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
• Guarding Tim Duncan and facing future NBA stars
• The lessons basketball taught them about leadership
• The unique experience of leading the departments that serve the same university where they once played
• Why the University of Richmond remains one of the best decisions they ever made

This conversation goes far beyond basketball, offering insight into teamwork, service, leadership, and the lifelong impact of being a Spider.

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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 men’s and women’s sides.

🌎 With World Cup season underway, Tom and Porter celebrate Richmond’s international heritage by ranking some of their favorite foreign-born Spiders, including Andre “The Goose” Gustafson, Nathan Cayo, Jermaine Bucknor, Josh Duinker, Gaston Moliva, and more.

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, Darien Saran, Jack McCaffery, Dominic Stewart, Andrew Ball, and more, while also sharing his thoughts on returning standouts Aiden and the development of players already in the program.

Plus:

• How Richmond evaluates portal talent
• The return of Maurice Joseph
• Building team chemistry in the NIL era
• Defensive identity for the 2026-27 squad

If you're wondering what the Spiders will look like this winter, this is the episode you've been waiting for.

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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 into the whirlwind transition from winning the America East title to taking over the Spiders in less than a month.

A deep basketball conversation with the new leader of Richmond women’s hoops — and the official start of Season 2.

#SpiderNation #RichmondSpiders #A10 #CollegeBasketball #WomensBasketball #RichmondWBB

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 through the years.

A fun episode for longtime Spider fans and newer fans alike.

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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

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.