“I went to the University of Richmond,” I answer. “The Spiders!” comes the refrain. Most everyone knows my alma mater for its unique and — let’s be real — creepy, mascot ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A new children’s book, written by the wife of the University of Richmond’s president, details how the university became the only spider mascot in collegiate sports.

Eight legs and web-shooting capability are notable features of two new Spider mascot options released on Wednesday by the University of Richmond. The Tough Spider is a headband-wearing, snarling ...

UR’s Richmond Spiders athletics is home to 17 Division I varsity sports teams and is the only university with a spider mascot. Students can also attend special campus events, including ...

His brother, Darius, was 5 or 6, and though in uniform, more mascot ... of Richmond's redshirt junior from Kecoughtan High is 5-foot-11 and 215 pounds, small for a middle linebacker, Spiders ...