The Best Seat in the House

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By: Luke Neer

Luke Neer brings you sports talk centered around Virginia Athletics, the ACC, College Football, and College Basketball.

Preston Willett & Luke Neer on Virginia Basketball, Favour Ibe
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Today at 3:10 PM


The Best Seat in the House (5/7/26)
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Last Friday at 3:34 PM

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.


Jacquie Franciulli & Luke Neer on Virginia vs. Virginia Tech Football Rivalry in 2026
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Last Thursday at 8:49 PM


The Best Seat in the House (5/6/26)
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Last Thursday at 3:46 PM

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.


Dave Glenn & Luke Neer on ACC Basketball Hierarchy, ACC Football Contenders
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Last Wednesday at 9:03 PM


Lars Tiffany on ACC Championship Weekend, NCAAT vs. Georgetown
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Last Wednesday at 2:55 PM


The Best Seat in the House (5/5/26)
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05/05/2026

Luke and Adam break down Arkansas State Basketball Star Christian Harmon and his commitment to the University of Virginia, as well as where he will play in the system.

Plus, Mike Barber of Cville Right Now talks UVA LAX, and Marshall sits down with Coach Joanna Hardin and Shortstop Jade Hylton of Virginia Softball in advance of their ACC Tournament run that will take place here in Charlottesville.


Mike Barber & Luke Neer on UVA Lacrosse, ACC Basketball Offseason, UVA-VT Rivalry
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05/05/2026


Joanna Hardin and Jade Hylton
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05/05/2026

Head Coach Joanna Hardin and Shortstop Jade Hylton of Virginia Softball stop by to discuss the ACC Tournament being played at Palmer Park, the stellar season class, Jade's approach at the plate, and they both see the game.


The Best Seat in the House (5/4/26)
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05/05/2026

Luke and Adam get together to preview Virginia Lacrosse's run in the NCAA Tournament, including who Virginia will face should they beat Georgetown, who wins the other heavyweight matchups of round one, and examine Virginia Baseball in the exam break.

Plus, Greg Madia joins to look at the returners in Virginia Basketball's roster, and who will make the biggest development leap in 2026-27.


Greg Madia & Luke Neer on Virginia Basketball Offseason Leaps
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05/04/2026


The Best Seat in the House (4/30/26)
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05/01/2026

Luke returns to the mic to give his takes on Virginia Men's Basketball in the offseason, the acquisition of Jurian Dixon, and more. Carson Cox rejoins the show for another edition of the "College Basketball Portal Rumor Mill." Then Luke checks in with his partner in the booth for Virginia Men's Lacrosse Doug Tarring for a preview of the ACC Lacrosse Tournament. Finally, Marshall LeMert interviews Virginia Softball Pitcher Taylor Smith after she tossed a no-hitter. 


Taylor Smith
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04/30/2026

UVA Softball RHP Taylor Smith joins to share insights on her no-hit performance against NC State, Coach Joanna Hardin's locker room, her history in the game, and look ahead to the ACC Tournament in Charlottesville.


The Best Seat in the House (4/29/26)
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04/29/2026

Marshall looks at Baseball's performance against GMU on Tuesday, the current state of the Basketball transfer portal, and shares details on the Aidan Peter Memorial Classic at Disharoon Park on Saturday, featuring the area's top high school baseball teams.

Plus, we look back at a special interview with one of the coaches participating in the classic, Billy Wagner, and Dave Glenn of NC Sports Network shares his offseason perspectives.


The Best Seat in the House (4/28/26)
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04/29/2026

Adam clues you in on the latest visit to Grounds from a potential transfer commit for UVA Baseball.

Plus, Marshall and Adam toss around the question of how the impending 2027 MLB Work Stoppage will effect collegiate players, including those currently playing for, and committed to, the University of Virginia.


The Best Seat in the House (4/27/26)
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04/27/2026

Marshall and Adam diagnose what happened in the Three Rivers to Virginia Baseball and appraise Virginia Basketball's new acquisition.

Marshall also shares with you the Wahoo Rundown, on all things Olympic sports.

Plus encore interviews with Carson Cox and Chris Coleman.


Lars Tiffany on Virginia Lacrosse, Senior Day
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04/23/2026


Chris Coleman & Luke Neer on Virginia Tech Spring Football Recap
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04/23/2026


The Best Seat in the House (4/22/26)
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04/22/2026

Luke breaks down the latest portal news in the Virginia Basketball offseason, including who the Hoos' latest transfer target is as the fanbase waits for more commitments.

He theorizes how those on the Wahoo bench may find a way onto the floor.

Plus, Marshall previews Virginia Baseball against Liberty ahead pregame coverage in an abbreviated edition of The Best Seat in the House.


The Best Seat in the House (4/21/26)
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04/22/2026

Luke and Adam put a button on the last few hours of the College Basketball Portal Season in 2026, and address way-to-early ACC Football predictions.

