Shutt was on vacation last week, but there are no more days off for the foreseeable future. College football enters the final stretch of the season, while basketball returned on Monday. We discussed what to watch this weekend on the gridiron and previewed the season ahead on the hardwood. Topics for discussion included: Shutt's trip to the last remaining Blockbuster video store High-profile wins from Washington and Alabama and how it impacts Heisman voting The state of ACC football and a preview...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 1
It was all smiles this week on the podcast after Virginia's stunning victory at North Carolina, the program's first win over a top ten ranked program on the road. We spent some time basking in the glow of this unexpected victory, then recounted other things that brought us joy during Saturday's slate of games. Topics for discussion included: UVA football's upset of UNC and what it means for the rest of the season The developing sign-stealing scandal at Michigan Moments that brought us joy and la...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 41
After a crazy weekend of epic comebacks and high drama, we enter the first major rivalry weekend of the season. For Virginia fans, this means renewing its oldest rivalry with the hated Tar Heels. However, this Saturday also has major implications for conference races and the College Football Playoff. In this episode, we discuss: A brief history of "The South's Oldest Rivalry" The biggest storylines from Week 7 of college football, including an instant classic in Seattle, USC's disastrous trip to...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Both of us were already in a good mood for this one after UVA's first victory of the season and NC State's high-scoring win against Marshall. But then Mario Cristobal provided us with mind-blowing content. We discussed: Virginia football's first victory of the season over William and Mary The insane ending to the Georgia Tech-Miami game The biggest games of Week 6, including a pause in declaring that "Texas is back", USC's narrow victory against Arizona, and the stubborn persistence of undefeate...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Conference races are heating up across the college football landscape. This means the arrival of some of football's greatest rivalries. In this episode, we discuss: The most outrageous food entries for this year's Big Tex Awards Our biggest takeaways from Week 5 of the college football season Every ACC football game on the slate in Week 6, providing predictions and best bets The most intriguing Top 25 games on tap for Saturday, including the Red River Rivalry...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Sports Illustrated contributor Brian Burnsed returns to discuss his story on Julian Lewis, now the youngest football player to be featured on the magazine's cover. We discuss how athletes are navigating NIL rules, fame, and the weight of expectations. We also recap a strange weekend of college football and preview the biggest Week 5 games. This episode includes: An in-depth discussion of Virginia's agonizing defeat against NC State Analysis of Colorado's first loss, Florida State's rivalry victo...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 37
After a weekend filled with close calls for several ranked teams, we now approach one of the most exciting regular season Saturdays in recent college football history. In this episode, we outline everything you need to know about an exciting slate of games in Week 4. We discuss: Poor performances from heavy favorites in the SEC Reactions to UVA's performance against Maryland, angst within the Cavalier fanbase, and fan patience across ACC schools Colorado's 3-0 start and media coverage of head co...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Taylor Tannebaum, host of ACC PM and sideline reporter on ACC Primetime Football, joined us to talk about the first two weeks of the college football season and what to expect from conference play. Plus, we recap the top games from Week 2 and look ahead to the ACC and Top 25 games taking place this weekend. This episode includes: Taylor's analysis on whether anyone can contend with Florida State, whether Miami is "back", the ongoing fight for Tez Walker's eligibility at UNC, and the players that...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 35
It was a fascinating opening week of the college football season. Colorado and Florida State made impressive debuts, while significant questions remain about Clemson and LSU. In this episode, we break down everything from Week 1 and look ahead to the upcoming slate of Saturday games. We discuss: Our Week 1 game watch experiences, including a report from Nashville on the UVA-Tennessee game What we learned about the college football landscape and ACC race from Week 1 games Our predictions for ever...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 34
At long last, college football returns! In this episode, we talk about the results from Week 0 and preview the most important games taking place over Labor Day weekend. We discuss: The end of an era on ESPN's College Gameday Top takeaways from Week 0 games Our predictions for every ACC game in Week 1 Our best bets and intriguing storylines for every Top 25 game
