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FCS Playoffs: (10) Rhode Island 21, Central Connecticut State 17 — Rams move on

November 30, 2024

By Charlie Adams NEFJ Staff KINGSTON — Rhode Island’s historic season is not over yet. After a 39-year wait, the Rams returned to the FCS playoffs on Saturday and proved they belonged. No. 10 URI defeated the NEC champion Central Connecticut State in the first round of the FCS playoffs, 21-17. “It’s a historic deal,” Rhode Island head coach Jim Fleming said. “Out of 129 years of playing football……

Rhode Island Div. IV Championship: Davies 28, Narragansett 25 — First title for Patriots in program history

November 23, 2024

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By Charlie Adams NEFJ Staff CRANSTON — The 2019 season marked the first year that Davies had a football program, and the team went 0-7. Coach Henry Cabral flipped the script with last year’s undefeated campaign that was spoiled by North Providence in the Division IV championship. This season was redemption for the Patriots. “This means the world to our school, our community, our players,” Cabral said. “We lost last……

No. 18 Rhode Island 20, Albany 17 — Rams edge Great Danes

November 16, 2024

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Maybe, with past University of Rhode Island teams, the Rams lose the type of game they played Saturday against Albany. Not this time. URI earned a hard-fought, 20-17 win over Albany Saturday. Now, the Rams hold a 9-2 record overall, and 6-1 mark in the Coastal Athletic Association with only next Saturday’s trip to Bryant left. The Rams fell in an early, 17-0 deficit by halftime. But the Rams rallied,……

Delaware 24, Rhode Island 21 – Rams fall short in hard fought loss

November 10, 2024

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Courtesy of Rhode Island Athletics NEWARK, DE- The Rhode Island Rams seven game winning streak was snapped on Saturday after a hard fought 24-21 loss at Delaware. The Rams trailed 7-0 in the first quarter but would even things up with 50 seconds left in the frame when quarterback Hunter Helms would hit Marques Buchanan on a 22 yard touchdown strike. Seconds later, the defense would give the Rams the……

Rhode Island 24, Maine 14 — Rams take homecoming victory

October 26, 2024

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Andrew Guindon NEFJ Staff KINGSTON — Rhode Island defeated Maine, 24-14, on its homecoming, continuing the Rams’ recent win streak against the Black Bears. Rhode Island advances to 7-1 on the season, Maine falls to 4-4. Tied 14-14 to start the fourth quarter, Rhode Island was searching to regain the lead it held for a majority of the game. Quarterback Devin Farrell answered the assignment, and connected with wide receiver……

URI overmatched in 48-0 loss to Minnesota

September 7, 2024

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Courtesy of URI Athletics Rams Coach Jim Fleming knew that his team would be at a size and depth disadvantage against the Minnesota Golden Gophers heading into today’s game and he was right. It proved to be the difference in Minnesota’s 48-0 win. Former UNH quarterback Max Brosmer completed 24-of-30 passes for 271 yards and two touchdown passes in the win. The Gophers took awhile to get going offensively. Minnesota……

5 observations from our camp visit with URI

August 20, 2024

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KINGSTON- We visited with the URI Rams on Friday morning. The Rams, are coming off of a 6-5 season and looking to make a run in arguably the toughest conference in FCS football. When I asked head coach Jim Fleming about finally “kicking the door down” and winning the conference, Fleming said it is more about the process and getting there than talking about getting there. The Rams have a……

7 observations from URI spring game

April 13, 2024

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By Tony Catalina NEFJ Correspondent It was a cold and rainy day in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, but it didn’t stop what was a productive spring game for the Rams. Coach Jim Fleming and staff expect to have a good roster that can compete for a CAA crown this season, and Saturday provided glimpses of why they feel that way. Here at seven observations from URI’s spring game: The defense……

Rams add two more transfers in Cooper and Helm

January 6, 2024

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The Rhode Island Rams added two more transfers on Friday to bring their total to 10 transfers this off-season. Jordan Cooper, a guard transfer from Northwestern State played in 16 games for the program including 6 games this season. Offensive line coach Eddy Morrisey is looking forward to adding Cooper to the offensive line room. “Jordan is a big, strong, athletic player that will help us continue the tradition of…

Richmond 24, (22) URI 17 – Rams suffer ugly CAA loss to Spiders

October 14, 2023

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Image courtesy of Connor Caldon By Paige Messier NEFJ Correspondent KINGSTON, R.I – It was another rainy Saturday in Kingston and unfortunately for URI, the weather matched the result in a matchup with CAA foe Richmond. With every game crucial in a pursuit of a postseason berth, the Rams fell to the Spiders, 24-17. Although it wasn’t the prettiest game on either side of the ball, Richmond Head Coach Russ…

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