News from the FCS
August 24th, 2024, 01:40 PM
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Replacing someone like Tristan Wheeler will never be an easy task. The generational talent and one of the best players to ever wear Richmond across their chest ended his storybook career last year after starting 50-straight games, totaling 487 career tackles to be the active leader among all levels of NCAA football. The five-time All-CAA selection is believed to be the first player in NCAA history to be named an All-American in five-consecutive seasons as well. Wheeler's absence is felt, but players both new and old have stepped up to fill the giant-sized shoes.
More... (https://richmondspiders.com/news/2024/8/24/football-camp-notebook-8-linebackers.aspx)
Replacing someone like Tristan Wheeler will never be an easy task. The generational talent and one of the best players to ever wear Richmond across their chest ended his storybook career last year after starting 50-straight games, totaling 487 career tackles to be the active leader among all levels of NCAA football. The five-time All-CAA selection is believed to be the first player in NCAA history to be named an All-American in five-consecutive seasons as well. Wheeler's absence is felt, but players both new and old have stepped up to fill the giant-sized shoes.
More... (https://richmondspiders.com/news/2024/8/24/football-camp-notebook-8-linebackers.aspx)