College football is way down the list of life’s priorities right now, UVA’s head coach said Thursday. Nonetheless, he and his staff are still leading the team.

Collegiate athletics came to a sudden, jarring halt on Thursday, leaving student-athletes and coaches shocked and speechless – but in total support of the decision.

Katie Kishore lost her husband, Kris, to cancer two weeks after their second daughter was born. Kishore is starting Kindness Cafe + Play to honor her husband and employ people like her daughter Kiran, who has Down syndrome.

Head coach Bronco Mendenhall called the atmosphere in Scott Stadium last season “vibrant and energetic,” and called on fans to continue boosting the Cavaliers’ home-field advantage.

Corrigan, who served as UVA’s athletic director and as ACC commissioner, was known as a pioneer in college athletics and a dedicated coach, mentor and leader. He died over the weekend at age 91.

“Streaking the Lawn,” a UVA fan site started by alumnus Brian Leung, donates profits to groups serving the UVA community. This year, they chose Thursday’s Heroes, UVA football’s popular program for local residents facing medical challenges.

The former UVA lacrosse player, now senior vice president of health and safety innovation for the NFL, works with Bronco Mendenhall to pilot projects at UVA. She was honored on Grounds this weekend for National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

Reaching Saturday’s ACC championship game is the “next step” in the evolution of Cavalier football under the direction of head coach Bronco Mendenhall, who said his team is not intimidated by defending national champion Clemson.

Bronco Mendenhall doesn’t buy the idea that football should be an exclusive pursuit. He encourages his players to excel on the gridiron AND make the most of all UVA offers.

Vin Lananna brings with him 11 NCAA championships and a gift for leadership that transcends sports, according to longtime associates.