Football
April 21, 2007
Offense Defeats Defense at Annual Black & Gold Game Saturday
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University football team concluded its 2007 spring practice with the annual Black & Gold game Saturday afternoon. The game, featuring the offense vs. defense saw the Bulldog offense come out on top, 42-24 before more than 300 sun-drenched fans at the Turf Field Complex.
April 20, 2007
Football Concludes Spring Practice With Black & Gold Game Saturday at 1 p.m.
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University spring football practice season will conclude Saturday with the annual Black & Gold Spring Football Game at the Bryant Turf Field. Kickoff is at 1 pm. There will be a BBQ immediately following the game.
March 28, 2007
Football Assistant Mark Klaiman Accepts Position at Merrimack College; Ron Gendron Named Interim Men's Tennis Coach
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University Department of Athletics has announced the resignation of assistant football coach Mark Klaiman and the naming of Ron Gendron as interim men's tennis coach. The announcement was made today by Director of Athletics Bill Smith.
March 19, 2007
Football Kicks off Spring Practice
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - After the most successful season in school history including its first ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament, the Bryant football team returns to the field with its first of 15 practices March 28th and culminates with the annual Spring Game and Team Barbeque on April 21st. Full practice dates and times are listed.
February 22, 2007
Head Coach Marty Fine Announces 2007 Bryant Football Clinic
Bryant Bulldogs head coach Marty Fine has announced the dates of his 2007 Football Clinic. The camp is for players ages 7 to 18. The objective is to improve skill development of each camper with a program geared toward teaching football fundamentals. The Bryant Football Camp will be held on July 5 and 6. In his third year, Marty Fine led the Bulldogs to their best season ever in 2006. The Bulldogs won the Northeast-10 Conference and hosted an NCAA tournament game for the first time ever.
February 11, 2007
Bryant's Perry and Fine Named Male Athlete of the Year and Male Coach of the Year By Words Unlimited
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University football standout Lorenzo Perry and football coach Marty Fine have been named Male Athlete of the Year and Male Coach of the Year by Words Unlimited, Rhode Island's Media Organization of Sportswriters and Publicists. They will be honored along with the other award recipients at the Warwick Radisson on Sunday, February 18, 2007.
February 7, 2007
SIGNING DAY! Bryant Football Signs 30 Student-Athletes To National Letters of Intent
SMITHFIELD,RI - Bryant University head football coach Marty Fine is pleased to announce the signing of 30 student-athletes to national letters of intent to enroll and play football at the university this fall. The announcement was made today by coach Fine. The Bulldogs are coming off its most successful season in school history in 2006. Bryant captured its first share of the Northeast-10 Conference Championship and hosted an NCAA Division II playoff game at Bulldog Stadium. Read more on this year's recruiting class.
December 15, 2006
BRYANT FOOTBALL STANDOUT NAMED ALL-AMERICAN
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University football senior running back Lorenzo Perry (Providence, RI) has been named a Third Team Associated Press All-American announced this week. Perry helped guide the Bulldogs to their first-ever NCAA Playoff appearance in November with a school-record 1,924 yards rushing this past season and was ranked No. 2 nationally with a 174.9 yards per game rushing average.
December 4, 2006
Perry Concludes Run To Harlon Hill As Member of Eight Best Nationwide
SMITHFIELD, RI - The final three candidates for the 2006 Harlon Hill Award as the nation's best Division II football player has been annuonced and Bryant's Lorenzo Perry did not make the final three. Regardless, Perry capped his remarkable Bryant career by being voted to the final eight for the Harlon Hill Award, the best finish ever for a Bryant football player. Grand Valley State's Cullen Finnerty, Pittsburg State's Germaine Race and Chadron State's Danny Woodhead are the final three.
November 29, 2006
Football's Kix and Perry Named All-Region
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University running back LORENZO PERRY (Providence, RI) and wide receiver JUSTIN KIX (Shoreham, N.Y.) have been named to the 2006 Daktronics Division II Football All-Northeast Region team. The announcement was made today following a vote by the region's sports information directors. Perry and Kix helped lead the Bryant football team to its best season in history. The Bulldogs set a school record with eight wins on the season at 8-3 and captured a share of its first Northeast-10 Conference Championship.
November 18, 2006
Bryant Football Comes Up Short in NCAA Playoff Game, 31-29 Saturday
SMITHFIELD, RI - Charlie Granatell completed 17 of 30 passes for 265 yards and three touchdowns but it was not enough as the Bulldogs came up just short in their first NCAA playoff appearance, falling to visiting West Chester, 31-29 before 5,234 at Bulldog Stadium. Bryant ends its record-breaking season 8-3 and co-Champions of the Northeast-10 Conference.
November 17, 2006
BULLDOG FOOTBALL READY FOR NCAA TOURNEY; Kickoff Saturday at Noon at Bulldog Stadium
SMITHFIELD,RI - The Bryant University football team will make history this Saturday when the Bulldogs host their first NCAA playoff game in the program's young eight-year history. Bryant (8-2) will host West Chester (8-3) for a noon kickoff. The game will be carried live online at www.bryantbulldogs.com with John McCarthy and Patrick Sullivan calling the live action. Tickets are $7 for adults / $3 for non-Bryant students. BRYANT STUDENTS WILL BE ADMITTED FREE OF CHARGE. The Bulldogs are led by Harlon Hill candidate Lorenzo Perry who is third in the nation in rushing with an average of 179 yards rushing per game while quarterback Charlie Granatell is second nationally in passing efficiency.
November 16, 2006
2006 NCAA Division II Playoff Information
Fans can follow the live action Saturday afternoon when Bryant University hosts West Chester for a first round NCAA Division II Playoff game at Bulldog Stadium. Follow this link for more information on ticket and broadcast information.
