Virginia Cavaliers Rumors & News

Clifton Richardson to leave Virginia football program

Cavaliers Journal | Washington Post — One of the deepest positions on Virginia’s football roster suffered some attrition Thursday. Coach Mike London announced junior running back Clifton Richardson has been granted a release from his scholarship and will leave the program. Read full article >>    

Clifton Richardson, 3rd on depth chart at TB after spring practice, to transfer from Virginia

Cavaliers Journal | Washington Post — CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Virginia coach Mike London says junior running back Clifton Richardson has decided to transfer. London says Richardson asked for permission to pursue opportunities elsewhere and he wishes him well. Richardson has two seasons of eligibility remaining. Read full article >>    

Virginia basketball to face Wisconsin in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Cavaliers Journal | Washington Post — ESPN announced the matchups for the 2013 Big Ten/ACC Challenge on Wednesday afternoon, and Virginia’s opponent will be a familiar one for Coach Tony Bennett. For the second year in a row, Virginia will face Wisconsin in a contest that will pit Bennett against his former boss, Badgers Coach Bo Ryan. Last season, the Cavaliers went up to Madison, Wis., and beat Wisconsin, 60-54, in a homecoming for Bennett, whose father, Dick, coached at Wisconsin for seven years and led the Badgers to the Final Four in 2000. Read full article >>    

Jets draft O-linemen in 5th, 6th rounds

Cavaliers Journal | Washington Post — FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A day after making a stunning move to draft Geno Smith, the New York Jets wrapped things up by adding some depth to their offensive line. They selected Virginia offensive tackle Oday Aboushi in the fifth round Saturday, and then took Michigan defensive tackle Will Campbell — but officially listed him as an offensive lineman — in the sixth round. Read full article >>    

Jets take Virginia T Oday Aboushi in 5th round and Michigan’s Will Campbell in 6th

Cavaliers Journal | Washington Post — FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets added some depth to their offensive line on the last day of the NFL draft. They drafted Virginia offensive tackle Oday Aboushi in the fifth round Saturday, and then took Michigan defensive tackle Will Campbell — but officially listed him as an offensive lineman — in the sixth round. Read full article >>    

Notre Dame football sets up ACC opponents for 2014 and onward

Cavaliers Journal | Washington Post — The ACC announced Friday that both Virginia and Virginia Tech will play football games against Notre Dame over the next fours seasons as part of the league’s scheduling agreement with the Fighting Irish. Read full article >>    

Virginia coach Tony Bennett says sophomore guard Paul Jesperson will transfer

Cavaliers Journal | Washington Post — CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Virginia coach Tony Bennett says sophomore guard Paul Jesperson is leaving the Cavaliers’ program. The 6-foot-6 Jesperson started 33 of 35 games this season. He averaged 4.7 points and 2.2 rebounds. He scored a career-best 12 points in an 80-69 victory at Maryland on Feb. 10, but shot just 36.1 percent from the field overall. He made 40 of 108 3-point tries, or 37 percent. Read full article >>    

Virginia’s Paul Jesperson announces decision to transfer

Cavaliers Journal | Washington Post — Virginia shooting guard Paul Jesperson has decided to leave the men’s basketball program and transfer to another school, Coach Tony Bennett announced Monday. Jesperson started 33 of the team’s 35 games this past season and averaged 4.7 points and 2.2 rebounds per contest. The sophomore from Merrill, Wis., shot just 36.1 percent for the year, but he hit 37 percent of his three-pointers and Bennett valued his defensive skills on the perimeter. Read full article >>    

Virginia football struggles to muster much offense at spring game

Cavaliers Journal | Washington Post — CHARLOTTESVILLE — The Virginia football team spent the spring focused on all the new within its program. There is a new, and more experienced, coaching staff; new schemes on offense, defense and special teams; and a new $13 million practice facility to entice recruits. Read full article >>

With new coaches, Virginia football learning a new language in spring practice

Cavaliers Journal | Washington Post — CHARLOTTESVILLE – When Coach Mike London first took over the Virginia football program before spring practice in 2009, he told assistants about his swear jar. Each time a coached cursed on the field or in the team’s facilities, a $1 donation would be made. Read full article >>

Iowa defeats Virginia, 75-64, in NIT quarterfinals

Cavaliers Journal | Washington Post — CHARLOTTESVILLE — It took the Virginia men’s basketball team more than four months to suffer two home losses. But when the Cavaliers left John Paul Jones Arena on Wednesday night, another opportunity to play at Madison Square Garden having slipped through their fingers, the second defeat left no room for redemption. Read full article >>

Marble scores 24 and Iowa ends Virginia’s 19-game home winning streak, 75-64, in NIT quarters

Cavaliers Journal | Washington Post — CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Roy Devyn Marble scored 24 points and Iowa ended Virginia’s 19-game home winning streak with a 75-64 victory in the NIT quarterfinals Wednesday night, earning the Hawkeyes a trip to Madison Square Garden. Read full article >>

Justin Anderson scores 18 and Virginia beats St. John’s 68-50 in NIT 2nd round

Cavaliers Journal | Washington Post — CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Justin Anderson scored a career-high 18 points and Virginia extended its home winning streak to 19 games Sunday with a 68-50 victory against St. John’s in the second round of the NIT. Read full article >>

Anderson, Mitchell score 15 as Virginia hangs on to beat Norfolk State 67-56 in NIT opener

Cavaliers Journal | Washington Post — CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Justin Anderson scored 15 points, including four key free throws in the final minutes, and Virginia overcame a sloppy offensive performance to beat Norfolk State 67-56 in the first round of the NIT on Tuesday night. Read full article >>

Cavaliers Journal | Washington Post — The road to recovery for Virginia football began in full Monday morning. After a tumultuous offseason followed the team’s second 4-8 season in three years, the Cavaliers took the to the practice field for the start of spring practice. Read full article >>