Spiders Sound Off

Two former Richmond Spiders. Two All-Conference players. Two Police Chiefs. This week on Spiders Sound Off, we welcome Chief Rick Edwards of the Richmond Police Department and Chief Eric English of the Henrico Police Department. Both starred on the hardwood at the University of Richmond before building remarkable careers in law enforcement. We discuss: Their recruiting journeys to Richmond Guardin...

Tom and Porter are back after a short break and dive into a wide range of Richmond basketball topics. 🏀 They reflect on their interviews with new women’s coach Alisa Kresge and men’s coach Chris Mooney and discuss what stood out most from those conversations. 📅 The newly released Atlantic 10 pairings are out, and the guys break down key matchups and which teams look poised to contend on both the...

Coach Chris Mooney returns to Spiders Sound Off for an in-depth conversation about Richmond basketball's massive offseason transformation. We dive into the realities of roster construction in the transfer portal era, NIL economics, and how Richmond attacked the spring recruiting cycle after a disappointing 2025 season. Coach Mooney discusses key additions including Jamie Kaiser, Amon Dorries, Dari...

Season 2 tips off with a huge guest: Alisa Kresge, the new women’s basketball head coach. Coach Kresge joins us to talk about: Winning an NCAA Tournament game as a player Learning under legendary coaches and her father Why Richmond felt like the perfect fit Early impressions of Ally Sweeney and the young Spiders roster Her new coaching staff and what’s still to come Plus: behind-the-scenes insight...

Porter and Tom are back to wrap up Season 1 and tell you what it will take for us to make the NCAA tournament next season. Whether it happens or not is for later. Right now, we tell you some realistic ways for it to happen. Do we have it right? Let us know!

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 throu...

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 mea...

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 tra...

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. T...

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 🔥...

Emergency pod from Spiders Sound Off reacting to the breaking news that Richmond women’s basketball head coach Aaron Roussell is leaving for UVA. We break down:– Why Roussell left and what it means for Richmond– Timing challenges with the transfer portal– What Richmond should prioritize in its next head coach– Top coaching candidates (mid-major winners, rising names, and long shots) Is this the bi...

The offseason is here, and the transfer portal is about to shake up Richmond basketball. In this episode of Spiders Sound Off , we break down the biggest developments heading into portal season: Argenbright’s return and what it means for the program How many players Richmond will target in the portal (and why it matters) Key departures and potential roster construction strategy NIL spending trends...

Richmond WBB’s season comes to a close, and we’re breaking it all down. Tom and Porter recap the full journey—from the chaos of Selection Sunday to their trip to Durham and the experience inside Cameron Indoor. They dive into the loss to Nebraska, what changed in the second half, and why this team’s run still marks one of the best stretches in program history. It’s the end of the season—but not th...

Richmond is headed to the NCAA Tournament! The Spiders women received their at-large bid on Selection Sunday and will face the Nebraska Cornhuskers women's basketball on Wednesday in Durham. At the end of the episode, we catch up with Richmond head coach Aaron Roussell, who encourages Spider fans to make the trip and support the team in the tournament. Earlier in the show, Richmond legend Kenn...

Former Richmond sharpshooter Darien Brothers joins Spiders Sound Off to relive one of the greatest eras in Richmond basketball. Darien looks back on the 2011 Sweet 16 run , the Spiders’ A-10 championship season , and the unforgettable last-second three-pointer that stunned VCU at the Robins Center . He also shares stories from playing with Kevin Anderson and David Gonzalves, what it was like prepa...

Tom and Porter break down a brutal weekend for Richmond basketball . The men jump out to a 38–8 lead against Duquesne… and still lose , raising tough questions about turnovers, rebounding, and the direction of the program. The guys also respond to listener feedback about Coach Mooney, NIL spending in the Atlantic 10, and whether the conference needs bold ideas to survive in the new college basketb...

The Richmond women shine as Maggie Doogan becomes a two-time A-10 Player of the Year and Rachel earns first team honors again. We break down the women’s tournament outlook, questionable award snubs, and why the Spiders defense deserves more respect. On the men’s side, we unpack another slow start and loss to Dayton, debate whether Richmond is the worst team in the A-10, and dive deep into analytic...

The Spiders are rolling into March. 🕷️ We sit down with Aaron Roussell , head coach of University of Richmond women’s basketball , after a big road win at Saint Joseph’s and an unforgettable 35-point performance from Maggie Dugan in her hometown of Philly. Coach Roussell talks about: • Maggie Doogan’s historic senior season • How Richmond’s defense has evolved • The growth of the freshman class •...

Freshman guard Aiden Argabright joins Spiders Sound Off to talk about his breakout season with University of Richmond men’s basketball . We cover: 🏀 His journey from John Marshall High School to the A-10🏀 Adjusting to college basketball as a freshman🏀 Life on campus and in the locker room🏀 What’s next for Richmond Basketball this season Plus, we break down: 🕷️ Richmond women’s basketball’s dom...

The Spiders are back in the win column — and in style. Tom and Porter recap a perfect weekend for Richmond Spiders basketball, starting with the Spider Dash 5K, followed by Spider Brews and a wild 99–94 men’s win. Then it’s all about Aneisha Scott , who stole the show with a breakout 20-point performance as the women rolled past La Salle on Senior Day. Plus: • VCU vs Saint Louis chaos• Can the wom...

The Spiders went 0–3 this week, and Tom and Porter try to make sense of it all. They talk about why road travel may have drained the women’s offense, what needs to change and whether the infamous “Vienna voodoo” curse is real. Plus: bad TV announcers, men’s basketball injuries, NIL questions, and why Richmond might secretly be a lacrosse school now.

This week on Spiders Sound Off , Tom and Porter welcome Richmond legend Kendall Anthony for a much-needed therapy session after the VCU loss. Kendall relives his unforgettable moments against VCU, including the miracle comeback and wins at the Siegel Center, and shares stories about playing for Coach Mooney, his journey from lightly recruited guard to Spider star, and his professional career acros...

The men's team is back in the win column, and we’ve got a lot to unpack. Tom and Porter break down the men’s statement win over George Mason — their best performance of the season. On the women’s side, Richmond survives a tough first half against St. Bonaventure and explodes after halftime with smart defensive adjustments. We talk Maggie’s march toward 2,000 points, Rachel moving into the all-...

Episode 44 is for #44. 🕷️ Tom and Porter sit down with Richmond women’s basketball star Maggie Doogan for a special conversation about leadership, legacy, and lifting the Spider program to new heights. Maggie shares the story behind her number, how her role has evolved from freshman to senior, what makes this team special, and what it means to leave her mark on Richmond basketball as she nears 2,0...

In this special interview episode, we sit down with Scott Ungerer to talk about his path to the University of Richmond, his playing days under John Beilein , and his new broadcasting role for Richmond. Scott shares what it was like to play in Beilein’s system, how Richmond shaped his life on and off the court, and what drew him into media and storytelling around the game. We close with a powerful...