UVa vs Richmond Game Thread - 2022

jazznutUVA · September 3, 2022, 8:49am

I’ll bite the bullet and start this thread…

Overview of current odds as of 11 AM CEST.
@BDragon 's review and prediction.
Strange Field Painting Hype video that doesn’t even show the final product! I’m stoked by that video… I think!

Let the fun begin!

Dragon's 2023 College Football Picks Week 1 (Season 3)

Virginia -21 vs. Richmond:
The moment some of us have been waiting for, the dawn of a new era welcome Coach Elliot to the big leagues. Last time a UVa coach started their coaching career against the Spiders id did not go well. The Hoos have a lot of questions marks around them. We know what they have at QB and WR, but beyond that there’s questions. How will the offense and defense cope with new schemes? Can a young oline hold up and perform? Will the RB’s feast with a more prominent role? Can the defense stop anyone? All big questions that temper my expectations for the overall performance of this year’s team.

21 is a big number and I know the Hoos offense was rolling last year and put up points, but thanks to the defense those big spreads were difficult to match unless they were playing a significantly weaker opponent. The Spiders are close to that opponent. But this year’s Hoos will be deployed differently than previous iterations. I think a renewed emphasis on the running game will allow the offense to chew up more clock and mean drives will take longer. It also means they could be more effective once in the red zone, something that Bronco led teams struggled with.

Love the Hoos to win this game, but I’m leery to say they cover the 21, with so many questions still surrounding the defense. I really want to pick the Hoos if the line drops bellow 20 I could change my tune.

Hoos win, take the under 58.5.

https://twitter.com/VirginiaSports/status/1565791674285993984?s=20&t=yqvH5XGMRlV3TgoqJU5EGQ

BDragon · September 3, 2022, 11:25am

Thanks for the shout out. Excited to begin a new era. Line holding steady at 21.5. I’m holding to my prediction Hoos win staying away from the spread don’t know enough about the team.

jazznutUVA · September 3, 2022, 11:57am

uva123 · September 3, 2022, 12:33pm

Guessing 21 point spread for a home game against UofR is on the smaller side relative to past games in this series. Will be happy if it’s any sort of low stress win

jazznutUVA · September 3, 2022, 12:46pm

BDragon · September 3, 2022, 12:47pm

I’d have to check the records but i think it’s fairly in line believe they typically fall between 20 and 28ish

jazznutUVA · September 3, 2022, 12:53pm

@IAmBallHawk

MaineWahoo · September 3, 2022, 4:28pm

It’s game time!

BDragon · September 3, 2022, 4:29pm

Not in cville but eyes on the ground.

MaineWahoo · September 3, 2022, 4:30pm

I will always give Richmond credit for choosing Spiders as their mascot. Love unique mascots.

DFresh11 · September 3, 2022, 4:33pm

Coach Wojo announces football games now?

Fiire · September 3, 2022, 4:34pm

im estactic for some more UVA football. GO HOOS

Spencer · September 3, 2022, 4:36pm

Blake Buchanan and Co. on field pregame

DFresh11 · September 3, 2022, 4:36pm

Elijah?

haney · September 3, 2022, 4:40pm

Roster:

Anyone have a nice pdf version?

WFS_HOO · September 3, 2022, 4:40pm

Well, a stop. That’s something.

MaineWahoo · September 3, 2022, 4:43pm

ESPN gamecast doesn’t even show the game as having started. And apparently this stupid game is blacked out on all the streaming services I have access to. So stupid.

haney · September 3, 2022, 4:43pm

Go! Go! Go!

Booooo!!

norfolk_hoo · September 3, 2022, 4:44pm

Coward move

Hoohoohoo · September 3, 2022, 4:44pm

Offensive line looks suspect from my spot on the hill