TheSabre.com Podcast: Recent Episodes
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TheSabre.com - the internet home for Hoos anywhere and everywhere - discusses University of Virginia sports and what's on the minds of the fans.
The Virginia basketball team dropped two games to Duke and Florida State. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look at both games and the upcoming finale at Louisville.
The Virginia basketball team grabbed a big win at Miami, which sets a huge rematch with Duke. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look at both games. Plus, the latest on UVA football's incoming transfers and some early thoughts on spring practice.
The Virginia basketball team did the Tech two-step this past weekend with one step forward in a win against Gorgia Tech and one step back in a loss at Virginia Tech. TheSabre.com Podcast jumps into basketball analysis plus some quick thoughts from the new UVA football coordinators' press conferences with the media.
The Virginia basketball team grabbed big wins against Miami and Duke, which included a game-winning shot from Reece Beekman at Cameron Indoor Stadium. TheSabre.com Podcast is back to talk about the victories.
The Virginia basketball team continues to search for consistency as it alternates wins and losses this season. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look at where things stand. Plus, the latest on recruiting and the coaching staff for football coach Tony Elliott.
The Virginia basketball team started 2022 with a 2-1 road trip. TheSabre.com Podcast looks back at the week and ahead to the Virginia Tech matchup. Plus, the latest on the coaching staff for football coach Tony Elliott.
The Virginia football season came to an abrupt end as the Hoos withdrew from the Fenway Bowl due to COVID concerns. TheSabre.com Podcast looks back at the 2021 season and what's next with new coach Tony Elliott. Plus, checking in on UVA hoops before the New Year.
The Virginia football program introduced its new football coach: Clemson's Tony Elliott. TheSabre.com Podcast discusses Elliott's press conference, the choice, and more.
The Virginia football program received some shocking news Thursday when Bronco Mendenhall announced he would step down after the upcoming bowl game, ending a six-year tenure that saw him lead UVA to regular bowl eligibility and the 2019 ACC Coastal Division Champions. TheSabre.com Podcast reacts to the news.
The Virginia football team stumbled again against Virginia Tech, leaving football fans feeling frustrated. TheSabre.com Podcast is back for a look at the game and the big picture with the program. Plus, basketball season is in full swing with early ACC play next so a closer look at UVA hoops entering December.
The Virginia football team came close, but couldn't pull out a win against Pittsburgh. TheSabre.com Podcast is back for a quick look at that game, but it's rivalry week so there's a lot of talk about the Virginia Tech showdown.
The Virginia football team lost to Notre Dame without star quarterback Brennan Armstrong so TheSabre.com Podcast is back to look at that game and what's possible in the showdown with Pitt. Also, the Virginia basketball team suffered a tough loss at Houston so an in-depth hoops discussion.
The Virginia basketball team suffered a rare season-opening loss to Navy so TheSabre.com Podcast is back to look at the start to hoops season. That includes a bonus segment on 3-point shooting volume to close the episode. Also, the Virginia football team exits its bye week with hopes of upsetting Notre Dame.
The Virginia football took a tough loss on the road so TheSabre.com Podcast is back to look at the trip to BYU. Plus, the Virginia basketball preview episode with "superlatives" and a whole lot more.
The Virginia football team won again, claiming a 48-40 victory against Georgia Tech. TheSabre.com Podcast looks back at the Hoos' fourth straight win and ahead to trip to BYU. Plus, an extended segment on Virginia basketball with "intangible: the story behind Virginia's bigger-than-basketball program" book author Robert Friddell.
The Virginia football team grabbed its third straight win with 48-0 romp against Duke. TheSabre.com Podcast looks back at the victory against and ahead to the game with Georgia Tech Plus, an extended segment on Virginia basketball and the Blue-White Scrimmage.
Two in a row! The Virginia football team picked up another road win with a close one at Louisville. TheSabre.com Podcast looks back at the victory against the Cards and ahead to the game with Duke. Plus, segments on the upcoming UVA basketball Blue-White Scrimmage and a John Prine tribute album.
The Virginia football team claimed an important road win at Miami last week and travels again this week. TheSabre.com Podcast looks back at the victory against the Hurricanes and ahead to the game with the Cardinals this week.
The Virginia football team lost a Friday night home game against Wake Forest and is suddenly 2-2. TheSabre.com Podcast looks back at the loss and gets you ready for Thursday night's game with Miami on another short week. Plus, a segment on UVA football's big picture.
