When the aircraft first arrived in Vero Beach, they didn’t do it quietly. I remember looking up from the neighborhood and seeing jets pass overhead, low and tight, almost as if they were announcing their presence before the weekend even began. That first practice run—planes cutting across rooftops and treetops—set Continue Reading
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“EVERYTHING COUNTS…EVERYTHING COUNTS” ** Second Half and Double OT: A Night To Remember in December 2025. Vero Beach Moves on to the State 7a Championship Game by Defeating Miami Palmetto 45-44
**Words spoken by Vero Beach Head Coach Len Jankowski to his players following the game. Nick@photosports.com
Vero Beach 45 – Miami Palmetto 44; A Night to Remember in December 2025
First Half “Give Me Everything You Got For the Next 48 Minutes. I am so proud of all of you…” And the team did that and for 2 OT periods more. Nick@photosports.com
Rhode Island Advances: 27-19 Victory Over CCSU
On To UC Davis in California For Round Two of FCS Championship KINGSTON, R.I.Special to PhotoSport.Com MEADE. WAS. ROCKING. In front of a roaring Rhody crowd and a playoff atmosphere that felt like a rumbling wave coming off Narragansett Bay, the Rhode Island Rams officially kicked off their 2025 FCS Continue Reading
Vero Beach High School Powers on to Final Four
The Fighting Indians Win 49 to 23 Over the Dr Phillips Panthers Dr. Phillips stunned the Citrus Bowl crowd on the very first snap of the game — a blistering 98-yard quarterback run that left fans murmuring that Vero Beach might be in for a long night. But the Fighting Continue Reading
RHODY RISING: THE DAY URI OWNED THE CAA AGAIN!
⚓ Special to PhotoSports.com by Dom Murgo The cold rolled into Kingston early, the kind of November chill that signals championship football. By the time fans packed Meade Stadium, breath fogging in the air, one thing was obvious: Rhody wasn’t just showing up to defend its crown —Rhody was showing Continue Reading
Rhode Island Takes Sole Championship of CAA on Senior Day
No Let Up As Rams Win 10th Game of the Season Rams Outscore Hampton Pirates 38-10 and Go Undefeated in CAA League Play Photos by Dom at PhotoSports.Com
Vero Beach Football Powers to 57-10 Victory Over East Ridge Knights
The Regional Quarterfinal Game Win for VB Moves the Team on to Region 3 Semifinals Vero to Face Lake Nona – Friday, November 21st 2025 The Citrus Bowl at the Billy Livings Field was filled with excitement for the Region 3 Quarterfinals football game. The Vero Beach Fighting Indians defeated Continue Reading
Rhode Island Finishes Strong, Tops Bryant Behind Second-Half Shutout 38-17…
Déjà Vu No More: Rams Regain Control, Defense Puts Down A Strong Bull Dog Team It felt like déjà vu for Rhode Island right from the opening snap. On the first play from scrimmage, quarterback Devin Farrell hit Marquis Buchanan for a deep 54-yard strike — only for Buchanan to Continue Reading
URI Commences Construction of Outdoor Track Facility
Two Highly Successful Programs Set To Host Competitions With New State-of-the-Art Track and Field Complex The University of Rhode Island (URI) Men’s Track and Field team stands as the premier track and field program in New England, having captured 8 of the past 15 Outdoor Atlantic 10 Championships. The Women’s team Continue Reading
Rhode Island Rallies Late to Beat New Hampshire 38–27
Kingston, R.I. – October 12, 2025 — No. 17/18 Rhode Island scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to defeat New Hampshire 38–27 at Meade Stadium, extending its home winning streak to 12 games and remaining unbeaten in CAA play. Special To Photosports.Com Questions or reprint information, Nick@Photosports.com Game Continue Reading
Rhode Island Football Falls to Brown University 28-21
Turnover Trouble For URI as Brown Snags 4 Takeaways Governor’s Cup Leaves Kingston After Six Years 10/3/2025 Special to PhotoSports.ComNick Hamilton
Rhode Island Rams Find Perfection in Red Zone: 28-7 Over Long Island University Sharks
