UVA's Mike Hollins Shares Story of Surviving the Shooting that Killed 3 of His Teammates | The Pivot

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In a special edition of The Pivot, we sit down with University of Virginia running back Mike Hollins who survived the shooting that killed three of his teammates a month ago. In an emotional conversation with Ryan, Fred and Channing, Mike opens up about that day for the first time and courageously takes us through the moments leading up to the senseless attack and the minutes following when he was shot.
On a school trip to Washington DC with his classmates, that Sunday started off as a happy day filled with so many positive memories for these young people as they took in important parts of history and spent their time laughing, listening to music and enjoying the opportunity. As the bus returned to school that evening, shots were fired by one of the students on the bus, killing three young men and injuring two others, one being Mike Hollins.
Mike takes the guys through this emotional day, how he lost his best friend and teammates to the senseless act, his recovery and approaching each day now with love and purpose. A story of tragedy and loss turned into tribute and honor.
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[@nickfigueroa2135]

I love how RC didn't refer to the three victims as "football players" but as people. At the end of the day they are ordinary people who are friends and family to others. It's the subtle details in how he introduced the episode that brought tears to my eyes. Mike is one strong and caring dude who is only going to continue to inspire and will see great success in life. I lost my older brother unexpectedly a little over three years ago, two days after I started college, and the pain I still feel is indescribable. I can't imagine how this young man feels. God was looking out for him and now his brothers are too. I pray he finds some comfort and relief along with the families. I cannot wait to see his success story unfold in the future. He gained a huge fan in me and many others.

[@anngrevious2275]

I’m a 52 year old mom from KY who listens to every show. I tell everyone they should listen. Thank you for this story and for Mike’s willingness to share. Your love for him is evident.

[@allendaigle1471]

It's so sad that a situation even happens. But this young man is so brave to relive this horrible situation.

[@ronhobbz1114]

But why relive it ?

[@PauliePitt]

@@ronhobbz1114 because that’s how you grieve. He’ll never stop thinking about that night and that is completely understandable. He’s talking about how the that field trip was with his friends and classmates. Maybe that brings a smile to the young man. The bad will always be tied to the good of that day. He is an absolutely inspiring young man, who I would love to shake his hand and tell him he will be definitely changing a lot young boys and girls lives with his story. The good and the bad. The strength that he has to persevere that day to sit and talk about it, is more than most of us human beings will ever have and is truly inspirational.

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@@PauliePitt 100% but not in front of a camera they got views which made them money of this young guys pain that ain’t right smh I agree u gotta talk about but for him and all the parents friends affected from that horrible day no need for it to be in the public light

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@@ronhobbz1114 my guy Ryan knows this gentleman personally if he didn’t want to come on the show he wouldn’t have.. I understand what you are saying but he doing this for himself we don’t know the conversation behind the scenes and what is being said making assumptions won’t do anything

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@@javonestephens7856 u say that as u make a assumption

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Love how no matter how serious the convo Channing can always be playful and make everyone laugh! Gotta love it

[@maryj1156]

What an incredible young man! Momma, if you happen to read these comments, well done!!!...thank you Ryan, Chan, and Fred for how you helped him share his story with us. Great episode that I hope a lot of people take time to watch.

[@thebestatit39]

I have major respect for R.C., Freddy T and Chan for continuously providing great episodes and having Mike provide his insights on everything that transpired. Continued prayers for each and everyone involved 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 R.I.H. to the three men 🙏🏽

[@donkennedy84]

I’ve watched this kid play ball from pop warner til now & it doesn’t surprise me. He’s always been a young man of integrity & he’s respected by all of his teammates. You never want to hear anything tragic like this especially the ones you encountered. I’m so glad he’s here to tell it from his perspective

[@roxanneg6678]

I was not going to watch this episode. I loved the sensitiveness of how the questions were asked. I loved the way he was allowed to be present and not pressed. You gentlemen did an awesome interview with this young man. May God continue to order his steps.