The Virginia football team stumbled on the road at North Carolina as the defense crumbled under the lights. TheSabre.com Podcast looks back at that game and gets you ready for Friday night's game with Wake Forest. Plus, a segment on UVA basketball's latest recruit Ryan Dunn.
The Virginia football team rolled past Illinois for a 2-0 start to the season. That sets up a big road game in the Hoos' ACC opener at North Carolina. TheSabre.com Podcast dives into both games. Plus, a segment on UVA basketball roster management.
The Virginia football team opened with a 43-0 shutout win against William & Mary. TheSabre.com Podcast looks back at the win and ahead to the game with Illinois. Plus, a segment on UVA hoops recruiting and a salute to Charlie Watts.
The Virginia football team has arrived to game week! The Hoos start the season against William & Mary on Saturday. With the new campaign on the doorstep, TheSabre.com podcast returns with a close look at the offense as part of a two-part season preview. There's also a segment on recent men's basketball commitment Isaac Traudt.
The Virginia football team is closing in fast on the start of its season as William & Mary comes to town on Saturday, Sept. 4. With the new campaign on the doorstep, TheSabre.com podcast returns with a close look at the defense as part of a two-part season preview. There's also a salute to UVA's Olympians in the final segment.
The Virginia football team didn't get much love from the ACC media, who picked the Hoos to finish fifth in the ACC Coastal Division. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look at that prediction and conference realignment chatter. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also discuss Trey Murphy III as NBA Draft week has arrived, recruiting, and more. The show wraps up with a look at the 1982 UVA-VT football game and an odd made for TV twist. Let's get started with season two of TheSabre.com Podcast!
The Virginia baseball team's run to Omaha came up just short of a National Championship, but TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look at the comeback season and the UVA sports year as a whole. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also discuss Trey Murphy III's draft stock, recruiting, and more. The show wraps up with a look at the upcoming Metallica tribute album.
The Virginia baseball team's comeback story this season has led to Omaha! The Cavaliers are back in the College World Series for the first time since 2015 thanks to a dramatic Super Regional win. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look at the series that secured the spot for the Hoos. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also discuss some hot topics in UVA sports, including another individual National Champion. The show wraps up with look back at the UVA baseball team's season as a whole.
The Virginia baseball team rallied from a slow start to the season and a loss in its NCAA Tournament opener to make the Super Regional in Columbia. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look at the dramatic run to the round of 16. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also discuss a hot streak for UVA football recruiting plus a big recruiting weekend for the basketball program. The show wraps up with a remix - Ortiz At The Bat.
As the Virginia football team begins its summer preparation, TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look whether this year's receivers may be the best group yet under Bronco Mendenhall as well as the season ahead. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also discuss the National Championships for men's lacrosse and women's tennis player Emma Navarro, whether Virginia basketball can survive the transfer portal era, and Val Ackerman heading to the Hall Of Fame.
Virginia has favored sub defenses with an extra defensive back like a 2-4-5 or a 3-3-5 for most of the Bronco Mendenhall era, something that's common in college football. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look at some Cavaliers to monitor as potential hybrid players that make those schemes work. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also discuss UVA recruiting. Plus in the "Turning The Tables" segment, Sweatman dives into a load management discussion and Hoos in the NBA.
The Virginia football team wrapped up spring practice so TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look at some things from the Spring Game for the Hoos. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also discuss the latest commitment and the performance center upgrade for the UVA basketball program. Plus in the “Turning The Tables” segment, Sweatman rants about the NFL Draft.
The Virginia football team wraps up spring practice with the Spring Game this weekend. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look at some things to watch for the Hoos. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also discuss UVA basketball. Plus in the “Turning The Tables” segment, Sweatman debates whether there should be a college football super league.
After the Virginia basketball team faced a trio of announcements on transfers departing the program, the Hoos got good news from the portal recently. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look at Armaan Franklin and Jayden Gardner joining the program. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also discuss Trey Murphy III’s decision to enter the NBA Draft and look at the offensive line for the Virginia football team in spring practice. Plus in the “Turning The Tables” segment, Sweatman shared his latest thoughts on UVA hoops.
