Good morning, Spiders. The Patriot League unveiled its football-specific brand identity and slogan, "The Power of 10," marking the beginning of A New Era of Patriot League Football as the League enters the 2026 season with 10 football-playing institutions for the first time in its 41-year history.

What else are we mixing into today’s edition?

🏈 Good Works Team
🏀 Learn about Derin Saran
🕷️ And much, much more!

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🔼 Helping Everywhere. Football player Carter Glassmyer was named a nominee for the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. The award recognizes college football student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional commitment to community service, academic achievement and leadership. Glassmyer is an active participant in Richmond football's annual bone marrow donor drive, helping raise awareness and encourage donor registration.

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The men’s golf team welcomes Mason Deal to the 2026-27 roster. Deal is a transfer who played four years at Toledo. In his four years, he averaged 74.68 strokes over 65 competitive rounds. His best finish was a tie for 11th at UNCW's Seahawk Intercollegiate in March 2026, which earned him his first career MAC Golfer of the Week honor. In May, he placed 37th at the MAC Championship, second best among Rockets.

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Countdown!

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🔼 Meet Derin. Get to know men’s basketball player Derin Saran. Learn about his journey going to a boarding school, coming to the United States, playing in the East and West coast of the country and how he ended up at Richmond.

Answer: 38!

🕷️ Have a great Wednesday!

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