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I have checked the UR AD Football website and the Game Notes... if there is any mention of it there I missed it...I hope the players and parents get on the field for recognition...

regardless of the "official" celebration, The Spiders Gang plans to recognize the Seniors and Grad Students with the highly anticipated and always fun Spider Gang Senior Day Shout Out...it'll be our 14th consecutive season...since its our first Championship finale Shout Out since 2015 we may have to do a few extra cheers...

all interested fans are invited to participate in this amateur and brief celebration located in parking lot C61...Shout Out time should be around 10:45AM...it's a great opportunity to recognize the players and warm up your leather lungs and Spiders mojo for a Championship afternoon in The Brick House...the Spiders camaraderie and fellowship is pretty special too!

Beat William and Mary.

Go Spiders!

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another year has gone by and heck no I'll never forget and still can't get over this call from the 2016 meeting at Cary Field...

this was early in the targeting era...I'm not sure the official knew what targeting was...the hit still looks legal to me!

calling the TD back probably took away any chance we had to get back into the game...I believe the Spider ejected was DB Brendan Coniker!

lets hope the Championship game Saturday is not scarred by game changing calls like this one...

Beat William and Mary!

Go Spiders!

Saturday, November 12, 2022 Football

Yesterday was a real battle with big implications. The Spiders did what they needed to do to get a playoff spot and set up a CAA Championship matchup this Saturday at Robins Stadium. This team has now won 5 straight and has shown the ability to find a way to win with so many different players stepping up when needed. Kudos to the coaches for getting the talent needed to make this run and developing enough depth to maintain it even as injuries have surfaced.

Great job yesterday in all phases to get a win. Defense with a key 4th down stop thanks to Jeremiah Grant beating his man bad to get in the backfield to make a hit and Tristan Wheeler finishing it off both coming from the backside of the play.

How about the guts of our offensive coordinator to give not one but two go routes deep on a 4th down and Reese finding Jerry Garcia streaking by his defender after reading their safety to make a great throw.

Then kudos to the entire special teams unit and especially Jake Larson for stepping up big time with a game winning kick after two other 45 yard plus field goals. Let's also not forget Andrew Lopez who also continued his clutch kicking. Many often have talked on this board about our kicking game, but we now have two kickers that our opponent yesterday would love to have either.

There has also been much talk about our lack of roster depth. Those that closely follow this team realize how this staff has brought in players prior to the season to fill key needs and have developed others to make significant contributions while starters have been out injured.

Great job by the entire team and staff to get us to 8-2, a return to the playoffs and a chance to win a conference championship in our final home game.

Hopefully we can all come together Saturday to pack the stadium with Spider fans and help root this team on to a conference championship and a better seed in the playoffs as we go after an even bigger championship. This team has the pieces to get it done. Many have longed for the past glory and excitement of Spider Football. This team has done their part now as fans let's do ours to create some new memories. See you all Saturday dressed in red and ready to make some noise. Go Spiders.

Interesting that Gilly on the broadcast last night said that Tyler has changed his shooting stroke to try and have a quicker release. I noticed a bit in the first game that it looked like his release was a bit lower and off to the side and mentioned as much in a text thread with Spider friends, but it was kind of slight so I thought I might be imagining it, but Gilly confirmed it last night.

I imagine it was a result of the NBA feedback he got and the somewhat longer windup he had for his catch and shoot jumpers It does seem slight so hopefully not something he needs to work through for weeks to get hot from 3.

Anyone else notice the change?

I converted this to a poll. Much more interesting. Voting closes after election day.

I am not certain where to post this, but there was a active shooting last night on UVA campus. The shooter targeted existing members of the UVA football team, three were fatally shot and two were wounded. Announcements were made by family members. The three were Lavel Davis (WR), DSean Perry (LB), and Devin Chandler. The two wounded, from Louisiana, were RB Mike Hollins and WR Dontayvion Wicks. The shooter was identified as Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., a former walk-on forUVA football.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the UVA community.

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this game lost a little of its edge when Coach Rocco was dismissed after last season, but if the once powerful Blue Hens are really the 2nd best team in the CAA and the Spiders the 4th best it should be the usual donnybrook that ensues when these two squads meet in Newark...

former Delaware QB Ryan Carty has been brought in from Sam Houston State to rebuild the once proud program...he doesn't lack swagger...during CAA Media Day he observed that in Newark the program has everything it needs to dominate football at the FCS level...could they become the North Dakota State of the east?

oft injured QB Nolan Henderson returns for a 6th season to lead the Blue Hens offense...four Hens were named to the Preseason All CAA Defensive team, but Delaware's defense was very inconsistent last season...the Spiders scored 51 points last season in a big win over the Blue Hens at The Brick House...that game may have sealed Coach Rocco's fate..

enjoy Episode Ten of the Countdown...thank goodness real football is just over a week away!