November 16, 2006
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL: Football: R.I. trio leading Bryant into NCAA playoff history
BY MIKE SZOSTAK Journal Sports Writer SMITHFIELD -- As Rhode Island high-school stars, they played to cheers at Portsmouth, West Warwick and La Salle. Now college seniors, they're still playing to cheers, this time as members of the best football team in Bryant University history. And Saturday at noon, Justin Benevides, Chris Reels and Lorenzo Perry and their teammates will go where no Bryant players have gone before: the NCAA Division II playoffs. The Bulldogs (8-2) will kick off against West Chester University (8-3) of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference in the first round of the national tournament. This will be the first time in 21 years that a Rhode Island football team has played in an NCAA tournament. URI won the Yankee Conference in 1985 and participated in the I-AA playoffs.
November 13, 2006
Bryant's Lorenzo Perry Named A Finalist For Harlon Hill Award
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University senior running back Lorenzo Perry has been named one of 24 candidates in the running for the 2006 Harlon Hill Trophy as the NCAA Division II College Football Player of the Year. Perry, the MVP of the Northeast-10 Conference, is currently second in the nation in rushing with 179.2 yards per game and led the Northeast-10 in rushing, total offense, all-purpose, and scoring this season. The winner of the 2006 award, which is presented by the National Harlon Hill Trophy Award Committee, will be announced on Friday, December 15.
November 12, 2006
BULLDOGS HEADED TO NCAA TOURNEY FOR FIRST TIME: Kickoff Saturday at 12 pm at Bulldog Stadium
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bulldogs are in. For the first time in the program's young history, the Bryant University football team is headed to the NCAA Division II Playoffs. The Bulldogs, seeded No. 3 in the region, will host a first round game on Saturday at Bulldog Stadium. Kickoff will be at noon. The announcement was made today on ESPN News as the entire Bryant football team and coaches gathered to hear the good news at the Bello Center Sunday.
November 11, 2006
Football Sets New School Record For Wins in Season In 42-0 Win Over Becker
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Lorenzo Perry rushed for 94 yards on four carries and scored two touchdows as the Bryant University football team rolled to a 42-0 nonconference win over visiting Becker College here Saturday at Bulldog Stadium. The improves the Bulldogs' record to 8-2 on the season, setting a new school record for number of wins in a season. Bryant will await word on an NCAA playoff bid when the 2006 Division II bracket is announced Sunday at 1 p.m.
November 10, 2006
NCAA To Announce Division II Playoff Bracket Sunday at 1 p.m.
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The NCAA will announce the selection of the 2006 NCAA Division II Football Playoff bracket this Sunday at 1 p.m. The pairings will be announced live on ESPN News. Please check your local listings and satellite or cable provider. Bryant is currently ranked No. 3 in the region. The No. 3 and No. 4 seeds will host a playoff game next Saturday, Nov. 18.
November 10, 2006
ELECTION RESULTS ARE IN: Bulldogs Number 3 In Region; Team Hosts Becker Saturday at Noon
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University football team, co-champions of the Northeast-10 Conference, will host Division III Becker College Saturday afternoon for senior day at Bulldog Stadium (12 pm). Prior to the start of the game, Bryant will honor its senior class of 2006. A win Saturday would set a new school record for wins in a season, passing last year’s mark of seven. The NCAA will announce the Division II Football Playoff bracket Sunday at 5 p.m. Bryant moved up three spots to No. 3 in the region following last week’s 35-16 win over Bentley College. The ranking is the highest in the program’s history, having achieved a No. 4 ranking earlier this year. Bryant is in line to possibly host a first round playoff game on Nov. 18 (No. 3 and No. 4 host a first round - No. 1 and No. 2 receive a bye). The playoff bracket will be announced Sunday at 5 pm on www.ncaasports.com.
November 8, 2006
College Football Notes by Mike Szostak: Playing like Bulldog pays off in a lofty perch for Bryant
Bryant's rise to prominence in the Northeast-10 Conference is one of the best stories in New England football. The Bulldogs (7-2) buried archrival Bentley, 35-16, last Saturday and clinched a share of the Northeast-10 championship. They will share the honor with Merrimack, Southern Connecticut and C.W. Post. Think about that for a moment. A program that didn't exist until 1999 and had one winning season in its first six wins a share of the championship. Amazing!
November 8, 2006
PERRY NAMED MVP OF NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE
SOUTH EASTON, Mass. - Bryant University football senior running back Lorenzo Perry (Providence, RI) has been named the Northeast-10 Conference Football Most Valuable Player the conference office announced this morning with release of the 2006 All-Conference Teams. The Bulldogs, 7-2 this season entering Saturday's regular season finale vs. Becker on Saturday (12 pm), placed a program record nine players on the Northeast-10 Conference Football All-Conference team, up from last year's high of five.
November 7, 2006
Bryant Quarterback Granatell named Co-Offensive Player of the Week
Bryant Junior Quarterback Charlie Granatell (Franklin Lakes, NJ) was named Northeast-10 Co-Offensive Player the Week for his performance versus Bentley this past Saturday.
November 4, 2006
CO-CHAMPIONS - Bryant Football Rolls Past Bentley 36-15 To Claim Tie For Conference Title
WALTHAM, Mass. - WALTHAM, Mass. – Bryant quarterback Charlie Granatell (Franklin Lakes, NJ) completed 15 of 21 passes for 278 yards in leading the Bulldogs to a 36-15 win over Bentley College Saturday afternoon at Bentley Football Field. The win improves Bryant to 7-2 on the season, tying last year’s school record for wins in a season, while Bentley drops to a 5-5 overall. At 7-2 in the conference, the win, coupled with Merrimack’s 13-10 win over C.W. Post, gives the Bulldogs a share of the conference championship. CW Post, Merrimack, Southern Connecticut and Bryant end the conference schedule 7-2. There is no tiebreaker procedure in the NE-10.
November 2, 2006
Football Travels to Bentley Saturday For Big Matchup With Falcons; Bulldogs Drop Spot in Regional Ranking To No. 6
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University football team will return to action this Saturday afternoon when the Bulldogs travel up I-95 to face the Falcons of Bentley College at the Bentley Football Field. The Bulldogs (6-2) were idle last week and enter the weekend ranked No. 6 in the NCAA Northeast Region after the lastest poll was released on Monday. Six teams will qualify for the NCAA playoffs as the Bulldogs will have just one more regular season game - next Saturday vs. Becker at home, before the NCAA playoff pairings are announced on Nov. 12.
