Good morning! Who even needs a catcher’s mitt?

Ethan Anderson made a catch last night that you have to see to believe!

What’s steeping in today's Brew?

🏈 Big Pose Off
⚾️ Take two
​⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Big Pose Off. The vibes seem immaculate at Virginia football fall camp right now!

There are hard hats, safety vests and not a shirt in sight.

💪 WATCH: “Welcome To The 2023 Big Pose Off!”

🔼 Providing A Spark. After a second team All-ACC season last year, Virginia punter Daniel Sparks has been named to the 2023 Preseason All-ACC team.

Sparks, a captain on last year’s team, led the ACC with a 45.9 yard average on punts in 2022.

📰 READ ALSO: Sparks Included On Ray Guy Award Watch List

🔼 Basketball Bliss. Virginia men’s basketball has signed 6-4 guard Christian Bliss out of Whitestone, N.Y.!

Bliss averaged 20 points, five rebounds and five assists for George School in Pennsylvania last season, where he led the team to its first Friends League championship.

🔼 Can’t Be Stopped. Anthony Stephan continues to be red hot this summer!

After another two-hit day for Kalamazoo in the Northwoods League, the Virginia designated hitter now has nine multi-hit games this summer.

🔼 Top-Five Team. When Virginia women’s soccer officially kicks off its season on Aug. 17 versus Nevada, it will do so as a top-five team in the country!

The Preseason United Soccer Coaches poll was released on Wednesday, with the Hoos coming in at No. 5.

🤔 HOOS TRIVIA

Iron Leg. What was Daniel Sparks’ longest punt of the season in 2022?

Think you got it? Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

⏪ ICYMI

We like our Brew hot n’ fresh. But we’re not opposed to you reheating your cup. Here’s some news you may have missed recently…

⚔️ The Gelof Brothers Can’t Stop Hitting Home Runs. Zack took Lance Lynn deep on Tuesday, and it got out of Dodger Stadium in a hurry.

Jake hit his first professional home run, a three-run shot in his fourth game.

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 63 yards against Pittsburgh!

⚔️ ​Have a great Thursday, y’all!