Hall of Fame
The most decorated football player in Rhode Island history, Rizzi earned nine All-America honors during his career in Kingston. He was a consensus First Team All-American in 1992, earning the distinction from the American Football Coaches Association, Associated Press, Football News, Don Hansen, Kodak, The Sports Network and Walter Camp. In 1991, Rizzi earned Second Team All-America honors from The Sports Network and Third Team All-America honors from Don Hansen. He had 74 receptions for 1,103 yards in 1992. At the time he graduated, Rizzi ranked third in program history with 160 career catches and he still ranks sixth in the category. He still ranks fifth in program history with 2,426 receiving yards and sixth with 15 touchdown catches. A two-time All-New England selection, he also earned First Team All-Yankee Conference and All-ECAC honors in 1992. Rizzi has spent 16 seasons as a coach in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints. He was named the interim head coach of the Saints last November.
