Football Drops a 37-7 Decision to No. 21/23 Maine on Senior Day Nov 16, 2008
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team (2-9 overall; 0-7 CAA Football) fell 37-7 to nationally-ranked Maine on a wet and muddy day at Meade Stadium. Senior running back (Westport, Conn. (Gorhody.com)
Football Welcomes No. 21/23 Maine to Meade Stadium Nov 13, 2008
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team (2-8 overall; 0-6 CAA Football) will close out the home portion of its schedule on Saturday as it welcomes No. 21/23 Maine (7-3 overall; 4-2 CAA Football) to Meade Stadium. Kickoff is set for Noon. (Gorhody.com)
Football Shutout at Home Against No. 15/15 Massachusetts Nov 2, 2008
The Rhode Island football team (2-8 overall; 0-6 CAA Football) was held scoreless on Saturday as it fell 49-0 to No. 15/15 Massachusetts. With the loss, the Rams dropped to 2-3 at home this season. (Gorhody.com)
Football Returns Home to Take on No. 15/15 Massachusetts Oct 30, 2008
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team (2-7 overall; 0-5 CAA Football) returns action on Saturday as it welcomes No. 15/15 Massachusetts (5-3 overall; 2-2 CAA Football) to Meade Stadium. Kickoff is set for Noon. (Gorhody.com)
Football Heads to No. 23/23 William and Mary on Saturday Oct 23, 2008
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team (2-6 overall; 0-4 CAA Football) returns action on Saturday as it heads to Williamsburg, Va. to face No. 23/23 William and Mary (4-2 overall; 2-1 CAA Football). (Gorhody.com)
Football Falls 44-7 at Home To No. 7/10 Villanova Oct 19, 2008
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team (2-6 overall; 0-4 CAA Football) dropped a 44-7 decision at home to No. 7/10 Villanova. Saturday afternoon's contest marked URI's 80th homecoming game. (Gorhody.com)
Football Falls Short at Towson, 37-32 Oct 13, 2008
- The Rhode Island football team (2-5 overall; 0-3 CAA Football) scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough as the Rams fell 37-32 on the road at Towson. Senior quarterback (Winter Haven, Fla. (Gorhody.com)
Football Players and Coaches P... Oct 5, 2008
KINGSTON, R.I. - University of Rhode Island football head coach Darren Rizzi and Brown University football head coach Phil Estes spoke to members of the Rhode Island media at Cuccina Twist Restaurant on Tuesday to preview the 27th annual Governor's Cup. Rhode Island and Brown have met 92 times with Brown holding a 66-24-2 advantage, but since the beginning of the Governor's Cup in 1981, the two teams have split the last 26 games. (Gorhody.com)
Rams Take Governor's Cup with 37-13 Win Over No. 25 Brown Oct 5, 2008
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island Football team (2-4 overall; 0-2 CAA) successfully defended the Governor's Cup as it defeated No. 25 Brown (2-1 overall; 1-0 Ivy League) 37-13. URI's win over BU marks the Rams' third straight win over the Bears. (Gorhody.com)
Football Welcomes No. 25 Brown... Oct 5, 2008
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team (1-4 overall; 0-2 CAA) returns home Saturday after spending the past two weeks on the road ... "I know a lot of people look at the score and think without looking at the game that we were over matched and outplayed, but there were a lot of positives that came out of it," said Rhode Island football head coach Darren Rizzi on the CAA weekly teleconference. (Gorhody.com)
Exciting Day of Promotions Set... Oct 5, 2008
Don't miss the Family Fun Zone, which is open 2 hours prior to each home Rhode Island football game outside the south entrance to Meade Stadium. It includes inflatable bounce houses courtesy of , a climbing rock wall from the , face painting, giveaways and Autograph Alley, where fans will have the opportunity to meet and get autographs from various URI Athletic teams. (Gorhody.com)
Rhode Island Football Heads to Boston College on Saturday Sep 25, 2008
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team (1-3) will meet Boston College for the first time since 1917 on Saturday in Chestnut Hill, Mass. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. at Alumni Stadium. (Gorhody.com)
Rhode Island-Brown Football Game to be Broadcast on NESN Sep 22, 2008
