louisville, where they have lost three in a row.
Jerry & Joe look ahead to Friday night's clash between Virginia and No. 8 Florida State at Scott Stadium.
After a brief look back at what went right for the Cavaliers against outmanned William & Mary last week, Jerry & Joe turn their attention to Stanford on Saturday night.
Jerry & Joe go over last week's UVA-NC State game and take a look at William & Mary coming to town, plus tell some tall tales.
Jerry & Joe break down all three areas of UVA's opening win over Coastal Carolina and tell you what the Cavaliers have to do in order to beat NC State on the road.
Join Hootie and former UVA and pro footballer Joe Bock as they break down both sides of the ball for Saturday's season-opening matchup with the Chanticleers.
Hootie and Scott discuss the first two wins of Ron Sanchez's tenure as interim head coach of the UVA men's basketball program. They also recap the UVA football team's upset win at Pitt, look ahead to Notre Dame and beyond, plus much more.
Virginia's 1989 team will be honored Saturday and All-American Ray Savage joins us to expound on the only Cavaliers team that won 10 games. Following Ray, Scott and Hootie take a deep dive into the Virginia vs. Boston College game and what will be the keys to a Cavalier victory. They also take a glimpse at this weekend's ACC schedule and UVA's Olympic sports teams.
Scott and Hootie go in-depth looking into this Saturday's "Beach Ball" game between your Cavaliers and new opponent Coastal Carolina. They also bring you up to date on UVA Basketball recruiting and Olympic sports. Oh, and don't forget to check out our "Moe's Original BBQ" trivia question for FREE food!
Hootie and Scott take a deeper dive into Saturday's primetime matchup between the Cavaliers and the Terrapins on both sides of the ball. We also had our friend Anthony Esposito from Krackwins.com on the show to talk ACC Football Week 3 action.
Join Scott and Hootie for a look back at Virginia's dramatic, 31-30 football win at Wake Forest, a glimpse at the upcoming home game with old rival Maryland, plus some hoops and Olympic sports news.
Longtime University of Richmond play-by-play announcer and radio talk show host Bob Black is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to Spiders football. Black, now in his 42nd season with UofR, joins the show to dissect Saturday's season opener from the opposing sideline.
This is the last in a series of three game-week podcasts; we previously discussed Virginia's offense, defense and special teams by position.
Jerry and Scott take a closer look at the experience and talent on Virginia's defensive side of the ball prior to the Cavaliers' upcoming season opener against Richmond. We also discuss the special teams weapons, the new massive videoboard, other gameday improvements and much more.
Jerry and Scott review the listed offensive starters for this Saturday's season opener against Richmond. Plus, Hootie recently sat down with Derek Bond, the owner of Moe's Original BBQ (our new sponsor) to discuss the many reasons why his restaurant should be your go-to spot for game days.
Hootie welcomes Best Seat in the House host Luke Neer as they examine every aspect of Virginia basketball, from Saturday's Senior Night and must-win game against Georgia Tech to postseason play and beyond.
Hootie and Scott discuss the debacle in Blacksburg, look ahead to Saturday's huge game against North Carolina, and discuss the team's NCAA Tournament hopes, plus much more.
The Virginia basketball team continues to look for answers on the road after falling at NC State, and has had a week off to prepare for the next test at Wake Forest this weekend.
Hootie and Memphis Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto break down next Tuesday's huge Virginia-Memphis basketball game and the Tigers' program.
Hootie and Danny Neckel discuss Danny's recent survey of Virginia football fans, including their likes, dislikes and opinions.
Join Hootie and Tar Heel Illustrated's Andrew Jones as they take a deep dive into Saturday night's game in Chapel Hill between the Hoos and the undefeated, top-10 Heels.
Virginia suffered its second straight three-point loss with the 27-24 setback at Boston College on Saturday.
With William & Mary coming to town this weekend, the 'Hoos are still looking for their first win in the 2023 season.