October 26, 2006
Three Bulldog Football Players Named to NE-10 All-Academic First Team
Three members of the Bryant football team were named to the Northeast-10 All-Academic first team this week. Junior Sean Bergin (New Windsor, NY /Newberg Free Academy), sophomore Brian Donnelly (East Dennis, MA/Yarmouth), and junior Marcus Lindsey (Bridgeport, CT/ Central) took home the honors. The Bryant football team will be idle this week before returning to action Nov. 4 at Bentley College.
October 23, 2006
Football Drops A Spot in Regional Poll; Gunther Ties Sack Record and Nears Career Record
SMITHFIELD,RI - The Bryant football team dropped a spot in this week's regional poll, falling from four to No. 5 in the Northeast Regional Poll. Southern Connecticut, thanks to its win over C.W. Post last Friday, moved up to No. 3 while CW Post drops to No. 4. In other Bryant news, junior defensive end Mark Gunther (left) has tied the school single season sack record with nine. Gunther had three in Saturday's 41-0 win over Saint Anselm and needs two to break the school career sack record.
October 21, 2006
Perry and the Bulldogs Roll To 41-0 Win Over Saint Anselm
SMITHFIELD, RI - Senior tailback Lorenzo Perry rushed for 224 yards and scored twice to lead the Bulldogs to a convincing 41-0 win over visiting Saint Anselm Saturday afternoon on Parents and Family Weekend at Bryant University. The Bulldogs will be idle this week and return to action Nov. 4 at Bentley College.
October 19, 2006
Football Hosts Saint Anselm For Parents & Family Weekend Saturday; Bulldogs Ranked No. 4 in Region
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University football team, 5-2 and ranked No. 4 in this week's NCAA regional poll, will host Saint Anselm (0-7) this Saturday at Bulldog Stadium for Parents & Family Weekend. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. The game can be heard live online at www.bryantbulldogs.com or viewed at www.NE10.tv. The Bulldogs are led by Lorenzo Perry who is ranked No. 3 nationally with 182.7 yards rushing per game. Perry is coming off a 247-yard game last week in Bryant's 35-14 win over the Skyhawks. Quarterback Charlie Granatell (left) is ranked 8th nationally in passing efficiency (161.0). Last week, Granatell completed 13 of 17 passes for 274 yards.
October 14, 2006
Football defeats Stonehill behind 247 rushing yards by Lorenzo Perry
EASTON, Mass. - Senior running back Lorenzo Perry gained 247 yards on 31 carries plus added three rushing touchdowns as the Bulldogs defeat Stonehill 35-14. Perry's 247 yards is the third best single-game rushing performance in school history. The Bulldogs are now 5-2 in the Northeast-10 Conference and will host Saint Anselm next Saturday for Parents and Family Weekend at Bulldog Stadium.
October 13, 2006
Football Ranked No. 4 In Region
SMITHFIELD,RI - The Bryant University football team is currently ranked No. 4 in the NCAA Division II Northeast Region this week - the highest ranking in the program's history. The Bulldogs, 4-2 on the season, visit Stonehill Saturday for a 12 pm kickoff. The game will be broadcast live online at www.bryantbulldogs.com and on www.NE10.tv
October 12, 2006
Football Returns To Action Saturday at Stonehill; Kickoff is at 12 pm
The Bryant University football team will look to rebound from last Saturday’s 24-21 loss to No. 22 C.W. Post when the Bulldogs travel to Stonehill College for a Northeast-10 Conference showdown this Saturday. Kickoff from W.B. Mason Stadium is 12 pm. This will be the eighth meeting all-time between Bryant and Stonehill on the gridiron with the Bulldogs leading the series 6-1. Bryant has won the last five meetings between the two schools including last year’s 24-12 win in Smithfield, R.I. Stonehill (1-5, 1-4 NE-10) earned its first win of the season last Saturday , 24-9 at Saint Anselm. Cliff Mason II leads Stonehill with 205 yards rushing this season while backup quarterback Jon Kaloyanides has passed for 628. Bryant enters the game first in the conference in scoring with 31.2 ppg and second in the conference with an average of 195.2 yards rushing per game. Tailback Lorenzo Perry (Providence, RI) has 1,032 yards rushing this season and leads the conference with 11 rushing touchdowns. Perry had 313 yards rushing last year against Stonehill.
October 7, 2006
IT'S GAME DAY - Football Hosts No. 22 C.W. Post Today In Battle For First Place
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University football team hosts first-place C.W. Post this afternoon in a battle for a share of first place in the Northeast-10 Conference on the line. The Pioneers are undefeated in conference play at 4-0 this season while Bryant brings a 4-1 conference mark into today’s game. Bryant is 0-5 all-time vs. C.W. Post, but the Bulldogs bring an eight-game win streak at Bulldog Stadium. The game will be broadcast live online by College Sports Television at CSTV.com. Bryant students will have a chance to win a free video IPod during halftime Saturday.
October 7, 2006
#22 C.W. Post Survives Late Bryant Rally As Pioneers Hold Off Bulldogs 24-21
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant's Lorenzo Perry rushed for 153 yards on 29 carries but it was enough as C.W. Post rallied with a late drive to defeat the Bulldogs 24-21 before 3,722 fans at Bulldog Stadium Saturday afternoon. Bryant led 24-17 with just over two minutes to play after Charles Granatell hooked up with Alex Chapparo for a 29-yard score. The Bulldogs travel to Easton, Mass. next weekend to face Stonehill College.
