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Live Blog: Carry the Flag Press Conference

By David Weissman | November 2, 2012

Computer dying so I'll end this now. Thanks for joining me, I'll provide a quick recap soon with any new information that may come. "You can put new people in their slots," Byrnes says in response to a comment about President Ayers and other board members. Byrnes answers my question about the Washington Post article released yesterday, saying it didn't include all the information he had hoped it would. "We're not gonna stop," Byrnes answers to a question from RTD. Byrnes now taking questions with two other soccer alumni, one of which is Jim Brady, '85. Byrnes finishes his speech, to a standing ovation, by pulling out a Richmond flag and saying, "Carry the Flag, boys." "I ask you to withhold your donations to the University of Richmond until the Board of Trustees makes this right." Byrnes now asking the board to reinstate the soccer and track programs as soon as possible. "You had an organized group of soccer alumni banging on your door to help, and you ignored us," Byrnes says, in spirit to Ayers. Byrnes says that if the soccer alumni had any idea the program was in jeopardy, they would've brought their arguments straight to the Board of Trustees before the decision was finalized, and the "lacrosse inner circle" couldn't afford that to happen. Major Donor refused to engage with soccer alumni because "it would be inappropriate" because he is a member of the Board of Trustees, Byrnes said. "Eliminating a men's sport will not be an option," Byrnes says, quoting an email about a conversation another soccer alumni had with VP of advancement Tom Gutenberger last summer. Neither Ayers or Miller here right now I don't believe.

Track & Field

Alumni highlighting deceit in effort to revive track and soccer

By David Weissman | November 1, 2012

The alumni of the recently cut Richmond men's soccer and track and field teams have continued their strategic planning efforts, with large parts of those efforts culminating right before Homecoming Weekend. On Tuesday, eight track alumni published and distributed a 28-page paper, titled "An Examination of the University of Richmond's 2012 Athletic Department Reconfiguration." In the paper, the alumni highlight why outdoor track should be reinstated, citing sources for all research and claims, while indoor track and soccer should be given an opportunity to raise the funds needed to remain along with the addition of a women's sport. "We're just trying to organize everything that we've heard from Dr. [Edward] Ayers and his chief of staff [Lori Schuyler] and [Athletic Director] Jim Miller," said Jon Molz, 2008 track alumnus and current assistant coach for the track and cross country teams.

Football

Sophomore football player a leader for moral, athletic reasons

By Jamie Edelen | October 31, 2012

Sophomore linebacker Eric Wright has become a respected leader on the University of Richmond's football team, not only because of his talent, but also because of his moral character and religious devotion. "The Sunday right before I was coming to Richmond, I received the Holy Ghost and was baptized in Jesus' name," Wright said.

Club Sports

Rugby program continuing its success at UR

By Chrissy Wengloski | October 30, 2012

University support and camaraderie are important to the continued progress of the University of Richmond club rugby teams, said men's coach Carl Schmitt and women's coach Davis Theakston. Schmitt said he credited the consistent success of the men's rugby program to the fact that there were a lot of good student athletes at Richmond, and that they responded well to an established program.

Sports

Richmond men's soccer falls to University of Dayton, 0-5

By Melanie Overall | October 28, 2012

The University of Richmond men's soccer team lost its home game against University of Dayton Friday night, 0-5. The Spiders outshot the University of Dayton Flyers 24-20, but the Flyers were able to score against the Spiders, leading to the Spiders being shut out, despite the cheering of 115 spectators. Richmond coach Leigh Cowlishaw said it was a frustrating game, especially when there had been many opportunities for the Spiders to score goals. The Flyers took the lead almost 14 minutes into the game when red-shirt freshman Ryan Peterson shot the ball into the net at close range. Junior forward Abe Keller made the next goal for Dayton during the 22nd minute when he made a direct and unassisted shot from 20 yards away. Two of the last three goals made were scored within a minute of each other.

Sports

Spiders hold on late to upset second-ranked JMU, 35-29

By David Weissman | October 20, 2012

Beating the second-ranked team in the country seemed unbelievable for unranked Richmond, and a fourth-quarter James Madison comeback nearly left the Spiders with a heartbreaking loss. After building a lead with less than seven minutes remaining in the game, Richmond needed two failed JMU heaves toward the end zone from 30 yards away as time expired to finish off the upset, 35-29. "I'm really excited about the outcome of the game," Richmond coach Danny Rocco said.

Track & Field

Photo Gallery: UR Save Our Sports Forum

By Nabila Khouri | October 1, 2012

University of Richmond community members gathered in the Ukrop Auditorium Sunday afternoon to discuss the Board of Trustees' recent decision to cut the men's track and field and soccer teams in favor of adding a men's lacrosse team at a forum called UR SOS (Save Our Sports). President Edward Ayers spoke and answered questions about the decision and why it took place, while others spoke in opposition to the news.

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