Program record 10 sacks propel Rams to victory over in-state rival The defense led the way for the Rams, allowing for them to advance to 2-0 on the season. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com In football, defense is said to win championships. By that measure, the 2022 University of Rhode Island football team has had a successful…
After the football game, former Ram head coach Bob Griffin spoke to the team. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com With the sun shining at 10 a.m. last Saturday morning, fans filed into the bleachers at Meade Stadium for the first time since November to see the football team play their Blue-White Spring Game. Fellow students came to…
The University is considering two options to renovate the east stands at Meade Stadium. PHOTO CREDIT: Populous The University of Rhode Island has drafted preliminary plans for future improvements to the east side bleachers of Meade Stadium, per a virtual recruitment package released by the football program. In 2018, two URI alumni each pledged $1…
Mack III’s bond with his father, William Ronald Mack Jr. (right), played a big role in the football player and person he would become. PHOTO CREDIT: L.B. Mack III After a neck injury that almost ended his football career, things started to clear up in L.B. Mack’s life. The linebacker from Spring Valley, N.Y. was…
Here are the Cigar’s picks for the fall sports MVPs. Football: Kasim Hill This fall, the University of Rhode Island Rams put together their best season since 2001 and a big reason why was the play of redshirt junior quarterback Kasim Hill. Whether it was through the air or on the ground, the signal caller…
Strong performances from Hill, Smith help Rams beat New Hampshire Senior receiver Matt Pires (right) caught one of four passing touchdowns for URI in last Saturday’s win against New Hampshire. PHOTO CREDIT: Siobhan Richards The push for the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs is alive in Kingston. The University of Rhode Island Football team held…
A second half comeback wasn’t enough as Rhody dropped their third straight game of the season to Maine. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com It’s been a season of extremes for the University of Rhode Island Football team. Rhody now finds themselves at a low point, dropping their third straight game of the season by a score of…
The Rams explosive offense went quiet in Saturday’s blowout loss against Villanova. PHOTO CREDIT: gorhody.com (Shane Donaldson) From one streak to another. After starting the season 5-0, the University of Rhode Island Football team has now dropped two games in a row after a blowout, 44-0 loss at No. 5 Villanova University on Saturday. The…
Football’s perfect start ended Saturday after disappointing 28-7 loss to Towson, PHOTO CREDIT: James Singer The 12th-ranked Rams had their five-game win streak come to an end on Saturday in a heartbreaking 28-7 loss against Towson University. Rhody, held to a season-low 162 total yards, struggled to get anything going on both sides of the…
URI’s L.URI’s L.B Mack III, Oneil “Buzz” Robinson and Henry Yianakopolos celebrate a touchdown during Saturday’s upset win vs. Delaware. Photo Credit: Photo By Friday The University of Rhode Island Football team has surpassed their win total from the last two seasons combined, and they still have six games remaining on their schedule. The fantastic…