University of Richmond Athletics
JMU Rivalry Flashback – Michael Strauss Reflects On First Career Start
RICHMOND, Va. – It was a script even Walt Disney would be proud of. First career collegiate start against the No. 2 ranked team in the country and all Michael Strauss did was lead the Spiders to a 35-29 victory over rival James Madison back in 2012 at Robins Stadium.
Strauss, who entered as quarterback the previous week against New Hampshire due to an injury to starter John Laub, got his first career start October 20, 2012 and made the most of the opportunity. Strauss, then a sophomore, finished the game 27-of-43 for 271 yards and four of the Spiders’ five touchdowns against the Dukes. CONTINUE STORY HERE
JMU Rivalry Flashback – Jacobi Green Reflects On College Gameday
RICHMOND, Va. – Not many people expected the Spiders to win but those in the Richmond locker room back in 2015 sure expected it. The Spiders spoiled the ESPN College Gameday experience for James Madison and the Duke faithful with a 59-49 victory at Bridgeforth Stadium. Running back Jacobi Green was one of the biggest stars for the Spiders that October day back in 2015.
Green was unstoppable as was the Spider offense that day. He rushed for a career-high 236 yards and scored an astonishing five touchdowns on the ground. The Spider offense had a day of its own, scoring 59 points and amassing 720 yards of total offense in the victory. CONTINUE STORY HERE