CAA Champ Football Gets No. 4-Seed, Hosts Elon Saturday At UR Stadium Nov 23, 2009
- The 10-1 Richmond Football team, which won a share of the CAA Football title, received a No. 4-seed in the NCAA Playoffs and the reigning National Champs host Elon (9-2) Saturday at UR Stadium. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET.. (Richmondspiders.com)
No. 4 Richmond Routs Georgetown, 49-10 Nov 15, 2009
Next Saturday's game, which is also the final regular-season Richmond Football game at 81-year old UR Stadium, is set for 12 p.m. ET live on Comcast Network. Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-877-SPIDER-1. (Richmondspiders.com)
Richo: a Tiger who earned his stripes Nov 14, 2009
To his five-year-old mind, football and the Richmond Football Club were one and the same. The irony, one of many in his career, was that the first game Richo saw, the one that gave him his passion for the club, also marked the end of its great era. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Richmond Announces All-UR Stadium Team Nov 4, 2009
After 81 years, 2009 marks the final season of Richmond Football at UR Stadium. The All-UR Stadium Team is comprised of the following positions: running back (2), wide receiver (2), quarterback (1), tight end (1), fullback (1), punter (1), kicker (1), linebacker (3), defensive back (4), defensive line (4), offensive line (5), return specialist (2) and head coach (1). (Richmondspiders.com)
Kevin Morris' Weekly CAA Teleconference Nov 3, 2009
So Richmond's playing great football, we played them down there in the rain and they played Richmond football and we turned the ball over and they took advantage of all those opportunities as Richmond does and that's why they're #1. So, I'm excited they got the vote because its great recognition for Richmond, in particular, and for our level of football, particularly the CAA, and that's a great thing for us. (Umassathletics.com)
No. 1 Richmond Rips Towson, 42-14, To Mark Best Start In School History Nov 1, 2009
Now off to its best start in the 127-year history of Richmond Football, the Spiders have won 11-consecutive road contests -- the longest active streak in Division-I football. The victory sets the stage for a Top-5 showdown next Saturday when No. 4 Villanova (7-1, 4-1) visits UR Stadium on the Spiders' Homecoming Weekend. (Richmondspiders.com)
Mike London To Appear Live On ESPN First Take Thursday Morning Oct 8, 2009
The No. 1-ranked Richmond football team (4-0), which has won 13-consecutive games, is preparing for a pivotal CAA Football game Saturday at No. 13 James Madison (2-2). The game matches up the last two National Champions to come from CAA Football -- Spiders (2008) and Dukes (2004). (Richmondspiders.com)
GAMEDAY CENTRAL Sep 23, 2009
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High Schools Sep 11, 2009
St. Joseph by the Sea (0-0). Monsignor Farrell (0-0). (New York Post -- News)
No fairytale finish, but I can't complain Aug 30, 2009
FRIDAY night was my last game for the Richmond Football Club. It wasn't a great night for us; we ended the year the way we started and there was to be no fairytale finish. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bekele joins greats with world-first double Aug 24, 2009
Earlier in the day Australia's Lisa Weightman - cousin of former Richmond football great Dale - ran the fastest time ever by an Australian woman in a World Championships marathon, recording a personal best of 2:30. 42 to finish 18th. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
He might look mad as a hatter, but Bowden will be missed Aug 16, 2009
I first watched the film at Joel Bowden's house and yesterday Joel played his 265th and final game for the Richmond Football Club. Thirty-one isn't old. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jake Niall Richmond won't cut short its search for the next coach in the event that Damien Hardwick is offered the job at North. Read more Aug 14, 2009
Richmond football operations manager Craig Cameron, who is running the club's coach-search, said last night that the Tigers would stick with their process, despite the speculation about Hardwick and North. We've still got two people to interview, and they're good candidates,'' Cameron said, when asked whether the Tigers would consider shortening their process. (The Age, Australia)
Nathan Brown Nobody likes to admit they are getting old, but in football terms anyone over 30 is considered a veteran. Read more Aug 2, 2009
Arguably the best rock and roll band in history, the Rolling Stones are still to get the respect they deserve from some players at the Richmond Football Club. Theme tunes, if the AFL was a musical. (The Age, Australia)
Sheedy stays silent over Richmond role Jul 17, 2009
" Bartlett, Richmond's games record-holder and former coach, led the public push for the Tigers to consider Sheedy. But Wright said the Tigers were confident that the confusion over Sheedy's coaching bid had not soured the relationship between the club and Sheedy, a three-time Richmond premiership player. "Kevin's a great legend of our footy club, he's a member of the Hall of Fame, he's here today as an ambassador for the Eureka game and he will be an ambassador of the Richmond Football Club in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mongrel Punter Outstanding opportunity exists for a person to take charge of a once-powerful football club and return it to its former glory. Read more Jul 17, 2009
The Richmond Football Club plays in the Australian Football League and has won 10 premierships, which is nine more than St Kilda and Western Bulldogs and 10 more than the Fremantle Football Club ... The Richmond Football Club boasts one of the great dormant support bases in the world and you will also be responsible for waking this base from its slumber - however, be warned, some of them are a bit feral and have a penchant for spitting at coaches and mailing lamb hearts to our headquarters. (The Age, Australia)
McCracken, Rogers, McBride Earn Preseason All-America Honors Jul 11, 2009
- The Richmond Football Team placed three on the Sports Network Preseason All-America Team, which was announced Thursday. Senior OL and junior DB were first-team picks, with junior LB making the second team. (Richmondspiders.com)
