Rams Fall at Home to Northeastern 33-27 on Senior Day Nov 22, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - Senior wide receiver tied a career-high with three touchdown receptions, but the Rhode Island football team (1-10; 0-8 CAA) came up short as it dropped a 33-27 decision at home against Northeastern. Leonard led the way offensively for the Rams as he finished the game with five catches for 163 yards. (Gorhody.com)
Rhody Welcomes Northeastern for its 2009 Finale Nov 19, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team (1-9; 0-7 CAA) returns home for its final game of the season on Saturday as it welcomes Northeastern. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. at Meade Stadium. (Gorhody.com)
Rhody Heads North to Take on M... Nov 16, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team (1-9; 0-6 CAA) hits the road for the final time in 2009 as it heads to Maine (4-5; 3-3 CAA). Kickoff is set for Noon at Alfond Stadium. (Gorhody.com)
Rams Fall Short at Maine, 41-17 Nov 16, 2009
ORONO, Maine - Senior wide receiver caught a team-high six passes for 102 yards and one touchdown, but it was not enough as the Rhode Island football team (1-9; 0-7 CAA) fell 41-17 to Maine Saturday afternoon at Alfond Stadium. Junior quarterback threw for 137 yards, connecting on 13-of-31 of his passes. (Gorhody.com)
Rhody Travels to No. 8/7 New Hampshire on Saturday Nov 5, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team (1-7; 0-5 CAA) travels North on Saturday to take on No. 8/7 New Hampshire (7-1; 4-1 CAA). Kickoff is set for Noon at Cowell Stadium. (Gorhody.com)
Rhody Meets No. 5/5 William an... Nov 2, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team (1-6; 0-4 CAA) returns home to Meade Stadium on Saturday for its CAA matchup against No. 5/5 William and Mary (6-1; 3-1 CAA) Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.. Rhody enters Saturday's contest in the hopes of rebounding from its 36-7 loss at Villanova. (Gorhody.com)
Rhody Drops 39-14 Decision to William and Mary Nov 2, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - Senior wide receiver caught a pair of touchdown passes, but it was not enough as the Rhode Island football team fell 39-14 to No. 5/5 William and Mary Saturday afternoon at Meade Stadium. Junior quarterback threw for 175 yards through the air, completing passes to six different receivers. (Gorhody.com)
Rams Defeated at Villanova, 36-7 Oct 25, 2009
- The Rhode Island football team (1-6; 0-4 CAA) was defeated 36-7 at Villanova Saturday afternoon at Villanova Stadium. Heavy rain covered the field for much of the game as URI managed just 151 yards of total offense. (Gorhody.com)
Rhode Island Travels to Villanova on Saturday Oct 22, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team (1-5; 0-3 CAA) heads to Villanova, Pa. on Saturday for its CAA matchup against Villanova (6-1; 3-1 CAA). (Gorhody.com)
Join the URI Football Team for Dinner on Homecoming Eve Oct 13, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team will hold its annual Homecoming Eve Dinner at Spain Restaurant in Narragansett, R.I. on Friday, Oct. 16. The event is sponsored by the URI Fifth Quarter Club and will run from 6-9 p.m.. (Gorhody.com)
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS: The '84 ... Oct 12, 2009
com throughout the fall celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 1984 Rhode Island football team, which advanced to the semifinals of the NCAA playoffs ... KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team slipped past Massachusetts 20-19 in front of over 10,000 fans at Meade Stadium on Oct. 6, 1984. (Gorhody.com)
LOCAL COLLEGE FOOTBALL-Alksninis in step at Curry Oct 11, 2009
Kyle Steadman, a 2009 OA graduate, is a freshman wide-receiver on the University of Rhode Island football team. Steadman was a football and track standout for the Tigers, winning the MVP of the 2008 Turkey Bowl with Sharon and setiting track records in the triple jump, long jump, 4 x 100 relay and the decathlon. (Canton Journal, MA)
Tighter Security Begins Saturday At Rentschler Field Sep 26, 2009
25, 2009) -- Spectator screening measures at all Rentschler Field events will increase beginning with the Connecticut vs. Rhode Island football game on Saturday, Sept. 26. These changes are being made due to the recent heightening of security concerns on the national level. (FOX61, CT)
Rhode Island Travels to Massachusetts for CAA Opener Sep 17, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - Following its week-two bye, the Rhode Island football team (1-0) travels to Massachusetts on Saturday for its 2009 CAA opener. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. and can be seen live on Comcast Sports Net. (Gorhody.com)
Former URI Football Player Takes His Shot on CBS' Survivor Sep 17, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - Former Rhode Island football player Mike Borassi has always been a big fan of the hit CBS reality series Survivor. On Thursday night, Borassi will appear on the network's 19th season in Samoa. (Gorhody.com)