[@futuregynogee]

I do not know what it is like to be a survivor of a mass shooting, BUT I do know what it is like to be a survivor of sexual assault. Many of the things Mike speaks about here feeling "behind the 8 ball" or like his "life is moving in slow motion" and "losing a bit of motivation" towards his dreams. I FELT that shit, heavy! Each day gets better beloved and you will make it out of this dark place. You will find your way back to your tunnel vision and it will come back with SUCH FERVOR that the world will not even be prepared for how you finna pop out. Your bros are with you and within you now. One day at a time!

[@dddowling051]

Once again the Pivot proves that it’s the best podcast show period. This young man Mike Hollins is truly a hero. RIP to the fallen victims at UVA & thank you for sharing your story. 🙏🏾❤️🕊️🏈🧔🏾‍♂️

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Really impressed with Channing this episode. He's gotten so much better at asking questions and balancing insight / humor!

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[@alkalinedale]

His ability to speak on this tragedy and shine a bright light on these young men lost is inspiring.

[@tamikorush9915]

I’m I the only one crying while this young man is telling his story?

[@shortydowop6534]

Nope! Me too😢

[@BillCaddell]

Keep this young man wrapped in love and support. He'll be dealing with this tragedy, along with many other students who were there, for the rest of his life. His story will positively impact many

[@SweetLay]

13:38 “I had all the questions in the world with no answers. “- Mike 😢 I felt that

[@zacharymoss9993]

So awesome to give this kid a chance to talk on another level. You guys are so amazing. Mike is a superman!

[@seanagostino]

Thank you for a great opportunity to hear this young man speak may God continue to bless him

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[@priss77priss34]

Thank you, Mike Hollins. The world needed you to speak. I thank you 😊 and God bless you 🙏 ❤️

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[@kiecutielove2923]

Born and raised in Charlottesville, Va, and this hurt something terrible. 😢 Never in a million years would I ever have imagined something like this could happen here. This young man is courageous, and I'm praying for him and the other victims. Thank you, guys, for sharing their story because this is a horrible tragedy.

[@marcosperu2037]

I can only imagine the pain he’s going through.. prayers and rest in piece to the ones lost. 🕊

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Peace, not piece.

[@edmundgil6008]

Speechless… can’t stop hurting for you bro, and admiring your depth & strength of character… All prayers & thoughts to you, and everyone affected by this horrible loss… 🙏🏽🙏🏽🤎‼️👑

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[@american_cosmic]

Born, raised, work and live in Charlottesville - UVA fan for life. Thank you for doing this episode.

[@jodykessly8696]

This was POWERFUL and yet very difficult to watch. Live your life to the fullest Mike.

[@jpstewart4109]

Wow... this interview is gargantuan. Thanks to Mike Hollins and everyone at the pivot for sharing this testimonial experience. Mental health is truly one of the most important things in our culture that we need to confront head on and conquer. This is one step toward achieving that goal 👏

[@nickwalker4181]

Out of body experience. Take care Mike

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Yall keep proving why yall are the best out. Every episode just keeps getting better and leaves us with a different insight. I send my prayers to all those impacted by the actions that night.

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Thank you for allowing this young man to share his story! Powerful!

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My nephew DSean Perry was tragedy taken on this sad day. I appreciate this platform for keeping the light shining!! ❤❤❤

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Great show!!! Young man take it one day at a time. A day is only 24 hours. Tomorrow will take care of itself. It is now you getting adjusted to your new normal. Do not allow anyone to tell you how to grieve and for how long.

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To all my brothers and sisters we have to be better, we will never prosper until we become better as one pivot keep it o😢😢

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*WOW!! This is powerful fellas!* 🔥🙏🏾🔥

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Charlottesville is my hometown born and raised and I never thought that tragedies like this would happen like this 😢

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[@Andrea.G..69]

Ho Lord. I was crying, had to stop a few times when my throat got tight. And I'm alone watching this. I am not sure if the tragedy reached us here in England. I try not to watch the news, as it's usually petty political nonsense or foreign wars. All situations I cannot or know of no way to affect for the better. I wish that young man all the luck with his future endeavours. I Pray he always finds the courage, intellect, and fortitude to wake up each day knowing there is a true purpose to his existence. Bless the three of you. Well done, .....and don't stop anytime soon. You are wanted, are greatly needed, so much more that we realised.

