Best Ryan Adam Burton Podcasts (2024)

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Harrison Burton upends the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoff race 24:01

11h ago24:01

24:01

This Harrison Burton story involving a final-lap lead change that vaulted him from nowhere to the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs is a lot better than the one that had been dominating the headlines. Burton, who had lost his ride with Wood Brothers Racing for 2025, didn’t need to wreck anybody to get the win in Daytona on Saturday night. It was just good…

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UVA Football: Is Tony Elliott on the hot seat? And more 'Hoos news 14:58

2h ago14:58

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I think it’s fair to speculate how the big season that a lot of folks seem to think is in store for Virginia Tech might factor into the thinking around Tony Elliott and Virginia. There’s buzz about Tech being a sleeper pick to contend in the ACC this year, and that translates to expectations about, what, nine wins, maybe 10 wins? If Brent Pry, in h…

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Four spots still open in 2024 NASCAR Playoffs 24:51

12h ago24:51

24:51

Tyler Reddick took the checkered flag in Michigan on Monday, and since Reddick was already a 2024 winner, we still have four spots open in the 2024 NASCAR Playoff race. That’s in part because of NASCAR’s surprise move last week to hit Austin Dillon, the winner at Richmond back on Aug. 11, with an unprecedented penalty – taking his guaranteed playof…

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NASCAR isn’t going to do anything to Austin Dillon 48:36

10d ago48:36

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Austin Dillon drove through leaders Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin to take the checkered flag in Richmond on Sunday night, igniting a controversy that has NASCAR saying it will review his driving, and maybe even take the win away. That’s not going to happen, of course. #TeamAFP NASCAR writer Rod Mullins joins us to break down the end of an otherwise …

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NASCAR returns from Olympic break 21:34

26d ago21:34

21:34

NASCAR has taken the past couple of weeks off to accommodate TV rights holder NBC’s interest in broadcasting the 2024 Paris Olympics, but the Cup Series is set to return this weekend at Richmond International Raceway. AFP’s NASCAR guy, Rod Mullins, joins Chris Graham on the podcast today to get us up to speed on what has been going on in NASCAR wit…

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Kyle Larson finally wins at Indianapolis 21:56

21d ago21:56

21:56

The talk of the spring in NASCAR was Kyle Larson trying to do the double – racing in the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the Sunday before Memorial Day. The weather didn’t hold up to allow Larson to race in both, but Larson made up for that failed day with his win on Sunday at the Brickyard 400. Rod Mullins joins the podcast to break down…

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Ryan Blaney, not at all running on fumes, wins at Pocono 23:37

29d ago23:37

23:37

It will be a while before Ryan Blaney has a lead on the final lap and doesn’t worry about whether he has enough gas to get across the finish line. He did on Sunday, taking the checkered flag ahead of Denny Hamlin. Rod Mullins joins the podcast to recap the NASCAR Cup Series weekend. We also talk about the struggles for Cup Series stars Kyle Busch a…

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AEW welcomes back MJF, Adam Page, to begin ‘All In’ season 31:11

1M ago31:11

31:11

Former AEW world champs Maxwell Jacob Friedman and “Hangman” Adam Page are back, and they’re on clear paths to big matches at the “All In” pay-per-view in London next month. AFP wrestling columnist Ray Petree updates us on the latest goings-on in AEW, and previews this week’s “Dynamite,” before this week’s podcast turns into an impromptu Eddie King…

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Alex Bowman wins in the rain, Hailie Deegan, John Force updates 26:41

2M ago26:41

26:41

Chicago, for the second straight year, had its NASCAR street race, a neat idea, if there ever was one, dampened by rain. Alex Bowman made it memorable, breaking his 80-race NASCAR Cup Series winless streak in a timed finish – an idea that NASCAR might want to try again, incidentally. Rod Mullins joins the podcast to break down the weekend on the me…

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Digging into the Tony Bennett UVA contract extension 15:52

2M ago15:52

15:52

Podcast: Digging into the details of the Tony Bennett UVA contract extension We’ve known since June 13 that Tony Bennett signed a contract extension that will, in essence, tether him to UVA Basketball through the end of the 2030-2031 season. What we didn’t know: the details. Chris Graham examines the salary, bonus and buyout portions of the deal in…

