Spotlight JMU football commit George ‘Juice’ Richards thrives off doubters CATIE HARPER Daily News-Record Jun 30, 2026 Jun 30, 2026 Updated 15 hrs ago 0 × Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save George "Juice" Richards hasn't always been the best player on the field, but he's always had the determination to become one.kAmu@@E32== 92D 366? A2CE @7 #:492C5DV =:76 7@C 2D =@?8 2D 96 42? 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