Garnering the Giant Eagle RMU Male Student-Athlete of the Week for Nov. 2, 2016, is junior defensive back Ryan Richards, Jr., of the football team. In a 19-6 victory over Central Connecticut (10/29) at Joe Walton Stadium, Richards sealed the victory by intercepting a Jacob Dolegala pass at the RMU 25-yard line and racing 75 yards untouched to the end zone for a touchdown that gave the Colonials a 19-0 advantage with 11:34 to play. Richards, a native of Buffalo, N.Y., added four tackles in the win, including three solo takedowns. In eight games this season Richards has posted 47 stops, including 30 solo tackles that is tied for the top mark for Robert Morris with defensive back Marcelis Branch. He also owns three passes defended, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.Â
