Report: Mike Hollins nearing hospital discharge after shooting, plans Virginia football return

There is some good news recently reported for Virginia running back Mike Hollins. According to The Athletics David Ubben, Hollins could be discharged from the hospital as soon as this week or early next week. On top of that, the Baton Rouge native plans to rejoin his Cavaliers teammates once released from the hospital and back on campus.

His father, Mike Hollins Sr., was the one who provided the statement on his son as he recovers from the shooting that happened earlier in the week on campus. That tragic event claimed the lives of three of Hollins’ teammates: D’Sean Perry, Devin Chandler and Lavel Davis. His father also explained that his son’s reason for going back to playing football is “he is doing it for them,” his fallen teammates, and “not himself.” Hollins Sr. Also said his son could be back to 100-percent in two to three months time.

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LSU showcases helmet decal supporting Mike Hollins, Virginia football after tragedy

The LSU Tigers football program sent out a warm and special message to one of the victims of the tragic shooting that happened at the University of Virginia. From the team’s social media account, the Tigers sent out the message below to Baton Rouge’s own, running back Mike Hollins.

The message also had a picture underneath, which revealed a patch that LSU would wear on the back of their helmets in honor of the victims of that heinous act.

“Our hearts are with the UVA Football family and the Charlottesville community, including Baton Rouge’s Mike Hollins, who continues to recover,” read the message LSU sent out via Twitter.

It’s been nearly a week since our nation was shocked by the devastating news of the shooting at Virginia claiming the lives of 3 individuals from the Cavaliers football team. Hollins was shot, but his wound was not fatal. He continues to recover from his injuries at a local hospital in Virginia.