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Hits, misses from AEW 'Forbidden Door' 38:39

1M ago38:39

38:39

AEW put on its third annual “Forbidden Door” pay-per-view on Sunday, highlighted by world champ Swerve Strickland retaining in the main-event match against roster newcomer Will Ospreay. AFP wrestling columnist Ray Petree joins the show to go over the show’s hits and misses, and goes down his list of matches on the main show from 1-10. We also previ…

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Update on NHRA legend John Force 34:05

2M ago34:05

34:05

Rod Mullins joins the show to update us on the status of NHRA legend John Force, who was seriously injured in a fiery crash in Richmond several days ago. The show then switches gears to break down Joey Logano’s five-OT win in Nashville, which came down to fuel strategy amid the craziness of the final 31 laps. Also getting our attention: what really…

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Your job fix UVA Football What do you do? 1:07:26

2M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

Everybody always wants to fire the coach, which, fair – the coach makes a lot of money, so he’s not above reproach. But is it that simple? Virginia is coming off back-to-back three-win seasons under Tony Elliott, who some in the UVA Football fan base think is entering Year 3 on if not a hot seat, at least one that is warm. Should it be? Scott Germa…

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What to be excited about with AEW 'Forbidden Door' 26:39

2M ago26:39

26:39

AEW is gearing up for its annual "Forbidden Door" pay-per-view, with world champ Swerve Strickland defending his title against Will Ospreay headlining a packed night of action. Ray Petree joins the show to break down "Forbidden Door," and to preview the week in AEW's lead-in shows - "Dynamite," "Rampage" and "Collision" - that will get us there on …

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The latest on NHRA legend John Force 39:50

2M ago39:50

39:50

NHRA legend John Force is in intensive care in a Richmond hospital after a harrowing crash at an event in Virginia this past weekend. AFP racing reporter Rod Mullins updates us on Force's condition, which is very much touch-and-go at this early stage. The podcast also covers the pending move of Chase Briscoe to Joe Gibbs Racing, and Christopher Bel…

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Ryan Blaney didn't run out of gas this time 34:01

3M ago34:01

34:01

Ryan Blaney lost out on a chance to win a few weeks ago when he ran out of gas on the final lap. In Iowa on Sunday, Blaney, leading late, didn’t have any worries about gas, though tires could have been a concern. Blaney ended up getting the win in the NASCAR Cup Series debut at Iowa Speedway. Rod Mullins breaks down the race, and Rod and AFP editor…

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AEW is on the struggle bus 27:21

3M ago27:21

27:21

It’s only being honest to say that AEW, approaching its fifth anniversary, is struggling right now, with TV ratings at an all-time low, and ticket sales at its live shows flagging. AFP wrestling columnist Ray Petree joins the podcast to break down how AEW got here, and what the company’s founder, creative director and chief bottle washer, Tony Khan…

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Zero to 300 in four seconds 42:49

3M ago42:49

42:49

Podcast: Recapping a wild weekend in NHRA, NASCAR, college baseball AFP auto racing reporter Rod Mullins spent the weekend in Bristol at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and takes us inside the action at Bristol Dragway. Rod and AFP editor Chris Graham also recap the NASCAR Cup Series race at Sonoma, which was won by Kyle Larson, with …

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New UVA radio guy, Bennett, Super Regional 33:25

3M ago33:25

33:25

AFP editor Chris Graham previews the UVA-Kansas State Super Regional, which begins Friday night at The Dish. But before we can get to the happy place, there’s the news about the new UVA Football radio color analyst, the guy who made up a story to whip up his online mob to go after Chris last fall. People can fail up in this world, which is nice to …

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Even a NASCAR driver can run out of gas 30:39

3M ago30:39

30:39

Ryan Blaney was cruising to victory in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway when the unthinkable happened – he ran out of gas. The err in fuel technology allowed his Team Penske teammate Austin Cindric to race to his first victory since the 2022 Daytona 500. Rod Mullins and Chris Graham discuss the race, which also inclu…

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#12 UVA set for Charlottesville Regional 26:19