October 1, 2006
Bill Reynolds: Perry really ran with it (Providence Journal, Oct. 1, 2006)
SMITHFIELD -- He was a junior in high school when his best friend, Joe Hector, was shot and killed, a night that still haunts him. Two years before that, one of his close friends also had been shot and killed. Lorenzo Perry is a great football player at Bryant. That's only part of the story. The real story is all the running it took to escape the minefield that was his childhood, the streets of his Providence neighborhood where too many dreams lie bruised and broken. The real story is the journey that took him here to Bryant University and the Saturday afternoon cheers, the journey that took him to this college, to a future.
October 1, 2006
Purchase A Copy Of Previous Game Programs and Media Guides
Bulldog fans can purchase previous editions of Bryant Football GameDay as well as various media guides throughout the year. Read more to find out how to order your copy today.
September 30, 2006
Bryant Football Defeats Pace 31-17 Saturday Afternoon To Improve to 4-1
PLEASANTVILLE, NY - Senior running back Lorenzo Perry (Providence, RI) rushed for 200 yards and scored twice to help lead the Bryant University football team to its third-straight win, 31-17 over Pace University Saturday afternoon before 2,482 at Pace Field. The win improves Bryant to 4-1 (4-1 NE-10) on the season heading into next Saturday's showdown with first-place C.W. Post at Bulldog Stadium. CW Post, a 34-0 winner over Saint Anselm Saturday, will enter next week's game 4-1 overall and 4-0 in the NE-10. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.
September 28, 2006
Bryant Football Travels To Pace Saturday For Battle of 3-1 Teams; Game To Be Broadcast On NE10.tv Only
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant football team will hit the road this Saturday afternoon with a Northeast-10 Conference game at Pace University in Pleasantville, N.Y. This will be the second road contest of the season for the Bulldogs who are 3-0 at home and 0-1 away from Bulldog Stadium. The one loss was a 20-7 decision at American International back in week 2. Bryant (3-1, 3-1 NE-10) is coming off a 45-21 win over Assumption College last Saturday while Pace (3-1, 2-1 NE-10) edged Saint Anselm 7-2 in Manchester, NH. This will be the seventh meeting all-time between Bryant and Pace with the Bulldogs leading the overall series 5-1. The Bulldogs won last year’s meeting 20-19 on Homecoming last year in Smithfield, RI. A win Saturday would equal the best start to a season since the 1999 team (Bryant’s first year as a varsity sport) went 4-1 to open the year. Last season, Bryant was 3-1 before falling to CW Post on the road. NOTE ... Saturday's game will be broadcast on www.NE10.tv only for this weekend.
September 25, 2006
Bryant's Granatell Named Northeast-10 Conference Offensive Player of Week
EASTON, Mass. - Bryant University junior quarterback Charlie Granatell (Franklin Lakes, NJ / Ramapo) has been named the Northeast-10 Conference Football Offensive Player of the Week. Granatell completed 17 of 27 passes for 267 yards and tied a school record with four touchdown passes in Bryant's 45-21 win over Assumption College (Mass.) last Saturday.
September 23, 2006
Granatell Throws Four Touchdowns In Leading Bryant Past Assumption 45-21 Saturday
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University quarterback Charles Granatell (Franklin Lakes, NJ) completed 17 of 27 passes for 267 yards and equaled a school record with four passing touchdowns to lead the host Bulldogs to a 45-21 win over Assumption College before 2,142 at Bulldog Stadium Saturday.
September 22, 2006
Football Hosts Assumption College Saturday on Military Appreciation Day. Rhode Island Governor Donald Carcieri Scheduled On Hand For Pregame
SMITHFIELD,RI - Bryant returns to action Saturday hosting Assumption College for a 1 p.m. Northeast-10 Conference game at Bulldog Stadium. Bryant (2-1, 2-1 NE-10) is coming off a 34-7 win over conference foe Merrimack College last Saturday on Homecoming & Reunion Weekend at Bryant. Senior tailback Lorenzo Perry (Providence, RI) had 233 yards rushing to lead the Bulldogs. Bryant is 2-0 at home this year and have won seven-straight at Bulldog Stadium dating back to last season. The game will be Military Appreciation Day with Governor Donald Carcieri expected to be in attendance.
September 20, 2006
Bryant's Lorenzo Perry Named NE-10 Offensive Player of Week; Wohlheter Named to Honor Roll
EASTON, Mass. - Bryant senior running back Lorenzo Perry was named the Northeast-10 Conference Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for 233 yards in leading Bryant to a 34-7 win over Merrimack last Saturday at Bulldog Stadium. Read more on Perry plus follow a link to Mike Szostak's weekly football column in the Providence Journal.
September 16, 2006
GAME DAY: Bryant Football Ready To Host Merrimack Today at 1 pm
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University football team will play host to Merrimack College this afternon on Homecoming & Reunion Weekend on the Bryant Campus. Kickoff at Bulldog Stadium is 1 p.m. The Bulldogs will look to bounce back from last Saturday's 20-7 loss at American International while the Warriors (1-1) enter's the game following last week's 42-7 loss at Rhode Island. Saturday's game will be broadcast live online at www.ne10.tv and can be heard for free on www.bryantbulldogs.com with John McCarthy and Patrick Sullivan. Live Stats are also available.
September 16, 2006
Perry's 233 Yards Rushing Leads Bryant to 34-7 Win Over Merrimack In Football Action Saturday
SMITHFIELD, RI - Lorenzo Perry dazzled the 4,854 fans in attendance on Homecoming & Reunion Weekend at Bryant Saturday with 233 yards rushing and two touchdowns to help lead the Bulldogs to a 34-7 win over Merrimack College. The 233 yards are the fourth-best in school history. Bryant will host Assumption College next Saturday at 1 pm.
September 9, 2006
Football Falls to AIC 20-7 Saturday; Bulldogs Host Merrimack Next Saturday
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Lorenzo Perry had 132 yards rushing on set a school record with his 21st career rushing touchdown but it was not enough as the AIC Yellow Jackets handed the Bulldogs their first loss of the season, 20-7 Saturday at John Homer Miller Field. Bryant (1-1) will host Merrimack College Saturday at Bulldog Stadium for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend.
