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Pitt travels to Virginia Tech with both programs searching for positives amid 1-3 starts

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September 28, 2023

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Pitt travels to Virginia Tech with both programs searching for positives amid 1-3 starts

Pittsburgh (1-3, 0-1 ACC) at Virginia Tech (1-3), Saturday, 8 p.m. ET (ACC Network)

Line: Pitt by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Series record: Series tied 11-11.

WHAT’S AT STAKE?

A chance at salvaging their respective seasons. The Panthers have dropped three straight since a Week 1 win against overmatched Wofford. The Hokies have followed a similar path, falling to Purdue, Rutgers and — most troublingly — Marshall after beating Old Dominion in the opener. While Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi has earned a little wiggle room in his ninth season with the Panthers, Hokies second-year coach Brent Pry could use a boost that beating Pitt would provide.

KEY MATCHUP

Pitt’s offensive line against Virginia Tech’s front seven. The Panthers have used four different line combinations in four games thanks to a mix of injuries and inconsistent play. Given Pitt’s limitations in the passing game — the Panthers are dead last in the ACC in yards passing per game — every drop back needs to be maximized.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Pitt: TE Gavin Bartholomew. Passing the ball has been difficult for the Panthers early in the season no matter who is at quarterback, except when they throw the ball in the direction of Bartholomew. The junior is averaging 24 yards per reception. With the Hokies likely to stack the line of scrimmage to stop Pitt’s running game, Bartholomew could have opportunities to get down the field.

Virginia Tech: LB Keli Lawson. The redshirt sophomore has been one of the few bright spots for the Hokies during a difficult start. Lawson has racked up double-digit tackles in each of the last three games and made the second interception of his career last week against Marshall.

FACTS & FIGURES

Pitt has won the last three meetings between the schools, and four of the last five. … Points have been difficult to come by for both teams. Pitt is 12th in the ACC in scoring (24.0 points per game) and the Hokies are 13th (21.4). … The Panthers are looking to avoid their first 1-4 start since 2005. … Pitt has questions at quarterback. Phil Jurkovec exited last week’s loss to No. 15 North Carolina in the first half with an undisclosed injury. Backup Christian Veilleux will get the start if Jurkovec can’t go. … Pitt’s injury-depleted offensive line will have to forge ahead without senior tackle Matt Goncalves, who is out for the season. … The Hokies have lost nine straight games to Power 5 opponents dating to last season. … Virginia Tech’s offense has been more productive than just one team in the ACC so far in 2023 — Pitt. … The Gosnell brothers have been one of the few positives for Virginia Tech’s offense so far. Stephen Gosnell has nine receptions for 133 yards. Younger brother Benji has eight grabs for 96 yards.

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January 18, 2025 – Virginia Attorney General Miyares Condemns President Biden’s Last Minute Clemency for Cop Killer and Accomplice

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January 19, 2025

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January 18, 2025 – Virginia Attorney General Miyares Condemns President Biden’s Last Minute Clemency for Cop Killer and Accomplice

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Virginia Attorney General Miyares Condemns President Biden’s Last Minute Clemency for Cop Killer and Accomplice

RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares today issued the following statement after President Joe Biden announced clemency for Ferrone Claiborne and Terence Richardson – the “Waverly Two” whose criminal acts caused the death of Officer Allen Gibson in 1998.

“I am absolutely outraged by what has happened. My heart is shattered knowing that the men that killed my father are going to be released from prison and can walk the streets freely,” stated Officer Gibson’s daughter, Crissana Gibson. “This is a huge miscarriage of justice, and I am completely disgusted by the outgoing administration. The Virginia Attorney General’s office has worked tirelessly to keep these murderers behind bars, and I am forever grateful for their dedication and hard work. I am so disappointed that the disgraceful Biden administration has failed my family, my father, and the entire law enforcement community. Neither my family nor I have ever supported the release of Richardson or Claiborne, and we denounce this decision by the outgoing failed presidency of Joe Biden and the Democratic Party’s abuse of the justice system.”

“If the Democrats intend to build their vision of social justice on a pile of dead law enforcement officers, they could send no stronger message than the one they sent today,” said Attorney General Jason Miyares. “The decision not to pardon but merely commute the sentence of Terence Richardson only supports our position that he is in fact guilty of manslaughter. This office will continue to exhaust itself in seeking justice for the family of Officer Allen Gibson and ensuring that those involved are held to account.”

