Former Virginia Coaches To Honor Players Killed In Tragic Shooting By Dressing As Cavaliers During Games With New Schools

A group of former Virginia football coaches are joining together to honor the lives of three Cavaliers who lost their lives earlier this week. To do so, they will trade-in their current team gear for some from their past.

On late Sunday night, Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed on Virginia's campus. A fourth player, Mike Hollins Jr., survived being shot after returning to the scene of the crime in a valiant effort to save lives.

In the days since, an outpouring of love has surrounded the Charlottesville community. A powerful vigil was held in the players' honor and multiple programs around the country are standing in solidarity with Virginia through various tributes.

Among those hurting from the tragedy are former Cavaliers coaches who have since moved on to other programs. Many of them worked closely with Davis, Chandler and Perry during their time with the program.

10 different coaches across the country will wear Virginia gear on the sideline of their games this weekend. They are not coaching for the Hoos, nor playing against them.

They will dress as if they were coaching Virginia while coaching on the sideline for their current programs.

Mark Atuaia made the emotional announcement. He is currently the running backs coach at Washington State and spent the last six seasons at Virginia.

Joining him:

This is a really unique way of paying tribute. Virginia will be represented by former coaches on sidelines across the country this weekend. No matter who is playing.