John O'Connor

staff writer, Richmond Times-Dispatch, [email protected]

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In 'total embarrassment offensively,' @URSpidersFB loses first FCS game, at @FORDHAMFOOTBALL. https://t.co/J6dIxomYyu via @RTDSports

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At halftime, 7-7 @URSpidersFB at @FORDHAMFOOTBALL. Both @PatriotLeague teams emphasizing ground game. @urichmond QB Ashten Snelsire fumbled twice and recovered both. UR (5-1) totaled 7 TOs in last 2 games.

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'It'll be good for us in the end.'
Humbling exhibition experience at @UVAMensHoops sets @SpiderMBB's baseline play.
'Obviously, we weren’t ready for a game like that.' https://t.co/CVKoPcaVLJ via @RTDSports

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A lawyer for the city of Richmond said that if the Squirrels don't negotiate a deal with VCU, the Squirrels will be in default of their lease. And that would allow the city to lock the team out of CarMax Park.

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"If we make a mistake … it was on me. If we don’t make a mistake, then it’s on me.”
@URSpidersFB's Jason Smith views himself as QB, but delivers snaps rather than taking them. https://t.co/b1ELYPgVPz via @RTDSports

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Jason Smith, a @UNCFootball transfer, is @URSpidersFB swing man at guard/center.

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“To his credit, he hasn’t rested on his laurels. He’s been active."
@SpiderMBB Friday night exhibition at @UVAMensHoops gives Aiden Argabright first shot at next target. https://t.co/w6jQnlPnSZ via @RTDSports

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“Obviously it’s a pivot, right? I don’t like the word ‘rebuild,’ because I think we still have enough of a foundation."
@SpiderWBBall players yell 'Together!' when breaking huddles. Ally Sweeney's trying to get them there. https://t.co/E5nQyEvtb4 via @RTDSports

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Do @SpiderMBB and @SpiderWBBall teams pay enough to contend in @atlantic10? @urichmond coaches believe so, but admit they're unsure. https://t.co/A17ndIDMgS via @RTDSports

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“It’s just kind of like a race to the quarterback."
Petersburg High grad Jamar Hodges, @URSpidersFB pass-rushers push @urichmond to second among @NCAA_FCS teams in sacks (22 in 6 games). https://t.co/PW02nzfVYt via @RTDSports

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Better late than never, @GoSquirrels groundskeeper recognized for field fitness https://t.co/zQS3ECHLON via @RTDSports

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Ally Sweeney, senior guard for @SpiderWBBall, sees a team with many newcomers and new coach, Alisa Kresge, that's "coming together."

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Dominick Stewart among @SpiderMBB transfers who won't shrink as competition spotlight shines. Stewart is one of three from power-conference programs. @urichmond plays exhibition at @UVAMensHoops Friday night. https://t.co/oReZrN4B6b via @RTDSports

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Second among @NCAA_FCS teams in sacks, @URSpidersFB Dlinemen engage in 'race to the quarterback,' says Petersburg High alum Jamar Hodges, @urichmond senior DE.

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How did 5-1 @URSpidersFB win last three games while committing litany of errors? https://t.co/qTRrQhN8Ax via @RTDSports

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Dominick Stewart among @SpiderMBB transfers who won't shrink as competition spotlight shines. Stewart is one of three from power-conference programs. @urichmond plays exhibition at @UVAMensHoops Friday night. https://t.co/oReZrN4B6b via @RTDSports

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Ball movement of @SpiderMBB helped influence @PennStateMBB transfer guard Dominick Stewart to shift to @urichmond.

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“Sometimes you’re making a decision between size and overall ability, or versatility. But we feel like this year, we’re really fortunate to attract both."
@SpiderMBB thinking big while trying to get off knees in @Atlantic10 competition. https://t.co/Gnd2qmfR1u via @RTDSports

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Big day by Trinity Episcopal alum Elijah Rainer, but @WMTribeFootball suffers fourth straight loss, 41-14 to visiting @HCrossFB in @PatriotLeague play. https://t.co/lEWOg1DfAn via @RTDSports

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Big day by Trinity Episcopal alum Elijah Rainer, but @WMTribeFootball suffers fourth straight loss, 41-14 to visiting @HCrossFB in @PatriotLeague play. https://t.co/lEWOg1DfAn via @RTDSports