Tomorrow William and Mary and Richmond will continue their gridiron rivalry. Unlike rivalries that some believe to be contrived, the Tribe/Spider rivalry is the oldest in the South. The teams first played in 1898, and tomorrow's game will mark the 124th time the two have met. The two schools will thus tie the Wisconsin-Minnesota rivalry for the fourth most prolific in college football history, behind Lehigh-Lafayette (150 games), Princeton-Yale (136 games), and Harvard-Yale (131 games). Once known as the I-64 bowl, the teams now play for the Capital Cup, in recognition of the fact that both Richmond and Williamsburg have served as capitals of the Commonwealth.
William and Mary leads the series 61-57-5. Richmond has shut out the Tribe 23 times, and the Tribe has returned the favor 19 times. The teams have played to three zero-zero ties, and the Tribe holds the record for the most points scored in a game, 59, in 2003. (For the source of these data, adjusted to reflect last year's result, go to this source updated in 2014.)
The rivalry's 124th game has more than historical significance. Both CAA teams are 7-4 and rank 21 (Richmond) and 22 (William and Mary), respectively in the Sports Network Poll of FCS teams. One observer has speculated that the winner of tomorrow's game (and only the winner), will earn a playoff spot. Kickoff will be at 7:30 PM, and tickets are still available! (For detailed game notes, go here.) Those unable to attend the game in person can watch on the NBC Sports Network. Good luck to both teams, and Go Tribe!
William and Mary leads the series 61-57-5. Richmond has shut out the Tribe 23 times, and the Tribe has returned the favor 19 times. The teams have played to three zero-zero ties, and the Tribe holds the record for the most points scored in a game, 59, in 2003. (For the source of these data, adjusted to reflect last year's result, go to this source updated in 2014.)
The rivalry's 124th game has more than historical significance. Both CAA teams are 7-4 and rank 21 (Richmond) and 22 (William and Mary), respectively in the Sports Network Poll of FCS teams. One observer has speculated that the winner of tomorrow's game (and only the winner), will earn a playoff spot. Kickoff will be at 7:30 PM, and tickets are still available! (For detailed game notes, go here.) Those unable to attend the game in person can watch on the NBC Sports Network. Good luck to both teams, and Go Tribe!