Hootie was on hand for coach Tony Elliott's weekly presser, and breaks down what Elliott had to say about starting QB Tony Muskett, the injuries hampering depth on the defense, and the mood in the locker room heading into Week 6.
Virginia seems to be getting close, but at 0-4, the ‘Hoos are still looking for their first win of the 2023 season.
Hootie updates UVA fans on who should be at QB this weekend, if coach Tony Elliott might go with a two-QB rotation, the improvement in the Cavalier defense that we saw last week, and what needs to be done to see better things from special teams.
Brennan Armstrong returns to UVA on Friday night
Hootie gets us ready for UVA-NC State, and the return of Brennan Armstrong to Scott Stadium, but first, the focus is on UVA basketball recruiting, with the latest news being the commitment of four-star power forward Jacob Cofie.
The Cofie news, and an update on Kon Kneuppel, gets us covered on the basketball beat.
That, plus football, gives you plenty to get caught up on.
"The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" looks back at UVA's 36-35 loss to JMU in Week 2, and puts the focus on what the 'Hoos can do to get their first win of the season on Friday night against former ACC rival Maryland.
Topics include:
- Anthony Colandrea passed for 377 yards and two TDs against JMU. But he might not start in Week 3.
- The run D has been getting pushed around, which Jerry points out is a huge issue for the Cavaliers, who thought going into the season that the D would be a strength.
Jerry also provides updates on UVA basketball recruiting, including the upcoming visit of Class of 2024 guard Kon Knueppel, the top target of coach Tony Bennett.
UVA Football will be playing in Scott Stadium for the first time since the tragic Nov. 13 murders of football student-athletes Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler and D'Sean Perry.
The Week 2 game with JMU will obviously be tinged with emotion for both sides.
Hootie and Chris Graham talk about the emotional aspect, and then get into the x's and o's involving the 'Hoos and Dukes.
Former UVA football player Don Flow, now CEO of Flow Automotive, joins Jerry Ratcliffe to share his incredible story, from Wahoo running back, to hosting Queen Elizabeth at his room on The Lawn, to how he built one of the largest auto dealerships in the nation. A fascinating story.
We have the depth chart for UVA's season opener at #10 Tennessee in Nashville on Saturday.
Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham take a look at the units - the O line, the offense as a whole, the D - and how they match up with the powerful Vols, who are 28.5-point favorites.
The 2023 UVA football season kicks off next week in Nashville with the 'Hoos facing 10th-ranked Tennessee.
The Jerry Ratcliffe Show lets you in on what you need to know.
Topics include:
- Tony Elliott has named Tony Muskett his starting QB
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The heartwarming story about walk-on placekicker, and Marine Corps veteran, Matt Ganyard
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The latest on the injury front, focusing on edge rusher Chico Bennett Jr.
The show also provides updates on football and basketball recruiting, and the latest on ACC expansion rumors.
The votes aren’t there to support the proposed additions of SMU, Stanford and Cal to the ACC. What does this mean for the future of the conference?
Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham discuss the next moves for the ACC.
Jerry also provides updates on the latest from the UVA football recruiting trail.
Jerry welcomes Virginia's newest basketball player, 6-4 point guard Christian Bliss, not your typical NYC point guard, to talk about his game, his plan, what sold him on UVA and his goal to win, win and win more.
Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham wrap the busy week at the 2023 ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte with a look at the burning questions facing UVA football.
The biggest: the QB situation, the offensive line.
On the good news front: Jerry with the latest on UVA basketball recruiting.
Host Jerry Ratcliffe talks with former Virginia star Ronde Barber about his upcoming induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and his outstanding career with the Cavaliers and Tampa Bay Bucs.
Hootie and Scott have been busy trying to keep up with all of the news on the recruiting front for Tony Bennett with UVA basketball and Tony Elliott with UVA football.
Hootie and Chris Graham cover all the bases there, and with UVA baseball alums signing minor-league deals following last week's MLB Draft.