Field Position Pays Off Play calling highlights a balanced offense with rushing (158 yards) and passing (193 yards) Special to PhotoSports.ComNick Hamilton The story of the night unfolded in the space between pre-game remarks from Rhode Island’s special teams coach and post-game reflections from the head coach. Only minutes before Continue Reading
URI Football Beats Holy Cross 9–7: Defense and Kicker Garth White Seal the Win
Despite 11 penalties, the Rams outgained Holy Cross 402–229 and stayed unbeaten behind three field goals and a five-sack defensive effort. Special Teams Lead The Way! Rhode Island edged out Holy Cross 9–7 in Worcester, maintaining their unbeaten start (3-0, 2-0 in conference) thanks mostly to three field goals by Continue Reading
Rhode Island Outlasts the Storm and Stony Brook 31-17
Team Earns First Road Victory Over CAA Opponent of the 2025 Season. Improves to 2-0 Nick@PhotoSports.Com 9/6/2025 It was an epic game that few Stony Brook fans were on hand to witness. The game was delayed 3 hours because of lighting and heavy rain, the lighting stopped but the rain Continue Reading
The Anatomy of a Sack …And Boss Man
8:47:36 to 8:47:40 “Come to Poppa” Case Mankins with the big finish. Ayinde Johnson shows perfect technique – all of the defensive coaching techniques practiced in camp were on full display. The Rams defense played stellar all night long, and held the Camels to 3 points in the second half. Continue Reading
Rams Take Season Opener 31-20 Over Campbell
First Quarter – A Fast Start… Rhode Island wasted no time striking, as quarterback Devin Farrell found Kevin Schaeffer on a 31-yard touchdown pass less than two minutes into the game. The Rams looked sharp early, but first game jitters led to a muffed punt deep in their own territory Continue Reading
2025 URI Media Day
Captains and Coach Flemming More Candid Shots – see our adobe album For More Photos Email Us! View Team Media Album Blog Page
Rhode Island Seeks 2ND CAA Championship and Beyond in 2025
Repeating a CAA Championship is a difficult task for any team in any sport. Rhode Island football is looking for its first repeat championship in almost 4 decades. The team has a solid core of returning players in key positions though a dozen starters did what they intended to do Continue Reading
Rhode Island Stars Shine Bright at 2025 Hula Bowl
Special report via PhotoSports.comOrlando, FL — The 2025 Hula Bowl lived up to its reputation as a showcase of elite college football talent, and two standouts from the CAA Champion University of Rhode Island Rams emerged as key players to watch: first-team All-Conference defensive tackle Westley Neal Jr. and fourth-team All-Conference long snapper Donato Crisanti. Their Continue Reading
Crisanti Joins Neal For 2025 Hula Bowl
Donato Crisanti, the 4 year starter for the University of Rhode Island was recognized as one of the premier long snappers in the country. The 6′ – 5″ 240 pound senior is a native of North Haven, Connecticut. His consistent and successful efforts at long snapper helped to propel the Continue Reading
Ten Players Graduate – Fall Semester 2024
Ten Football Players Graduate in Fall Semester Ceremony at URI Ten Players Graduate Mid-Year From The University of Rhode Island: December 2024 December 14, 2024 Coach Jim Fleming welcomed these recent graduates and former (!) URI football players after the mid-year ceremony for over 550 graduates at the Ryan Center Continue Reading
CAA Champions 2025
The University of Rhode Island football team closed out the 2024 regular season with a capstone 35-21 victory at Bryant University. The win ensured that the Rams would host a post season playoff game in Kingston and that the team would be raising a CAA championship banner next fall. Email: Continue Reading
All CAA Defensive Lineman Westley Neal Selected for 2025 Hula Bowl
The 2025 Hula Bowl Is The nation’s premier post season college football all star game! Email: Nick@Photosports.Com
Rhode Island Governor’s Cup 2024
Pregame Photos and Post Game Award Governor Dan McKee at URI v Brown 2024(Link to Adobe Lightroom Album) Presentation of the Governor’s Cup to Coach Jim Flemming and the Rhode Island Rams by Governor Dan McKee following the Rams win over Brown (2024). (Photo credit nmurgo@yahoo.com). Game Day Photos – Continue Reading