The Colonial Athletic Association football conference is getting too big, but league administrators still aren't sure how to handle the growth. That seemed to be the consensus after a meeting among athletic directors from the 12 current members and t… more »

There are still logistics to be worked out as the Colonial Athletic Association football conference prepares to expand to 14 teams, but Commissioner Tom Yeager said the league will stay together. Splitting into two separate conferences was one option… more »

The University of Richmond's Mike London yesterday was named the American Football Coaches Association's top coach for the 2008 season in the Football Championship Subdivision. London's Spiders won the FCS title. For five straight years, the AFCA… more »

The Spiders host VMI, William & Mary, Villanova, UMass and Hofstra in the final season at UR Stadium. The 2008 NCAA Division I Football National Champion University of Richmond has unveiled its 2009 schedule, which is highlighted by home games ve… more »

Senior DE Lawrence Sidbury, Jr. helped lead Richmond to the 2008 NCAA Division I Football National Championship University of Richmond senior defensive end Lawrence Sidbury, Jr. has accepted an invitation to play in the 84th East-West Shrine Game, se… more »

Colonial Athletic Association athletic directors will convene in Washington next week and discuss the league's coming football expansion. In general, the agenda is this question: Can a 14-team football conference work? The ADs will be together for… more »

As a result of the Spiders' national title in football, City of Richmond Mayor Douglas Wilder has declared January 12, 2009 as "University of Richmond National Championship Day." The Spiders will be recognized at that day's City Council meeting. To… more »

"Making a list and checking it twice" this month probably meant something apart from the holiday season to Jim Miller. Though the University of Richmond's athletic director introduced Mike London as Spiders' football coach only 11 months ago, Miller sur… more »

Rubble reflects progress for University of Richmond football. Fresh off its Football Championship Subdivision title, UR recently started the on-campus stadium ball rolling with demolition at the site of the coming facility. The Spiders have played ho… more »

CUERO - The wind had shifted to the north, the Dallas Cowboys were in the fourth quarter of their game against Baltimore and it was after 10 p.m., but that didn't stop a crowd from gathering at the Tiger Tote on Saturday to stage an impromptu welcoming… more »

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - It was his team's first possession Friday night and he had no reason to feel jovial, but Richmond fullback John Crone couldn't help cracking up. His team faced a third-and-2 situation from Montana's 23-yard line when a trick play… more »

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - The Grizzlies were bitten, then Stonewalled. The No. 7 Richmond Spiders rushed out to a 21-0 lead against Montana on Friday, and rode their stifling “Stonewall” defense from there for a 24-7 victory over the Griz for the Football… more »

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Defensive dominance. Offensive efficiency. The University of Richmond last night won the Football Championship Subdivision title the same way it negotiated the season. Before 17,823 at Finley Stadium, the Spiders overwhelmed Mon… more »

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Nothing makes the phone ring or brings in the e-mail quite like winning. The University of Richmond Spiders have won big on the football field this year, and the phones are ringing all over campus. "A lot of people are calling,… more »

University of Richmond football fans are flocking to Chattanooga, Tenn., for tomorrow night's FCS title game. The high-style award goes to a group that includes a couple of former Spiders. Rafe Wilkinson and Troy Gray, ex-linebackers, are among those… more »