Host Jerry Ratcliffe catches up with world renowned sports & golf psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella of Charlottesville to talk about the 151st British Open, client Rory McIlroy, LIV, the world of golf and golf in Central Virginia.
The big news today in UVA Athletics involves Jay Woolfolk, the baseball closer and two-year backup quarterback, now former backup quarterback.
Woolfolk’s decision to step away from football will have a significant impact on UVA football this fall. Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham break things down from all angles.
Also on this week’s “Jerry Ratcliffe Show”:
- Hootie updates the latest from the UVA basketball recruiting trail.
- Tony Bennett made some moves with his coaching staff.
- It was a big week for UVA baseball with four players and a recruit having their names called in the 2023 MLB Draft.
UVA football is coming off a disappointing 3-7 season in 2022, and the expectations – from the football experts and the fans – are that the 2023 season could be another disappointment.
Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham try to find the silver linings.
- The guys break down the QB1 battle between Tony Muskett and Jay Woolfolk.
- Can freshman Anthony Colandrea work his way into the QB mix?
- The UVA D made great strides last season. They’ll have to do even more this fall.
- Does opening with Tennessee in Nashville help or hurt the cause?
Virginia coach Tony Bennett has his sights on two top point-guard recruits, and Hootie breaks down UVA’s chances to land Christian Blass, who is set to announce his college choice on Friday, and Chance Mallory, a local star at St. Anne’s-Belfield.
Also on this week’s Jerry Ratcliffe Show:
- Jerry updates us on the recent successes of a group of UVA alums in pro golf.
- UVA football coach Tony Elliott has been lighting it up on the recruiting trail the past couple of weeks.
- Griff O’Ferrall and Jay Woolfolk made the roster for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. What does this mean for Woolfolk’s chances of winning the starting quarterback job in training camp?
Five-star basketball recruit Jarin Stevenson isn't coming to Virginia. Hootie and Chris Graham break down the impact of the recruiting miss on UVA hoops.
Other topics include:
- UVA alum Denny McCarthy's near-59 on the PGA Tour.
- Andrew Abbott is 3-0 in four starts with the Cincinnati Reds.
- Chris spent three days in Omaha, and didn't go to the zoo or eat an Omaha steak.
Virginia rallied from a Game 1 loss to defeat Duke in Games 2 and 3 this weekend to earn the program's sixth trip to Omaha.
Hootie invites Chris Graham to the show to discuss UVA's run to another College World Series, and the two try to assess the Cavaliers' chances to make a run at a second national title.
Reece Beekman waited until nearly the final seconds to get off his shot, appropriately enough for a Tony Bennett-coached guy, but Beeks is back in the fold at Virginia for one more season.
Hootie invites Chris Graham to the "Jerry Ratcliffe Show" so the guys can figure out what Beekman's return means for UVA hoops next season.
Army coach Chris Tracz talks with Hootie about the Cadets season, the program's fifth straight Patriot League championship and gives great insight into his team, which will take on Virginia in the Charlottesville regional opener this Friday.
Five-star power forward Jarin Stevenson says he will make a decision on his status for next season by June 9.
Jerry Ratcliffe discusses the odds of Stevenson ending up at Virginia, and Hootie and co-host Chris Graham also preview UVA men's lacrosse in Championship Weekend, talk UVA baseball and ACC realignment.
The ACC spring meetings ended with everybody claiming to be on the same page, but are we really there? Hootie invites Chris Graham to the show to break down the latest realignment talk. Reece Beekman's impressive NBA Draft Combine, basketball and football recruiting and more on the show.
Where does Virginia stand in terms of recruiting the nation’s top power forward, 5-star Jarin Stevenson? Will Stevenson reclassify to the recruiting class of 2023 and make a commitment soon? Is there a potential hidden link to UVA’s chances?
Jerry Ratcliffe spent a half hour on the phone with Jarin’s father, Jarod, on Thursday and came away extremely impressed with the entire Stevenson family.
