COLLEGE FOOTBALL Virginia football opens training camp with 'newfound sense of hunger' GREG MADIA The Daily Progress Jul 29, 2026 Jul 29, 2026 Updated 4 hrs ago 0 × Virginia center Drake Metcalf discusses the Cavaliers' first practice of training camp. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Not even five minutes into Virginia’s first training camp practice, there was a reminder issued.kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^52:=JAC@8C6DD]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^`3e4fg6b\gbe`\c3h2\g2ef\76a56d47egfbQmVp DA64:2= BF2CE6C324<Vi q62F !C:3F=2 :D AC6A2C65 E@ E2<6 E96 C6:?D 2D ':C8:?:2VD "qk^2mk^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^52:=JAC@8C6DD]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^`a4e3eeh\`_d3\c`2f\g`c2\442gh263e`55Qm%@?J t==:@EE’D AC@>@E6\7C@>\H:E9:? 36=:67 92D 96=A65 &'2 7@@E32==’D DE277 <66A 4@?E:?F:EJk^2mk^Am kAm“tG6CJE9:?8 J@F 5@ :D 2 4@>A6E:E:@? 7C@> 96C6 @? @FEP” r2G2=:6CD H:56 C646:G6CD 4@249 p52> |:>D 32C<65 E@H2C5 9:D A2DD\42E496CD H9@ H6C6 D6EE=:?8 :?E@ 5C:==D F?56C?62E9 E96 H2C> (65?6D52J 27E6C?@@?[ DF?\7:==65 D<J]k^Am People are also reading… Smyth County to close trash collection stations an additional day Son of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy arrested for shooting mother in Virginia home Family, Smyth Animal Rescue unite to keep Olivia's light shining ATV's on roadways drawing debate For 25 years LASO offers skills, life lessons Smyth County continues to explore data center regs Smyth hospital CEO says SCCH is not at risk of closure Fair fun and fellowship is underway in Rich Valley Ex-pastor at Botetourt church led 'double life' sexually exploiting young girls Smyth Strong Award: Honoring Greer for giving others' hope Smyth asks court to OK 1% sales tax referendum for schools Smyth planners recommend proposed data center regs go back to committee UNC places general manager for football on paid administrative leave Smyth sheriff reports first numbers from photo-enforced I-81 work zone For veterans: Marion's American Legion service officer, commander receive state honors kAmp?5 27E6C =2DE D62D@?’D AFD9 E@ 2 D49@@=\C64@C5 `` G:4E@C:6D[ E96 w@@D’ 2:> E@ <66A AC@A6==:?8 7@CH2C5 H2D F?56?:23=J AC6D6?E @? 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UVa C Metcalf on the start of training camp Virginia center Drake Metcalf discusses the Cavaliers' first practice of training camp.
Tony Elliott’s promote-from-within belief has helped UVa football’s staff keep continuity Tony Elliott's promote-from-within belief has helped his Virginia football program maintain staff continuity, which the Cavaliers feel is 'a c…
'A special quarterback': Beau Pribula is prepared to take the reins as Virginia's QB After stops with Missouri and Penn State, quarterback Beau Pribula is ready and eager for his stint with Virginia football to begin.
Virginia football safety Ethan Minter is 'a defender of culture' for the Cavaliers Virginia football safety Ethan Minter has taken charge of the Cavaliers' defensive backs, and the group is benefiting from his leadership.
