Virginia K Ian Frye went 4-for-4 while his dad suffered heart attack in the stands

Virginia kicker Ian Frye made all seven of his kicks Saturday, three extra points and field goals from 23, 41, 22 and 46 yards, during the Cavaliers’ 41-33 loss at No. 20 BYU on Saturday. Turns out, his day was much more impressive than any of us realized.

In a story that was told during the team’s Monday press conference and relayed over the Cavs’ official Twitter account, Frye’s father Mark suffered a heart attack inside the LaVell Edwards Stadium during the game.

Frye was notified while coming off the field for halftime - moments after he knocked in a 22-yarder to give Virginia a 16-13 lead - and was notified of the situation. Outside the locker room, Frye witnessed his father, clearly in pain, and being attended to by paramedics.

Frye: He was in so much pain, not talking much and overheated. I knew it was a heart attack based on how he was acting.

— Virginia Football (@UVa_Football) September 22, 2014

Frye checked on his father multiple times throughout the break, but remained with the team at Mark’s insistence. While receiving updates throughout the second half, Frye only informed three of his teammates, fellow kickers Dylan Sims and Alec Vozelinik and long snapper Tyler Shirley. Despite that weighing heavily on his mind, Frye knocked in a 46-yard field goal to keep Virginia within 27-19, and extra points to pull the Cavs within 34-26 and 41-33. Following the game, Frye was shuttled to the hospital, where he discovered his father, recovering from surgery and watching college football.

Frye: When I made it to the hospital he had already had surgery and was watching college football. He was upset he missed my last kick. — Virginia Football (@UVa_Football) September 22, 2014

Frye was very complimentary of the BYU staff, especially athletics director Tom Holmoe, who visited Mark at the hospital and even brought him food.

Frye: I was very pleased and happy to see the BYU AD came to the hospital and brought me a meal after the game. I am so appreciative.

— Virginia Football (@UVa_Football) September 22, 2014

Thankfully, with dad Mark’s health secure, the story can end on a happy note that brings everything full circle.

Frye: My dad texted me to let me know that I was the @theACCfootball Specialist of the Week from the hospital.

— Virginia Football (@UVa_Football) September 22, 2014

Considering the circumstances, I would say Frye certainly deserves it.

(Helmet sticker to Vanquish the Foe)