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…
Even in a week with half of the teams on bye, the Coastal Athletic Association showed that every week is eventful in this conference with three one-possession games coming down to the final moments. The CAA remains one of the strongest in the Football Championship Subdivision with five teams inside the top 25 looking to…
For the University of Rhode Island football team, Saturday’s 46-44 double overtime win over Hampton University displayed both resilience and concern. “It was an outstanding finish, an outstanding test of character and perseverance by our kids,” URI Head Coach Jim Fleming said. “Obviously on the flip side of that, let’s not get into those situations…
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…
Five years, 3,310 rushing yards and an All-Northeast Conference team appearance is a solid career for most collegiate running backs. But for sixth-year Malik Grant, the University of Rhode Island was still in his future. Grant played at Sacred Heart University for five seasons before entering the transfer portal in the offseason. “I wanted an…