The University of Rhode Island football team lost its first Coastal Athletic Association game of the season on Saturday to the University of Delaware, 24-21. The contest left fans with a series of “what if?” questions: “What if that ball was caught,” “what if that hold wasn’t called,” and “what if the Rams stopped Delaware…
With just two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Coastal Athletic Association remains as competitive as ever with four teams inside the Football Championship Subdivision top-25 rankings and the conference title still up in the air. Every week, The Good Five Cent Cigar sports staff comes up with a ranking for all 16 teams…
The University of Rhode Island football team extended its winning streak to seven games and tied the best start in program history with a resilient, 37-28 victory over Monmouth University on Saturday. The Rams are reaching new heights this season as they are off to an 8-1 start for the first time since 1984. The…
With five teams sitting inside the national top-25 rankings, others receiving votes and upsets over Football Bowl Subdivision opponents scattered throughout, the Coastal Athletic Association has proved itself as one of the best Football Championship Subdivision conferences in the country. Every week, the staff at The Good Five Cent Cigar will rank the 16 teams…
Unprecedented territory is nearly upon the University of Rhode Island football team, as its 24-14 win on Saturday over the University of Maine placed it one win away from tying its best start to a season in program history. The Rams last started a season 8-1 in 1984, and the year after in 1985 is…
Every time University of Rhode Island fifth-year defensive back Freddy Mallay steps on the field, he’s playing for something far bigger than himself. A native of Providence, he grew up loving the URI football program and his passion for the Rams is personal. “Rhode Island’s home to me,” Mallay said. “It’s more than just a…
As we head into the final month of the regular season, teams throughout the Coastal Athletic Association continue to jockey for playoff position and a chance at a conference title. Every week, the Good Five Cent Cigar sports staff will come up with a ranking for all 16 teams in the conference. Here’s where everyone…
With major plays in all three facets of the game, the University of Rhode Island football team defeated the University of New Hampshire 26-9 on Saturday, claiming its first win in Durham since 1995. The Rams and Wildcats both went into this game undefeated in conference play and at the top of the Coastal Athletic…
With four teams sitting inside the national top-25 rankings, others receiving votes and upsets over Football Bowl Subdivision opponents scattered throughout, the Coastal Athletic Association has proved itself as one of the best Football Championship Subdivision conferences in the country. Every week, the staff at The Good Five Cent Cigar will rank the 16 teams…
Over 100 years into the historic series between the University of Rhode Island and Brown University football programs, the Rams took a record sixth-straight win against the Bears in the 42nd Governor’s Cup over the weekend with a 31-21 victory. Rhode Island defeated Brown 31-21 on Saturday, concluding with a seven-point comeback victory in the…