John O'connor
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Richmond, VA, United States
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CAA officially adds Hampton, Monmouth, Stony Brook
The Colonial Athletic Association will lose one Virginia university after this school year, and add another. → Read More
VSU's Scott will be named Norfolk State coach
Norfolk State will name Richmond native Latrell Scott Spartans football coach Tuesday, the Times-Dispatch learned Monday night. → Read More
Around the A-10/Gay player competing in peace
Gay player competing in peace Apparently, all’s quiet on the Derrick Gordon front. Gordon, a Massachusetts junior guard, announced in April that he is gay, making him the first openly gay Division I player. Brian Henry, UMass’ associate director of media relations, said fans’ response has been "pretty much indifferent. We’ve only had a handful of games away from home and really have had no… → Read More
This season, Spiders have a real spider as mascot
The University of Richmond’s new mascot is fuzzy, but not cuddly and kid-friendly like so many others in college sports. → Read More
Richmond defense holds Howard, keys 54-41 win
Santa Claus stopped by the Robins Center on Saturday night and distributed candy canes. Had he been pressed to evaluate the University of Richmond’s performance against Howard, the Spiders’ offense may have been classified as naughty while their defense was nice. → Read More
Spiders modifying starting lineup for Howard's visit
Chris Mooney’s voice is raspy this week. Is the University of Richmond’s 10th-year basketball coach under the weather, or is this hoarseness the result of Mooney raising his voice during recent practices? → Read More
After hitting books, Spiders try to hit boards
The circular plastic apparatus with about a dozen bumps on one side leaned against a basket support on Thursday morning at the University of Richmond Robins Center before Spiders’ practice. → Read More
UR's Rocco avoids rushing game while seeking new offensive coordinator
University of Richmond coach Danny Rocco said he will deliberately proceed as he seeks a new top offensive assistant. → Read More
Norfolk State considering Virginia State's Scott
Virginia State football coach Latrell Scott is being considered for the Norfolk State job. → Read More
Davidson may not be down after all/Around the A-10
Davidson starts strong Davidson, which meets Virginia, Richmond and VCU during an upcoming three-game stretch, may not be down after all in its first season of Atlantic 10 Conference competition. The Wildcats started 6-1, including wins over Central Florida and Charlotte, with averages of 20 assists and 87 points. Five Davidson players score between nine and 17 points per game. The Wildcats were… → Read More
Streeter, headed to Clemson, directed three productive UR offenses
The University of Richmond has been one of CAA Football’s top offensive teams for the last three years. The Spiders will begin next season with a new offensive coordinator. → Read More
UR offensive coordinator Streeter headed to Clemson staff
University of Richmond offensive coordinator Brandon Streeter is moving to his alma mater to become Clemson’s quarterbacks coach. → Read More
Replacing Strauss tops to-do list for Spiders
University of Richmond football moves forward without 22 seniors, a large group for an FCS program and a class that helped return the Spiders to the playoffs. → Read More
Ex-JMU coach will have eye on Spiders' FCS playoff game
The ESPN3 analyst who will handle the University of Richmond’s FCS playoff game at Coastal Carolina on Saturday knows his Spiders football. → Read More
Spiders overcome Thornton's 37 points, Tribe
While William and Mary’s Marcus Thornton was wearing out the University of Richmond, the Spiders were wearing down the Tribe, though barely. → Read More
UR's Allen looks to make jump
William and Mary’s visit to the University of Richmond on Wednesday in the 200th meeting of the programs brings together two of the state’s top guards. → Read More
Coastal Carolina coach brought unique portfolio to job
The University of Richmond’s football game at Coastal Carolina on Saturday is capturing national attention unrelated to the players, schemes or stakes involved. → Read More
Fast start was business as usual for Spiders
Just after warm-ups in some University of Richmond practices, the Spiders go right to scrimmaging. The first-team offense takes on the first-team defense in non-scripted activity. → Read More
Richmond's fast start bounces Morgan State from FCS playoffs
University of Richmond defensive tackle Evan Kelly called Morgan State's offensive line "gynormous." The Bears averaged 330 pounds from tackle to tackle. → Read More
Strauss, UR bump Morgan State from FCS playoffs 46-24
Capturing the first playoff victory of the postseason is often regarded as the most difficult step. It wasn’t so difficult for the University of Richmond on Saturday. → Read More