Richard was an unbelievable offensive guard. The Sarasota Tribune went so far as to name him as its 1984 Offensive Player of the Year. He started in both the 1983 and 1984 Manatee vs. Southeast Rivalry game and led Manatee to a 25-1 record during those 2 years. He started 3 years at University of Florida and he currently is a deputy with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and is the school resource officer at Venice High School.