Episodes

  • UVA Strikes Big in Portal: O-Line Transfer Tyshawn Wyatt Joins
    Jan 13 2025

    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 upcoming season with the Cavaliers. Tyshawn also discusses a suddenly deep UVA offensive line room, new quarterback Chandler Morris recruiting Wyatt and where Wyatt will play for Virginia.

    Later Preston discusses the latest splash from Tony Elliott and staff in the portal in former Louisville offensive tackle Monroe Mills, the first 4-star transfer for the Cavaliers.

    Show more Show less
    31 mins
  • Why Watch UVA Basketball?: Cal Recap
    Jan 9 2025

    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's struggles this season after the guard's worst game since his freshman season. Finally, why this California road trip was a huge opportunity for the Cavaliers and why it could put a nail in the coffin.

    Later Preston and Mike ponder the reasons UVA fans should continue to watch this season like young players, the chance for a memorable win and more. Then the guys get into the Christian Bliss saga floating around the program after Ron Sanchez's comments earlier in the week. Finally, a quick dive into the latest transfer portal commits for UVA football and Mike's thoughts on JMU offensive lineman Tyshawn Wyatt.

    Show more Show less
    34 mins
  • What's the Deal with ACC Basketball?: The Athletic's Brendan Marks Joins
    Jan 3 2025

    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 coaches. The guys try to rank who is the best coach in the ACC currently and also guess how many ACC teams will hear their names on Selection Sunday.

    Later, Brendan gives his thoughts (both positive and negative) about UVA basketball in the post-Tony Bennett era. Brendan shares his thoughts on Elijah Saunders, the current UVA roster and what's wrong with former 5-star recruit TJ Power. Then we rate Virginia's chances of making the NCAA Tournament and discuss the next steps for UVA basketball after this season.

    Preston and Brendan finish by picking a few most surprising (good and bad teams) in the ACC and if Duke will run the gauntlet.

    Show more Show less
    50 mins
  • State of the Program: UVA Football
    Dec 23 2024

    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 program following a disappointing end to the season in Blacksburg, but a promising few weeks in the transfer portal. Then they cover Virginia's level of buy-in to football with recent NIL donations, academic challenges and recruiting. Also taking stock of where the roster is with a few exciting additions and some key departures.

    Finally Preston, Brad and Cov hand out grades for the offense, defense, special teams and Tony Elliott for the year and then talk about expectations for the program moving into next season.

    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Into the Portal: A UVA Transfer Update and Memphis Recap
    Dec 19 2024

    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 well as what happened on the technical foul call on Dai Dai Ames.

    Later Jacquie takes us through the transfer portal haul UVA already has, including a couple new commitments. Then Preston and Jacquie rank Virginia's biggest remaining needs left to target in the portal (offensive line, of course). Finally, Jacquie gives her early grade for Tony Elliott's transfer class.

    Show more Show less
    40 mins
  • Orange Is The New Blue: Big Transfer Portal Pickups and UVA-Memphis Preview
    Dec 16 2024

    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 portal, plus what still needs to be done after their first five commits.

    Later Preston and Kris dive into UVA men's basketball, who is once again wearing orange uniforms ahead of their biggest game of the season. What they learned from the "ugly" win over Bethune-Cookman and why Virginia's season could come down to Wednesday night at JPJ, plus players to watch and predictions.

    Show more Show less
    45 mins
  • UVA, NIL and the Transfer Portal: Cav Futures Executive Director Lo Davis
    Dec 11 2024

    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 season and the reaction by those internally around the program to the loss to Virginia Tech.

    Later Preston and Lo get into the inner working of NIL and how his role has changed in the last year from involvement in the recruitment process, talks with agents, the impact of the NCAA antitrust settlement and why UVA is "all in". Plus, Lo finishes with talk about UVA men's basketball and baseball.

    Show more Show less
    32 mins
  • The Portal Opens: A Transfer Portal Primer and UVA-SMU Recap
    Dec 9 2024

    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 anonymous donor for the football program and NIL.

    Later fresh off his trip to Dallas, Greg gives his BIG Take on Virginia after an ACC opening loss to SMU. Preston and Greg also hit on topics like the "new" or the same UVA offense, the inexperience on the roster and Dai Dai Ames being injured, plus rate their worry levels.

    Show more Show less
    40 mins