URI Hosts #21 Delaware in First Home Night Game Since 1972
Saturday, September 07, 2019
The University of Rhode Island football team is set to open their home schedule on Saturday night when they host #21 Delaware at Meade Stadium.
It will mark the first night game on URI’s campus since 1972.
The Rams (0-1) are coming off a 41-20 loss to Ohio last week, while Delaware (1-0) is coming off a win last week..
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URI vs Delaware
Saturday nights game will mark the 33rd meeting between the Rams and Blue Hens.
Delaware holds a 22-10 lead in the all-time series, however, URI has won each of the last two meetings.
That includes a 21-19 win in last year's season opener in which Delaware was ranked #15 in the country.
URI Offense
The Rams offense will be once again led by senior Aaron Parker.
Last week against Ohio, Parker hauled in nine passes for 144 yards and a touchdown.
With 51 more receiving yards, Parker can move into the top three in receiving yards in program history. Next, on the list is Darren Rizzi, who racked up 2,426 from 1989-92, and Bobby Apgar, who recorded 2,431 from 1993-95.
Wide receiver Isaiah Coulter will look to build on his performance last week in which he recorded his fifth career touchdown catch.
Quarterback Vito Priore completed 22 of 42 passes for 291 yards and two touchdowns and an interception last week.
URI Defense
On the defensive side of the ball, the Rams will be sparked by the return of defensive end Tez Wilson.
Wilson missed all of last season with an injury.
In 2017-18, Wilson racked up 26 tackles and five sacks.
Of his tackles, 12.5 of them were for a loss of yards.
Wilson will be assisted by second-year players James Makszin, Andre Bibeault and Keith Wells.
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