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« Update: Fire out at Brown University heating plant | Today | ABC6 to launch unusual 4 p.m. newscast in January » December 18, 2007URI picks one of its own to be new football coachReturning to the scene of his All-American career, Darren Rizzi took over today as head coach of the University of Rhode Island football program. Rizzi signed a five-year contract at a base salary of $160,000. He succeeds Tim Stowers, who was fired last month after eight seasons. Rizzi predicted that Rhode Island will become a contender in the Colonial Athletic Association, even to the point of eventually challenging for the championship. "Failing is not going to be an option," he said. Rizzi, who is associate head coach at Rutgers, will divide his time between Rutgers and URI until the Scarlet Knights play in the International Bowl Jan. 5 in Toronto against Ball State. "I am very happy for Darren and his family," said Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano said in a statement. "He has done a great job here at Rutgers and I know that he will do a great job as the head football coach at the University of Rhode Island. We will miss him but are very happy for him and his family." Rizzi, 37, graduated from URI in 1992, where he had been a tough and durable receiver for then- Coach Bob Griffin. -- Michael McDermott, projo.com Posted by Andrea Panciera CommentsTerry | December 18, 2007 10:47 PM link Congratulations to Darren. I played with him at URI and think he will do an excellent job in rebuilding the program. My one piece of unsolicited advice is to make sure URI recruits hard those high schoolers in RI talented enough to play at that level. Good luck Darren!! Mike P | December 18, 2007 11:51 PM link Good Choice. The university and the football program need an infusion of excitment. My hope is that the university fully commits to the program as much as I know Rizzi will. jc | December 19, 2007 7:34 PM link I remember Coach Rizzi from when I was at school at Rutgers. I am now working at a local hotel in Providence. I see Darren here quite often. This past Wednesday he was here for a nice dinner and had a beautiful companion with him. She was tall, thin, beautiful and african american. I believe she must be a model. They were very close and made a nice couple. Does anyone know who she is? Is Darren now single? I know the both left thursday morning...I am glad to see him here and hoping he is now single! kris | March 22, 2008 12:19 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Stowers had an excellent record at his prior schools. Until URI gives more money to football, I don't see Rizzi doing much better. But then again, if the state gave more money to URI period, not only would the football team be better but the education would too.