3M ago26:19

26:19

Virginia has been able to work around its dearth of pitching with a historic offense. But will the ‘Hoos translate what they’ve been able to do in the 2024 regular season to the NCAA Tournament? AFP editor Chris Graham talks us through the four-team Charlottesville Regional field – which includes Mississippi State, St. John’s and Penn – and guesses…

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Stewart-Haas Racing is getting out of the NASCAR business 34:37

3M ago34:37

34:37

Stewart-Haas Racing is getting out of the NASCAR business at the end of the year, putting its four charters out on the market, and adding to the questions about the sustained viability of the NASCAR race team business. Rod Mullins joins the podcast to help us break down the Stewart-Haas story, and we review the rainy Sunday that ruined the attempt …

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Logano wins, but all the talk was about the fight 29:47

4M ago29:47

29:47

Joey Logano won a snoozer of a NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race Sunday night at North Wilkesboro, in which he led 199 of the 200 laps, but while the race itself was nothing to write home about, well … There was the dustup between Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kyle Busch after their Lap 1 swapping-of-paint that gave us something to talk about. Rod Mullins …

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NASCAR set to begin March Madness-style tournament in 2025 23:52

4M ago23:52

23:52

NASCAR has announced plans for an in-season tournament modeled on the NCAA's March Madness to begin in 2025. Will it work to build even more interest among NASCAR fans? Rod Mullins joins the show to break down the bracket madness, and discuss Brad Keselowski's win in Darlington on Sunday.By Chris Graham

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How does the UVA Basketball roster look now? 22:56

4M ago22:56

22:56

The UVA Basketball roster looks to be set for the coming 2024-2025 season with four additions from the transfer portal. How are things looking, then, for next season? Pretty good, is the answer from AFP editor Chris Graham, who is not prone to just being nice for the sake of being nice. Story referenced in this podcast: UVA gets its guys from the t…

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UVA Basketball grabs four from the transfer portal 9:48

4M ago9:48

9:48

Virginia coach Tony Bennett has been busy, adding four players from the transfer portal, including former Duke player and 2023 five-star TJ Power. AFP editor Chris Graham breaks down the pickups. Stories referenced in this podcast: Virginia lands Duke five-star TJ Power: How does Power fit with the ‘Hoos? Bennett lands another big man, San Diego St…

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Will we get a full NASCAR Cup Series season? 29:08

4M ago29:08

29:08

We just had the closest finish to a NASCAR Cup Series race in history - literally an inch separating Kyle Larson and Chris Buescher in Kansas on Sunday. But there's tension behind the scenes in NASCAR-land, with the private owners of the racing series and the owners of the race teams who want to share more in the TV money at odds over how they can …

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Denny Hamlin makes good on his called shot 27:49

4M ago27:49

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Denny Hamlin called his shot last week on his podcast, telling listeners that he was going to take the checkered flag at Dover. Then, Hamlin, the Virginia native, went out and did it. AFP’s resident NASCAR Cup Series writer, Rod Mullins, joins the show to break down Hamlin’s win, Kyle Larson’s second-place finish, the big wreck 72 laps from the fin…

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A pair of wild finishes at Talladega 31:43

4M ago31:43

31:43

Tyler Reddick emerged at the head of the pack in a wild finish in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega. Reddick, who drives for 23XI Racing, celebrated the win with team co-owner Michael Jordan – yes, that Michael Jordan. Reddick crossed the finish as literally all heck broke loose behind him. AFP’s resident NASCAR writer, Rod Mullins, take…

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Ken Mitchell is the kind of Democrat who can win in our part of Virginia 25:46

5M ago25:46

25:46

Ken Mitchell, the Democrat challenging Trump Republican Ben Cline for the Sixth District seat in Congress, isn’t going to get a writeup in Blue Virginia. Ben Tribbett isn’t going to tweet about his campaign. Richmond and Northern Virginia Democrats are going to ignore him, like the ignore everybody else with a D beside their name west of the Route …

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Chase Elliott wins in Texas, UK hires Mark Pope, MLB talk 34:25

5M ago34:25

34:25

Chase Elliott hadn’t won in a while – his NASCAR Cup Series winless streak went back 18 months – before his win on Sunday in Texas. AFP’s NASCAR beat writer Rod Mullins joins us to break down Elliott’s win, Brad Keselowski’s frustrating runner-up finish, the series of bumps and other dust-ups that sent the race to OT, and the photo-finish Xfinity S…

