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Perkins goes down fighting in NFL starting debut loss to Chiefs
Bryce Perkins was faced with a challenging task in his first NFL start on Sunday, when the former Virginia star quarterback took on the Kansas City Chiefs on the road. Perkins and the LA Rams fell short, 26-10.
Former UVA QB Bryce Perkins may get first NFL start today vs. Chiefs
There’s a good chance that former Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins will get his first starting NFL assignment Sunday when the LA Rams travel to Kansas City.
NFL gives huge gift to ‘UVA Strong Fund’ to support families of 3 slain players
The NFL has made a $100,000 commitment to the University of Virginia’s “UVA Strong Fund,” in support of the families of three slain Cavaliers football players.
Alabama prep receiver Thomas decommits from Virginia’s recruiting class
By Jerry Ratcliffe Virginia football is down to 12 commitments for the recruiting class of 2023 after Wednesday’s decommitment by Amare Thomas, a wide receiver from Pinson, Ala. Thomas, who committed to Virginia over Penn State, Coastal Carolina and Jackson State in June, announced his decision to back out of his UVA commitment on his […]
UVA-Virginia Tech game cancelled
The Virginia at Virginia Tech football game scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled. The decision was made following communication between the Atlantic Coast Conference, Virginia and Virginia Tech athletic department administration.
Hollins released from hospital eight days after shooting
Eight days and two surgeries following being shot in the back in an incident that claimed the lives of three of his teammates, Virginia running back Mike Hollins has been released from the hospital.
Wahoo Nation says farewell to Virginia’s three fallen players with emotional memorial service
No tribute was more heartfelt than at the epicenter of our grief, when nearly 10,000 attended a memorial service at John Paul Jones Arena to celebrate the lives of D’Sean Perry, Devin Chandler and Lavel Davis Jr.
Hollins recovering, plans on returning to football, says father
While he will likely not like it, Virginia running back Mike Hollins, one of the survivors of last Sunday night’s shootings, has been branded a hero.
Memorial service scheduled for 3:30 Saturday at JPJ will be televised by ACC Network
The University of Virginia will hold a memorial service to honor the lives of Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry, as well as the two students injured in the shooting, Mike Hollins and Marlee Morgan, on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
State Police recover handgun near crime scene; discover two more guns in shooter’s home
Virginia State Police have revealed that during their investigation into the shooting deaths of three Virginia football players Sunday night, they recovered a handgun in relative proximity to the shooting scene.
The UVA community rallies around three taken from us too soon
Hootie, Chris Graham and Scott German talk through the tragic murders of UVA Football players Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry, the heroism of Mike Hollins, and the response of the UVA community.
How you can help support the Davis, Chandler and Perry families
If you would like to make a contribution to the families of Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler and D’Sean Perry, there are verified GoFundMe fundraisers to support the victims’ loved ones in their time of grief.
State, ACC schools to wear UVA helmet decals; Hollins now listed as ‘fair;’ Shooter held without bond
All ACC schools will be wearing Virginia helmet decals in this weekend’s games in support of the Cavaliers after Sunday night’s tragedy that claimed the life of three players and left another wounded.
Virginia-Coastal Carolina game canceled
Virginia Athletics announced today that the Cavaliers’ home football game vs. Coastal Carolina scheduled for Saturday has been canceled.
Eyewitness accounts of UVA shootings; Bronco & Jones weigh in; update on shooter’s arraignment
Some witnesses to Sunday night’s slaying of three UVA football players are beginning to speak out concerning the situation.
UVA’s football team will be allowed to attend funerals of slain teammates
“The [NCAA] rules are permissive, so we’ll do whatever it takes that helps our players heal and support the families of our three players,” said UVA director of athletics Carla Williams during Tuesday afternoon’s press conference.
Mass shooting survivor, RB Mike Hollins, undergoes second surgery
Virginia running back Mike Hollins, who survived Sunday night’s mass shooting at the Culbreth Parking Garage, was recovering from a second surgery on Tuesday at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
UVA: no decision on Saturday’s game being played as of Tuesday afternoon
In the wake of Sunday night’s triple murder of three University of Virginia football players, the school hasn’t announced a decision on whether the final two games of the season will be played.
Update: UVA shooter arrested, charged; details emerge about tragedy
Police have apprehended UVA shooting suspect Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., and have charged him with three counts of second-degree murder and three counts of using a hand gun in the commission of a felony after allegedly killing three Cavaliers football players and wounding two others late Sunday night.
Statements from UVA coach Tony Elliott and AD Carla Williams
Statements from Virginia Head Football Coach Tony Elliott and Athletic Director Carla Williams on the deaths of three players in tragic shooting.