The Virginia basketball team’s season finished with another ACC Regular Season Championship, but three players have announced their intent to transfer and all three seniors have officially moved on in the weeks after the season too. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look at the hottest topic out there: the transfer portal. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also look at the start of spring practice for the Virginia football team with a focus on Brennan Armstrong and the quarterbacks. Plus in the “Turning The Tables” segment, Sweatman shared a new madness song - One Shining Transfer.
The Virginia basketball team’s season finished with an early exit in the NCAA Tournament. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look back at the Ohio game and season as a whole plus starts to look ahead to next year. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also look at the secondary for the Virginia football team. Plus in the “Turning The Tables” segment, Sweatman opines on the madness that is March. Episode 33 is on deck. Let's go!
The Virginia basketball team earned a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament as March Madness returns. The Cavaliers are facing a coronavirus quarantine after bowing out of the ACC Tournament, but they remain hopeful that they’ll clear protocols in time to play Saturday. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look at the opening matchup with Ohio. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also look at the rest of UVA’s pod that includes Creighton and UC Santa Barbara as well as the big picture for the bracket.
The Virginia basketball team climbed to the top of the standings and claimed another ACC Regular Season Championship thanks to a win at Louisville. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look at the latest victory and the ACC Tournament bracket. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also look at the quarterbacks for the Cavalier football team. The show wraps up with a music segment looking at female covers of original male songs in honor of national Women’s History Month. The playlist that inspired the segment is embedded below plus here’s an article that tackles the topic as well.
Plus, don’t forget the special John Prine fundraiser album that Sweatman himself has spear-headed. To donate to the fundraiser and learn more about the album, click here.
The Virginia basketball team got back on track with a win against Miami and that finished off a strong year at the John Paul Jones Arena once again. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look at the latest win and the road ahead. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also look at the running backs for the Cavalier football team. The show wraps up with a music segment looking at Kris Kristofferson, who announced his retirement recently. There are articles on the Kristofferson here, here, and here.
Plus, don’t forget the special John Prine fundraiser album that Sweatman himself has spear-headed. To donate to the fundraiser and learn more about the album, click here.
The Virginia basketball team lost a close game at Duke, but there was plenty to talk about from the one-point game. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look at the contest with the Blue Devils.
Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also look at the outside linebackers for the Cavalier football team. The show wraps up with a music segment looking at Daft Punk, who announced their break up this week. Plus, don’t forget the special John Prine fundraiser album that Sweatman himself has spear-headed. To donate to the fundraiser and learn more about the album, click here.
The Virginia basketball team took care of North Carolina, but stumbled at Florida State in recent ACC action. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a look at where things stand for the Hoos as they prepare for the closing stretch of the regular season.
Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also look at the inside linebackers for the Cavalier football team. The show wraps up with a music segment looking at Professor Longhair and New Orleans music. Plus, don’t forget the special John Prine fundraiser album that Sweatman himself has spear-headed. To donate to the fundraiser and learn more about the album, click here.
The Virginia basketball team improved to 9-1 in the ACC with recent wins on the hardwood. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a closer look at the 9-1 start in league play that has the Hoos alone at the top of the league standings for now.
Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also look at the upcoming hoops matchups plus what’s next for the Cavalier football team and the offensive line position. The show wraps up with a music segment looking at super groups. Plus, don’t forget the special John Prine fundraiser album that Sweatman himself has spear-headed. To donate to the fundraiser and learn more about the album, click here.
The Virginia basketball team kept its momentum going with victories against Georgia Tech and Syracuse. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a closer look at the 7-0 start in ACC play that has the Hoos alone at the top of the league standings for now. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also look at the upcoming hoops matchup with Virginia Tech plus what’s next for the Cavalier football team and the defensive line position. The show wraps up with a music segment looking at new Les Paul guitars. Plus, don’t forget the special John Prine fundraiser album that Sweatman himself has spear-headed. To donate to the fundraiser and learn more about the album, click here.
The Virginia basketball team kept its momentum going and then some with a pair of explosive wins against Notre Dame and Clemson this past week. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a closer look at the 5-0 start in ACC play that has the Hoos alone at the top of the league standings for now. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also look at what’s next for the Cavalier football team and the receiver position. The show wraps up with a music segment looking at a special John Prine fundraiser album that Sweatman himself has spear-headed. To donate to the fundraiser and learn more about the album, click here.