On April 25, 1998, 25-year-old Officer Allen Gibson woke up and went to work as a Waverly police officer. He put on his bulletproof vest and said goodbye to his eight-year-old daughter Crissana. Officer Gibson found Terence Richardson and Ferrone Claiborne engaged in a drug deal behind an apartment building. The men attacked Officer Gibson, and Richardson disarmed Officer Gibson and fatally shot him in the stomach right below his bulletproof vest.

Terence Richardson pleaded guilty in Virginia court to involuntary manslaughter, and Ferrone Claiborne pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact. A federal appeals court held in 2002 that Richardson “intentionally shot Gibson,” and that the facts “amply support the finding” that Richardson and Claiborne “murdered Gibson.”

Not only did President Obama deny clemency to Ferrone Claiborne and Terence Richardson, but the Biden White House was recently advised by the U.S. Attorney General not to commute the sentences of certain violent offenders.

“Yesterday, Joe Biden woke up and decided that these two violent criminals deserve clemency,” said Miyares. “Joe Biden should be ashamed, but we know that he probably doesn’t even know what he signed. Biden and his staff deserve scorn, shame, and derision for this despicable act. Shame on you, Joe Biden and your enabling staff.
“May the memory of Officer Allen Gibson and his family haunt each of you forever.”

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Donald and Melania Trump watch pre-inauguration fireworks from Virginia golf club

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January 19, 2025

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Donald and Melania Trump watch pre-inauguration fireworks from Virginia golf club

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Five Takeaways From Virginia Basketball’s 81-67 Loss to Louisville

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January 18, 2025

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Five Takeaways From Virginia Basketball’s 81-67 Loss to Louisville

Virginia (8-10, 1-6 ACC) suffered a 81-67 loss to Louisville (13-5, 6-1 ACC) at the KFC YUM! Center on Saturday afternoon. Here are our five takeaways from UVA’s fifth-consecutive loss with Virginia losing four of those games by double digits.

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The Cardinals ignited an 11-2 run midway through the first half to build up a lead they never looked back from as the Cavaliers stood no chance, similar to the first matchup this season. With a win on Saturday for the Cardinals, this is the second time Louisville has swept the season series against Virginia, with the first being during the 1989/90 season. The strong start for the Cardinals was powered by their powerful three-point shooter Reyne Smith, who started ¾ from beyond the arc, and Terrence Edwards Jr., who scored 12 points in the first half. In the second half, the Cavaliers never got the lead below 11 as the Cardinals extended their lead to as much as 21, which could have been significantly higher if the starters had remained in the game.

Trying to find positives in a blowout contest is extremely difficult, but Elijah Saunders’ performance is certainly worth noting. The transfer from San Diego State was the only Virginia player to show up in the first half, scoring 11 points before finishing with 19 on the day. Saunders also buried three of his six attempts from three-point land, showcasing a range of ability to drive to the basket and shoot from range. With so much uncertainty looming in Charlottesville regarding who will hit the portal and who will coach next fall, Virginia fans should hope that Saunders stays for another year.

Despite trailing by eleven at halftime, Virginia only committed three turnovers in the first half. Then, in the second half, things came crashing down for the Hoos as the team committed 12 turnovers, bringing the team to 15 on the day. We’ve said it all year on this outlet, and I’ll say it again: for a team like Virginia that plays at the slowest pace in the entire nation, turnovers are the most costly for the team in Charlottesville, which was shown on Saturday.

The Reviville is real down in Louisville with the Cardinals sitting at 13-5, 6-1 ACC. With a decisive win over Clemson earlier in ACC play, the Cardinals find themselves as the second-best team in the ACC behind Duke, who appears to find themselves in a conference of its own in 2025. With transfers Reyne Smith and Chucky Hepburn providing instant offense, the Cardinals will be a team to watch in March.

The Cavaliers have lost five straight games, with four of those games being double-digit losses. There’s not much hope for this team or a path that allows the Cavaliers to turn it around in 2025. With the loss on Saturday, Virginia currently sits second to last in the ACC only in front of Miami. If the Cavaliers finish in the bottom three of the ACC, they will miss the ACC tournament and not even have a shot at a miraculous auto-bid to the ACC tournament.

The Cavaliers return to action on Tuesday, January 21st against Boston College at John Paul Jones Arena.

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