KINGSTON, R.I. - Darren Rizzi, a 1992 graduate of the University of Rhode Island, was introduced as URI's 18th head football coach at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Rizzi, who was an All-American tight end for the Rams, returns to his alma mater after spending the last six seasons coaching at Rutgers.

"I am very happy for Darren and his family," said Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano. "He has done a great job here at Rutgers and I know that he will do a great job as the head football coach at the University of Rhode Island. We will miss him but are very happy for him and his family."