September 7, 2006
Bryant Football Travels to American International Saturday For 1 p.m. Kickoff
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University football team will hit the road this Saturday to face American International College for a 1 p.m. kickoff. The Bulldogs are coming off a 49-20 win over Southern Connecticut last Saturday while Yellow Jackets defeated Saint Anselm last week in their opener. Saturday's game can be heard live online for free as well as seen live via NE10.tv.
September 6, 2006
Lorenzo Perry Receives Gold Helmet Award Wednesday By New England Football Writers For His Performance In Last Week's Win
BOSTON - Bryant University football running back Lorenzo Perry (Providence, RI) was named the Boston Globe Gold Helmet award winner for his outstanding play in leading the Bulldogs to a 49-20 win over Southern Connecticut last Saturday. Perry received the award Wednesday afternoon at Harvard's Dillon Field House as part of the New England Football Writers' Luncheon that takes place each week throughout the college football season. The Gold Helmet is presented to Division I-AA, Division II and Division III players for their outstanding contributions to his team on a given week. He becomes the first Bryant football player in school history to receive the Gold Helmet Award.
September 5, 2006
Bryant's Chris Wohlheter and Lorenzo Perry Named Northeast-10 Players of the Week; Bulldogs Visit American International on Saturday
SMITHFIELD,RI - Bryant senior Lorenzo Perry (Providence, R.I.) and junior safety Chris Wohlheter (Newark, Ohio) were named Northeast-10 Conference Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week respectively. Perry rushed for 190 yards and a school-record four touchdowns in Saturday's 49-20 win over Southern Connecticut while Wohlheter had 8 tackles and 75-yard interception return for a touchdown. The Bulldogs visit American International College this Saturday for a 1 p.m. kickoff.
September 2, 2006
Perry Rushes For 190 yards and Record Four TD's In Bryant's 49-20 Win Over Southern Connecticut
SMITHFIELD,R.I. - Senior runningback Lorenzo Perry rushed for 190 yards and a school record four touchdowns as the Bryant University football team rolled to a 49-20 win over Southern Connecticut here Saturday. The Bulldogs got a record-breaking interception return for a touchdown from Chris Wohlheter late in the game to seal the win. Th Bulldogs visit AIC next Saturday.
September 1, 2006
Bryant Football Games To Be Videocast This Season on NE-10.tv
SMITHFIELD,RI - Fans of the Bryant University Bulldogs will be able to catch all of the live action this season online. For the third-straight year, Bryant will be providing audio webcasts of the games courtesy of Stretch Internet. In addition, the Northeast-10 Conference and Penn Atlantic have joined forces to bring fans live video broadcasts of the games as well. This Saturday's game vs. Southern Connecticut will be webcast online for FREE.
August 29, 2006
Football Names 2006 Captains; Bulldogs Open Season Hosting Southern Connecticut Saturday (3 pm)
SMITHFIELD,RI - Bryant University football coach Marty Fine has named the team's captains for the 2006 season as the Bulldogs prepare for the season opener this Saturday against Southern Connecticut at 3:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast live online at www.bryantbulldogs.com with John McCarthy calling all of the live action.
August 16, 2006
Football Officially Opens Preseason Camp Under Sunny Skies Wednesday
SMITHFIELD, RI - A warm mid-August sun welcomed 108 Bryant University football players to camp this afternoon as the Bulldogs officially kicked off the 2006 preseason camp with their first practice. After checking in Tuesday afternoon and going through conditioning Wednesday morning, the team donned the gold helmets for the first time as they prepare for the Sept. 2 season opener against Southern Connecticut at Bulldog Stadium.
August 15, 2006
Football's Lorenzo Perry Named Preseason All-America By Football Gazette
SMITHFIELD,RI - Bryant University senior running back Lorenzo Perry (Providence, RI) has been named a preseason Division II All-American by Don Hansen's Football Gazette. Perry set the Bryant school rushing record last year with 1,335 yards in leading the Bulldogs to a 7-3 overall record. Perry and the Bulldogs have reported to camp Tuesday and will begin preseason preparation for the 2006 opener September 2 against Southern Connecticut.
August 3, 2006
Bryant Names Greg Gigantino Assistant Football Coach
SMITHFIELD,RI - The Bryant University Department of Athletics has announced the hiring of Greg Gigantino as Assistant Football Coach, joining the Bulldogs and coach Marty Fine from Hofstra University where he was the Associate Head Coach since 2001.
August 2, 2006
2006 Football Preview: Bulldog Football Looking To Build on Record Breaking Season
SMITHFIELD,RI - With the sweltering days to August here, it can only mean one thing: football preseason. The Bryant University football team will report back to camp on Aug. 15 to begin preparation for the 2006 season. The Bulldogs will return 18 starters from last year's team that went 7-3 overall and earned a top-10 regional ranking. The 2006 season opener is set for Saturday, September 2 against Southern Connecticut at Bulldog Stadium (3 p.m.).
August 2, 2006
Football Preseason Poll
FOXBORO, Mass. - The Bryant University football team has been picked to finish fourth in the 2006 preseason poll by the conference coaches. The announcement was made during the annual media day held Tuesday evening at Gillette Stadium. Bryant, 7-3 a year ago, will report to camp August 15 in preparation for the Sept. 2 season opener with Southern Connecticut at Bulldog Stadium (3 pm).
Offense Defeats Defense at Annual Black & Gold Game Saturday
SMITHFIELD, RI – The Bryant University football team concluded its 2007 spring practice with the annual Black & Gold game Saturday afternoon. The game, featuring the offense vs. defense saw the Bulldog offense come out on top, 42-24 before more than 300 sun-drenched fans at the Turf Field Complex.
April 20, 2007
Football Concludes Spring Practice With Black & Gold Game Saturday at 1 p.m.
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University spring football practice season will conclude Saturday with the annual Black & Gold Spring Football Game at the Bryant Turf Field. Kickoff is at 1 pm. There will be a BBQ immediately following the game.
