John O'Connor

@sidesrep

staff writer, Richmond Times-Dispatch, joconnor@timesdispatch.com

Richmond, Va. timesdispatch.com Joined July 2011

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In 'total embarrassment offensively,' @URSpidersFB loses first FCS game, at @FORDHAMFOOTBALL. richmond.com/sports/college… via @RTDSports

richmond.com In 'total embarrassment offensively,' Spiders lose first FCS game, at Fordham UR scored one offensive TD. "Quarterback play was horrible. Wideout play was horrible. Our offensive line could not block," said coach Russ Huesman.

John O'Connor @sidesrep Oct 10

At halftime, 7-7 @URSpidersFB at @FORDHAMFOOTBALL. Both @PatriotLeague teams emphasizing ground game. @urichmond QB Ashten Snelsire fumbled twice and recovered both. UR (5-1) totaled 7 TOs in last 2 games.

John O'Connor @sidesrep Oct 10

'It'll be good for us in the end.'
Humbling exhibition experience at @UVAMensHoops sets @SpiderMBB's baseline play.
'Obviously, we weren’t ready for a game like that.' richmond.com/sports/college… via @RTDSports

richmond.com 'It'll be good for us in the end.' Sobering exhibition at UVa sets Spiders' baseline play. “Obviously, we weren’t ready for a game like that."

John O'Connor @sidesrep Oct 9

"If we make a mistake … it was on me. If we don’t make a mistake, then it’s on me.”
@URSpidersFB's Jason Smith views himself as QB, but delivers snaps rather than taking them. richmond.com/sports/college… via @RTDSports

richmond.com UR's Jason Smith views himself as QB, but delivers snaps rather than taking them The Spiders have five players who were members of FBS programs, including offensive lineman Jason Smith, a junior who shifted from UNC.

John O'Connor @sidesrep Oct 8

Jason Smith, a @UNCFootball transfer, is @URSpidersFB swing man at guard/center.

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