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Spider Insight Podcast #11 with Kyle Wickersham
Published on 10/17/2023
Published on 10/17/2023
There's plenty to talk about from the Spiders' key CAA Football victory at 22nd-ranked Rhode Island. Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Football Public Relations Director Christian Gravius recap it and have a conversation with redshirt sophomore quarterback Kyle Wickersham, who returned to action after nearly a month's absence because of injury. He led the Spiders on the game-clinching drive, finishing it with a seven-yard touchdown run. Bob and Christian also take a look at the conference standings at the halfway mark of league play. Recorded October 16, 2023.
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The season finale of the Spider Insight podcast features senior wide receiver Ja'Vion Griffin, who's finishing his career with a bang. Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius caught up with "J5" to discuss his back-to-back 100-yard receiving games and touchdown receptions in the past three games. Plus there's a preview of the Capital Cup presented by C&F Bank, as Richmond and William & Mary prepare to meet for the 136th time, with the Spiders holding a two game advantage. Bob and Christian finish up by putting a wrap on the 2025 season. Recorded November 19, 2025.
Published on 11/19/2025
Spider junior defensive back CJ "Tank" Fraser joins Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius on this week's podcast. Fraser talks about the team effort in last week's come-from-behind Patriot League victory at Georgetown, recalls his first career interception last year at Elon and reveals how he earned the nickname "Tank." The podcast includes key highlights from the win over the Hoyas, plus a preview of Senior Day this Saturday at Robins Stadium when the Spiders host Lafayette. Recorded November 11, 2025.
Published on 11/11/2025
Senior defensive end Camden Byrd, among the Patriot League leaders in quarterback sacks and tackles for loss, sits down with Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius on this week's podcast. A local product from Ashland's Patrick Henry High, Byrd had six tackles, two for loss, a quarterback sack and a forced fumble to lead a lock down defensive effort in Saturday's win over Fordham. Cam also describes the friendly competition he has with fellow defensive end Donovan Hoilette, who is also among the league's defensive leaders in quarterback sacks and tackles for loss. Bob and Christian take a look ahead to Saturday's Patriot League game at Georgetown. Recorded November 4, 2025.
Published on 11/4/2025
Back after the bye week, Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius welcome sophomore linebacker Tayshaun Burney to this week's podcast. Burney leads the Patriot League in pass breakups with 10. From Tampa, Fla., Tayshaun discusses his path to Richmond as a transfer from Wake Forest and the guidance he received from former Spider and Demon Deacon head coach Dave Clawson. Bob and Christian preview the Spiders return to action Saturday at Robins Stadium in a Patriot League matchup against Fordham. Recorded October 28, 2025.
Published on 10/28/2025