Virginia’s weekly Coach’s Corner with Tony Elliott is back Tuesday night, and this time the spotlight falls on a defender who has quietly become one of the Cavaliers’ most dependable pieces.
The show airs Sept. 15 from 7-8 p.m. at Dairy Market, located at 946 Grady Ave. in Charlottesville. John Freeman, the “Voice of the Cavaliers,” will host the program as Virginia continues preparing for its upcoming neutral-site matchup with West Virginia.
Tuesday’s guest is Fisher Camac, a fifth-year defensive who has started 15 of Virginia’s last 16 games. He has been a steady part of a UVA defense that has not given up more than two touchdowns in regulation over its last seven games. Camac was also named to the Lott IMPACT Trophy preseason watch list.
He made his presence felt in the first two games of the season, finishing with seven tackles combined. In Virginia’s 34-8 season-opening win over NC State on Aug. 29, Camac tipped a pass that turned into an interception.
Fans can attend the show in person and take in the food, beverage and retail options inside Dairy Market. Free parking is available in the lot next to the venue.
The exact location within Dairy Market can change during the year and will be posted on VirginiaSports.com and @VirginiaSports on X on the day of each show. Student-athlete guests will also be announced on VirginiaSports.com and @VirginiaSports on X the day before each program.
The show will air across VSRN affiliates, with free online audio available through the Virginia Sports mobile app. Archived episodes can also be found on VirginiaSports.com and the Virginia Sports mobile app.
There will be ticket and merchandise giveaways during the show, along with chances for fans to win items signed by Elliott. Questions can be submitted by mentioning @JohnFreemanUVA on X.
Virginia, ranked No. 25 and off to a 2-0 start, will face West Virginia, also 2-0, in the Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. on ACC Network and the Virginia Sports Radio Network. A victory would give UVA its first 3-0 start since 2019.
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