Sept. 29, 2011
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KINGSTON, R.I.-- On Saturday night, Rhode
Island travels to Brown Stadium for the 96th meeting all-time and
30th Governor's Cup matchup against in-state rival Brown.
Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. in the first night game between the
two schools. The game can also be seen live on myRITV (Cox:
811/1015 HD), with Eric Murphy and Andy Gresh providing the
broadcast call.
RHODE ISLAND VS. BROWN - ALL-TIME SERIES Rhode
Island and Brown have met 95 times, with the Bears holding a
67-26-2 all-time series advantage dating back to 1909. Since 1981,
the two teams have participated for the annual Governor's
Cup. Last season, Rhody regained the Cup with a 27-24 overtime
victory at Meade Stadium on Oct. 2, 2010. The Rams are 18-62-2
all-time at Brown Stadium. Brown is URI's most common
opponent, all-time.
RHODE ISLAND VS. BROWN - THE GOVERNOR'S
CUP Since the 1981 season, Rhode Island and Brown have met
for the annual Governor's Cup. This year marks the 30th
Governor's Cup game. The Rams' all-time record in the
unofficial State Championship game is 16-13, including an 8-5 mark
at Meade Stadium and 8-8 record at Brown Stadium.
THREE FOR 100 Against Fordham on Sept. 24,
Rhode Island had three players - Anthony
Baskerville (119), Travis Hurd (112),
and Deontray
Johnson (107) rush for over 100 yards. It marked the first time
three Rhody players passed the 100-yard mark on the ground since
Sept. 29, 2007, when Derek Cassidy
(119), Jimmy
Hughes (119) and Jerell Jones (117)
did so at Brown.
HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLE Senior Anthony
Baskerville has had an exceptional start to the 2011 season.
The 5-11, 189 lb. wide receiver ranks second in CAA Football in
receiving yards per game, averaging 95.0. He is also fourth in the
league in receptions per game (5.33), and seventh in all-purpose
yardage (143.3). Over the past two weeks, the Newark, N.J. native
set a new single-game highs with 134 receiving yards at UMass on
Sept. 17 and 119 rushing yards vs. Fordham on Sept. 24.
JOHNSON AT A LOSS Junior linebacker Doug Johnson leads
CAA Football in tackles for loss, averaging 2.33 per game. Against
UMass on Sept. 17, the Warwick, R.I. native made five TFL for a
loss of 22 yards. Johnson is also tied for the conference lead in
sacks, averaging 1.0 per game. His first interception of the season
sealed URI's victory last week vs. Fordham.
DULANY DOING IT ON D Senior safety Darrell Dulany
made a single-game career high 13 tackles at UMass. His previous
high was nine, set the week before at Syracuse. He ranks 10th among
all defensive players - and tied for second among defensive backs -
in tackles, averaging 8.7 per game.
ZOCCO TACKLING STRONG Sophomore safety Dave Zocco has been a
consistent force on the Rhody defense in 2011. Through three games,
Zocco posted eight tackles at Syracuse, eight at UMass and a
career-best nine vs. Fordham. Included in his nine tackles vs.
Fordham were eight solo stops and two sacks.
HAVE YOU HURD? Travis Hurd - a 2010
All-CAA Football First Teamer as a returner - scored his first
rushing touchdown at Syracuse to open the season. He added two more
- including the gamewinning score with 1:13 left in the fourth
quarter vs. Fordham. The Branford, Conn. native ranks sixth in kick
return average (21.0 yards) and eighth in CAA Football in rushing
(60.7 yards per game).
PROBST BLUE RIBBON Following a year where he
set single season career highs in virtuallly every passing
category, quarterback Steve Probst
continues to set new career marks in 2011. At UMass on Sept. 17,
Probst set new career-bests in passing (279 yards), passing
TD's (4), and longest reception (83). He completed TD passes
to Brandon
Johnson-Farrell (18 yards), Ty Bynum (39), Billy Morgan (48)
and Anthony
Baskerville (83).
TRAINER ANNOUNCES 2011 TEAM CAPTAINS Prior to
the Sept. 10 season opener at Syracuse, head coach Joe Trainer announced
his six team captains - offensive linemen Kyle Bogumil and Jason Foster,
defensive back Darrell Dulany,
quarterback Steve Probst, and
defensive tackles Matt Rae and Willie McGinnis.
“These six senior captains represent the best leadership we
have had since I have been here and I am confident this group will
effectively lead this team in 2011,” Trainer said. “I
couldn't be happier with our entire senior class and what
they bring to this team.”
BIG WILLIE STYLE Senior Willie McGinnis
registered two tackles for a loss at Syracuse. He ranked second on
the Rams in TFL last year, with 10.5 and now has 23.5 for his
career.
PROBST AND HURD SELECTED TO 2011 CAA FOOTBALL PRESEASON
ALL-LEAGUE TEAM Senior quarterback Steve Probst and
sophomore kick returner Travis Hurd were each
selected to the 2011 CAA Football Preseason All-League Team. The
selections were voted on by the league's 11 head coaches and
media relations personnel.
RAMS WELL REPRESENTED ON THE PHIL STEELE ALL-CAA
PRESEASON SQUAD Five Rhode Island football players were
selected to the Phil Steele Preseason All-CAA Team as part of its
2011 FCS Preview. Senior offensive lineman Jason Foster and
sophomore kick returner Travis Hurd were
named First Team. Earning Second Team honors for Rhody were seniors
Kyle Bogumil
(offensive lineman), Willie McGinnis
(defensive lineman), and Matt Rae (defensive
lineman).
ROAD ISLAND For the first time since 1982, URI
started a season with back-to-back road games. That season, the
Rams played their first three contests away from Meade Stadium.
GETTING IT DONE IN THE CLASSROOM This past year
13 players were selected to the CAA Football All-Academic team. In
two years, the Rams have placed 23 players on the team - a number
that ranks third in CAA Football during that period.
NEXT UP: OLD DOMINION (OCT. 7) Rhode Island
hosts new CAA Football member Old Dominion at Meade Stadium in a 1
p.m. matchup on Saturday, Oct. 7. The game can be heard live on
WHJJ 920 AM, with Steve McDonald and Terry Lynch, while it is also
being aired live locally on MyRI TV (Cox ch. 15/1015 HD).
