David Teel

NORFOLK — Old Dominion's 83-82 loss to Buffalo on Monday was many things, Mike Jones' first game as a college basketball head coach among them. But to label him a rookie would be remarkably short-sighted. Jones spent 19 years leading the teams at DeMatha Catholic in suburban Washington, D.C., one of the nation's most-renowned programs for more than a half-century. His tenure included a 511-119 record, eight Washington Catholic Athletic Conference tournament championships and a mythical national title in 2006. The additional burdens of coaching at your alma mater, where you won championships as an athlete? Been there done that. Jones […]

NORFOLK — Old Dominion’s 83-82 loss to Buffalo on Monday was many things, Mike Jones’ first game as a college basketball head coach among them. But to label him a rookie would be remarkably short-s…

BLACKSBURG — Twice last season, Virginia Tech encountered ACC opponents ranked among the Top 25. Manhandled on each occasion, the Hokies lost those contests to Florida State and Louisville by a combined 53 points.

The subplots essential to Virginia's 24-19 road upset of No. 18 Pittsburgh late Saturday night were fascinating and, at times, confusing.

Saturday’s victory elevates the Cavaliers to 5-4, one win shy of the program’s first postseason appearance since Elliott’s arrival.

Miami's loss to Georgia Tech dims considerably the ACC's prospects for the multiple bids the league craves as the playoff triples to 12 teams this season.

Old Dominion is 4-6, a discouraging sequel that leaves the Monarchs two victories shy of mere bowl eligibility with as many games remaining in the regular season.

Cignetti's unbeaten IU team includes Salem High graduate Kaelon Black in the backfield, while safeties Terry Jones and Shawn Asbury, Old Dominion's Nos. 2 and 3 tacklers last season, have combined for 81 stops this year.

CHARLOTTESVILLE — Virginia benched quarterback Anthony Colandrea a week ago at halftime. Little wonder after a ghastly, three-interception second quarter against Notre Dame.

The Cavaliers managed only 173 total yards, but chose not to play backup QB Tony Muskett, who had a credible relief effort in a loss to Notre Dame in the previous game.