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Channing “tell us, what you would want to hear?” Glad we can hear some answers to keep our people going.

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This show is a gem

[@onmadisonave265]

Wow!!! Sending my love to this young man and his family and those that were affected. He has a tough road ahead of him with recovery, but he seems to be surrounded by so many great people and has already taken the steps to keep moving forward for himself and his friends who passed. Blessings to you young Mike! I love this podcast.

[@sarapatterson6531]

RC had me crying in the 1st 30 seconds. Great show, y'all. There really are no words. RC said, in that moment you felt powerless, you were more powerful than him because of who you are. Something to that effect. I prob fucked that quote up. That got me. As a woman who's been in a domestic violence situation, that statement got me. Dammit, RC.

[@ezed3354]

May God keep blessing that young man. Again, thank you gentlemen.

[@tlp1160]

Fred Ryan Channing this is not only a locker room it's a counseling session a healing session reconciliation you're teaching about love and forgiveness perseverance I am so proud of the pivot your presentation of humanity was amazing you guys are touching lives that reach farther than Sports you guys give people hope and you allow us to see ourselves that we're all no different than the next person our experiences are different but we all desire hope

[@St2ewww]

Before I even watch this later cause I’m working rn, y’all podcast is great and I’m looking forward this one. Prayers to all that lost they lives this year 🙏🏿

[@feliciarose8696]

I’m so sorry Mike Hollins. No one should have to see trauma and tragedy like this. There is a lesson and plenty of blessing in this. Continue to grow, continue to tell all those you love that you love them. Continue on your healing. Please stay in therapy and trust the process. ❤🙏🏽

[@cpeezy02]

Peace and healing for this young Man. And the family of the ones that lost their lives.

[@jayb1014]

I always listen to your podcast on Spotify. I was driving and listened to about 10 min of this episode and I couldn’t do it. I had to come to KZbin and see that man face because the energy was to much to just listen to. I love you brothas for this and please don’t stop ✊🏾

[@mzchocolatedrop405]

Such a brave young man. Prays and love for Mike as well as everyone else affected. ❤️

[@lowkeyfallasleep9511]

I could NOT imagine something that traumatic, but who could unless you have gone through it, much respect and I pray you become whole mentally emotionally and spiritually again man.

[@kevingreene2492]

Powerful wow much respect to everyone involved in letting this young man tell his story. The impact will ripple for a long time.

[@ShadStu804]

Damn bruh. Prayers for young brothers families. Thanks for sharing Mike praying for ya bruh also 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@Clementa31]

One of my favorite podcast to listen to if not the best to me, these brothers always brings good guest on weekly along with continuously providing good content to us. Please continue to strive for the best. Thank you guys really

[@drummerboy3493]

Super proud of this guy! RC, Channing, Fred amazing way to display love and care for him through these hard times! Love this episode and can’t wait to see his big pivot after this traumatic experience ❤

[@stanclare7758]

My heart breaks listening to this young man and you can see how broken hearted that he is ..

[@kenyamoore4157]

I salute Mike. True show of love, bravery, and unselfishness. God bless you young man.

[@tonyapendleton7467]

I hope that courageous young man gets all the help and support that he needs to overcome and live a great life. That has to be such a devastating thing to happen to someone so young. One minute on a great trip, the next your best friend is dead in seconds for reasons completely unknown. I wish Michael the very best.

[@georgiorashaud8242]

RIP Lavel. Your still our hero forever. RIP to the others also. Prayers for the families 🙏

[@adetokunboadetona489]

This is the best of you gentlemen. I am proud of you, as a 57 year old going through grief like this with your boy Mike Hollins is highly commendable and an important lesson in communication during highly emotional situations. Well done on this episode/. You are definitely touching hearts in London. Thank you.

[@Ms.Opinionated]

That's what a true friend looks like!!!❤️

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Prayers up for you and all the families that were devastated. Pivot you guys are doing amazing.

