UMass will play Richmond in 2008 after a two year absence. The Spiders Head Coach David Clawson is leaving to be Offensive Coordinator for Tennessee. Story here .
UMass and Richmond were Co-Champions of the CAA this year.
The Spiders will loose their stud running back Tim Hightower and now their head coach. Hightower led the CAA with 1,924 yards 5.9 yards/carry and 137.4 yards a game. All three stats were CAA leaders.
UPDATE: One of the rumored candidates for Richmond's head coaching position is Mike London, Brandon London's dad.