Hootie, the newest member of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, talks with co-host Chris Graham about the upcoming tribute to legendary UVA basketball coach Terry Holland.
The guys also take a look at how Tony Bennett has navigated his way through transfer portal season.
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, a UVA alum, will speak at the Terry Holland tribute on Saturday.
Carlisle talks with Hootie about his time at Virginia and what an influence Holland had on his coaching career and Virginia basketball in general, and his relationship with Bruce Hornsby, who will provide musical entertainment at Saturday’s event.
Jerry Ratcliffe will be inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame this weekend.
Co-host Chris Graham asks Jerry to reflect on his long and storied career, and the honor that it will be to be inducted alongside so many of the athletes and coaches that he has covered over the years.
The two also catch up on the latest involving the big pick-ups from the transfer portal by UVA basketball coach Tony Bennett.
Virginia landed a top target from the transfer portal, hosted a five-star prep recruit, and lost an assistant coach. Busy week for Virginia basketball there.
Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham break it all down.
Jerry Ratcliffe breaks down the latest news on Virginia's targets in the transfer portal - what Tony Bennett and Co. are looking for, who is visiting, who might be likely to commit.
Then Chris Graham jumps in with the latest on where Virginia big man Kadin Shedrick might end up. It rhymes with "Duke."
ACC expert Dave Glenn of Chapelboro.com joins Hootie to talk about the Final Four, the ACC and Virginia basketball in this revealing podcast.
Reece Beekman is entering the NBA draft, on top of the transfer portal departures of Kadin Shedrick and Isaac Traudt.
Is there going to be anybody left?
Hootie and Chris Graham snoop around.
Hootie invites Chris Graham to the show for a discussion of the premature end to the 2022-2023 Virginia basketball season, with an eye toward how the roster might look next fall and winter.
Legendary UVA basketball coach Terry Holland passed away on Sunday at the age of 80. "The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" pays tribute to Coach Holland, with special guests Craig Littlepage, Wally Walker, Bobby and Ricky Stokes, Terry Gates, Dan Merrifield and Andrew Kennedy.
We break down the UVA at Carolina game, what it means for both teams and discuss what's happening with the Wahoos and Tar Heels heading into Saturday night's showdown in Chapel Hill.
Hootie welcomes Chris Graham to the show to break down Virginia's disappointing 63-48 loss at Boston College on Thursday.
Can the 'Hoos get things back on track in time to get back in the ACC title race?
You know John Grisham as a New York Times best-selling novelist. What you may not know is that Grisham is a huge ACC basketball fan, who most winter nights can be found courtside at a UVA or UNC game.
Grisham joins the "Jerry Ratcliffe Show" to talk ACC hoops, and of course a little bit about writing.
This week's "Jerry Ratcliffe Show" has Hootie and co-host Chris Graham breaking down Virginia's 63-50 win over #22 NC State, and looking ahead to this weekend's heavyweight battle with Duke.
A little Virginia football talk at the end, reviewing the details of Nick Jackson's decision to transfer to finish his college career at Iowa, and what that means for Tony Elliott and Co.
Ben Vander Plas has cracked the starting lineup and sparked fourth-ranked Virginia, which has now won seven straight.
Vander Plas joins the "Jerry Ratcliffe Show" to talk about his grad senior season at UVA, getting to know his new teammates, stepping up to play in the ACC, and the idea behind that 'stache.
Hootie details the long career at UVA of Marques Hagans, from the time that Danny Wilmer first heard his name on the recruiting trail, to the upset of Florida State, through his 12 years as an assistant coach.
The talk then turns to the Virginia basketball team, which is coming off a mid-week bye with Boston College in town on Saturday.
Chris Graham joins Hootie, and the two break down #10 Virginia's 78-68 win over Virginia Tech on Wednesday, then talk through the latest news with UVA football.
