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Jerry Ratcliffe of JerryRatcliffe.com joins Luke to discuss Virginia Football heading towards the 2026 season, and also touch on Mike Curtis departing Virginia Basketball for the Memphis Grizzlies. 

Charlottesville Blues FC owner Brian Kuk joins the program to preview a massive match against Lionsbridge FC set for Wednesday night at 8:00pm at CHS. That plus plenty of World Cup talk and analysis in the final week of the group stage. 

Luke opens the week with details on Lars Tiffany's lawsuit against the UVA Board of Visitors and touches on Tiffany's message to Kevin Cassese after he was let go. Then more World Cup talk with Marshall LeMert, and Mike Barber joins for insights on Dusty May leaving Michigan for the NBA. 

Editor-in-chief of CvilleRightNow.com Mike Barber joins Luke for their weekly conversation hitting on Dusty May leaving Michigan for the NBA, strength and conditioning coach Mike Curtis moving on from Virginia to the Memphis Grizzlies, and Virginia Football scheduling Vanderbilt. 

Luke goes into more World Cup talk to open the show while Adam Hawes joins for thoughts on the College World Series Finals. Then a full hour of Luke going back and forth with Gus Kearns of Screen The Screener on College Basketball. Then Junior Burrough swings by for thoughts on the high school summer basketball circuit and more. 

Luke is joined by his college basketball buddy Gus Kearns of Screen The Screener to give preseason top ten thoughts, a look at Virginia's roster, and to discuss opinions on the 2026 NBA Draft. 

Luke opens with another World Cup daily recap and touches on the inspiration gained from international fans and "watch parties." Then Jacquie Franciulli of Wahoos 247 checks in to talk Virginia Football. Finally, Luke gives an overview of the "big boys" of The Big Ten for the 2026 College Football Season. 

Jacquie Franciulli of Wahoos 247 drops by to discuss Virginia Football with Luke in the wake of the Hoos securing a string of commitments for the class of 2027. 

Luke rolls through the latest from UVA Men's Basketball opening up summer workouts while also giving insights into the World Cup and the College World Series. Then Bennett Conlin of the Baltimore Sun joins for a full preview of the 2026 U.S. Open from Shinnecock Hills.  

Bennett Conlin of the Baltimore Sun joins Luke to honor their tradition of breaking down every major golf championship. It's a look at the field heading into the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Then they dive into more early college football thoughts for the upcoming season. 

Luke is joined off the top by Adam Hawes and Marshall LeMert to give a complete recap of the first weekend of the World Cup highlighting the USMNT's dominant opener, Germany's sleeper potential, and Spain's opening match dud. Then Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins for UVA Sports talk while also acknowledging Knicks mania in New York City. Finally, Luke gives his impressions of UFC Freedom 250 to conclude the show.  

Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com joins Luke Neer as the two recap their recent vacations and sports lessons learned in the process. Plus plenty of talk on Virginia Men's Basketball in summer workouts. 

Dave Glenn of NC Sports Network goes back and forth with Luke on ACC NIL spending, college basketball players withdrawing from the NBA Draft, and the future of Olympic Sports. 

Greg Madia of the Daily Progress joins Luke to put the 2026 Virginia Baseball Season into perspective. Then they go into the latest from ACC Football recruiting. 

Brian Kuk of the Charlottesville Blues FC joins Luke for an update on the club and a look ahead to a double header matchday "free and open to the public."

Preston Willett of TheSabre.com checks in with Luke for a review of Virginia Athletics' 2025-2026 sports season. 

Luke is joined by fellow members of the WINA Sports Department Adam Hawes and Marshall LeMert to dissect Virginia Baseball's 2026 season and the conclusion in the Hattiesburg Regional. 

New Virginia Lacrosse Head Coach Kevin Cassese joins Luke Neer for the first time to discuss taking over the program, his coaching background, and vision for the future of Virginia Lacrosse. 

New Virginia Lacrosse Head Coach Kevin Cassese joins Luke Neer to go in depth on becoming the next leader of the program, his coaching philosophy, and the future for Virginia Lacrosse. 

David Teel of the Daily Press and The Virginia Pilot joins Luke for discussion on ACC Football, ACC revenue, Olympic Sports, and potential future conference realignment. 

Luke Neer is joined by Mike Barber of CvilleRightNow.com to dive into Virginia Lacrosse moving away from Lars Tiffany as head coach. Also plenty of discussion money and funding for Olympic Sports in college athletics. 

Luke Neer continues discussion on Virginia Lacrosse's coaching change, plus content on Virginia Baseball in the ACC Tournament. Then Carson Cox checks in for more Virginia Men's Basketball transfer portal rumor mill talk while also giving a check up on Virginia Women's Basketball in the offseason. 

Luke and Adam look at early preseason rankings for College Football, spoiler alert, the boys find some issues with them.

Jacquie Franciulli of Wahoos247 joins to examine in-depth the Virginia-Virginia Tech rivalry, who's got the upper hand, who's on the downswing, and where is the rivalry in 2026?

Doug Tarring previews Virginia Lacrosse's run in the ACC Tournament beginning Sunday night against the Georgetown Hoyas.

Finally, Marshall examines the penultimate top 25 of the Baseball regular season and looks at the final stretch for Virginia Baseball.

Luke looks at way too early power rankings for College Football in August, and who had a stellar offseason.

UVA Lacrosse Head Coach Lars Tiffany joins to preview his squad's run in the NCAA Tournament, due to begin in Charlottesville against Georgetown on Sunday.

Plus, Dave Glenn of NC Sports Network checks in with a look at the Carolina offseason for Basketball and Football.