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No. 146 The one where Virginia basketball and Virginia football converge (plus recruiting snippets)

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Ryan Odom explains how Virginia basketball wants to build a pressure defense identity, just like VCU did last season.

This episode of the Good Ole Podcast, hosted by Wahoos247's Jacquie Franquulli, covers the convergence of Virginia basketball and football during a busy October week. Franquulli analyzes UVA basketball's exhibition game and previews the football team's pivotal matchup against Washington State. She also details how on-field success is creating momentum in recruiting. The basketball segment breaks down Virginia's 95-87 exhibition loss at Vanderbilt, using insights from reporter Chris Lee of Vandy247. Head coach Ryan Odom emphasized evaluating play styles and rotations over the final score in his post-game comments. Standout performers included Malik Thomas with 18 points, Taine Murray with 14, and freshman Chance Mallory, who scored 10 points off the bench and drew attention from Vanderbilt beat writers. Chris Lee noted the impressive play of big men Elijah Gertrude and Jacob Groves, suggesting they could be a team strength. For football, the focus is on the upcoming home game against Washington State, where a win would secure bowl eligibility. The team used its bye week to get healthier, with hopes for the return of offensive lineman Brady Wilson. Key injuries include tight end Dakota Twitty, out for the season, and defensive lineman Grady Brosterhouse, who suffered a setback. The defense's identity, described by safety Donovan Platt as "relentless," has solidified since the Stanford game, where they notched five sacks. A surprising insight is that players like Cam Ross explicitly stated the team's expectations are higher than just reaching a bowl game. The defensive turnaround is highlighted by the fact UVA recorded only one sack in its first two games but now ranks in the top 30 nationally. Franquulli predicts a Virginia victory, citing Washington State's poor tackling and injured defensive line as advantages for UVA's running backs. The tone is informational and conversational, delivered from the perspective of a beat reporter sharing direct observations and sourced information. The style is a solo monologue, with Franquulli weaving in audio clips from coaches and players to support her analysis. Virginia Cavaliers fans eager for detailed, insider breakdowns of both major sports programs will love this episode. Listeners seeking a highly produced, multi-host debate format or those only interested in one sport might consider skipping parts of this comprehensive update.

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