2024 Richmond Spiders Football - Opponents Countdown - Elon Phoenix

[mojo-spider]

wow!...the Spiders open their defense of the CAA Championship with what's arguably one of their toughest opponents...I hope Wofford, Charleston Southern and Delaware State prepared us well...

the Phoenix, formerly known as the Fighting Christians, have been awful tough on the Spiders since Coach Huesman arrived...they've won 5 of the last 6 full season games...Richmond has not won at Elon since Danny Rocco was coach!

I expect Elon to be a Championship contender despite the Media Day poll picked them 6th in the 16 team league...Richmond will find out quickly in this one what its going to take to defend our Championship...the Phoenix bring back a lot of talent and experience on both sides of the ball...coach Trisciani believes his team is ready to break through the Championship door after just missing their piece last season...

Spiders fans painfully remember losing last season's CAA opener...as a result we had to run the table with 7 straight wins to get a piece of the Championship...in the 16 team CAA with the crazy scheduling you can just about count on a logjam at the top of the league every year...it might take seven CAA wins again...a win over a competitor on the road would be giant for Richmond...the margin for error in the CAA is very slim...I'm not sure we can win seven in a row again!

enjoy the Countdown!

Go Spiders!

 

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Phil Steele Announces Preseason All-America And Preseason All-CAA - Elon University Athletics

Elon, N.C. – One of the most respected names in college football, Phil Steele, has named Elon safety Caleb Curtain and wide receiver/specialist Chandler Brayboy

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Phil Steele

Jalen Hampton,RB transferred to WKU.Big loss.Thorn in our side since he had originally transferred from VT.

 

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Elon vs. Duke (Aug 30, 2024) Live Score - ESPN

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Elon defense held Duke to 60 yards rushing.This will be a tough away game for UR.

 

[CarolinaSpider]

Duke lost a lot and Elon pass protection was awful. Elon had a very good punter and Brayboy is still there
and dangerous wr and returner. Duke passing game opened up the running

 

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Jeff Yurk Named CAA Special Teams Player Of The Week - Elon University Athletics

Richmond, Va. – Elon University redshirt junior Jeff Yurk was named CAA Special Teams Player of the Week after averaging an FCS-best 51.9 yards per punt in Elon

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Starters v ETSU

ELO

#	Player	Pos.
1	Curtain,Caleb	DB
8	Baker,Khalil	DB
24	Tucker,Dylan	DB
32	Atkins,Ishmel	DB
38	Hamilton,DJ	DB
7	Moore,Cazeem	DE
95	Nnaeto,Chuck	DL
99	Johnson,Josh	DL
3	Patierno,Marco	LB
10	Veloz,Nic	LB
55	Baker,Emerson	OL
61	Williams,Jabril	OL
64	Burkett,Kevin	OL
65	Hogan,Timothy	OL
76	Gilbert,Zane	OL
78	Moore,Carlos	OL
12	Downing,Matthew	QB
20	Thomas Jr.,TJ	RB
87	Hardy,Cody	TE
1	Dalton,Jamarien	WR
4	Brayboy,Chandler	WR
14	Dieke,Onuma	WR

 

[urfan1]

Is Brayboy in year 8 now?/s

 

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Is Brayboy in year 8 now?/s

Not sure but he’s bringing his 2 teenage kids to the game.

 

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Will it be Coleman or Wickersham at QB?

Do we wanna run or pass as our primary mode of offense.

Where are Elon’s defensive weaknesses,if there are any.That might dictate who we start,

2024 Football Cumulative Statistics - Elon University Athletics

The official 2024 Football cumulative statistics for the Elon University Phoenix

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Click on the links below to listen to their comments.9/23

Greg Gattuso, UAlbany
Chris Merritt, Bryant
Braxton Harris, Campbell
Ryan Carty, Delaware
Tony Trisciani, Elon
Trent Boykin, Hampton
Jordan Stevens, Maine
Kevin Callahan, Monmouth
Rick Santos, UNH
Vincent Brown, North Carolina A&T
Jim Fleming, Rhode Island
Russ Huesman, Richmond
Billy Cosh, Stony Brook
Pete Shinnick, Towson
Mark Ferrante, Villanova
Mike London, William & Mary

 

[ncspiderfan]

Will it be Coleman or Wickersham at QB?

Do we wanna run or pass as our primary mode of offense.

Where are Elon’s defensive weaknesses,if there are any.That might dictate who we start,

2024 Football Cumulative Statistics - Elon University Athletics

The official 2024 Football cumulative statistics for the Elon University Phoenix

elonphoenix.com

I would wonder if it matters which way to go if DeGennaro is available. Ellis stepped up last game and other receivers got space and had a few drops.
First thoughts are they are better than their record for sure. They had drives versus Western Carolina of 61 yards that ended in an INT at the WCU 3 yard line and another of 76 yards that ended with a fumble at the WCU 14. That said they lost by 7 and Western Carolina is a good team.