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 33
This week, we sat down with Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch and the "Teel and Barber Podcast" to talk about all things ACC football. We discussed: Where things stand on ACC alignment talk What to expect from Virginia and Virginia Tech football this season Teams to watch in the ACC and players to keep an eye on for the Heisman Trophy
Aug 21, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Kris Wright, managing editor of TheSabre.com, joins the podcast to preview the upcoming Virginia football season. Is there reason for optimism despite the program's low preseason expectations? We discuss: How UNC fans are reacting to a change of heart from a prized in-state recruit The state of the Virginia football program two weeks ahead of its season opener Hypothetical situations that test our instincts as fans
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 31
After a turbulent week, conference realignment has fundamentally changed the landscape of college sports. In this week's show, we do a deep dive on the dissolution of the Pac-12, and how it will impact schools, fans, and athletes for years to come. We discuss: Whether UNC's tradition of "Jump Around" compares to Wisconsin The economic factors that led to conference realignment and what it means for college football fans The negative effects of realignment on athletes competing in non-revenue spo...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 30
This episode is all about trust. Which college football players, coaches, and programs do you unwaveringly trust when the season is on the line? Conversely, which programs and people leave you with anxiety even when things are set up for success? We discuss: Our reactions to the media's ACC preseason poll The teams, players, and coaches we are willing to "Ride or Die" with The biggest question mark programs and coaches for the 2023 season
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 29
This is the season for college football conference media days, where coaches and players congregate to air grievances, stoke rivalries, and brush off expectations. At this year's ACC media days, there was a lot of talk about NIL, conference realignment, and stability. In this week's show, we analyze the state of the ACC, as well as other important news from around the college football landscape. We discuss: How the ACC aligns with other programming on the CW The prospect of more conference reali...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 28
College football is only six weeks away! Unfortunately, college sports news has been filled with scandals and existential crises for the NCAA. After tackling these serious stories, we wanted to talk about some of the football traditions that get us most excited for Saturdays in the fall. In this episode, we discuss: Annoying fan sentiments and Phillip Rivers' children Updates to the Northwestern hazing scandal and where the school should go from here The NCAA's punishment of Tennessee football f...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 27
Two coaching scandals have rocked the college sports landscape this week. At Northwestern, allegations of hazing and racism have led to the dismissal of Pat Fitzgerald. In Morgantown, Bob Huggins has bizarrely demanded his job back after stepping down as head coach. In this episode, we analyze both of these ongoing stories and try to remember more enjoyable moments from the past year. We discuss: Allegations of a toxic culture within Northwestern football The sad and strange continuing saga with...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 26
With the College World Series concluded and the city of Omaha fresh out of Jell-o shots, we have reached the end of the NCAA calendar. We decided to take a retrospective look at some of the lesser known collegiate champions of the 2022-2023 season, as well the basketball prospects who will soon be playing in the NBA. In this all-encompassing episode, we discuss: A shocking scandal in college bowling Our final takeaways from the College World Series The most interesting championships won this yea...
Jun 28, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 25
It was a week of unceremonious exits at the end of the NCAA sports calendar. Bob Huggins' tenure in Morgantown is over after being arrested for a DUI, and Virginia's baseball team departed Omaha after only two games. In this episode, we discuss: The perils of our compulsive need to fact-check sports The Bob Huggins situation at West Virginia The "Jell-o Shot Challenge" at the College World Series Virginia baseball's disappointing performance in Omaha Rooting interests and gambling advice for the...
Jun 21, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 24
It is Christmas in June for Virginia sports fans. The baseball team advanced to the Super Regionals and will host second round games for the first time since 2016. Additionally, Reece Beekman's decision to withdraw from the NBA Draft has fundamentally changed the outlook for UVA basketball. In this episode, we discuss: Our impressions from the first weekend of the NCAA Baseball tournament The outlook of Virginia basketball following Reece Beekman's decision to return for another season How other...
