John O'Connor
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Until February, former @HokiesFB QB Bryan Randall worked as a production planner at Newport News Shipbuilding. He's now @WMTribeFootball QB coach. W&M's job one in game one at @PaladinFootball: shape offensive ID with new players, coaches. via @RTDSports.
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The Tribe plugged many holes from last season's offensive group, on field and on sideline.
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RT @EricKolenich: Virginia students are back at college, and they're paying more than ever. The cost to attend a Va. public school increase….
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It's homecoming all season for a couple of @VSUsports Trojans who left, returned to @CIAAForLife school. VSU opens Thursday night, at @barton_fb. via @RTDSports.
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Virginia State opens Thursday night at Barton.
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"He had thousands of kids who wanted him to be their father.".George Lancaster, famed Highland Springs High basketball coach, dies at 80. via @RTDSports.
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For 37 years (1979-2016), George Lancaster directed the Springers, and his teams won 704 games and two state championships (2003, 2007).
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Parker Field's final-game ransacking will not be replayed at The Diamond. @GoSquirrels via @RTDSports.
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"The Diamond will still be in use throughout 2026, and will need to remain intact.”
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In non-@atlantic10 games, @SpiderMBB won't meet power conference opponent for first time in at least 75 years. There will be 18 games at the Robins Center. via @RTDSports.
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Richmond will play 18 regular-season games in the Robins Center, the most since the facility opened in 1972.
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'There’s new associations with perhaps what your personal brand is.'.@WMTribeFootball's @CAAFootball last lap includes tiptoeing through affiliations. @PatriotLeague next year in FB, but still @CAASports otherwise. via @RTDSports.
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The Tribe is an outgoing member of CAA Football, but will remain in the CAA for other sports.
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Calf tattoos illustrate Brady Myers' steady success as @VUUPanthers all-@CIAAForLife placekicker. One tattoo after each good season. Myers has three, lining up for fourth. via @RTDSports.
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Tattoos illustrate success of VUU kicker Brady Myers.
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'You needed to let Clyde just be Clyde.' .Clyde Austin, RVA hoops great, dies at 67. Starred at Maggie Walker High, then for @PackMensBball before eight years as Harlem Globetrotter. via @RTDSports.
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Clyde Austin, from Maggie Walker High (Class of 1976), is viewed as one of the best prep players to come out of Virginia.
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Ten years ago, from @MiLB prez: "I have to tell you, if there was another good place, you'd be either playing independent baseball at The Diamond or you'd be dark.".@CarMaxPark opening. The Diamond closing. Back-to-back HRs for RVA. via @RTDSports.
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Twelve more games at The Diamond. Stand, cheer. It cost RVA one franchise, nearly two.
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Two older members of @Spiders_FB who haven't played a college snap - junior WR Jaiden Fair (@TerpsFootball transfer) and senior DL Norwid Desir (long-lasting injuries) - could be difference-makers. via @RTDSports
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RT @RTDjohnoconnor: “I could move up tomorrow. My career could end in Double-A. You never really know.".Jamal Allen, from the Lynchburg are….
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“I could move up tomorrow. My career could end in Double-A. You never really know."
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“I could move up tomorrow. My career could end in Double-A. You never really know.".Jamal Allen, from the Lynchburg area, went from @longwoodu to the Eastern League, as an umpire. via @RTDSports.
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“I could move up tomorrow. My career could end in Double-A. You never really know."
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Standout senior specialist Brady Myers keeps kicking around at @VUUPanthers. Three times all-@CIAAForLife.
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"Any honor we’ve given Steve isn’t enough.".From The Diamond, @GoSquirrels transferring lights, clubhouse staple Steve Barden. via @RTDSports
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“He’s seen some of the things that Jada accomplished here and probably put himself in those same positions thinking he can accomplish some of the same.".@VUUPanthers lost Jada Byers, gained a relative, ZyAire Tart, reloading via portal. via @RTDSports.
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A cousin of ex-VUU star Jada Byers will try to help the Panthers remain successful.
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J.R. Tucker High alum Lawson 'Buzz' Montsinger hit high note as DE for @Spiders_FB, on saxophone. Former walk-on headlines latest @urichmond hall of fame class. via @RTDSports.
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“To get this far is really far out,” Lawson "Buzz" Montsinger said of his UR hall of fame induction.
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“Keeping a steady head.".@WMTribeFootball sees Trinity Episcopal alum/LB Elijah Rainer coming alive in 2025. via @RTDSports.
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Elijah Rainer's plan for his third year at W&M: “Keeping a steady head ... You’re always there to do a job."
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