Spiders need a really sound game to beat this team.

 

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I would wonder if it matters which way to go if DeGennaro is available. Ellis stepped up last game and other receivers got space and had a few drops.
First thoughts are they are better than their record for sure. They had drives versus Western Carolina of 61 yards that ended in an INT at the WCU 3 yard line and another of 76 yards that ended with a fumble at the WCU 14. That said they lost by 7 and Western Carolina is a good team.

Spiders need a really sound game to beat this team.

I agree that their 1-3 record is extremely misleading given their difficult OOC.I think we in for a very difficult game.

 

[Stork3]

I agree that their 1-3 record is extremely misleading given their difficult OOC.I think we in for a very difficult game.

And the tropical storm should be right there on Saturday afternoon.

 

[urfan1]

And the tropical storm should be right there on Saturday afternoon.

Great!

 

[ncspiderfan]

Great!

Looks like it will go toward Atlanta and turn NW if it stays on the path, they have it on now. Passing through western part of NC or east TN Friday and be in southern Ohio by Saturday. Should be ok if that is the case.

 

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Elon Leaders​

• The Phoenix's offense has been driven by TJ Thomas Jr., who has rushed for 309 yards (77.3 yards per carry) and three rushing touchdowns.
• In four games, Matthew Downing has passed for 723 yards (180.8 yards per game) to go along with three touchdowns, two interceptions, and a completion percentage of 64.2%.
• In four games, Jamarien Dalton has converted 19 targets into 18 catches, 254 yards and one touchdown for the Phoenix.
• Chandler Brayboy has received 14 targets in 2024 and has converted them into 12 catches (3.0 per game) for 153 yards and two TDs in four games.

Richmond Leaders​

• Zachary Palmer-Smith has run for 377 yards (94.3 per game) and three TDs in four games.
• In the passing game, Palmer-Smith has scored one touchdown, reeling in three balls for 69 yards.
• In four games played, Kyle Wickersham has passed for 335 yards (83.8 per game), with one touchdown and three interceptions, and a completion percentage of 57.6%.
• Plus, Wickersham has rushed for 176 yards and two TDs.
• Camden Coleman has aired it out for 344 yards (86.0 per game), completing 52.4% of his throws, with two touchdowns and three interceptions in four games.
• In the running game, Coleman has scored one touchdown and accumulated 35 yards.
• In four contests, Landon Ellis has 12 catches for 174 yards (43.5 per game) and one touchdown.

 

[SFspidur]

Coleman it is.

 

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[DTSpider]

Time for Coleman to show out - this is where he can lay claim to the spot for the rest of the year and prove he is the guy. Conference play is where is really counts and this is very much a game we should expect to win if we think we’re a playoff team.

 

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Elon issued notes:

Elon Football Game Notes vs. Richmond, 2024 (PDF) - Elon University Athletics

Elon Football Game Notes vs. Richmond, 2024 (PDF)

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UR issued notes:

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sidearm.nextgen.sites/richmond.sidearmsports.com/documents/2024/9/25/Game-Notes-2024-Elon.pdf

 

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[Dr. Spidey]

Why was Delaware St. game on espn plus, but this game on Flo?

 

[Wood Hall]

Why was Delaware St. game on espn plus, but this game on Flo?

Because the CAA must have an agreement with Flo, while Delaware State and the MEAC have one with ESPN.

 

[Dr. Spidey]

Thank you Wood Hall.

 

[Dr. Spidey]

How long has Sleigh Boy played for Elon?

 

[urmite]

Because the CAA must have an agreement with Flo, while Delaware State and the MEAC have one with ESPN.

That was the reason for moving to the Patriot League. 😉

 

[Dr. Spidey]

October: Run it right up the middle on the 1 on 3rd and get stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey. No balls Russ on 4th and 1. Kick a field goal/let Elon back into game.

 

[whampas]

That was the reason for moving to the Patriot League. 😉

Certainly a benefit.

 

[whampas]

Gotta hate those running QBs.

 

[Dr. Spidey]

Man he just missed that 58 yard field goal..Only wide left by about 30 yards 😂😂😂

 

[ncspiderfan]

Spiders needed a long drive then. DL needed a blow.

 

[Dr. Spidey]

Thanks to Winston October for calling up the middle runs every time we need a conversion. What a joke this guy

 

[Wood Hall]

So, we lead the whole game and easily win a CAA roadie against a quality opponent, everyone's anointed QB star gets the start, our RB absolutely pounds the ball, we would have scored again if not for a late penalty, and every comment is negative. Tough crowd.

 

[SpiderAlways]

No joke Wood. I really enjoy Dr. Spidey and his positive commentary!

 

[SpiderLaw]

Who were our injured players today?

 

[whampas]

Who were our injured players today?

Too many to name.