Photo from Mike Scott. The University of Rhode Island Football team dominated the Bryant Bulldogs during their season opener at Meade Stadium after a second-quarter explosion that made way for a 45-21 victory. The Rams’ offense excelled all night, putting up a total of 508 yards, led by quarterback Kasim Hill, who was also responsible…
Senior defensive back on the football team Coby Tippett, center, is one of many athletes benefiting from his name, image and likeness. Photo from gorhody.com. “One who engages in a pursuit, study, science or sport as a pastime rather than as a profession.” That’s the Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of “amateur”–– a word that was used…
URI Women’s Club Rugby is one of many club teams excited to get back to the field this year. Photo contributed by URI Women’s Rugby. After a year modified by COVID-19 safety guidelines, club sports are set to return in full capacity this fall at the University of Rhode Island. According to URI’s Coordinator…
After a tumultuous season due to COVID, the Ram’s Swim and Dive team placed in the top 10 at the Atlantic 10 Championships. Photo from gorhody.com. The Rhode Island Swim and Dive team completed their season at the Atlantic 10 Swimming and Diving Championships, finishing the competition in 10th place. The championships were held over…
When I attended my first weekly meeting for the Good Five Cent Cigar back in September, I only knew one thing for sure: expect the unexpected. At this point, it had been nearly six months since the COVID-19 pandemic took its hold on the world. As an 18-year-old student trying to adapt to college life,…
Battling the elements at the George Davis Invitational, both the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field teams competed well. Photos from gorhody.com. The University of Rhode Island Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams returned to action this past week for the George Davis Invitational, and the men’s team also competed in a dual meet…
In celebration of Earth Day, the Cigar is taking a closer look at what goes into the maintenance of URI’s various turf and grass fields. Photo from gorhody.com. *This article has been recycled for the Good Five Cent Cigar’s Earth Day issue. It was originally published Oct. 29, 2020.* Even without games happening, the University…
Isaiah Kittle, recently elected President of URI’s Club Sports and Intramural Council, is looking to the future of Club Sports in a post-COVID era. Photo from linkedin.com. After seeing fall, winter and spring athletic seasons disrupted by COVID-19, the University of Rhode Island’s Department of Club Sports plans to restart standard team activity in the…
Here are the Cigar’s picks for this week’s Rhody Sports MVPs. Photos from gorhody.com. Women’s Cross Country/Track and Field: Lotte Black In a season unlike any other, Lotte Black continued to put her best foot forward. Competing simultaneously in cross country and indoor track, Black proved once again that she is among the best distance…
The field hockey team is one of many at URI that has had their season turned upside down due to COVID-19. Photos by James McIntosh. The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the sports world, with professional and Division I athletics being paused and canceled in some instances. While universities struggle to field their Division I teams,…