John O'Connor

@RTDjohnoconnor

staff writer, Richmond Times-Dispatch, [email protected]

Richmond, Va.

Joined July 2011

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John O'Connor@RTDjohnoconnor · Jul 24

"You do what you do." @Spiders_FB star linebacker Carter Glassmyer knows how to successfully change leagues. Behind him, @urichmond moves from @CAAFootball to @PatriotLeague. richmond.com/sports/college… via @RTDSports

RTDjohnoconnor's tweet card. UR linebacker Carter Glassmyer began his career at Saint Francis, of the Northeast Conference.

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John O'Connor@RTDjohnoconnor · Jul 23

Lehigh, @Spiders_FB kick off season with @PatriotLeague high-noon showdown. Picked 1-2 in conference. @WMTribeFootball picked seventh in @CAAFootball. richmond.com/sports/college… via @RTDSports

RTDjohnoconnor's tweet card. In its inaugural Patriot League season, Richmond picked to finish second.

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John O'Connor@RTDjohnoconnor · Jul 18

In @NCAA's revenue-sharing era, philanthropy is king. That's Katherine Bulifant's domain. Douglas Freeman High, Longwood grad steps into @SpiderAthletics' vital fundraising vortex. richmond.com/sports/college… via @RTDSports

RTDjohnoconnor's tweet card. In the NCAA's revenue-sharing era, philanthropy is king. That's Katherine Bulifant's domain.

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John O'Connor@RTDjohnoconnor · Jul 17

Dig through those record books. @Spiders_FB, @WMTribeFootball are in different football leagues this year. When did that last happen? richmond.com/sports/college… via @RTDSports

RTDjohnoconnor's tweet card. The Spiders are in the Patriot League and the Tribe are in CAA Football.

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John O'Connor@RTDjohnoconnor · Jul 16

“I want to see what the whole magic behind the method is.” @VUUPanthers, back-to-back champion, viewed as team to beat in @CIAAForLife, shocking coach. @VSU_1882 picked third. richmond.com/sports/college… via @RTDSports

RTDjohnoconnor's tweet card. "Although we lost a lot, we still have a lot coming back.”

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John O'Connor@RTDjohnoconnor · Jul 16

Grady's 'Great Eight,' with Chipper Jones, remain heralded in RVA baseball lore. Was that team difficult to manage? Nope, says man who did. @GoSquirrels will honor Grady Little, famed manager, on July 24 at The Diamond. richmond.com/sports/profess… via @RTDSports

RTDjohnoconnor's tweet card. The Richmond Flying Squirrels are saluting former R-Braves' manager Grady Little.

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John O'Connor@RTDjohnoconnor · Jul 15

"Track was actually my No. 1 pursuit. I didn't really think I was going to play football in college." @WMTribeFootball cornerback Jalen Jones went from walk-on to @NCAA_FCS star, with aide's guidance. Named preseason All-American. richmond.com/sports/college… via @RTDSports

RTDjohnoconnor's tweet card. "Track was actually my No. 1 pursuit. I didn't really think I was going to play football in college."

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John O'Connor@RTDjohnoconnor · Jul 10

Flooding, fire, frustration with The Diamond. @CarMaxPark is where RVA baseball is heading. Where has it been the last 100 years? @GoSquirrels richmond.com/sports/profess… via @RTDSports

RTDjohnoconnor's tweet card. Homes of professional baseball haven't moved much in Richmond over the last 100 years, with CarMax Park opening in 2026.

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John O'Connor@RTDjohnoconnor · Jul 15

Matoaca High grad and @SpiderAthletics administrator LaRee Sugg receiving 'some of her flowers' richmond.com/sports/college… via @RTDSports

RTDjohnoconnor's tweet card. The University of Richmond's LaRee Sugg will be recognized for golf accomplishments, subsequent professional achievements.

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John O'Connor@RTDjohnoconnor · Jul 14

Portal-generated calamity swells import of August camps for steady winners @Spiders_FB, @VUUPanthers. Media Days are nearly upon us. These programs thought they had continuity coming. Not so. richmond.com/sports/college… via @RTDSports

RTDjohnoconnor's tweet card. UR and VUU looked to be in fine shape this season. The transfer portal shuffled decks.

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John O'Connor@RTDjohnoconnor · Jul 9

Another Brian Jordan with fresh football affiliation? Times two @urichmond accepts. @Spiders_FB joins @PatriotLeague this season, first new league for UR since Yankee in 1986, when Jordan was becoming two-sport star on way to @NFL, @MLB. richmond.com/sports/college… via @RTDSports

RTDjohnoconnor's tweet card. The Spiders' first year in the Yankee Conference (1986) was forgettable, except for Brian Jordan.

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John O'Connor@RTDjohnoconnor · Jul 8

Ex-@SpiderBaseball aide Nate Mulberg at @JHUbaseball tests don't-follow-legend theory. He steps in behind one of most successful @NCAADIII coaches ever. Had led Johns Hopkins for 46 seasons. richmond.com/sports/college… via @RTDSports

RTDjohnoconnor's tweet card. Nate Mulberg said he found the "twin sibling" of UR baseball at Johns Hopkins.

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John O'Connor@RTDjohnoconnor · Jul 7

Hall of Famer Larry Doby 'stamped' mark on @VUUPanthers during short time there. richmond.com/sports/college… via @RTDSports

RTDjohnoconnor's tweet card. "Doby suffered the same indignities as Jackie Robinson, but his struggles did not get the media attention Robinson's received."

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John O'Connor@RTDjohnoconnor · Jul 5

In five years, @GoSquirrels went from endangered RVA species to thriving. The Diamond's condition, pandemic's financial impact, threatened franchise future, now quite bright with @CarMaxPark coming. richmond.com/sports/profess… via @RTDSports

RTDjohnoconnor's tweet card. Pandemic canceled a season, minors were in flux, The Diamond was unacceptable.

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John O'Connor@RTDjohnoconnor · Jul 4

July 4 fireworks at The Diamond? Check. But not after @GoSquirrels' game this year. New rotating @MiLB scheduling format has team on road for first time in franchise history. richmond.com/sports/profess… via @RTDSports

RTDjohnoconnor's tweet card. There will be no Flying Squirrels' game at The Diamond on July 4 this season.

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John O'Connor@RTDjohnoconnor · Jul 3

Second player in @NCAA history to .... Will anyone repeat record-setting carousel @WMTribeFootball's Hollis Mathis rode 2019-2024? richmond.com/sports/college… via @RTDSports

RTDjohnoconnor's tweet card. Hollis Mathis became the second player in college football history to gain 1,000 career yards as a passer, runner and receiver.

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John O'Connor@RTDjohnoconnor · Jul 2

"When you manage, people follow instructions. When you lead, people follow you." Alvin Parker, @VUUPanthers football coach, turns page on universal leadership in latest book. richmond.com/sports/college… via @RTDSports

RTDjohnoconnor's tweet image. "When you manage, people follow instructions. When you lead, people follow you."
Alvin Parker, @VUUPanthers football coach, turns page on universal leadership in latest book. richmond.com/sports/college… via @RTDSports

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John O'Connor@RTDjohnoconnor · Jul 1

Which one of @SpiderMBB's old heads seems most likely to rise as next standout? Center Mike Walz, or guards Mikkel Tyne or Collin Tanner?richmond.com/sports/college… via @RTDSports

RTDjohnoconnor's tweet card. Mike Walz, Mikkel Tyne, Collin Tanner are the experienced hands at UR. Who elevates?

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