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John O’Connor Reflects on 45 Years of Richmond Sports History

43 min · 11. maj 2026
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Richmond sports legend John O'Connor joins Spiders Sound Off for a conversation full of stories, memories, and perspective from nearly five decades covering University of Richmond athletics. From Dick Tarrant and the Syracuse upset to the 2008 football title run and today’s changing college sports landscape, John shares what he’s seen, who stood out, and why Richmond has remained special through the years. A fun episode for longtime Spider fans and newer fans alike. #RichmondSpiders #SpiderNation #RichmondBasketball #RichmondFootball #A10Basketball

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