Go Spiders!

Save it! Not to be used as a fire starter this year!

Great win today, Spiders! I can't wait to put that playoff parking pass to use again...for the first time in a long time
....maybe even the first weekend of December.

Go Spiders! Beat the Tribe!

The Spiders are #1 in the CAA. It is time to defeat the Indians of William and Mary and win the conference.

It was wonderful that Gilly came back for the raising of the banners. The guy loves U of R and the basketball program. Not only did he give us 5 outstanding years, but he trained his replacement and continues to mentor him. Nelson probably thinks these first 2 games are easy compared to having to go up against Gilly every day in practice. It was great seeing how happy Gilly was to be back and the fans love him. He was being approached for autographs most of the game. It was also great seeing how fired up he was watching the Spiders play and seeing Nelson put up 21.

Gilly was walking around with a beer in his hand and at first I was a little taken back, but then I realized he is in his mid-20s and having a great time. If anyone deserves to drink a beer in the Robin Center it is Gilly.

Looking to add something Richmond Basketball to the man cave, but am having trouble finding anything online. Anyone know of anywhere to grab a good photo to print myself or somewhere that already has framed photos?

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Ha! "Captain Obvious" back for another season...I think Jason Nelson has begun his Spiders career in an impressive manner...it looks like he could develop into the next great Spiders point guard...

and how about the other Jason? Roche!...his three point shooting tonight may be a sign that he really can shoot well against a higher level of competition...

if you didn't see the game, the video clips will give you a good glimpse at what both Jasons did tonight...

finally, Coach Mooney said somewhere along the way in preseason that he thought this squad could be strong defensively...I have no idea how good VMI and Northern Iowa will turn out to be but our defensive effort has smothered both of them...particularly in the second halves when the games were being decided...I expect we'll find out more about the Spiders defense Monday night against Charleston...they put 86 on the board tonight in a losing effort against #1 ranked UNC...

congrats to the team on the promising start to the season...it's been a fun week watching the new era of Spiders basketball...

Beat Delaware!

Go Spiders!

I didn’t see the first game last night. Looking at history Northern Iowa always has a descent team. This game does kinda concern me a bit. I know Northern Iowa didn’t play anyone. Putting over 100 points on anyone is impressive.

Hard to believe we're only a week out! Can't wait to be back at the Robins Center next Monday!

Excited to get these game threads back and going! Give me your predictions for our matchup with the Keydets

Now that we know everyone is back. We are all excited, I would dare to say. What are some lineups(doesn’t have to be starting) you guys would like to see and what are some predictions record wise for the season? SpiderK’s original prediction was 10-21 and not making NIT 😶 I think even SpiderK will revise that prediction now.
As far as lineups “I” would like to see on the floor is Jason, Dji, TB, Matt, & Neal. But I also like replacing Matt out with Bigelow and moving TB to the 4 spot. Bigs is going to rebound, can shoot it and is a solid defender and is a heck of an athlete. I didn’t think TB would be in that spot much but I’ve changed my mind, I think he could be used there at least situationally. Also need the back up for Neal and so Matt gives us the best option at the 5. Not sure about Waltz & if we use him. If Matt sticks at the 4 then we may have to use him but I’m not sure if that realistic since he hasn’t gotten o campus yet or I think he will be starting Sunday . We’ve talked about most of this a lot already. I think we use Roche as matchup based and situational. Kid is absolutely going to play bc he can shoot it and has been doing that in wrkouts. I think Malcolm is also a very very strong guard who can help us in spots. Of course there is still Goose, Aidan, and Marcus but these are lineups of what “I” would like to see, nothing more. I think we have the potential to win 20 reg season games at the end of the day and make an NIT run and BEST case an NCAA shot, but I think with this group the NIT is attainable. Only 143 day remain before the start 😀🕷🏀 Thoughts?

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after six years away from the CAA Championship battle this has been a really fulfilling season for this fan...it seems like we have been playing for our Championship and Playoff hopes every week since Elon...and now we've got what may be the toughest game at all at Delaware!!!....how's it get any better for a football fan!

Huesman and Carty have acknowledged the similarities between the two teams this week...Henderson v. Udinski....WRs Pitts and Townsend v. Herres and Henley...CAA #1 Delaware defense v. #2 Richmond defense....WarrenNolan FCS power rating UR #14 Delaware #15...you get the idea...these are two evenly matched teams...