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Big day at Martinsville for Hendrick 37:06

5M ago37:06

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William Byron is NASCAR’s first three-race winner in the 2024 Cup Series season with his win on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway. AFP NASCAR reporter Rod Mullins reports on the big race weekend at the historic Virginia track, which saw Hendrick Motorsports take the three podium spots on Sunday, and Aric Almirola taking the Xfinity Series race on Sat…

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Does Cody Rhodes leave Wrestlemania as the undisputed champ? 1:16:53

5M ago1:16:53

1:16:53

Podcast: Does Cody Rhodes leave Wrestlemania as the undisputed champ? Cody Rhodes has been trying to “finish the story” for two years. Does “The American Nightmare” finally achieve the dream and become the undisputed WWE champ at Wrestlemania 40 this weekend? Chris Graham and Josh Deal preview WM 40 weekend, and also break down the CM Punk intervie…

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Denny Hamlin steals one in Richmond 36:13

5M ago36:13

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Martin Truex Jr. led 288 laps, but a crash a half-lap from the white flag sent Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond into overtime, and Denny Hamlin and his team outmaneuvered the field to the win. AFP’s NASCAR writer, Rod Mullins, joins the show to break down the day, the night, and the final two laps, plus the OT. Mullins also previews this…

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Transfer portal updates for UVA, Virginia Tech, JMU 25:37

5M ago25:37

25:37

The transfer portal is open, though you wouldn’t know it, to look at how quiet it has been at Virginia. Virginia Tech, though, and JMU could be losing pretty much everybody to the portal. AFP editor Chris Graham reports on the latest portal news, updates the JMU coach search, and breaks down how coaching moves factored into UNC’s surprise Sweet 16 …

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William Byron wins the first NASCAR Cup Series road race of 2024 25:10

5M ago25:10

25:10

William Byron, who took the checkered flag at the season-opening Daytona 500, added a win at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, in the first NASCAR Cup Series road race of the 2024 season. AFP’s resident NASCAR writer, Rod Mullins, breaks down Byron’s win, and previews the upcoming Cup Series races in Richmond and Martinsville.…

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Insider view of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway 34:14

6M ago34:14

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Rod Mullins was in the media center for last weekend’s Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Being behind the scenes gives you a different perspective on a day of NASCAR Cup Series racing action. Rod joins AFP editor Chris Graham to break down the race, won by Virginia native Denny Hamlin, and share what was being talked about in the pits.…

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Christopher Bell win in Phoenix caps emotional weekend for Joe Gibbs Racing 33:35

6M ago33:35

33:35

Christopher Bell was in the Championship 4 in Phoenix a few months ago, but engine issues ended his run at the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series title early that day. Bell notched the win this weekend in his return, capping an emotional week at the track for Joe Gibbs Racing. AFP’s NASCAR writer, Rod Mullins, breaks down the Phoenix race, and previews Bristol…

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Virginia faces must-win game in ACC regular-season finale 12:32

6M ago12:32

12:32

Virginia (21-9, 12-7 ACC) cannot afford a hiccup with Georgia Tech (14-16, 7-12 ACC) coming to town Saturday night. AFP editor Chris Graham breaks down the matchup, and also looks across the ACC at the conference’s three NCAA Tournament bubble teams – UVA, Wake Forest and Pitt – and what each needs to do heading into next week’s ACC Tournament. Sto…

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Kyle Larson takes the checkered flag in NASCAR Cup Series race in Vegas 23:05

6M ago23:05

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Kyle Larson raced to victory in Las Vegas on Sunday. AFP NASCAR beat writer Rod Mullins joins the show to break down Larson’s win, and the rides of other top drivers in Sunday’s race. Other topics: What happened to Chris Buescher’s tire, and why is NASCAR investigating? Amazon is making a splash in the NASCAR TV game. Honda appears to be ready to g…

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Virginia faces Duke, Crazies in Cameron 18:56

6M ago18:56

18:56

For the first time in a decade, AFP editor Chris Graham will be attending a Virginia game without a credential hanging around his neck. Chris will be in Cameron Indoor Stadium for Saturday’s ACC clash between Duke and Virginia. It’s not a must-win for the ‘Hoos, but a W would be a nice add to the NCAA Tournament resume. On the eve of the contest, C…