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team's matchup with Brown University will be broadcast live on the New England Sports Network (NESN) at noon on Oct. 4 at Meade Stadium. "We are excited to have the opportunity to play against Brown on television," said Rhode Island head coach Darren Rizzi. (Gorhody.com)
Football Falls in the Final Seconds, 23-20, at Hofstra Sep 21, 2008
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- The Rhode Island Football team football dropped a 23-20 decision in the closing seconds on the road against Hofstra. Hofstra freshman kicker Roger Williams connected on a 38-yard field with three seconds remaining after URI tied the game at 20 apiece with 47 seconds to go in the game. (Gorhody.com)
Football Travels to Hofstra on Saturday Sep 19, 2008
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team (1-2) heads to Hempstead, N.Y., on Saturday to faceoff against the Hofstra Pride. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. at James M. Shuart Stadium. (Gorhody.com)
FB | Syracuse taking nothing for granted against Northeastern Sep 19, 2008
Jake Flaherty saw Northeastern play plenty of times as a child growing up rooting for Rhode Island football. And after every game, he came away with the same impressions. (Daily Orange, NY)
Football Falls 51-43 to No. 10/10 New Hampshire Sep 14, 2008
KINGSTON, R.I. -The Rhode Island Football team (1-2 overall; 0-1 CAA) suffered its first home loss of the season losing 51-43 to No. 10/10 New Hampshire. Despite the loss, the Rams racked up a season-high 517 yards of total offense and threw for 480 yards. (Gorhody.com)
Football Welcomes No. 10/10 Ne... Sep 14, 2008
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team (1-1) returns home Saturday and will welcome the New Hampshire Wildcats on Saturday to open its CAA Football schedule. Kickoff is set for Noon at Meade Stadium. (Gorhody.com)
Casey Named to Phil Steele's Preseason All-Conference Team Jul 15, 2008
KINGSTON, R.I. - University of Rhode Island football senior fullback/running back (Syracuse, N.Y.) has been selected to Phil Steele's 2008 Preseason CAA Football First Team. A three-time first team all-conference back, Casey rushed for 782 yards in eight games in 2007 before suffering a season-ending injury. (Gorhody.com)
Football to Host 7-on-7 Tournament Saturday Afternoon Jun 21, 2008
KINGSTON, R.I. - The University of Rhode Island football team will hold a 7-on-7 tournament this Saturday, June 21 at 10 a.m. on the May Fields on Plains Road in Kingston. The tournament will feature 20 high schools - 15 of which are from Rhode Island. (Gorhody.com)
URI Football Participates in A... May 2, 2008
The University of Rhode Island football team visited a Monsignor Matthew F Clarke elementary school on Friday afternoon and participated in its annual Autism Walk Sunday morning. The Rams - who held their annual blue-white Spring Game on Saturday afternoon - spent time with youngsters during recess on Friday afternoon, throwing the pigskin around and signing autographs. (Gorhody.com)
Football Announces Spring Prac... Apr 15, 2008
KINGSTON, R.I. - The University of Rhode Island football team will resume spring practice on Wednesday, April 16 at 3:30 p.m.. Due to poor weather which forced the postponement of scheduled practices, the Rams will hold practice on the following dates leading to the spring game: Wednesday, April 16 (3:30 p.m.); Friday, April 18 (4 p.m.); Saturday, April 19 (TBA), Monday, April 21 (4 p.m.), and Wednesday, April 23 (4 p.m.). (Gorhody.com)
Rhode Island Football Spring P... Apr 10, 2008
Rhode Island Football Spring Practice Roundup - Issue 4 ... The University of Rhode Island football team wrapped up its seventh practice of the spring Wednesday afternoon. (Gorhody.com)
Rhode Island Football Spring Practice Roundup Apr 1, 2008
KINGSTON, R.I. - The University of Rhode Island football team wrapped up its third practice of the spring Monday evening. The Rams practiced despite a steady rain, which made for slippery footing and made catching, throwing, and snapping the ball that much more difficult. (Gorhody.com)
Q & A With Offensive Coordinator Chris Pincince Mar 28, 2008
We all left some pretty good jobs to come to URI for this opportunity, and I think it says a lot about the University of Rhode Island football program and the school. It also says a lot about Darren. (Gorhody.com)
Q & A With Defensive Assistant Tem Lukabu Mar 18, 2008
