The Jerry Ratcliffe Show

The Jerry Ratcliffe Show

Jerry Ratcliffe established a reputation in covering University of Virginia athletics and the Atlantic Coast Conference in addition to many other sports during four decades, and brings to JerryRatcliffe.com his vast experience and knowledge.

Episodes

March 8, 2024 48 mins

Hootie welcomes Best Seat in the House host Luke Neer as they examine every aspect of Virginia basketball, from Saturday's Senior Night and must-win game against Georgia Tech to postseason play and beyond.

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Hootie and Scott discuss the debacle in Blacksburg, look ahead to Saturday's huge game against North Carolina, and discuss the team's NCAA Tournament hopes, plus much more.

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The Virginia basketball team continues to look for answers on the road after falling at NC State, and has had a week off to prepare for the next test at Wake Forest this weekend.

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Hootie and Memphis Commercial Appeal columnist Mark Giannotto break down next Tuesday's huge Virginia-Memphis basketball game and the Tigers' program. 

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Hootie and Danny Neckel discuss Danny's recent survey of Virginia football fans, including their likes, dislikes and opinions.

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October 18, 2023 39 mins

Join Hootie and Tar Heel Illustrated's Andrew Jones as they take a deep dive into Saturday night's game in Chapel Hill between the Hoos and the undefeated, top-10 Heels.

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Virginia suffered its second straight three-point loss with the 27-24 setback at Boston College on Saturday.

With William & Mary coming to town this weekend, the 'Hoos are still looking for their first win in the 2023 season.

Hootie was on hand for coach Tony Elliott's weekly presser, and breaks down what Elliott had to say about starting QB Tony Muskett, the injuries hampering depth on the defense, and the mood in the locker r...

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Virginia seems to be getting close, but at 0-4, the ‘Hoos are still looking for their first win of the 2023 season.

Hootie updates UVA fans on who should be at QB this weekend, if coach Tony Elliott might go with a two-QB rotation, the improvement in the Cavalier defense that we saw last week, and what needs to be done to see better things from special teams.

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Brennan Armstrong returns to UVA on Friday night

Hootie gets us ready for UVA-NC State, and the return of Brennan Armstrong to Scott Stadium, but first, the focus is on UVA basketball recruiting, with the latest news being the commitment of four-star power forward Jacob Cofie.

The Cofie news, and an update on Kon Kneuppel, gets us covered on the basketball beat.

That, plus football, gives you plenty to get caught up on.

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"The Jerry Ratcliffe Show" looks back at UVA's 36-35 loss to JMU in Week 2, and puts the focus on what the 'Hoos can do to get their first win of the season on Friday night against former ACC rival Maryland.

Topics include:

  • Anthony Colandrea passed for 377 yards and two TDs against JMU. But he might not start in Week 3.
  • The run D has been getting pushed around, which Jerry points out is a huge issue for the Cavaliers, who thoug...
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UVA Football will be playing in Scott Stadium for the first time since the tragic Nov. 13 murders of football student-athletes Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler and D'Sean Perry.

The Week 2 game with JMU will obviously be tinged with emotion for both sides.

Hootie and Chris Graham talk about the emotional aspect, and then get into the x's and o's involving the 'Hoos and Dukes.

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Former UVA football player Don Flow, now CEO of Flow Automotive, joins Jerry Ratcliffe to share his incredible story, from Wahoo running back, to hosting Queen Elizabeth at his room on The Lawn, to how he built one of the largest auto dealerships in the nation. A fascinating story.    
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August 29, 2023 44 mins

We have the depth chart for UVA's season opener at #10 Tennessee in Nashville on Saturday.

Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham take a look at the units - the O line, the offense as a whole, the D - and how they match up with the powerful Vols, who are 28.5-point favorites.

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August 25, 2023 48 mins

The 2023 UVA football season kicks off next week in Nashville with the 'Hoos facing 10th-ranked Tennessee.

The Jerry Ratcliffe Show lets you in on what you need to know.

Topics include:

  • Tony Elliott has named Tony Muskett his starting QB
  • The heartwarming story about walk-on placekicker, and Marine Corps veteran, Matt Ganyard
  • The latest on the injury front, focusing on edge rusher Chico Bennett Jr.

The show also ...

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The votes aren’t there to support the proposed additions of SMU, Stanford and Cal to the ACC. What does this mean for the future of the conference?

Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham discuss the next moves for the ACC.

Jerry also provides updates on the latest from the UVA football recruiting trail.

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Jerry welcomes Virginia's newest basketball player, 6-4 point guard Christian Bliss, not your typical NYC point guard, to talk about his game, his plan, what sold him on UVA and his goal to win, win and win more.

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Jerry Ratcliffe and Chris Graham wrap the busy week at the 2023 ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte with a look at the burning questions facing UVA football.

The biggest: the QB situation, the offensive line.

On the good news front: Jerry with the latest on UVA basketball recruiting.

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Host Jerry Ratcliffe talks with former Virginia star Ronde Barber about his upcoming induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and his outstanding career with the Cavaliers and Tampa Bay Bucs.

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Hootie and Scott have been busy trying to keep up with all of the news on the recruiting front for Tony Bennett with UVA basketball and Tony Elliott with UVA football.

Hootie and Chris Graham cover all the bases there, and with UVA baseball alums signing minor-league deals following last week's MLB Draft.

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July 19, 2023 30 mins
Host Jerry Ratcliffe catches up with world renowned sports & golf psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella of Charlottesville to talk about the 151st British Open, client Rory McIlroy, LIV, the world of golf and golf in Central Virginia.  
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