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS: The '84 URI Football Team - Part One Sep 9, 2009
com throughout the fall celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 1984 Rhode Island football team, which advanced to the semifinals of the NCAA playoffs. The URI athletics department will honor the 1984 team at halftime of the Rams' Oct. 31 game against William and Mary. (Gorhody.com)
Rhody Football Opens 2009 Seas... Sep 9, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - After weeks of preparation, the Rhode Island football team takes the field Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. against Fordham to kickoff its 110th season. Rhody's matchup against Fordham will mark the ninth time the two teams have met. (Gorhody.com)
Brown’s Phil Estes Appears On ESPN College Football Live Jul 16, 2009
Estes was asked about the state of Rhode Island and he responded that, the state of Rhode Island Football is all about Brown Bears Football. We re coming off our second championship in the last four years so it's been a very productive year for our seniors to be able to have two rings on their finger. (Brownbears.com)
Football Announces Home Game Times May 15, 2009
The Rhode Island football team opens the 2009 season on Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. against Fordham ... KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team has announced its game times for all home and most road contests this upcoming season ... The 2009 Rhode Island football team returns 19 starters in the form of eight on offense, nine on defense and two on special teams. (Gorhody.com)
Football Surpasses Goal at Bone Marrow Registry Drive Apr 28, 2009
The Rhode Island football team added 263 individuals to the national bone marrow registry on Saturday ... KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team assisted the National Marrow Donor Program as it added 263 individuals to the national bone marrow registry on Saturday at Keaney Gymnasium. (Gorhody.com)
Football to Host Bone Marrow R... Apr 1, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - Rhode Island football head coach and the Rhody football team will host a bone marrow registry drive from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 25 in Keaney Gymnasium ... For more information on the bone marrow registry drive, contact in the Rhode Island football office at 401-874-5211. (Gorhody.com)
Football Spring Practice - Day Two Mar 29, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team took part in its second session of spring practice Saturday afternoon under the direction of first-year head coach. Saturday's practice marked the second of 17 sessions the team will hold, concluding with the Blue and White game on Saturday, April 25. (Gorhody.com)
Football Opens Spring Practice Mar 28, 2009
KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island football team made its first appearance on the practice field Friday afternoon as it began spring practice under the direction of first-year head coach. Friday's practice marked the first of 17 sessions the team will hold, concluding with the Blue and White game on Saturday, April 25. (Gorhody.com)
Football Announces a Pair of C... Mar 24, 2009
Rhode Island football head coach Joe Trainer announced the addition of two coaches to his staff ... KINGSTON, R.I. - Rhode Island football head coach announced today the addition of two members to his coaching staff. (Gorhody.com)
Joe Trainer Named Rhode Island... Mar 1, 2009
Joe Trainer Named Rhode Island Football Head Coach. Former Rams associate head coach/defensive coordinator becomes 19th head coach in school history. (Gorhody.com)
Trainer Named Head Coach at Rhode Island Feb 28, 2009
Named Rhode Island Football Head Coach Former Rams associate head coach/defensive coordinator becomes 19th head coach in school history. who spent the 2008 season as the Rhode Island football associate head coach/defensive coordinator, has been named the school's 19th head coach. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Football Head Coach Darren Riz... Feb 26, 2009
"It is with a heavy heart that I announce my resignation as the head coach of the Rhode Island football program." Rizzi said. "My 14 months here in Kingston have been a tremendous experience both personally and professionally. "This was a very difficult decision to make because of my strong emotional ties to the school. (Gorhody.com)
Venus wins at Dubai, supports Peer Feb 22, 2009
After just one season at the helm, University of Rhode Island football coach Darren Rizzi stepped down to take an assistant coaching job with the Miami Dolphins. Miscellany AC Milan not raising offer for Beckham The vice president of AC Milan says the club's offer of $3 million to the Los Angeles Galaxy for David Beckham was the market rate and won't be increased. (Boston Globe)