Beginning February 11 and leading up to the Rams annual Spring Game on April 26, one member of the Rhode Island football coaching staff will participate in a weekly 'Q ssion for GoRhody ... One of your players from Rutgers, Chenry Lewis, will also be joining to Rhode Island football program. (Gorhody.com)
12 URI Football Student-Athletes Earn CAA Academic Honors Feb 26, 2008
- Twelve members of the University of Rhode Island football team have been named to the inaugural Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Academic All-Conference team. A total of 110 student-athletes from the conference's 12 institutions were selected, led by Hofstra University with 16. (Gorhody.com)
Q & A With Asst. Football Coach Ryan Crawford Feb 21, 2008
Beginning February 11 and leading up to the Rams annual Spring Game on April 26, one member of the Rhode Island football coaching staff will participate in a 'Q ssion for GoRhody. com. (Gorhody.com)
Rhode Island Football Announces 2008 Recruiting Class Feb 7, 2008
2008 Rhode Island Football Recruiting Class. Name. (Gorhody.com)
URI Announces Two Additions to Football Team Jan 25, 2008
"Each of them made an official visit to URI last weekend and we were thrilled when they both decided to join our program. They're each going to be an integral part of the success of the Rhode Island football program.". Bynum helped Milford to a 12-1 record last fall. (Gorhody.com)
Rams fire football coach Nov 21, 2007
By The Associated Press Rhode Island football coach Tim Stowers talks with his assistants during the Brown game in 2004. ASSOCIATED PRESS KINGSTON University of Rhode Island football coach Tim Stowers has been fired from his job after producing a single winning season in eight years, school officials said Monday. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Four Rams Earn CAA Football Honors Nov 20, 2007
- University of Rhode Island football student-athletes (Syracuse, N.Y.) and (Cranford, N.J.) have been named to the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) First Team while (Jersey City, N.J.) and (Rochester, N.Y.) garnered Second Team honors. Casey rushed for 782 yards in eight games before suffering a season-ending injury. (Gorhody.com)
University of Rhode Island Football Coach Tim Stowers Relieved of Duties Nov 20, 2007
Rhode Island Rams - The Official Athletic Site for the University of Rhode Island. KINGSTON, R.I. -- , head football coach at the University of Rhode Island since 2000, was relieved of his coaching duties and will not return for the 2008 season. (Gorhody.com)
Rams Close 2007 Season With 35-30 Come-From-Behind Win Over Northeastern Nov 18, 2007
scored four touchdowns and freshman back (West Greenwich, R.I.) rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown as the University of Rhode Island football team capped its 2007 season with a 35-30 win over Northeastern University in CAA Football action Saturday afternoon at Meade Stadium. Cassidy rushed for two touchdowns and also threw scoring passes to junior (Westport, Conn. (Gorhody.com)
Rams Conclude 2007 Season Against Northeastern Saturday in Kingston Nov 16, 2007
KINGSTON, R.I. - The University of Rhode Island football team hosts Northeastern University this Saturday, Nov. 17, at noon at Meade Stadium in the final game for both teams this season. The Rams (2-8, 1-6 CAA) are looking to rebound from a disappointing 35-0 loss at Maine last weekend while the Huskies (3-7, 2-5 CAA) have won two straight following a 35-31 win over No. 18 Hofstra in Brookline last Saturday. (Gorhody.com)
Maine Shuts Down Rams, 35-0 Nov 12, 2007
ORONO, Maine - The University of Rhode Island football team suffered a 35-0 loss to the University of Maine on Senior Day in CAA Football action Saturday afternoon in front of 4,280 fans at Alfond Stadium. The loss drops the Rams to 2-8 (1-6 CAA) on the season while the Black Bears improved to 4-6 (3-4 CAA). (Gorhody.com)
No. 3 UMass Travels to Kingston to Face Rams in CAA Football Saturday Nov 2, 2007
KINGSTON, R.I. - The University of Rhode Island football team looks to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the season when it welcomes No. 3 Massachusetts to Meade Stadium this Saturday, Nov. 3 at noon. The Rams (1-7, 0-5 CAA) are looking for their first-ever CAA Football win while the Minutemen bring a perfect 5-0 conference record (7-1 overall) to Kingston. (Gorhody.com)