Hootie and Chris Graham discuss Virginia’s 65-58 win over North Carolina from Tuesday, then turn their attention to the football transfer portal, with updates on the latest comings and goings from the UVA program.
Jerry welcomes Dr. Siobhan Statuta from UVA Sports Medicine to discuss the rising demand for mental health in student-athletes due to stress and how the November tragedy at UVA was far reaching. What you should do if you’re feeling mental stress.
Up is down, down is up, cats and dogs are sleeping together. Such is the state of affairs in ACC basketball. Hootie and Chris Graham talk about what Virginia needs to do to right the ship.
Virginia finished its nonconference schedule with an 8-1 mark after the 66-46 win over Albany on Wednesday. Hootie and Chris Graham break down the win and look ahead to the beginning of the heart of the ACC schedule this weekend.
Chris Graham gets Jerry Ratcliffe to share details from his coverage of early signing day on Wednesday, with a look at how the roster for the 2023 Virginia football team might be taking shape.
Then the attention turns to the men's basketball team, which is going through a bit of a rough patch after a hot start.
UVA Ortho and Sports Medicine's Dr. Brian Werner breaks down the various shoulder injuries in sports, particularly football in today's podcast with Hootie.
Hootie talks with ESPN's Jay Bilas about this weekend's huge basketball game at JPJ matching up #2 Virginia and #5 Houston.
Ricky Stokes joins Hootie to talk about this Saturday's UVA-Houston showdown and the historical encounters between UVA and Phi Slama Jama in the 1980s ... the win over Houston in Tokyo with Ralph out sick; the "Game of the Century" Ralph vs. Ewing the same week, the game vs. Russia to start the season.
"The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" gets Hootie's thoughts on the early entries into the transfer portal and updates on UVA football recruiting.
Then we shift to hoops, where both the UVA men and women are still unbeaten heading into the exam break.
This week's "Jerry Ratcliffe Show" podcast covers the breaking news about Brennan Armstrong entering the transfer portal, catches up with the third-ranked UVA Basketball team, then wraps with Chris Graham interviewing Jerry about his pending induction into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
Hootie, Chris Graham and Scott German talk through the tragic murders of UVA Football players Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry, the heroism of Mike Hollins, and the response of the UVA community.
"The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" is hosted by Jerry Ratcliffe, the editor of JerryRatcliffe.com. Ratcliffe's work has been recognized both statewide and nationally, resulting in more than 80 awards, from the Associated Press Sports Editors Association (first place nationally), the Virginia Press Association, the Football Writers of America, and the United States Basketball Writers of America during his career.
Hootie and Chris Graham talk UVA Football, with an eye on the game with Pitt this weekend, then break down the Cavaliers' 73-61 win over North Carolina Central in Monday's season opener.
"The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" is hosted by Jerry Ratcliffe, the editor of JerryRatcliffe.com. Ratcliffe's work has been recognized both statewide and nationally, resulting in more than 80 awards, from the Associated Press Sports Editors Association (first place nationally), the Virginia Press Association, the Football Writers of America, and the United States Basketball Writers of America during his career.
Hootie and Chris Graham break down the matchup between #17 North Carolina and UVA Saturday in Scott Stadium, then Hootie reports back from media day for UVA men's and women's basketball.
"The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" is hosted by Jerry Ratcliffe, the editor of JerryRatcliffe.com. Ratcliffe's work has been recognized both statewide and nationally, resulting in more than 80 awards, from the Associated Press Sports Editors Association (first place nationally), the Virginia Press Association, the Football Writers of America, and the United States Basketball Writers of America during his career.
Hootie talks with Andrew Jones of Tar Heel Illustrated about Saturday's game with #17 North Carolina and UVA.
Hootie & former UVA guard Doug "Fresh" Smith talk to Virginia's highest-ranked commitment of the Tony Bennett era, shooting guard Elijah Gertrude
Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham preview this weekend's Virginia-Miami game, with an eye on changes to special teams that coach Tony Elliott hopes can turn that beleaguered unit around.
