Preston Willett
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Writer for The Sabre and Host of Hoos On Podcast | @eloncomm Alum | #CFC Fan | Lover of all things The Office | 📧 [email protected]
Charlottesville, VA
Joined May 2015
🚨 New Hoos On Podcast with @thesabre!. Kris Wright joins again to talk:.📅 2025 UVA Football Schedule.🔮 Way-too early predictions.🎙️ First impressions of new transfers.🏀 Virginia's first road win. Listen on Spotify: Apple:
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Talked to Lavel Davis Jr. before the season about the family he found at UVA. The story never ran, but I wanted to share this from Lavel on his love for his teammates, coaches and their families.
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This is what #UVAStrong is all about!. Mike Hollins walking through the hallways at the hospital. Video courtesy of his sister Eboni.
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The ACC announces all football teams will wear UVA helmet decals and all home games will hold a moment of silence before the game.
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“The college game has lost a giant.”. Current Indiana Pacers coach and UVA alum Rick Carlisle said he came today to say thank you to Tony Bennett.
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"Please, be behind him because I promise you it's the right one.". An emotional Jay Woolfolk talking about critics of UVA coach Brian O'Connor. Also thanked O'Connor, Bronco Mendenhall and Tony Elliott for taking a chance on him as a dual-sport athlete.
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“He’s actually doing the selfless act.”. Former player and current UVA assistant Kyle Guy on the decision by Tony Bennett to retire now. Adds even at 50% “he’d still be a better coach than most.”
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Breaking: UVA alum Alexis Ohanian has gifted the largest gift in UVA women’s basketball history to elevate recruiting and retention of talent. “It’s time to bring the nation’s best hoops talent to Charlottesville and win some championships in the next four years.”
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Take a second to listen to why UVA coach Tony Elliott spends time teaching his players life skills.
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The crowd just sang "Good Old Song" about just as loud as at Scott Stadium. #Charlotteville
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UVA freshman Ryan Dunn sticking around after the JMU game to handout Gatorades to the cleanup crew at JPJ.
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Only one thing can get a UVA crowd going more than free bacon, a Chase Coleman three on Senior Night.
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UVA Director of Athletics Carla Williams will be honored as one of the WISE (Women in Sports and Events) Women of the Year in March.
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Mike Hollins says when he first woke up in the hospital, doctors told him it would 4-6 months before he could put socks on. Four months later Hollins is running and catching passes at UVA spring practice.
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A standing ovation at the Petersen Events Center for the Buffalo Bills and former Pitt Panther Damar Hamlin.
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Tony Bennett in attendance for Virginia and Holy Cross sitting next to UVA AD Carla Williams. Two thumbs up for Bennett’s return to JPJ.
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Mike Hollins with one of the most meaningful spring game touchdowns in UVA's return to Scott Stadium. Places the ball over the name of the late D'Sean Perry.
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“Just playing in the sand.”. UVA running backs living it up on the beach after rushing for 384 yards against Coastal Carolina.
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FSU coach Leonard Hamilton shook Kihei Clark’s hand and told him “I’ll be glad when you’re gone.”. Got a smile out of Clark. Hamilton says players like Kihei don’t come along very often.
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A very emotional Jayden Gardner honored on senior day at UVA.
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"He is one of the most selfless kids we've ever had.". A few seats down from Tony Bennett on the UVA bench, Chase Coleman (@ccoleman__) adds a different perspective as an extra coach for the Cavaliers:
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Kihei Clark becomes the 50th player in UVA program history to score 1,000 career points. Not bad for a player with only one other offer coming out of high school.
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Reece Beekman will return to UVA next season and withdraw from the NBA Draft, per ESPN. The ACC Defensive Player of the Year is coming back to Charlottesville.
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What a Father’s Day for Logan Michaels and his father Jeff. Jeff with Logan’s HR ball. Special.