Rams Head to Richmond to Face Spiders on Saturday Oct 19, 2007
KINGSTON, R.I.- The University of Rhode Island football team travels to Richmond, Va. this weekend to face No. 18 Richmond on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 3:30 p.m. in Colonial Athletic Association action at Richmond Stadium. (Gorhody.com)
Rams Host James Madison on Homecoming Weekend Oct 13, 2007
KINGSTON, R.I. - The University of Rhode Island football team returns to action this Saturday, October 13, when it hosts No. 9 James Madison University on Homecoming Weekend at Meade Stadium at 1 p.m. The Rams are seeking their first-ever Colonial Athletic Association win while the Dukes are looking to push their conference mark to 4-0. Last time out, the Rams (1-4, 0-2 CAA) picked up their first win of the 2007 season, a 49-42 triumph over Brown University in double-overtime on September 29 at... (Gorhody.com)
Rams Capture Second Straight Governor's Cup in Thrilling 49-42 Double OT Contest Sep 30, 2007
made a goal line tackle on fourth-and-goal to give the University of Rhode Island football team a 49-42 win in double-overtime over Brown University Saturday afternoon in non-conference action at Brown Stadium. The win keeps the Governor's Cup in Kingston for another year and gives the Rams (1-4) their first win of the season. (Gorhody.com)
UMass-Rhode Island Game To Air On NESN As Part Of ECAC Package Sep 28, 2007
- The UMass at Rhode Island football game on Nov. 3 will air on NESN as part of the new ECAC Game of the Week Package. The game gives UMass seven televised games in the 2007 regular-season. (Umassathletics.com)
Rams Host No. 15 Hofstra on Saturday Sep 21, 2007
KINGSTON, R.I. - The University of Rhode Island football team looks to win its first game of the season this Saturday when it hosts CAA-rival Hofstra University this Saturday, Sept., at Meade Stadium at 1 p.m. The contest marks the inaugural CAA home game for the Rams (0-3, 0-1 CAA), who are looking to rebound from a 38-9 loss at No. 1 Delaware last Saturday. The Pride, meanwhile, enter the contest off the heels of a pair of non-conference wins over Furman and Albany. (Gorhody.com)
Rams Participate in Fifth Annual Autism Walk May 17, 2007
KINGSTON, R.I. -- The entire University of Rhode Island football team participated in the Fifth Annual Imagine Walk and Family Fun Day at Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick on April 29. sponsored by The Autism Project of Rhode Island, had over 3,500 participants and is one of the football team's annual community service activities. (Gorhody.com)
Football Wraps Up Spring With Annual Blue & White Scrimmage Apr 30, 2007
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team capped the spring season with its annual Blue scrimmage on Saturday at Meade Stadium. The offense and defense went after each other in simulated game situations for four un-timed quarters on a beautiful Saturday afternoon for football. (Gorhody.com)
Campopiano will lead RI All-Star football team Apr 5, 2007
In between students interrupting him for answers to personal issues or a fellow teacher begging his attention, however, he found time to convey his pleasure at being named the head coach of the Rhode Island Football All-Stars. "I'm excited and honored to be doing this," said Campopiano, who will lead a contingent of 50-plus players - including seven from his own Raiders' squad, eight from East Providence High and two from rival Tolman - onto the turf at the University of Connecticut's Husky... (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Football Holds Annual Post-Season Awards Banquet Jan 28, 2007
NEWPORT, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team held its annual post-season awards banquet, Saturday afternoon, at the Atlantic Beach Club in Newport, R.I., sponsored by the Fifth Quarter Booster Club. Head Coach recognized his 12 graduating seniors, in addition to handing out several awards, including the 2006 Team Most Valuable Player Award to junior defensive back/kick returner (Rochester, N.Y.). (Gorhody.com)
Nine Rhody Gridders Named A-10 Academic All-Conference Jan 25, 2007
KINGSTON, R.I. - Nine Rhode Island football players were named Atlantic 10 Academic All-Conference selections, Tuesday, as the conference announced its 95-member team, Tuesday. Junior Second-Team Academic All-American (Huntingdon, Pa. (Gorhody.com)