Virginia got a much-needed win at Georgia Tech Thursday night, defeating the Yellow Jackets, 16-9. Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham break down the win, and take a look ahead at the remainder of the 2022 schedule.
Jerry Ratcliffe reports on ACC Media Days, where he was able to catch up with UVA Basketball coach Tony Bennett to talk about the upcoming 2022-2023 season.
2007 UVA graduate Darius Nabors joins Hootie to talk about his quest to win the National Mullet Championship (voting closes today) and how Nabors wants to put another trophy in Virginia's national championship case. He also wants to deny Virginia Tech the title. Joe Dirt would be proud.
"The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" podcast invites Chris Graham from Augusta Free Press for a discussion of Virginia's 2-3 start, and the job facing first-year coach Tony Elliott and his staff to get things turned around.
UVA team physician Dr. John MacKnight takes us inside the world of football concussions and how the process of preventing, diagnosing and curing has advanced, and comments on the recent Tua Tagovailoa situation.
"The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" welcomes Chris Graham to pepper the host with questions about UVA's ACC road opener on Saturday at Duke. Jerry likes what the 'Hoos have been doing on defense, but the big question is, can Tony Elliott get the offense to produce enough to get Virginia back into the ACC Coastal Division race?
"The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" welcomes Chris Graham to preview the UVA-Syracuse game on Friday night. Jerry then provides updates on UVA basketball coach Tony Bennett's efforts on the recruiting trail.
UVA has its work cut out this weekend with ODU, which defeated Virginia Tech back in Week 1. "The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" welcomes Chris Graham to break down the matchup.
Jerry then takes over to update the latest in basketball recruiting news. Tony Bennett and Coach Mox each landed top recruits for the Class of 2023 in the past week.
"The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" welcomes Harry Minium to learn more about ODU football ahead of this weekend's game between the 'Hoos and the Monarchs.
Jeremy Wermer of 247Sports Illinois joins "The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" to give us perspective on the Illini going into this weekend's UVA-Illinois game.
Virginia very well could have its hands full on Saturday with a Richmond team that will bring in a high-powered offense. Jerry Ratcliffe and co-host Chris Graham break things down position unit by position unit.
"The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" welcomes the Voice of the Richmond Spiders, Bob Black, to preview Virginia's season opener with Richmond on Saturday.
This week's "Jerry Ratcliffe Show" takes a final look at UVA football camp as the focus shifts next week to game day prep, and provides updates on UVA basketball recruiting.
This week's "Jerry Ratcliffe Show" begins with updates from UVA football training camp, with focus on the battle for snaps in the backfield, the offensive line and the kicking game.
Jerry also goes in-depth with updates on UVA basketball recruiting.
Jerry Ratcliffe attended Virginia's first August football practice on Wednesday. Jerry reports on the big questions about the offensive line, the emphasis on the run game, the defense.
We also hear from Jerry on the latest news from the basketball recruiting trail.
"The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" welcomes The Good Feet Store, which will be opening a Charlottesville location in Stonefield, as a new show sponsor.
Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham report on last week's ACC Football Kickoff, highlighting the latest on the ACC's efforts to build on its revenue base to try to keep pace with the SEC and Big Ten, insights into UVA football news, and then Jerry provides updates on Virginia basketball recruiting.
Everybody has a theory as to what the ACC is going to do in the wake of the move by the Big Ten to add USC and UCLA. Some of these theories are finding their way into reporting that the ACC and its member schools are actually following through.
This week's installment of "The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" addresses the latest rumors and single-"source" reports.
What is going on behind the scenes at the University of Virginia in the aftermath of the surprise announcement that USC and UCLA are headed to the Big Ten?
Jerry Ratcliffe addresses the public silence, and Jerry and co-host Chris Graham dive into the many rumored scenarios involving UVA and the ACC.
