CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Spiders started their 2008 season 4-3, but ended Friday night No. 1 in the nation, seizing a 24-7 win against the University of Montana and the school's first NCAA championship in school history.
Richmond fans celebrate Spider victory in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Spiders won a national championship in front of hundreds of Richmond fans who traveled from miles around to cheer on their team.
For Crone's only career pass, Ward became the TD receiver
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- During a trick play, senior fullback John Crone threw the first and only pass of his collegiate career to quarterback Eric Ward for a touchdown.
To be champs, Spiders must oust a championship team
The Spiders are playing on Friday for their first national football title, but they'll have to topple the University of Montana, a team that's no stranger to winning championships.
Spiders in the Big Apple: Celebrating from afar
NEW YORK -- Inside a pub with 30 Richmond alumni, screaming with the crowds in Chattanooga, Tenn., I've never felt prouder to be Spider born and Spider bred.
A sports editor's confessions
BALTIMORE -- It has been 31 days since my last column. During that time, I've traveled across 10 states and slept in six different beds to watch the football team's last five games and its run to a national championship win.
Celebrations in city, on campus continue for football team
In one of his final acts as Richmond mayor, L. Douglas Wilder proclaimed Jan. 12, 2009, "University of Richmond NCAA Championship Day."
Defensive coordinator leaving Spiders to coach Chattanooga
Richmond defensive coordinator Russ Huesman is leaving the University of Richmond to be head coach at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, his alma mater.
Healy headed to Chattanooga with former D-coordinator
Former senior football captain Will Healy will be named Friday as either the tight end or running backs coach at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, he told The Collegian.
Spiders rally late past UNI to reach first FCS title game
In a dramatic come-from-behind victory, the Spiders defeated the University of Northern Iowa Saturday 21-20 to advance to the national championship in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Spiders upset No. 2 Appalachian State in playoffs
BOONE, N.C. -- The Spiders upset Appalachian State University Saturday 33-13 at the Rock, meaning they will travel to play No. 3 University of Northern Iowa on Saturday.
Spiders prevail over Eastern Kentucky in first round
-- Mike London, Richmond head coach
-- John Crone, senior fullback, entering the post-game press conference
-- Joe Kroger, 1980 Richmond graduate, speaking after the game
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The Game
The Fans
Pregame
Preparation
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