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December 18, 2007

URI introduces Rizzi as new football coach

Returning 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.

Posted by Mike McDermott  at 4:20 PM to College Sports | Permalink

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