The Jerry Ratcliffe Show

Jay Woolfolk leaves UVA football, leaving Tony Elliott in a bind

The big news today in UVA Athletics involves Jay Woolfolk, the baseball closer and two-year backup quarterback, now former backup quarterback.
Woolfolk’s decision to step away from football will have a significant impact on UVA football this fall. Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham break things down from all angles.
Also on this week’s “Jerry Ratcliffe Show”:
Hootie updates the latest from the UVA basketball recruiting trail.
Tony Bennett made some moves with his coaching staff.
It was a big week for UVA baseball with four players and a recruit having their names called in the 2023 MLB Draft.

Is there any reason for optimism with UVA football this fall?

UVA football is coming off a disappointing 3-7 season in 2022, and the expectations – from the football experts and the fans – are that the 2023 season could be another disappointment.
Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham try to find the silver linings.
The guys break down the QB1 battle between Tony Muskett and Jay Woolfolk.
Can freshman Anthony Colandrea work his way into the QB mix?
The UVA D made great strides last season. They’ll have to do even more this fall.
Does opening with Tennessee in Nashville help or hurt the cause?

Tony Bennett targets two of the nation’s top point guard recruits

Virginia coach Tony Bennett has his sights on two top point-guard recruits, and Hootie breaks down UVA’s chances to land Christian Blass, who is set to announce his college choice on Friday, and Chance Mallory, a local star at St. Anne’s-Belfield.
Also on this week’s Jerry Ratcliffe Show:
Jerry updates us on the recent successes of a group of UVA alums in pro golf.
UVA football coach Tony Elliott has been lighting it up on the recruiting trail the past couple of weeks.
Griff O’Ferrall and Jay Woolfolk made the roster for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. What does this mean for Woolfolk’s chances of winning the starting quarterback job in training camp?

Jerry Ratcliffe Show breaks down the Jarin Stevenson recruiting news

Five-star basketball recruit Jarin Stevenson isn't coming to Virginia. Hootie and Chris Graham break down the impact of the recruiting miss on UVA hoops.
Other topics include:
UVA alum Denny McCarthy's near-59 on the PGA Tour.
Andrew Abbott is 3-0 in four starts with the Cincinnati Reds.
Chris spent three days in Omaha, and didn't go to the zoo or eat an Omaha steak.

Can Virginia go to Omaha and bring back another national title?

Virginia rallied from a Game 1 loss to defeat Duke in Games 2 and 3 this weekend to earn the program's sixth trip to Omaha.
Hootie invites Chris Graham to the show to discuss UVA's run to another College World Series, and the two try to assess the Cavaliers' chances to make a run at a second national title.

Breaking down the surprising, but obviously good, news about Reece Beekman

Reece Beekman waited until nearly the final seconds to get off his shot, appropriately enough for a Tony Bennett-coached guy, but Beeks is back in the fold at Virginia for one more season.
Hootie invites Chris Graham to the "Jerry Ratcliffe Show" so the guys can figure out what Beekman's return means for UVA hoops next season.

Army coach Chris Tracz previews Charlottesville Super Regional

Army coach Chris Tracz talks with Hootie about the Cadets season, the program's fifth straight Patriot League championship and gives great insight into his team, which will take on Virginia in the Charlottesville regional opener this Friday.

The latest on Jarin Stevenson, the five star Virginia hoops recruiting target

Five-star power forward Jarin Stevenson says he will make a decision on his status for next season by June 9.
Jerry Ratcliffe discusses the odds of Stevenson ending up at Virginia, and Hootie and co-host Chris Graham also preview UVA men's lacrosse in Championship Weekend, talk UVA baseball and ACC realignment.

How will the latest realignment talk impact UVA, ACC?

The ACC spring meetings ended with everybody claiming to be on the same page, but are we really there? Hootie invites Chris Graham to the show to break down the latest realignment talk. Reece Beekman's impressive NBA Draft Combine, basketball and football recruiting and more on the show.

The scoop on Virginia 5-star recruit Jarin Stephenson, with an added twist

Where does Virginia stand in terms of recruiting the nation’s top power forward, 5-star Jarin Stevenson? Will Stevenson reclassify to the recruiting class of 2023 and make a commitment soon? Is there a potential hidden link to UVA’s chances?
Jerry Ratcliffe spent a half hour on the phone with Jarin’s father, Jarod, on Thursday and came away extremely impressed with the entire Stevenson family.