[@talk2bpcable]

What a crazy, wild, sad tragedy. I hope you can find some peace young man. Definitely brave of you to share your story. Thank you.

[@DeeJay83]

We needed this. He needed to be heard. Another W! Ya’ll different! Levels on levels! 🔥 Happy Holidays to the entire Pivot Podcast team!

[@quintinhudgens3329]

This was incredibly POWERFUL! Thank you!

[@mistermayberry946]

This is the reason I fux wit y’all boys. Bringing the real issues that need to be discussed and allowing a space for real people to do that. Salute

[@TheShunnyboo]

Thanks guys for coaching up this young man. Be encouraged young man!!! You’re on the right track.

[@SuniStar]

Heartbreaking, but such a necessary voice in a Safe Space. Continued Blessings, Peace, Hugs 🖤🖤🖤

[@makylalominchar9675]

Amazing podcast, it's much more than that. You all do a great job on hitting on all subjects every episode, thank yall

[@broussi]

This was a necessary conversation. Sending prayers and love to the 3 guys that lost their lives that night & praying for Mike to continue to recover. Ryan, Fred & Chan y’all are doing great work with this podcast. Keep it going fellas

[@brycebligen0924]

such a wonderful young man. a tragedy for certain but this young man is such a wonderful young man

[@airisshargrow2454]

Prayers to this young man! This shit sad as hell. Prayers to the fallen and their families. Only hope they can find some kind of peace. This is devastating

[@chrisboudreaux3919]

This was such an impactful episode. You guys did such a great job bringing light to this tragedy. It shows you how life is so precious and how we take it for granted. Thank you guys so much for this episode.

[@dantejones5289]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I'm praying for you, I watch the pivot podcast all the time and this has touched me in so many ways. Channing, Fred and Ryan, thank you and God bless you all!🙏

[@MIA25NYC14]

Deep conversation about a tragedy, my condolences goes out to the family and friends of the victim's and I will continue to pray for UVA community.

[@peaches5619]

Once again…amazing show. My prayers cover this young man. I should have waited to watch this at home because my tears will not stop.

[@talula293]

Much respect Pivot! Condolences to those families❤️🙏

[@mellissaking5598]

Powerful!! Prayers, Love & Light to you Mike your an amazing young man and friend! May God Continue To Bless YOU.

[@vanessabetts2765]

I love this podcast! You men are doing great things with this platform. God bless this young man and all of the families he impacted by this tragedy ❤

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Love these guys ..The Pivot. Keep up the GREAT work.

[@kaykay2994]

I THANK YOU GUYS FOR HIM BEING ABLE TO TRUST YALL

[@closkelly75]

Y'all changing the game with this podcast bros! 💯 Salute!!

[@aubreynelson7772]

The 3 of you are the best at what you do. This conversation with Mike prove that. My prayers go out to Mike. And may he have success at whatever he chooses.

[@smoothdstarrwalker6646]

Wow couldn't imagine going through this but you are a inspiration to many people and you are a very strong soldier for God he has his arms wrapped around you

[@phillipmckinnell8564]

This is a tragic event. It doesn't matter who you are, your station in life, or anything else life can take an unbelievable turn at any time. And we are all human. Much love to everyone affected by this tragedy. My heart is broken for all involved. The Pivot is more than a podcast. Yall are helping people realize even our heroes are human.

[@biggdogg3935]

Great show! This will be your BEST show EVER! Thanks for sharing this story. To hear it from the inside and how it was presented was awesome!!! Peace and Blessings to All

[@dotsan8543]

Precious Young man such a Beautiful Spirit

[@lakeenabrown3348]

What an amazing young man. Thank you for sharing your story with class. Many blessings to you and all your future endeavors.

[@drwise27]

Prayers for strength and compassion for all involved in this tragedy. The Pivot cast is laying the blueprint to overcome and pivot through life's adversity. 💕💕💕

[@blacknmildjones6241]

Blessings 2 u Mike stay prayed up my G. Pivot y'all stand alone in this podcast game 💯💯💯