The Virginia basketball team jumped out to a 3-0 start in ACC play with wins against Notre Dame, Wake Forest, and Boston College. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a closer look at the good start and the Hoos’ play on the hardwood. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also look at what’s next for the Hoos in hoops and the future of the tight end position for the Virginia football team. The show wraps up with a music segment looking at the birthday weekend for Bowie and Elvis.
The Virginia basketball team stumbled in a showdown with No. 1 Gonzaga, but must regroup quickly as ACC play looms. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a closer look at the loss and the Hoos’ play on the hardwood. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also recap the Virginia football season that saw the team win 5 games. The show wraps up with a music segment looking at train songs after the Zags’ locomotive smashed into UVA.
The Virginia football team wrapped up its season with a disappointing loss to rival Virginia Tech. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a closer look at the loss and the Hoos’ choice to skip bowl season. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also discuss UVA recruiting. The show wraps up with a music segment looking at new holiday music.
The Virginia football team kept its recent winning streak going with Senior Day win against Boston College. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a closer look at that victory. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also break down a big week ahead for UVA sports as the football team faces in-state rival Virginia Tech, while the basketball team takes on nemesis Michigan State. The show wraps up with a music segment looking at year end music lists.
The Virginia football team’s trip to Florida State ended up in a late scratch so the Hoos are 4-4 entering their final scheduled home game. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a closer look at the upcoming contest with Boston College. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman break down the start of UVA basketball season too, including the surprising loss to San Francisco. The show wraps up with a music segment looking at nominations and snubs for The Grammys.
The Virginia football team won its third straight game on Saturday and now is back to 4-4 on the season. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a closer look at the victory against Abilene Christian and Charles Snowden’s season-ending injury. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman break down the upcoming contest with Florida State and the expected start of UVA basketball season too. The show wraps up with a music segment looking at good Thanksgiving playlist songs.
The Virginia football team stayed on the winning track Saturday with a victory against Louisville so TheSabre.com Podcast takes a closer look at the latest game. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman break down recruiting and UVA basketball “most likely” superlatives too. The show wraps up with a music segment looking at the new AC/DC album.
The Virginia football team ended up with an unexpected bye week so TheSabre.com Podcast focuses on a midseason report as the Hoos prepare for the stretch run. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also break down the lead guard position for the UVA basketball team and the impact of junior Kihei Clark. The show wraps up with a music segment looking at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Class of 2020 plus a snub with local ties.
The Virginia football team snapped out of a month-long tailspin to grab a win on the final day of October, taking down North Carolina 44-41 at Scott Stadium. TheSabre.com Podcast takes a closer look at how the Hoos got back to the winner’s circle. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman break down the upcoming contest with Louisville too. There’s also an extended segment on UVA basketball and the wing position for this season. The show wraps up with a music segment split between live concert movies and the top songs of 1995 ... in honor of the 25th anniversary of Virginia defeating Florida State in Charlottesville.
The Virginia football team’s October struggle continued with a loss at Miami. That marked the fourth straight loss for the Hoos.. TheSabre.com Podcast breaks down the rough month to date. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also break down the upcoming contest with North Carolina. There’s also an extended segment on UVA basketball and the post player possibilities for this season. The show wraps up with a music segment focused on the moon in celebration of two full months this month.
The Virginia football team stumbled at Wake Forest and fell into a three-game losing streak as a result. TheSabre.com Podcast looks back at the loss to the Demon Deacons and the recent struggles.
Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also break down the upcoming contest with Miami. There’s also an extended segment on UVA basketball, a reminder of why “it’s good to be king.” This episode discusses that line from the Tom Petty Wildflowers album, which has been re-released, in the music segment.
The Virginia football team struggled against NC State and dropped a 38-21 decision at Scott Stadium, which ended a nine-game home winning streak for the Hoos. TheSabre.com Podcast dives into the tough outing against the Wolfpack. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also break down the upcoming contest with Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons had a bye last week and are among the nation’s leaders in turnover margin - should that worry UVA fans? This episode discusses that and the music segment gives a tribute to Eddie Van Halen and Johnny Nash.
The Virginia football team had a better showing than the ACC Championship Game, but the road trip to No. 1 Clemson still ended up in the loss column. TheSabre.com Podcast dives into how the Hoos looked against the Tigers. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also break down the upcoming contest with NC State and whether UVA should be concerned about starting slow and having to rally like Rocky Balboa each week? This episode's music segment looks at some of the Billboard Music Award nominees.