Coach Huesman doesn't delve into the intangibles of the Spiders very often, but this week he pointed out a giant difference in this squad and some of his previous squads...he said this team "believes" it will win now, as opposed to others who "hoped" they would win...he went on to say how close knit the team was and how they played for each other...something has made a big difference this season...Huesman may be right about this team!

I expect we'll take our best game to "The Tub" and I expect Delaware will bring their best game...this one's got everything I remember about Championship caliber November football...

enjoy the Prologue...it has a special beginning that many Spiders fans may remember...hint, it's pretty exciting!

Go Spiders!

Can anyone tell me can I purchase just the Charleston game or do I have to a monthly thing and then cancel. Not going to be able to get there so this is our only option I see.

I may be wrong or missed an announcement .. but is Greg still in his game analyst role - didn't hear him on the post-game radio show on my drive home from Robins on Monday night ... will miss Greg if he has moved on - had a great chat with him on a plane back from the Drake game last season from Des Moines to MSP.

I’ll get us started…

TB3
The Goose
“Full of Grace”
Dji Latte

Gonna bring this back, my player observations: We will start with the good.

Bigelow: Probably was the least heralded of our 3 transfers and well that was wrong. This guy is a stud. Big, tall, athletic, can run the floor, plays with confidence. He is going to be starting at some point, likely sooner than later this year.
Nelson: I've been holding my breath about him, knowing how important him being good was to our team. He delivered. Really smooth handle, can get himself to the bucket, quick. He is going to be a great player for us. Caveat: 2-8 from the FT is unacceptable particularly as a PG. Needs to clean that up.
Dji: Y'all, I've been high on Dji since he got here and he confirmed that last night. Has a nice stroke from 3 and with his size and handle, he can get himself inside and to the rim against anyone. I REALLY like a back court with Dji and Nelson in it together, like starting together.

They are what they thought they were:

Burton: His defense is still sketchy, please falling for the pump fake. But he is a monster on the class, bring his energy, shot wasn't falling last night but he is what we know he is an all A-10 caliber player.
Grace: Should Grace be starting? His 1 point, 4 rebound game says heck no. I do think he brings some stability to the court with all of these new guys and I see why Mooney is starting him, because Mooney can trust him to implement both our offense and defense.
Goose: Crowd favorite, but yeah he is what his 4 season body of work says he is. Really solid defensively, but we aren't getting much on offense. I think we say last night that offense is what is going to challenge this team. How long does he stay in the starting line up as well, if he can't contribute more on offense:
Roche: So, I see what Roche is not starting. He doesn't have A-10 athleticism. Beside that, his stroke is really frickin nice. He is gonna be a great zone buster for us and he plays scrappy, which you need from players like him.
Randolph: I'm not sure where he fits out there yet, he doesn't do one thing really great, but also doesn't do anything really poorly either. I like his versatility, he plays with confidence and looks like he has a bit of mean streak in him, which I like.

Needs some work:
Quinn: As excited as I was for what Bigelow showed, I was equally disappointed in Quinn. I can see why he was a stud in the Patriot League but my lord he is slow, not agile and not strong and I fear A-10 teams like VCU and Dayton are going to abuse him. I honestly thought Matz is his brief few minutes showed me more than Quinn. When I said Bigelow will be starting soon, it may not be Grace's place he is taking.

Overall: Nice opening season win. VMI looks terrible so I'm not going to get excited over that, but I will say last year's team despite having more talent than this year's would have let VMI hang around even more than this years version. Lots of rust and nerves in the first half. Defense looks really good, offense needs some work and in particular are reliance on the 3 ball needs to decrease. Way too much settlings for 3's last night. Also, FT's. Come on guys, they are free for a reason.

Additional prop: For Mooney for his first half technical. Those refs had lost control and I really liked how Mooney stepped up, got the tech, protected his young team who were obviously getting frustrated from their bad calls.

I think we have a pretty good idea of what most of the guys we expect in the rotation will bring this year. We have a good idea of what Goose, Grace, and Crabtree will give us. We know Burton is a superstar, all A-10, possible POY guy. We even have a good idea of what the transfers will bring. Quinn gives us size, scoring and rebounding down low, and Roche gives us solid 3 point shooting. Bigelow seems versatile and should give us some 3s, some defense, and some rebounding. We don't know a lot about Walz, Randolph, Dread, or Noyes, but I don't think we are counting on huge production from them this year.

So, that leaves the PG spot. We can't expect our point guards to replace Jacob's production this season. But, we do need good, solid point guard play. The position is just too important to try to win without it. We don't need greatness at the PG spot every game. Both Nelson and Dji are young and there is time to get to greatness. Just be good enough to make a difference. Be good enough so we can look at the PG spot and say we have a good PG. Do that, and we will be really really good this coming year.