UVA Athletics holds press conference
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - UVA Head Football Coach Tony Elliott and Athletics Director Carla Williams spoke to the press Tuesday afternoon.
The event got underway shortly after 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, November 15. Both Williams and Coach Elliott appeared to hold back tears as they spoke about the outpouring of support, recalled fond memories, and making sure the team heals.
Watch the full press conference below:
The Cavaliers are currently scheduled to play against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Saturday, Nov. 19. However, the team and the UVA community lost several members to gun violence Sunday night. Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis, and D’Sean Perry were fatally shot. A fourth player, Mike Hollins, is receiving medical care.
This is a developing story.
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