Jun 05, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Even though the ACC is struggling to keep pace financially with other conferences, its schools are showing out in spring sports tournaments. Following a week off and a holiday weekend, in this episode we discuss: How one gas station chain has shifted the college football recruiting landscape ACC schools still competing for spring championships The top five sports figures, past or present, to invite to a Memorial Day cookout Growing uncertainty in the PAC-12 and a new revenue sharing model in the...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Even during the off-season, there's never a dull moment in ACC sports. Basketball prospects are trying to make names for themselves at the NBA Combine, while rumors swirl about ACC schools looking for ways to break free of a daunting grant of rights agreement. In this episode, we discuss: One of the most dominant college dynasties of the modern era How various ACC basketball players might fare in the NBA The trade-offs of our schools pursuing plans to leave the ACC An outlandish plan for NCAA re...
May 17, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 21
It has been a newsworthy week for gambling in college sports. Just as Vegas sportsbooks released expected win totals for the upcoming college football season, emergent scandals in Alabama and Iowa have undermined the integrity of betting on college athletics. In this episode, we discuss: An author who allegedly planned a not-so-perfect murder Bob Huggins putting his career in jeopardy with one phone call The NCAA's approach to sports betting in the wake of investigations with Alabama baseball an...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 20
It's roster management season for both professional and college football programs. This episode covers the most intriguing players making the leap from college to the pros and the major upheaval taking place across the NCAA landscape with the transfer portal. We discuss: A new way of saying goodbye and a shocking truth about Dave & Buster's Our takeaways from the NFL Draft and the college players we are most excited to see in the pros The spring transfer portal window and the complete roster...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Kris Wright, Editor of TheSabre.com, rejoins the podcast to share his insider expertise on Virginia sports. Along with asking Kris some of the most pressing questions from his message board, we discussed: Virginia basketball's roster situation with recent additions and decisions looming How different ACC teams are managing the transfer portal The state of the Virginia football program following its Blue-White game
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Over 20% of Division 1 college basketball scholarship athletes have entered the transfer portal. This has provided unprecedented freedom for players, but a whirlwind of confusion for fan bases. In this episode, we try to untangle whether this new era of collegiate free agency is good for sports and how fans should measure success. We discuss: The success of the Virginia baseball team and looking ahead to the NCAA tournament Fan angst about how the transfer portal and NIL are changing the college...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 17
At the end of a chaotic college basketball season, the UConn men and the LSU women are the last teams standing. This episode takes a retrospective look at both programs' remarkable March runs and the most memorable moments from both NCAA tournaments. We interrupted Shutt's spring break vacation to discuss: The remarkable history of "One Shining Moment" UConn's position as a "Blue Blood" after a convincing win over San Diego State How bad takes and poor officiating distracted from a thrilling wom...
Apr 05, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The Final Four is set but the attendees are not your usual suspects. While these four teams prepare for the last weekend of the college basketball season, everyone else is navigating a turbulent start to the offseason. In this episode, we discuss: The most memorable moments of the Sweet 16 and Elite games and the reasons behind this year's unconventional semifinal Whether the game and coaching of college basketball is down or better than ever Recent movement in the transfer portal, including maj...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Only one ACC team survived the opening weekend of the NCAA tournament. Rather than wallow in misery, we enjoyed talking about the fun upsets and intriguing storylines from the first two rounds. In this episode, we discuss: The college coaches most likely to forget their own players' names The excitement of rooting for underdogs without a bracket Virginia's shocking upset and national media narratives that surround the program NC State's loss against Creighton and considerations for offseason ros...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 14
At long last, the NCAA tournament field is set. Both Virginia and NC State will be playing in the South Region, while Carolina sits at home. Following an exciting championship week of college basketball, we discuss: The ACC tournament and the coaching changes at Georgia Tech and Syracuse Our takeaways from other conference tournaments and UNC being left out of March Madness Our breakdown of each region, including the most intriguing games, likely upsets, and best bets...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 13
