Spiders Sound Off

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

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

Deuce Simmons Interview + Alisa Kresge Welcome Reception | Richmond Basketball Update

Incoming Richmond freshman Deuce Simmons joins Spiders Sound Off to talk about his path from Kansas to the University of Richmond, winning a state championship, and what Spider fans can expect from his game this season. Tom and Porter also break down the packed welcome reception for new women’s head coach Alisa Kresge — including crowd turnout, early impressions, and what her winning pedigree means for the future of Richmond basketball. Plus: * Richmond lacrosse’s A-10 championship and NCAA Tournament outlook * Early roster thoughts and offseason momentum * What’s next for Spider hoops

Spiders Sound Off: Special Lacrosse Spotlight | Connor Knight Interview + Richmond Basketball Portal Updates

On this episode of Spiders Sound Off, Tom goes solo and gives Richmond lacrosse the spotlight with senior goalie Connor Knight joining the show. They discuss Richmond’s top-5 national ranking, the A-10 regular season championship, A-10 Tournament expectations, NCAA Tournament hopes, and Connor’s path from Texas to becoming one of the top goalies in the country. Also included: * Men’s basketball transfer portal updates * Alyssa Kresge welcome event details * Porter’s podcast portal status * Upcoming player interviews and roster news A huge week for Richmond athletics and a great time to be a Spider. This is Spiders Sound Off—the best team pod for the best league.

Tyler Cronin of 3 Bid League Talks Richmond Hoops, A-10 Portal Chaos & 2026-2027 Outlook

Tom and Porter are joined by Tyler Cronin from the 3 Bid League Podcast for a deep dive into Richmond basketball and the rapidly changing Atlantic 10 offseason. They break down Richmond’s portal additions, discuss the importance of keeping Aiden Argabright, evaluate Chris Mooney’s roster construction, and look at where the Spiders stand compared to big spenders like VCU, Dayton, and Saint Louis. They also cover George Mason, Davidson, St. Bonaventure, and the broader A-10 landscape as teams race to rebuild through the portal. If you're a Richmond fan trying to figure out what next season could look like, this is the episode you need. Subscribe to Spiders Sound Off for Richmond hoops talk all year long.

Alisa Kresge Era Begins at Richmond + Kaiser Transfer Reaction | Spiders Sound Off

The Richmond Spiders make a major move by hiring Alisa Kresge as the new women’s basketball head coach—and we break down why this could be a program-changing hire. 🏀 In this episode: * Why Kresge’s winning track record at Vermont stands out * Her defensive identity and what it means for Richmond’s roster * Early signals from current players (stay or go?) * Portal strategy and potential roster rebuild 🔥 Plus on the men’s side: * Breakdown of Jamie Kaiser Jr. transferring in from Butler * How he fits alongside Aidan Argabright * Why length and shooting just improved immediately * Other comings and goings 🎙️ Spiders Sound Off is your home for Richmond basketball insight, roster moves, and real talk from two die-hard alums.