UVA Pre-game Pump-up Videos: Masterful

I don't know if these videos have gotten lost in the midst of the media or what, but I definitely felt like this was worth giving a shout out. If you're willing, watch the next 4:19 (with a pause to gather your breath halfway between) and witness real tradition.

*WARNING: The following presentation is for mature audiences only. Hashtag: Terrifying*

Firstly, as a video editor I can't think of any better use of money than for this weekly production right here. If you're on the UVA athletic board, the first thing that should come to mind to get your fans and the entire stadium pumped up before each game is to hire a 3D animator. Seriously though, the possibilities to create something so riveting can really only be achieved through a CGI Cavman and his weekly adventures.

It's almost as if the Hoos have adapted a Georgia Tech philosophy: Blow up Moe the Kangaroo because the Cavman is too quick-witted to make the cannon backfire? You can do that. Have the Cavman riding on his horse and disappear the second he runs into the camera? You can do that! Make the Cavman destroy Tony the Tiger with a sword better crafted and more powerful than a lightsaber? YOU CAN DO THAT! By the way, the Cavman luring in Tony with a toy mouse -- almost left me speechless. No one other than a UVA grad would be smart enough to think of and execute such a brilliant maneuver.

Now, do not just credit the UVA Athletic Administration. Make sure you give enormous props to the video production crew for making a vision become reality. Again, as a video editor, I know this is not an easy thing to always accomplish especially on a weekly basis. But they were able to get the crowd to cheer after the Cavman defeated Moe the Kangaroo, which I mean, that is the exact purpose of these videos right? To pump up the crowd? Well they did just that. I even think they've boosted attendance as a result. Much respect.

As a rival of UVA, I am frightened for November 30th and the inexorable defeat of the Hokie Bird. The fans as well will be intimidating and too much to handle.

If only the football team were as good as the CGI Cavman is, then we'd have a real situation on our hands.

Side Note: Without a doubt the athletic department had to pay and get permission from the city of Charlottesville to clear the streets of cars for their production. They really did think of it all!