Tigers reveal plan to pick new AFL coach Jun 26, 2009
"We're going to pick the coach who we believe is the best fit for the Richmond Football Club, and the best fit for where our playing list is at," Cameron said. 2009 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Tigers fine Cousins over middle finger Jun 2, 2009
"Once I viewed the footage I realised why the public, the AFL and the Richmond Football Club were offended by my actions.". Richmond general manager of football Craig Cameron said Cousins' gesture was a breach of the club's behaviour standards. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Wallace and Richmond part ways Jun 1, 2009
Richmond President Gary March and General Manager of Football Craig Cameron listen to Terry Wallace as he announces that he is standing down as coach of the Richmond Football Club ... At an announcement at Punt Road Oval, club president Gary March thanked Wallace for his contribution to the club and said the club and Wallace had come to a "mutual agreement'' that he stand down. Richmond football operations manager Craig Cameron said the Tigers would announce on Saturday who would take over as... (Sydney Morning Herald)
The Sporting News Tabs Richmond Football Its Preseason No. 1 For 2009 May 21, 2009
- When the Richmond Football team kicks off the 2009 season on Sept. 5 at Duke, the Spiders will debut where they ended 2008 - as the Football Championship Subdivision's No. 1-ranked team ... Now you can stay in touch with Richmond Football anytime by following the Spiders at twitter. (Richmondspiders.com)
Wallace safe, not sacked May 19, 2009
At a press conference outside Punt Road Oval at noon, Richmond football manager Craig Cameron confirmed Wallace will continue in his role, and that the meetings between officials, players and coach were to ''set an agenda'' for the rest of the 2009 season. Responding to questions about whether Wallace had been sacked or resigned, Cameron said there was "no point in time where Terry Wallace was not the coach of Richmond". (The Age, Australia)
Spiders Announce Football TV, Game Times For 2009 May 14, 2009
As part of CAA Football's comprehensive television package, the Spiders are slated on the Comcast family of networks five times during the 2009 regular season, including the regular-season finale - and the final Richmond Football game in the 81-year history of UR Stadium - Nov. 21 vs. William at 12 p.m. on The Comcast Network (TCN) ... Now you can stay in touch with Richmond Football anytime by following the Spiders at twitter. (Richmondspiders.com)
Star duo return for Cats May 8, 2009
"We gave him an extra week before he came back with Coburg last week, so he's had an extended period off and showed no signs of soreness, so he's done everything right," said Richmond football operations manager Ross Monaghan. Cousins returns for his second game this year when Richmond play the Brisbane Lions at the MCG tomorrow and joins Nathan Brown and Troy Simmonds, who have also been recalled. (The Age, Australia -- Sport)
Ben Cousins back for Richmond May 7, 2009
"We gave him an extra week before he came back with Coburg last week, so he's had an extended period off and showed no signs of soreness, so he's done everything right," said Richmond football operations manager Ross Monaghan. Hawthorn looked set to bolster their defence when Grant Birchall showed at training he had overcome a broken thumb and coach Alastair Clarkson declared Stephen Gilham (knee) and Xavier Ellis (foot) close to ready. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Richmond's London Named BCA Male Coach Of The Year May 2, 2009
- The Black Coaches istrators (BCA) has named Richmond Football Head Coach as its 2009 Male Coach of the Year. In his first year at his alma mater, London guided the Spiders to the 2008 NCAA Division I National Football Championship. (Richmondspiders.com)
Track & Field's Weekend Ends At Christopher Newport Meet Apr 19, 2009
A number of Richmond football players have joined the men's squad, providing depth for the Spiders in the field and sprint events. The men's 100m saw Tremayne Graham finish in 10. (Richmondspiders.com)
Offense Takes 2009 Spring Game, 45-38 Apr 5, 2009
A sizable crowd of 2,463 watched, including nearly 100 former Richmond football players, as the Spiders brought their first Spring Season as reigning National Champions to a close. Hicks finished the day seven-for-10 passing for 94 yards, two touchdowns, an interception and rushed for a score. (Richmondspiders.com)
We were terrible, but it can only get better Mar 29, 2009
The positive thing to look at is that that was not the Richmond Football Club that has trained hard all summer, the Richmond club that was ranked second in hard ball gets in 2008 and prides itself on its hardness around the contest, and the Richmond club that won more clearance battles than it lost last year. Carlton's first five goals came directly from our mistakes and the flow-on effect had us all making schoolboy errors all night. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Caroline Wilson Leaving the scene of a drunken car accident was not the ideal fashion for Ben Cousins' manager to begin the 2009 football season. Read more Mar 13, 2009
The Richmond Football Club and Nixon have engaged in some tense conversations since Cousins became a Tiger, not least when Cousins was photographed at St Kilda's Riva nightclub. When the Richmond hierarchy told Nixon the establishment was not one that should be frequented by a recovering drug addict, Nixon confessed he had escorted him there. (The Age, Australia)
Richmond Football To Host NFL Pro Day March 19 Feb 24, 2009
This year's event is open only to Richmond football players and begins at 4 p.m.. A number of Spiders are expected to work out in front of the NFL teams, including RB , TE and FB. (Richmondspiders.com)
Injured Coughlan out of Tigers squad Feb 10, 2009
Richmond football manager Ross Monaghan said although it did not appear to be a serious problem, the club was taking a cautious approach with Coughlan. "Mark was just doing some light training and goal kicking this morning, just a little bit of twisting and turning, nothing unusual, and it turns out he's slightly damaged his cartilage," Monaghan told richmondfc. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