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Breaking: UVA lands a commitment from North Texas QB Chandler Morris. Morris threw for 3,774 yards and 31 touchdowns last season, ranking in the top-5 nationally in both categories. Virginia has completely reshaped their quarterback room.
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"With the first pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. ". A beautiful way to honor the lives of Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry as the first picks in the NFL Draft.
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UVA commit and Crozet native Thomas Heilman is going to the Olympics…at just 17-years-old.
Thomas Heilman is 17 YEARS OLD and just qualified for his FIRST Olympic Games. 😲 . 📺 NBC & @peacock | #SwimTrials24
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“I’ve given everything I can for 15 years.”. A very emotional Tony Bennett talking about his retirement as UVA men’s basketball coach.
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A win for Kihei Clark who is now the all-time wins leader in UVA men’s basketball history. Clark passes Mamadi Diakite with win No. 111.
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This play had some history behind it!. The Anthony Colandrea to Trell Harris TD marked the first time in the 135-year history of UVA football the Cavaliers scored a touchdown on their first pass attempt of the season.
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No player has ever put on a UVA uniform more than Kihei Clark. Career game No. 139, a new Virginia program record.
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Reece Beekman for the win at Cameron Indoor!. UVA upsets No. 7 Duke 👀
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"I hope I could influence younger kids kind of staying down that path.". The son of a Navy SEAL, @UVABaseball standout Ethan Anderson is giving 100% of his NIL money to the @NavySEALfnd, giving back to those who gave and who supported his family:
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A standing ovation for former UVA All-American and now Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon.
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A few years back, Chris aka @IfTonyTweeted let me tell his story about finding light through UVA basketball during his daughter’s fight with cancer. Phony Bennett turned out to be a light for the UVA community and will be missed.
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FINAL | Another wild one at JPJ as Coach Mox picks up a statement win. First UVA win over a ranked opponent since 2017. Virginia 71, (22) NC State 59
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Staying home 🏠 . 4-star PG Chance Mallory announces he’s committed to UVA. The Charlottesville native is Virginia’s highest rated recruit since 2020, according to 247.
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Former UVA safety Joey Blount makes the Seattle Seahawks 53-man roster after signing as an undrafted free agent.
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“He’s the voice of our league and I would like to see him to take the mantle and run with it.”. Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes on the run Tony Bennett has had at UVA, calling him one of the top-5 coaches in the country.
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“I didn’t come back to UVA because it’s UVA…I came back to follow [Tony Elliott].”. UVA DEs Coach Chris Slade on returning to his alma mater. “I would follow that man everywhere except Blacksburg.”.
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Tony Bennett says he hopes the “important people” have watched what Reece Beekman has done this season for UVA. Says Beekman should be looked at as an example in college basketball after staying for four years.
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"I hope his career will keep going and take off like some of those guys.". Isaac McKneely ranks second in 3-pointers made among first-years under Tony Bennett and is one of 9 true freshmen to play 20+ minutes. Not far off a couple other UVA sharpshooters:
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Reece Beekman takes the floor at JPJ one last time. A standing ovation for an outstanding career at UVA.
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To recap the day in UVA sports:. 🔸Tony Elliott’s first spring game.🔹Baseball wins on walk off grand slam over UNC.🔸Softball tops Pitt to clinch the series.🔹Men’s and women’s tennis advance to ACC title.🔸Hoops lands commitment from Ben Vander Plas.🔹Lax clinches ACC title.
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What a true freshman class for UVA and showing against Duke:. Anthony Colandrea (300+ yards and 3 TDs).Suderian Harrison (3 catches for 42).Kam Robinson (10+ tackles).Caleb Hardy (INT, FR).Dre Walker (2 pass breakups).
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Senior day for a player who will always hold a special place in UVA history: Kihei Clark.
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UVA Athletics will hold a press conference this afternoon at 3:30 with head football coach Tony Elliott and Director of Athletics Carla Williams.
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Breaking: An anonymous donor has gifted a multi-million dollar donation to UVA football, the largest one-time cash contribution in program history. “I am bullish on the future success of this program and optimistic that this commitment will be a catalyst for increased support.”
