University of Richmond Athletics
SpiderTV Position Group Preview ? Inside Linebackers
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. – Throughout training camp and leading up to the Richmond’s season-opener at Maryland on September 5, SpiderTV will preview each of the Spiders’ position groups.
Next in SpiderTV's position group previews are the inside linebackers. To view assistant coach Manny Rojas’ take on the inside linebackers, please click HERE.
Inside Linebackers
Position Coach
Manny Rojas – Fourth season at Richmond
Returnees
Omar Howard (R-Jr) – Appeared in all 14 games with 10 starts, 92 tackles in 2014
Selton Hodge (R-Jr.) – Played in all 14 games in 2014, totaling 15 tackles
Madison Day (Jr.) – Did not see action in 2014
Dale Matthews (R-Fr.) – Redshirted as a true freshman in 2014
Newcomers
Billy Caughell (Fr.) – Two-star recruit by Rivals; Three-year starter
Justin Rubin (Fr.) – Two-time Philadelphia All-Catholic selection
Paul Padalino (Fr.) –Two-time All-State Honorable Mention; Two-year starter
Lettermen Lost
Eric Wright – Three-time All-CAA selection; Led team with 93 tackles in 2014
Sean Ryan – Appeared in all 14 games in 2014, totaling 33 tackles
Training Camp Central
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Tickets
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