Plus, Jack Lowe of Cavalier Connection joins the show to give you and Luke his in-depth look at what he was able to glean from Saturday's Spring Football contest for Virginia Football at Scott Stadium, including looks at the run-game, offensive line, and defense.


Jack Lowe & Luke Neer on Virginia Football Spring, Schedule, ACC Competition
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04/22/2026


The Best Seat in the House (4/20/26)
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04/21/2026

Luke, Adam, and Marshall analyze Virginia Baseball's performance against the Clemson Tigers this past weekend, Luke shares his frustrations at the quiet portal season, and gives you a look into the post-game presser with Tony Elliot following Virginia Football's spring game performance.

Plus, CVille Right Now Editor in Chief Mike Barber joins to share his perspectives on Virginia Baseball, Basketball, Football, and Lacrosse.


Mike Barber & Luke Neer on UVA Football, Basketball, Lacrosse, Baseball
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04/21/2026


Tom McNally & Luke Neer on Aaron Roussell
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04/18/2026

Tom McNally of Spiders Sound Off Podcast joins Luke to give an overview of Aaron Roussell's coaching stint at Richmond. 


The Best Seat in the House (4/15/26)
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04/17/2026

Luke and Adam Hawes discuss Men's Basketball offseason and transfer portal news.

Dave Glenn of NC Sports Network joins for an offseason check-in, and in-depth examination of the Mike Malone hire, and a look at Spring Football.

Plus, an exclusive interview with new Virginia Women's Basketball Coach Aaron Rousell.


Zach Carey & Luke Neer on Virginia Men's Basketball
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04/17/2026


Carson Cox & Luke Neer on College Basketball Transfer Portal Rumor Mill
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04/17/2026


The Best Seat in the House (4/16/26)
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04/16/2026

Luke looks ahead to Spring Football for the University of Virginia this weekend and dissects more Virginia Basketball offseason news.

Plus, Zach Carey of Streaking the Lawn and Carson Cox share their perspectives on the offseason for the Hoos on the court.


Exclusive: UVA Women's Basketball Coach Aaron Rousell
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04/15/2026

New UVA Women's Basketball Coach Aaron Rousell sits down with Luke to talk about his vision for the team, program, and brand of Virginia Women's Basketball.


Dave Glenn & Luke Neer on Michael Malone, ACC Basketball Offseason
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04/15/2026


Greg Madia & Luke Neer on Virginia Basketball, Virginia Football Spring Game
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04/14/2026


The Best Seat in the House (4/13/26)
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04/14/2026

Luke and Adam Hawes break down what they learned from Aaron Rousell's introductory press conference as the new Head Coach of Virginia Women's Basketball and theorize on what his tenure will bring for the new era at John Paul Jones Arena.  

You'll listen to audio from the conference, plus, Basketball portal news, a Masters' debrief, and Spring Virginia Sports!


The Best Seat in the House (4/9/26)
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04/09/2026

Round One of the Masters's begins, and Luke goes heavy on Spring Sports.

UVA Lacrosse Head Coach Lars Tiffany joins the show to talk about the incredible turnaround that has occurred for his squad this season.

UVA Men's Golf Head Coach stops by to share his perspective on the Masters' and his program's recent success.

Plus, Marshall gets you up to speed on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish battling the Cavaliers in South Bend on the Baseball diamond this weekend.


Bowen Sargent on Virginia Men's Golf
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04/09/2026


Lars Tiffany on Virginia Lacrosse's Turnaround, Defeating Duke, Syracuse Matchup
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04/09/2026


The Best Seat in the House (4/8/26)
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04/09/2026

Luke and Adam break down the hiring of Aaron Roussell as the Head Women's Basketball Coach at the University of Virginia and Baseball's 10 inning loss to JMU.

Plus, Bennett Conlin of The Baltimore Sun joins for Golf Talk ahead of The Masters.


Bennett Conlin & Luke Neer on The Masters
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04/08/2026

Bennett Conlin of The Baltimore Sun joins the show to look at the Golf season so far, wax poetic about the viewing experience, and predict this week's action at The Masters'.


Carson Cox & Luke Neer on UVA WBB Coach Aaron Roussell, UVA MBB Offseason, 2027 College Basketball Early Top 10
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04/07/2026


The Best Seat in the House (4/6/26)
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04/06/2026

Luke and Adam break down the news of the return of Thijs De Ridder and Virginia Women's Basketball news, transfer portal departures and a leadership change, and Luke gets heated!

A special guest joins the open from 92.7 C-Ville Country!!!

Mike Barber, editor in chief at CVille Right Now stops by to talk about Virginia men's basketball in the offseason, national championship Monday, and his perspective on Virginia Women's Basketball.


Mike Barber & Luke Neer on Virginia WBB, The National Championship, MBB Offseason
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04/06/2026