Junior cornerback Riyahd Richardson and junior linebacker Jake Lilly
were both recognized as first team All-Americans by the Beyond Sports
College Network Wednesday when the organization released its 2012 BSN
All-America Team.
The award is the first postseason All-America achievement for both
players and can be added to the growing list of end of the year
recognition Lilly and Richardson have received. Both players have
already been tabbed first team all-region and first team All-West
Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference performers in addition to
Lilly being named the WVIAC Defensive Player of the Year.
Lilly led the WVIAC in tackles for the second consecutive season. He
finished the year with 126 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, two
interceptions, two forced fumbles, 0.5 sacks and six pass break-ups. The
Bluefield, W. Va. native ranks fourth in Division II in tackles per
game (11.45), fifth in solo tackles per game and 81st in tackles for
loss per game (1.18). Lilly registered at least 10 tackles in a game
seven times this season including a season-best 18 stops at Liberty.
His single-season tackle total was the third-highest in Concord history.
A two-time All-WVIAC selection, Lilly enters his senior season ranked
fifth for the Mountain Lions in career tackles.
For the season, Richardson totaled team-highs of five interceptions and
13 pass break-ups to go with 28 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 0.5
sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. A native of Duncan,
S. C., Richardson intercepted passes in five of Concord's final six
games of the season and returned a blocked extra point attempt for two
points in CU's win at West Virginia State. He is tied for 14th in the
nation in interceptions per game (0.50) and leads the WVIAC in INT's and
passes defended.
Richardson is tied for the most pass break-ups (39) in Concord history while also ranking third in career interceptions (10).
The junior standouts led a CU defense that ranked 14th in the nation in
total defense, 11th in scoring defense and seventh in passing defense
last season. Concord closed out the year by winning its final three
games to finish with a 7-4 overall record and 6-2 mark in the WVIAC.
Richardson and Lilly were named Beyond Sports Network's Preseason All-America team prior to the start of the season.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:57 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:57:10 GMT
It was never a question if Rick Pyatt was going to let his 7 year old son Noah start fighting. "I have people ask me why I would put my son in a ring, well it's not my decision. It's his decision," said
A 14 year old MMA fighter is about to have the biggest match he's had yet.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:23 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:23:32 GMT
The Bruins and Blackhawks are back at work in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals tonight. As was the case with Game 3, the contest is being played in Boston. The Bruins won that game, 2-0, to take a 2-1
Chicago and Boston go at it again Wednesday in game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:41 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:41:13 GMT
Last night's San Antonio at Miami NBA Finals game went down to the wire with the Heat beating the Spurs in overtime 103-100. The win by the Heat forces a seventh and deciding game in Miami Thursday night. (Copyright
Miami beats San Antonio 103-100 in overtime in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:26:08 GMT
The Greenbrier classic is less than two weeks away and names of pros attending are still coming in. One big name was just added to the cast of golfers competing in the tournament. Bubba Watson, the
Another big name commits to Greenbrier Classic, Minor League Baseball starts up, NBA Finals and more.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:35 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:35:37 GMT
The West Virginia Miners home game tonight against the Chillicothe Paints has been canceled due to inclement weather. The game has been rescheduled in a double header Wednesday. The first game starts
Miners game scheduled for Tuesday is canceled. It is rescheduled in a double header on Wednesday.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:01 AM EDT2013-06-18 05:01:23 GMT
The Princeton Rays were in full swing at the baseball field Monday preparing for their upcoming season. It was a day of many firsts. First day of practice at Hunnicutt field, first year with Manager Danny
The Princeton Rays held their first practice on Hunnicutt field on Monday.
Friday, June 14 2013 2:04 PM EDT2013-06-14 18:04:00 GMT
The West Virginia Miners will host a doubleheader at Linda K Epling Stadium on Friday night at 5:05 p.m. against the Chillicothe Paints. The Miners had a slow start to the season with a record of 2-5
The West Virginia Miners will host a doubleheader at Linda K Epling Stadium on Friday night at 5:05 p.m. against the Chillicothe Paints. The Miners had a slow start to the season with a record of 2-5
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