March 28, 2007
Football Assistant Mark Klaiman Accepts Position at Merrimack College; Ron Gendron Named Interim Men's Tennis Coach
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University Department of Athletics has announced the resignation of assistant football coach Mark Klaiman and the naming of Ron Gendron as interim men's tennis coach. The announcement was made today by Director of Athletics Bill Smith.
March 19, 2007
Football Kicks off Spring Practice
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - After the most successful season in school history including its first ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament, the Bryant football team returns to the field with its first of 15 practices March 28th and culminates with the annual Spring Game and Team Barbeque on April 21st. Full practice dates and times are listed.
February 22, 2007
Head Coach Marty Fine Announces 2007 Bryant Football Clinic
Bryant Bulldogs head coach Marty Fine has announced the dates of his 2007 Football Clinic. The camp is for players ages 7 to 18. The objective is to improve skill development of each camper with a program geared toward teaching football fundamentals. The Bryant Football Camp will be held on July 5 and 6. In his third year, Marty Fine led the Bulldogs to their best season ever in 2006. The Bulldogs won the Northeast-10 Conference and hosted an NCAA tournament game for the first time ever.
February 11, 2007
Bryant's Perry and Fine Named Male Athlete of the Year and Male Coach of the Year By Words Unlimited
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University football standout Lorenzo Perry and football coach Marty Fine have been named Male Athlete of the Year and Male Coach of the Year by Words Unlimited, Rhode Island's Media Organization of Sportswriters and Publicists. They will be honored along with the other award recipients at the Warwick Radisson on Sunday, February 18, 2007.
February 7, 2007
SIGNING DAY! Bryant Football Signs 30 Student-Athletes To National Letters of Intent
SMITHFIELD,RI - Bryant University head football coach Marty Fine is pleased to announce the signing of 30 student-athletes to national letters of intent to enroll and play football at the university this fall. The announcement was made today by coach Fine. The Bulldogs are coming off its most successful season in school history in 2006. Bryant captured its first share of the Northeast-10 Conference Championship and hosted an NCAA Division II playoff game at Bulldog Stadium. Read more on this year's recruiting class.
December 15, 2006
BRYANT FOOTBALL STANDOUT NAMED ALL-AMERICAN
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University football senior running back Lorenzo Perry (Providence, RI) has been named a Third Team Associated Press All-American announced this week. Perry helped guide the Bulldogs to their first-ever NCAA Playoff appearance in November with a school-record 1,924 yards rushing this past season and was ranked No. 2 nationally with a 174.9 yards per game rushing average.
December 4, 2006
Perry Concludes Run To Harlon Hill As Member of Eight Best Nationwide
SMITHFIELD, RI - The final three candidates for the 2006 Harlon Hill Award as the nation's best Division II football player has been annuonced and Bryant's Lorenzo Perry did not make the final three. Regardless, Perry capped his remarkable Bryant career by being voted to the final eight for the Harlon Hill Award, the best finish ever for a Bryant football player. Grand Valley State's Cullen Finnerty, Pittsburg State's Germaine Race and Chadron State's Danny Woodhead are the final three.
November 29, 2006
Football's Kix and Perry Named All-Region
SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University running back LORENZO PERRY (Providence, RI) and wide receiver JUSTIN KIX (Shoreham, N.Y.) have been named to the 2006 Daktronics Division II Football All-Northeast Region team. The announcement was made today following a vote by the region's sports information directors. Perry and Kix helped lead the Bryant football team to its best season in history. The Bulldogs set a school record with eight wins on the season at 8-3 and captured a share of its first Northeast-10 Conference Championship.
November 18, 2006
Bryant Football Comes Up Short in NCAA Playoff Game, 31-29 Saturday
SMITHFIELD, RI - Charlie Granatell completed 17 of 30 passes for 265 yards and three touchdowns but it was not enough as the Bulldogs came up just short in their first NCAA playoff appearance, falling to visiting West Chester, 31-29 before 5,234 at Bulldog Stadium. Bryant ends its record-breaking season 8-3 and co-Champions of the Northeast-10 Conference.
November 17, 2006
BULLDOG FOOTBALL READY FOR NCAA TOURNEY; Kickoff Saturday at Noon at Bulldog Stadium
SMITHFIELD,RI - The Bryant University football team will make history this Saturday when the Bulldogs host their first NCAA playoff game in the program's young eight-year history. Bryant (8-2) will host West Chester (8-3) for a noon kickoff. The game will be carried live online at www.bryantbulldogs.com with John McCarthy and Patrick Sullivan calling the live action. Tickets are $7 for adults / $3 for non-Bryant students. BRYANT STUDENTS WILL BE ADMITTED FREE OF CHARGE. The Bulldogs are led by Harlon Hill candidate Lorenzo Perry who is third in the nation in rushing with an average of 179 yards rushing per game while quarterback Charlie Granatell is second nationally in passing efficiency.
November 16, 2006
2006 NCAA Division II Playoff Information
Fans can follow the live action Saturday afternoon when Bryant University hosts West Chester for a first round NCAA Division II Playoff game at Bulldog Stadium. Follow this link for more information on ticket and broadcast information.
November 16, 2006
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL: Football: R.I. trio leading Bryant into NCAA playoff history
BY MIKE SZOSTAK Journal Sports Writer SMITHFIELD -- As Rhode Island high-school stars, they played to cheers at Portsmouth, West Warwick and La Salle. Now college seniors, they're still playing to cheers, this time as members of the best football team in Bryant University history. And Saturday at noon, Justin Benevides, Chris Reels and Lorenzo Perry and their teammates will go where no Bryant players have gone before: the NCAA Division II playoffs. The Bulldogs (8-2) will kick off against West Chester University (8-3) of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference in the first round of the national tournament. This will be the first time in 21 years that a Rhode Island football team has played in an NCAA tournament. URI won the Yankee Conference in 1985 and participated in the I-AA playoffs.