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"Would we be in this spot without him? Nope, so here we are and I'm grateful for him.". Kihei Clark sat at his locker room watching over the final seconds thinking what could have been different, UVA teammates and Tony Bennett came to his defense:
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Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey Chadwell and Matt Hogue on the cancellation of Saturday’s football game against Virginia.
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JPJ officially welcomes back new UVA assistant coach Kyle Guy.
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Former UVA All-ACC receiver Billy Kemp commits to Nebraska. Holding No. 41, No. 1 and No. 15 jerseys in honor of D’Sean Perry, Lavel Davis Jr. and Devin Chandler.
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UVA men’s basketball signees Isaac McKneely, Isaac Traudt and Leon Bond have all been nominated for the McDonald’s All-American game.
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"There's nobody on these Grounds that have more on their plate than Jay [Woolfolk] does.". From football to baseball, Jay Woolfolk (@WoolfolkJay) has a lot on his plate as a UVA first-year, but the QB/reliever is making a dual-impact for the Wahoos:
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FINAL | Down goes No. 2!. Virginia softball upsets Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, the program's first win over the Hokies since 2017. UVA 5, (2) Virginia Tech 3.
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Have yourself a night Jay Woolfolk. A career-high 8.0 innings pitched and 7 strikeouts in a regional final. A career night for the UVA starter.
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FINAL | For the first time since 2002, UVA wins in Winston-Salem. In one word: resilience. Cavaliers took their first lead with 2:07 left. Virginia 31, Wale Forest 30
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Sources: Air Force defensive coordinator John Rudzinski flew into Richmond on Tuesday for his interview with UVA to become their next DC. The source was me because he sat next to me on the flight. Not sure about his scheme yet, but he did give us an extra seat for my son.
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The Wahoo Walk welcomes UVA back to Scott Stadium with Mike Hollins leading the team.
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Reece Beekman named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year, the fifth UVA player to earn the honor. Averaged 1.6 steals per game.
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In her first four months on the job at UVA, Coach Mox has:. - Brought home a former top-10 recruit in the transfer portal.- Signed a 4-star guard and a 3,000 point scorer in the Class of 2022.- Landed a former 4-star in the transfer portal.- Now, another hometown 4-star commit.
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"A lot of us didn't really have family, your football family is your family." - @Jaime_Beck11 . Six years after Bronco Mendenhall and his coaching staff left BYU for Virginia, their families have built a connection deeper than just football:
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Armaan Franklin says UVA will travel to Italy to play this offseason during the summer.
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"The relationship with those butt kickers up there, you could never put a price on it.". Both Ms. Kathy's have put smiles on #UVA students' faces for two decades, but now in a time of need alum like @JusAnderson1 and @LockerRoomInc are giving back to them:
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Well, this is tough. After 6 years filled with incredible opportunities @CBS19Sports, my time is coming to an end next week. A HUGE thank you to the athletes, coaches and community here in the Charlottesville area and at UVA. Not sure what’s next, but you’ll be in the loop.
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"A lot of teams won't come in here and play, that's their philosophy, this is a good team, this is a good college basketball atmosphere.". Tony Bennett talks about why UVA scheduled a road game at JMU after the Dukes beat the Cavaliers for the first time in program history:
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10 former UVA assistant coaches will wear UVA gear on the sidelines this weekend at their respective schools in honor of Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry. #UVAStrong.
Message from us to our family in Charlottesville. When we preached “Hard things together” it was intended for these difficult life experiences. We love you! Thank you Coach Elliott for the gear. #Wahoowa — #GOHOOS #Lavel #DSean #Devin #Mike Love you Biscuit
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OFFICIAL: Tony Elliott will retain WR coach Marques Hagans, DL coach Clint Sintim and OL coach Garett Tujague. Specific position assignments TBD.
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No player in ACC history has played more minutes than Kihei Clark for UVA.
