1186 | The Podcast - Episode 5 The Midway Point with Brian O'Connor
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Head coach Brian O'Connor returns to show to give a state of the union for the program as the team nears the midway point of the 2024 season. Virginia has won 21 of its 25 games this season and travels to No. 11 Duke this weekend for a three-game ACC series. Coach O'Connor (The Godfather) gives his assessment of the 2024 Cavaliers through its first 25 games of the season  (0:00-3:45). The way UVA has been winning after trailing has been nothing short of remarkable, Coach touches on the numerous comeback wins (3:46-9:36). The storylines and surprises of the 2024 season, along with the impact of the newcomers (9:36-17:13). Runs are up around college baseball, Coach O'Connor talks about the technology and how it impacts all facets of the game - preparation, strike zone, development of hitters and more (17:14-27:57). Revisit how big the game three win at Miami was in early March (27:58-30:17). Injuries this season has created more opportunities for guys that might not have got them otherwise (30:18-32:38). Show and tell time from Coach O'Connor's office (32:39-34:18). This week's trivia question revisits Coach O'Connor's first ACC win of his tenure and the lasting impact it has made on the program (34:19-39:51).    
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