Sadly, this is my last column for C-VILLE. (I will pause here, as some will need time to break down crying, some to pop the champagne and some to figure out what they are going to line their cat’s litter box with next week). Face the fact: Whether it be infuriating Virginia fans as I […]
The second year in the "Monday Night Football" booth has brought a new broadcast partner and continued criticism for Mike Tirico. Recently, the voice of MNF sat down with me to discuss the critics, Jaws and Tony, and his beloved "Boss." "Monday Night Football" is still "Monday Night Football," but new announcer Mike Tirico isn’t […]
Virginia versus Virginia Tech. One game, two teams fighting for one opening in Jacksonville at the ACC Championship game. With Virginia healing up wounds on its well-deserved bye week and Virginia Tech still having to host Miami, Al Groh will spend the time until November 24 burning the midnight oil in preparation for the Hokies. […]
Seems like forever and a day since Sean Singletary‘s shot rattled out against Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. A cold end to a bright season. Seven months later, the sun rises again for the Virginia men’s basketball team. A star has returned to shine and a new season full of promise […]
Vince Lombardi stared down his Green Bay Packers, decades ago, declaring, "Once a man has made a commitment to a way of life, he puts the greatest strength in the world behind him. It’s something we call heart power. Once a man has made this commitment, nothing will stop him short of success." Chanting defense: […]
Three Sundays ago while scraping my cramped and out-of-shape body off Washington Park after a morning of flag football, a diverse mix of men, women, adults and college students filed on to take our place. There was no football. There were no flags. There was only a Frisbee. No, it wasn’t a massive game of […]
Gentlemen, bust out the tuxes. Ladies, crank up the credit card for a new Vera Wang. Walk with me down the red carpet, please bypass Joan and Melissa Rivers, as their lips are ready to explode at any given second, and let’s look back as we hand out some awards to Major League Baseball’s Best […]
Over the past five years, Scott Van Pelt quickly became an ESPN favorite for more than tag lines like “Oh happy day” or “Get to the chopper.” His work on “Sportscenter” and his coverage of the four majors in golf has paved the way to radio. Recently he took a second from his busy schedule […]
A week later, and you’re still trying to pick up your jaw Up two touchdowns with 30 minutes to go. The Washington Redskins are on their way to a 3-0 start. Even after a 27-yard punt return by Antwaan Randle-El, two Casey Rabach penalties, a 3rd and forever conversion, a recovered fumble, a mental error […]
At some point this week, George Martin will take a walk in Virginia. He’ll walk upon the curvy macadam roads, take in the skyline of trees that will soon begin to change colors. His walk will be brisk. His strides will be paced. Martin will need to conserve his energy. That makes sense, considering that […]