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UVA Athletics' keys to success:. Hire a guy named Tony with a last name ending in two t's, who is in his early 40s.
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UVA men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately just three weeks out from the start of the season. The all-time winningest coach in Virginia history shocking the college athletics world.
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Coastal Division Champs!. UVA claims their first ACC Coastal Division title since 2011 after Miami walks it off in extra innings against Duke. Virginia also locks up the No. 2 seed in next week's ACC Tournament.
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“Let’s go white boy, let’s go.”. UVA linebacker Trey McDonald on what Kam Robinson told him after Robinson left the game injured. McDonald had a crucial sack late.
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"I understand if you're Duke and a foul was called, you'd feel frustrated.". UVA coach Tony Bennett today on the call at the end of regulation vs. Duke and the reaction. Bennett also thought Reece Beekman made a great play at the rim.
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After Jay Woolfolk gave up the walk-off home run to VCU last night, UVA coach Brian O'Connor told the team no matter what Woolfolk would pitch again tonight against Georgetown. Woolfolk responded by striking out five-straight batters and picked up the win against the Hoyas.
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UVA head coach Tony Bennett said all the freshmen have shown flashes and could help this year. Isaac Traudt told Bennett after the first game he thought it would be best for himself to sit out and gain strength by redshirting.
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D’Sean Perry and Mike Hollins’ families honored with a standing ovation pregame.
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Tony Bennett says they saw a “tiny, little mechanical” issue with Armaan Franklin’s shot on film and he’s been working on it. Franklin made five 3-pointers for the first time since the UVA win over Radford early in the season.
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UVA coach Tony Bennett says Reece Beekman has started to show “fearlessness and reckless abandon” and has become a leader for Virginia. Adds his health has really improved.
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In other transfer news…former Georgetown guard Dante Harris on the bench for the first time with UVA. Harris is sitting out this semester after transferring.
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QB1 has arrived. All business from Anthony Colandrea.
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UVA legend and former Steelers pro bowler Heath Miller at practice checking out the current crop of Wahoo tight ends.
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Tony Bennett said he went into the stands to give Casey Morsell's family a hug as he was leaving the court. Morsell scored 18 points in his return to UVA.
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1186 TO OMAHA!. UVA punches their ticket to the College World Series for the 6th time in program history. (7) Virginia 12, Duke 2
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UVA WRs coach Marques Hagans has been named associate head coach by Tony Elliott. Offensive line coach Garett Tujague was also named recruiting coordinator.
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Griff O'Ferrall becomes the first Cavalier ever to win the Brooks Wallace Award, given to the nation's top shortstop. O'Ferrall finishes his UVA career as a Gold Glove winner, All-American, All-ACC honoree and now as the nation's best shortstop.
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"If the bones are good, the rest don't matter.". Tony Bennett quotes Maren Morris talking about the foundation established at UVA in the early years. No singing from this Tony Bennett, but interesting thoughts from the Cavaliers head coach.
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“I wake up thinking how can I be the best for them.”. UVA head coach Ron Sanchez on the challenge of the interim tag and following Tony Bennett.
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Hugs in Omaha. Always the toughest part of any season after another phenomenal run to the College World Series by UVA.
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The win over Baylor and Illinois in Las Vegas are obviously impressive, but what Virginia did in a true road game against a really good Michigan team might be their best win yet.
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This is not goodbye, just a thank you Charlottesville. Can't wait for what's next, but so thankful for what's happened these last six years. 🧡💙
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UVA fans celebrating with players coming off the teal turf, including Xavier Brown and Anthony Colandrea.
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After the bracket was revealed, UVA men's basketball coach Tony Bennett said he talked to the team and motioned to Jayden Gardner and Armaan Franklin. Those two will finally have a chance to play in an NCAA Tournament in their 5th and 4th years.
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UVA was supposed to play a game today with their teammates Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry. Instead they will memorialize them and celebrate their lives. #UVAStrong
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