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NASCAR basking in the glow of exciting finish in Atlanta 25:08

6M ago25:08

25:08

Daniel Suarez was just thismuch faster than the field in his photo-finish win in Atlanta on Sunday, at the end of one of the more thrilling NASCAR Cup Series races in recent memory. AFP’s resident NASCAR beat writer, Rod Mullins, joins the podcast to break down the action – 48 lead changes, crashes involving 32 race teams, the three-wide finish. We…

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Virginia set to face Boston College with its postseason fate on the line 26:17

6M ago26:17

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Virginia (20-8, 11-6 ACC) needs a win at Boston College (15-12, 6-10 ACC) on Wednesday to keep on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble. But are there bigger issues for this Virginia team, which has lost three of its last four, and hasn’t scored out of the 40s in two weeks? AFP editor Chris Graham addresses the issues for the ‘Hoos, and the …

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‘Soft’ Virginia has bigger, tough North Carolina next up on Saturday 41:00

6M ago41:00

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We’ve been writing all week about how Virginia coach Tony Bennett and his team have recognized that there’s a softness about this year’s team. Can the Cavaliers toughen up in time to make a stretch run heading into March Madness? AFP editor Chris Graham previews the next game up for UVA – with ACC leader North Carolina coming to JPJ. Stories refere…

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Byron’s win at Daytona; NASCAR, teams fighting over money 36:23

6M ago36:23

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There was enough of a break in the torrential rain to allow for the running of the 2024 Daytona 500 on Monday, with William Byron taking the #24 Chevrolet to the checkered flag in the NASCAR season opener. Rod Mullins joins AFP editor Chris Graham to break down how it happened. We also discuss the ongoing review of fuel strategies by NASCAR, and th…

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Trying to figure out what happened down in Blacksburg 20:40

7M ago20:40

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No shame in losing, but Virginia’s 75-41 loss at Virginia Tech on Big Monday was more than an instance of losing a game. There was a lot wrong with everything that happened down in Blacksburg. AFP editor Chris Graham tries to get to the bottom of what happened in the loss, which in a couple of ways seems to have undone the good of the recent eight-…

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Virginia set to face Virginia Tech on Big Monday 29:57

7M ago29:57

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Virginia (20-6, 11-4 ACC) faces a tough road test on Monday night with a game at in-state ACC rival Virginia Tech (14-11, 6-8 ACC). AFP editor Chris Graham breaks down the matchup, the second of the home-and-home between the two this season. We also look back at Virginia’s 49-47 win over Wake Forest on Saturday, and how the weekend action impacted …

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Virginia faces Wake Forest, looking to get back on track 37:30

7M ago37:30

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Virginia pretty much beat itself earlier in the week in that 74-63 loss to Pitt. The ‘Hoos (19-6, 10-4 ACC) have to get back on track with a game against a tough Wake Forest (16-8, 8-5 ACC) on Saturday (noon ET, ESPN2). Wake dominated UVA in a 66-47 win in Winston-Salem last month. AFP editor Chris Graham, after recapping what happened on Tuesday i…

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Breaking down the matchup between streaking Virginia, Pitt 20:37

7M ago20:37

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#21 Virginia (19-5, 10-3 ACC) is the hottest team in the ACC. Pitt (15-8, 6-6 ACC) is the second-hottest, winning five of its last six. AFP editor Chris Graham breaks down the UVA-Pitt matchup, which is set for Tuesday night (7 p.m. ET, ACCN). But first in this podcast, we look back at Virginia’s 80-76 win at Florida State on Saturday, the eighth w…

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Virginia-Florida State preview, UVA Hoops Notebook 18:36

7M ago18:36

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Virginia (18-5, 9-3 ACC) takes its seven-game winning streak to Tallahassee this weekend as the ‘Hoos prepare for Florida State (13-9, 7-4 ACC). How does UVA match up? AFP editor Chris Graham breaks down the FSU rotation and offers thoughts on how Tony Bennett will approach the ‘Noles. We also open up the Notebook to discuss Jake Groves, the third …

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