The Cavalier Connection

Radio analyst and former Cavalier Ahmad Hawkins returns for his third appearance on the Connection as we continue to preview the 2026 Cavaliers. Kickoff is Saturday and you don't want to miss this one!

Eric Ward, the Associate Athletics Director for Revenue Generation & Marketing returns to the how as we preview what is new in Scott Stadium entering 2026! New options for tailgating, food options, tweaks to the entrance, and so much more!

Virginia Sports Hall of Famer Jerry Ratcliffe returns to the Connection as we continue to preview the 2026 Cavalier Football team. Hootie offers great information as well as some of his favorite moments ever covering UVA. Locker room stories, best Virginia games of all time, and which UVA personality was the only one Jerry ever had a beer with while he was still with the University? It was a fun one!

Fall camp is finally here, which means Virginia football is officially back. On this episode of The Cavalier Connection, we're getting ready for the start of camp with some of the biggest storylines, plenty of opinions, and a few fun debates along the way. From discussing what we're most excited to learn over the coming weeks to putting together the ultimate UVA gameday experience, this episode is packed with conversation every Virginia fan can join in on. Which topics do you agree with? What would your perfect $15 UVA gameday look like? Let us know your picks and hot takes in the comments! 🔶 Subscribe for weekly Virginia Cavaliers football coverage all season long.

Virginia Football is right around the corner! With Coach Elliott and select players just wrapping up taking the stage at ACC Media days, we are in the final stretch of the offseason! Plenty of great storylines, one of the most experienced O-Lines EVER, Beau Pribula, the WR room, a new and improved defense, Kam Robinson return? And much more!

Jackson Hephner from Cavs Corner stops by and gives his takes on UVA basketball and football including some UVA baseball talk as well as we approach the ACC Tournament. Check him out on www.cavscorner.com

Jacari White returns to The Cavalier Connection to reflect on this past season and talk about what's next for him! Thumbnail credit to the ACC.

Greg Madia from The Daily Progress returns to the show to talk with Jack about the UVA Spring Football game!

Mitchell Melton joins Jack as he reflects on the 2025 season with the 'Hoos and how he is preparing for the upcoming NFL draft. 

Plenty to discuss in this episode of The Cavalier Connection between football Coach Tony Elliott getting a contract extension and basketball portal news mixed with spring sports!