November 13, 2006
Bryant's Lorenzo Perry Named A Finalist For Harlon Hill Award
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University senior running back Lorenzo Perry has been named one of 24 candidates in the running for the 2006 Harlon Hill Trophy as the NCAA Division II College Football Player of the Year. Perry, the MVP of the Northeast-10 Conference, is currently second in the nation in rushing with 179.2 yards per game and led the Northeast-10 in rushing, total offense, all-purpose, and scoring this season. The winner of the 2006 award, which is presented by the National Harlon Hill Trophy Award Committee, will be announced on Friday, December 15.
November 12, 2006
BULLDOGS HEADED TO NCAA TOURNEY FOR FIRST TIME: Kickoff Saturday at 12 pm at Bulldog Stadium
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bulldogs are in. For the first time in the program's young history, the Bryant University football team is headed to the NCAA Division II Playoffs. The Bulldogs, seeded No. 3 in the region, will host a first round game on Saturday at Bulldog Stadium. Kickoff will be at noon. The announcement was made today on ESPN News as the entire Bryant football team and coaches gathered to hear the good news at the Bello Center Sunday.
November 11, 2006
Football Sets New School Record For Wins in Season In 42-0 Win Over Becker
SMITHFIELD, RI -- Lorenzo Perry rushed for 94 yards on four carries and scored two touchdows as the Bryant University football team rolled to a 42-0 nonconference win over visiting Becker College here Saturday at Bulldog Stadium. The improves the Bulldogs' record to 8-2 on the season, setting a new school record for number of wins in a season. Bryant will await word on an NCAA playoff bid when the 2006 Division II bracket is announced Sunday at 1 p.m.
November 10, 2006
NCAA To Announce Division II Playoff Bracket Sunday at 1 p.m.
SMITHFIELD, RI -- The NCAA will announce the selection of the 2006 NCAA Division II Football Playoff bracket this Sunday at 1 p.m. The pairings will be announced live on ESPN News. Please check your local listings and satellite or cable provider. Bryant is currently ranked No. 3 in the region. The No. 3 and No. 4 seeds will host a playoff game next Saturday, Nov. 18.
November 10, 2006
ELECTION RESULTS ARE IN: Bulldogs Number 3 In Region; Team Hosts Becker Saturday at Noon
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University football team, co-champions of the Northeast-10 Conference, will host Division III Becker College Saturday afternoon for senior day at Bulldog Stadium (12 pm). Prior to the start of the game, Bryant will honor its senior class of 2006. A win Saturday would set a new school record for wins in a season, passing last year’s mark of seven. The NCAA will announce the Division II Football Playoff bracket Sunday at 5 p.m. Bryant moved up three spots to No. 3 in the region following last week’s 35-16 win over Bentley College. The ranking is the highest in the program’s history, having achieved a No. 4 ranking earlier this year. Bryant is in line to possibly host a first round playoff game on Nov. 18 (No. 3 and No. 4 host a first round - No. 1 and No. 2 receive a bye). The playoff bracket will be announced Sunday at 5 pm on www.ncaasports.com.
November 8, 2006
College Football Notes by Mike Szostak: Playing like Bulldog pays off in a lofty perch for Bryant
Bryant's rise to prominence in the Northeast-10 Conference is one of the best stories in New England football. The Bulldogs (7-2) buried archrival Bentley, 35-16, last Saturday and clinched a share of the Northeast-10 championship. They will share the honor with Merrimack, Southern Connecticut and C.W. Post. Think about that for a moment. A program that didn't exist until 1999 and had one winning season in its first six wins a share of the championship. Amazing!
November 8, 2006
PERRY NAMED MVP OF NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE
SOUTH EASTON, Mass. - Bryant University football senior running back Lorenzo Perry (Providence, RI) has been named the Northeast-10 Conference Football Most Valuable Player the conference office announced this morning with release of the 2006 All-Conference Teams. The Bulldogs, 7-2 this season entering Saturday's regular season finale vs. Becker on Saturday (12 pm), placed a program record nine players on the Northeast-10 Conference Football All-Conference team, up from last year's high of five.
November 7, 2006
Bryant Quarterback Granatell named Co-Offensive Player of the Week
Bryant Junior Quarterback Charlie Granatell (Franklin Lakes, NJ) was named Northeast-10 Co-Offensive Player the Week for his performance versus Bentley this past Saturday.
November 4, 2006
CO-CHAMPIONS - Bryant Football Rolls Past Bentley 36-15 To Claim Tie For Conference Title
WALTHAM, Mass. - WALTHAM, Mass. – Bryant quarterback Charlie Granatell (Franklin Lakes, NJ) completed 15 of 21 passes for 278 yards in leading the Bulldogs to a 36-15 win over Bentley College Saturday afternoon at Bentley Football Field. The win improves Bryant to 7-2 on the season, tying last year’s school record for wins in a season, while Bentley drops to a 5-5 overall. At 7-2 in the conference, the win, coupled with Merrimack’s 13-10 win over C.W. Post, gives the Bulldogs a share of the conference championship. CW Post, Merrimack, Southern Connecticut and Bryant end the conference schedule 7-2. There is no tiebreaker procedure in the NE-10.
November 2, 2006
Football Travels to Bentley Saturday For Big Matchup With Falcons; Bulldogs Drop Spot in Regional Ranking To No. 6
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University football team will return to action this Saturday afternoon when the Bulldogs travel up I-95 to face the Falcons of Bentley College at the Bentley Football Field. The Bulldogs (6-2) were idle last week and enter the weekend ranked No. 6 in the NCAA Northeast Region after the lastest poll was released on Monday. Six teams will qualify for the NCAA playoffs as the Bulldogs will have just one more regular season game - next Saturday vs. Becker at home, before the NCAA playoff pairings are announced on Nov. 12.