Football season finally got underway in Charlottesville as Virginia grabbed an opening game win against Duke. TheSabre.com Podcast looks at the season opener and the Hoos’ fourth quarter rally to win 38-20. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also break down the upcoming contest at Clemson where the nation’s No. 1 ranked team awaits. The Tigers cruised to a 62-17 win in the ACC Championship Game last year against UVA so is there hope with the Lake Placid theory? The episode wraps up with the music segment focused on Rolling Stones’ updated top 500 albums list
Finally, it’s time for kickoff for the Virginia football team, who is scheduled to face Duke on Saturday at Scott Stadium. With the Blue Devils on deck, TheSabre.com Podcast looks at the first official UVA depth chart plus some challenges that Duke could present for the Hoos’ season opener. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also look the new start date for college basketball season and who they’d like to see Virginia draw in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge. The episode wraps up with the music segment focused on vinyl record sales surpassing CD sales for the first time in 34 years.
The Virginia football team's season opener changed again so Duke is now on deck. Sabre Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman talk about that news, the preseason ACC football predictions, Taine Murray's commitment to UVA basketball, and more. TheSabre.com Podcast wraps up with the music segment focused on Cobra Kai and Zebra.
Kickoff for the Virginia-Virginia Tech rivalry game is almost here so TheSabre.com Podcast takes an early look at the Hokies plus breaks down the UVA football team's potential stars and sleepers at each position. Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman also look at the possibilities for the Wahoo hoops team and the latest basketball recruiting news. The episode wraps up with the music segment and 90's soundtracks.
On this episode of TheSabre.com Podcast, Editor Kris Wright, Associate Editor Chris Horne, and host Jeff Sweatman look at some of the potential contributors for this year’s team that made offseason strength gains, the tight end position with Grant Misch and Tony Poljan, and the yearly Tony Bennett to the NBA article fodder that appears in the national media. Plus a rainy day music discussion.
TheSabre.com Podcast returns to talk about the current leader in the Virginia football team's quarterback race, the latest jersey number picks, the outlook for the defensive backs, and more. Host Jeff Sweatman, Sabre Editor Kris Wright, and Sabre Associate Editor Chris Horne also talk some UVA basketball. The music segment looks at musical offspring as a tribute to the late Justin Townes Earle.
On this episode, the Virginia football team held the first round of its annual jersey number draft and Richard Burney went first so we talk about the early picks. Plus, we look at the receivers and give a quick update on basketball recruiting. Things wrap up with a discussion on local Central Virginia music. TheSabre.com's new podcast continues as Editor Kris Wright and Associate Editor Chris Horne join host Jeff Sweatman to talk about the Hoos.
On this episode, Jay Huff announced that he is staying for his final year with the Virginia men's basketball team so we took a long look at what the return of the Hoonicorn means for the Wahoos. Plus, a look at the updated UVA football schedule, the latest grad transfer, and a discussion on sports related songs and artists in our music segment. TheSabre.com's new podcast continues as Editor Kris Wright and Associate Editor Chris Horne join host Jeff Sweatman to talk about the Hoos.
On this episode, the Virginia football team might rely on running backs more as it switches quarterbacks, basketball recruiting continues virtually, and a discussion on Peter Green and Fleetwood Mac in our music segment. TheSabre.com's new podcast continues as Editor Kris Wright and Associate Editor Chris Horne join host Jeff Sweatman to talk about the Hoos.
On this episode, versatile athletes are helping the UVA men's basketball and football programs, a recent recruiting surge, and "before they made it big" in our music segment. TheSabre.com's new podcast continues as Editor Kris Wright and Associate Editor Chris Horne join host Jeff Sweatman to talk about the Hoos.
TheSabre.com debuts its own podcast as Editor Kris Wright and Associate Editor Chris Horne join host Jeff Sweatman to talk about the Hoos. On this episode: football practice protocols, scheduling, some names to watch, and the time Paul McCartney played a record store.
TheSabre.com is set to launch its first ever podcast. The Sabre is the internet home for Hoos anywhere and everywhere. The podcast will discuss University of Virginia sports and what's on the minds of the fans. This sample segment takes a brief look at the football team's offense and quarterbacks.