Denny McCarthy, a 2015 UVA alum, has recorded top 10s in three of his past four PGA Tour stops, including at The Memorial and the U.S. Open. McCarthy now has his eyes on qualifying for the Tour Championship in August.
McCarthy joins "The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" to talk about his breakthrough 2022 season, and gives his thoughts on the LIV Golf Series challenge to the PGA.
Virginia football coach Tony Elliott and UVA hoops coach Tony Bennett have been busy lately on the recruiting trail. Jerry Ratcliffe breaks down the latest developments with co-host Chris Graham on today's show.
Highlights:
- The latest on how Elliott and his staff are doing recruiting the Commonwealth.
- Good news with a new transfer to bolster the O line.
- A diamond-in-the-rough receiver from Alabama.
- Bennett and his staff are finalists for a talented big man, a pair of athletic wings and a four-star point guard.
Tony Bennett had a lot to say after Virginia's season ended with a 52-51 loss to St. Bonaventure on Tuesday night. Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham break it all down, with an eye toward 2022-2023.
Mark Lorenzoni from Ragged Mountain Running and Walking Shop joins "The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" to talk about the beginning of the spring running season locally.
UVA baseball coach Brian O'Connor joins the "Jerry Ratcliffe Show" to talk about his team's 25-3 start, big crowds at Disharoon Park, what's fueling the power surge, and a tough next couple of weeks for the Cavaliers.
Mark Lorenzoni from Ragged Mountain Running & Walking Shop joins "The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" to bring us up to speed on Virginia track and field and other news from the local running scene.
It's been three years since April 8, 2019. Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham share their favorite memories from Virginia's run to the national title that spring.
UVA all-time great QB Matt Schaub joins "The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" to talk about his college career, his long time in the NFL, post-football life and reconnecting with his alma mater.
"The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" welcomes UVA superfan Michael Guthrie of Howard Hanna Roy Wheeler Realty to preview the big Wahoowa Weekend, with UVA baseball, softball and track and field all on Grounds, along with the football spring game.
Virginia Baseball alum Mike Cubbage spent a half-century in baseball, all told. Cubbage, on the eve of his induction in the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, joins the "Jerry Ratcliffe Show" to talk about his life in the national pasttime.
Virginia point guard Kihei Clark joins the "Jerry Ratcliffe Show" to discuss his decision to return for a COVID redshirt year, and his goals for the 2022-2023 season.
Dr. Stephen Brockmeier from UVA Orthopedics joins the show to discuss shoulder injuries in student-athletes.
Poca High School coach Allen Osborne joins the show to offer his insight into his star player, Isaac McKneely, a four-star guard headed to Virginia in June.
The ACC seems intent on getting rid of the Atlantic and Coastal divisions and changing its scheduling to make its football product more marketable. This won't be a good thing for Virginia fans, argue Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham on this week's "Jerry Ratcliffe Show."
The show also covers:
- Virginia and Tennessee kicking off the 2023 season in Nashville
- Virginia picks up a former four-star running back recruit on the transfer portal
- Virginia Basketball is headed to Italy
- The baseball team looks to solidify its bid to host an NCAA regional
It's the job of Lo Davis of Cavalier Futures to be up to the minute on the ins and outs of NIL. Davis joins "The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" to help educate us all on NIL, and how Virginia Athletics has its focus on the long term.
The "Jerry Ratcliffe Show" provides updates on the latest on UVA football recruiting, with new coach Tony Elliott continuing to make waves in-state. The show also previews Virginia baseball's appearance in this coming weekend's Greenville Regional.
Incoming UVA hoops first-year Isaac McKneely joins "The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" to talk with Jerry and co-host Chris Graham.
McKneely recounts his senior year at Poca High School, which ended with the Dots winning a state championship, and McKneely being named the state player of the year.
He also talks about his pending arrival on Grounds next week, the start of summer school, getting to know his new teammates, and the prospects for the coming season.