LEXINGTON, Va. -- With four touchdowns in the third quarter, the Richmond Spiders turned a close game with a longtime rival into an opportunity to get the backups playing time. "We really exploded," Richmond coach Danny Rocco said.
Final Score: University of Richmond- 47, Virginia Military Institute- 6 What Happened: Richmond got just the pep talk they needed the locker room, coming out firing on all cylinders in the third quarter.
4th Quarter, 0:00- This game comes to a close. Richmond- 47, VMI- 6. 4th Quarter, 7:50- Drive stalls as what looked like a touchdown in the back corner of the end zone is ruled out of bounds, and Hinshaw comes in and makes his fourth field goal of the game, this one from 22 yards out, pushing the lead further, 47-6. 4th Quarter, 9:18- Strauss finds Roller across the middle to pick up a first down on a 4th and 2, getting the ball to the VMI 14. 4th Quarter, 12:31- Great catch by freshman receiver Reggie Diggs on a deep out route out across midfield.
Storylines: 1) The last win before last week- Prior to last week's convincing victory over Garner-Webb, Richmond hadn't won a game since last season's contest with these same VMI Keydets.
Richmond football recorded its first victory in its last 10 tries on Saturday, defeating Gardner-Webb University, 41-8.
Representatives from 30 sports club teams set up booths in the Forum for the University of Richmond's Sports Club Rush to recruit new members for the school year. The event was held Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. Members handed out candy, stickers and pamphlets while music played and students played games. "We're looking for committed players, and we would like to win a couple of games," said Jillian Husband, a sophomore on the club soccer team. The women's club soccer team had a rough year last year, losing all of its games, she said.
The University of Richmond's men's and women's tennis teams are playing tournaments this fall to get ready for the spring tennis season in which the women will meet VCU for the first time. The women's team is facing in VCU a team that is ranked in the top 50 in the country. "VCU has a good training program, so we will have to raise our level of play," women's head coach Mark Wesselink said.
A new turf, costing approximately $500,000, has been installed in the Robins Stadium to promote safety. "Since it was old turf, people were getting injured because there were lots of holes in the ground," Kendall Gaskins, senior fullback and team captain said.
Despite the graduation of several runners from last season, men's cross country coach Steve Taylor said there was a strong team returning this year, as well as promising new freshmen. The competitiveness and spirit of the team are things to be excited about, Taylor said. "This weekend we beat William and Mary and George Mason," Taylor said.
You never really know what you are going to get from a rookie quarterback. JaMarcus Russell, the number one overall pick in 2007, struggled for four seasons with turnovers and codeine syrup, and is now out of the league.
Final Score: University of Richmond- 41, Gardner-Webb University- 8 What Happened: The losing streak is over, snapped at nine games for Richmond's football program.
4th Quarter, 0:00- GW kneel-down ends it. Final score: UR-41, GW-8. 4th Quarter, 0:26- Snap goes awry again for Richmond, with the ball going way over punter Nick Hicks's head.
Storylines:1) Got to stop the streak- It was a storyline last week, and it will continue to be one until this team can earn a victory.
A year ago, the odds were against the University of Richmond field hockey team. Challenges were evident for the 2011 season, including a pre-season practice schedule drastically altered because of renovations at the Spiders' Crenshaw field and a schedule with six former NCAA tournament teams. That did not keep the Spiders from an A-10 title and NCAA tournament berth. This year, adversity of a different form exists for the defending champs.
New York Giants 2011 season result: Super Bowl champions The defending Super Bowl champions New York Giants, have to be considered the favorite to win the division.
After a loss to William and Mary in Williamsburg on Wednesday, the University of Richmond's women's soccer team won its first game of the season during its home opener against Villanova University. The Spiders scored three first-half goals, defeating Villanova 3-1 Friday night in Robins Stadium. Villanova gained an early lead when sophomore midfielder Caitlin Forte netted a goal within the first minute of play.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.-- The 2012 season opener wasn't the start Richmond's new head football coach Danny Rocco wanted, not by a long shot, but it wasn't his worst nightmare either. "I told the guys after the game that there's nothing to feel good about," Rocco said.
Final Score: University of Richmond- 19, University of Virginia- 43 What Happened: The Cavaliers did what they were expected to do, winning in convincing fashion over Richmond, the over-matched FCS opponent.
4th Quarter, 0:00- Cavs let the clock run out. Final score: Richmond- 19, UVA- 43. Thanks for joining me. 4th Quarter, 0:35- Strauss leads his team down the field for a touchdown drive of his own, punched in from one yard out by freshman tailback Jacobi Green. 4th Quarter, 5:12- Strauss comes into the game at quarterback for the Spiders, replacing Laub. 4th Quarter, 5:23- Sims shows why he was so highly recruited coming out of high school, leading the Cavalier offense easily down the field for another UVA touchdown drive, finished off by a short run by tailback Khalek Shepherd.
Storylines:1) Rocco's first game at the helm- New head coach Danny Rocco is coming into what seems to be a revolving door position.
