Spiders Slip But Still Standing at #7

The Spiders aren't collapsing — let's be clear about that. A 14-2 record is a resume most programs would frame in the lobby. But dropping from #2 to #7 tells you the selection committee saw something that gave pause, whether it's strength of schedule, a late stumble, or simply a crowded top tier where the margins are razor-thin. Richmond is still firmly in the hunt, still a team nobody wants on their side of the bracket. The question now is whether this ranking is a gentle course correction or the start of a deeper slide. At 14-2, the Spiders have earned the benefit of the doubt — but the margin for error just got a lot smaller.