October 26, 2006
Three Bulldog Football Players Named to NE-10 All-Academic First Team
Three members of the Bryant football team were named to the Northeast-10 All-Academic first team this week. Junior Sean Bergin (New Windsor, NY /Newberg Free Academy), sophomore Brian Donnelly (East Dennis, MA/Yarmouth), and junior Marcus Lindsey (Bridgeport, CT/ Central) took home the honors. The Bryant football team will be idle this week before returning to action Nov. 4 at Bentley College.
October 23, 2006
Football Drops A Spot in Regional Poll; Gunther Ties Sack Record and Nears Career Record
SMITHFIELD,RI - The Bryant football team dropped a spot in this week's regional poll, falling from four to No. 5 in the Northeast Regional Poll. Southern Connecticut, thanks to its win over C.W. Post last Friday, moved up to No. 3 while CW Post drops to No. 4. In other Bryant news, junior defensive end Mark Gunther (left) has tied the school single season sack record with nine. Gunther had three in Saturday's 41-0 win over Saint Anselm and needs two to break the school career sack record.
October 21, 2006
Perry and the Bulldogs Roll To 41-0 Win Over Saint Anselm
SMITHFIELD, RI - Senior tailback Lorenzo Perry rushed for 224 yards and scored twice to lead the Bulldogs to a convincing 41-0 win over visiting Saint Anselm Saturday afternoon on Parents and Family Weekend at Bryant University. The Bulldogs will be idle this week and return to action Nov. 4 at Bentley College.
October 19, 2006
Football Hosts Saint Anselm For Parents & Family Weekend Saturday; Bulldogs Ranked No. 4 in Region
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University football team, 5-2 and ranked No. 4 in this week's NCAA regional poll, will host Saint Anselm (0-7) this Saturday at Bulldog Stadium for Parents & Family Weekend. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. The game can be heard live online at www.bryantbulldogs.com or viewed at www.NE10.tv. The Bulldogs are led by Lorenzo Perry who is ranked No. 3 nationally with 182.7 yards rushing per game. Perry is coming off a 247-yard game last week in Bryant's 35-14 win over the Skyhawks. Quarterback Charlie Granatell (left) is ranked 8th nationally in passing efficiency (161.0). Last week, Granatell completed 13 of 17 passes for 274 yards.
October 14, 2006
Football defeats Stonehill behind 247 rushing yards by Lorenzo Perry
EASTON, Mass. - Senior running back Lorenzo Perry gained 247 yards on 31 carries plus added three rushing touchdowns as the Bulldogs defeat Stonehill 35-14. Perry's 247 yards is the third best single-game rushing performance in school history. The Bulldogs are now 5-2 in the Northeast-10 Conference and will host Saint Anselm next Saturday for Parents and Family Weekend at Bulldog Stadium.
October 13, 2006
Football Ranked No. 4 In Region
SMITHFIELD,RI - The Bryant University football team is currently ranked No. 4 in the NCAA Division II Northeast Region this week - the highest ranking in the program's history. The Bulldogs, 4-2 on the season, visit Stonehill Saturday for a 12 pm kickoff. The game will be broadcast live online at www.bryantbulldogs.com and on www.NE10.tv
October 12, 2006
Football Returns To Action Saturday at Stonehill; Kickoff is at 12 pm
The Bryant University football team will look to rebound from last Saturday’s 24-21 loss to No. 22 C.W. Post when the Bulldogs travel to Stonehill College for a Northeast-10 Conference showdown this Saturday. Kickoff from W.B. Mason Stadium is 12 pm. This will be the eighth meeting all-time between Bryant and Stonehill on the gridiron with the Bulldogs leading the series 6-1. Bryant has won the last five meetings between the two schools including last year’s 24-12 win in Smithfield, R.I. Stonehill (1-5, 1-4 NE-10) earned its first win of the season last Saturday , 24-9 at Saint Anselm. Cliff Mason II leads Stonehill with 205 yards rushing this season while backup quarterback Jon Kaloyanides has passed for 628. Bryant enters the game first in the conference in scoring with 31.2 ppg and second in the conference with an average of 195.2 yards rushing per game. Tailback Lorenzo Perry (Providence, RI) has 1,032 yards rushing this season and leads the conference with 11 rushing touchdowns. Perry had 313 yards rushing last year against Stonehill.
October 7, 2006
IT'S GAME DAY - Football Hosts No. 22 C.W. Post Today In Battle For First Place
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University football team hosts first-place C.W. Post this afternoon in a battle for a share of first place in the Northeast-10 Conference on the line. The Pioneers are undefeated in conference play at 4-0 this season while Bryant brings a 4-1 conference mark into today’s game. Bryant is 0-5 all-time vs. C.W. Post, but the Bulldogs bring an eight-game win streak at Bulldog Stadium. The game will be broadcast live online by College Sports Television at CSTV.com. Bryant students will have a chance to win a free video IPod during halftime Saturday.
October 7, 2006
#22 C.W. Post Survives Late Bryant Rally As Pioneers Hold Off Bulldogs 24-21
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant's Lorenzo Perry rushed for 153 yards on 29 carries but it was enough as C.W. Post rallied with a late drive to defeat the Bulldogs 24-21 before 3,722 fans at Bulldog Stadium Saturday afternoon. Bryant led 24-17 with just over two minutes to play after Charles Granatell hooked up with Alex Chapparo for a 29-yard score. The Bulldogs travel to Easton, Mass. next weekend to face Stonehill College.
October 1, 2006
Bill Reynolds: Perry really ran with it (Providence Journal, Oct. 1, 2006)
SMITHFIELD -- He was a junior in high school when his best friend, Joe Hector, was shot and killed, a night that still haunts him. Two years before that, one of his close friends also had been shot and killed. Lorenzo Perry is a great football player at Bryant. That's only part of the story. The real story is all the running it took to escape the minefield that was his childhood, the streets of his Providence neighborhood where too many dreams lie bruised and broken. The real story is the journey that took him here to Bryant University and the Saturday afternoon cheers, the journey that took him to this college, to a future.
October 1, 2006
Purchase A Copy Of Previous Game Programs and Media Guides
Bulldog fans can purchase previous editions of Bryant Football GameDay as well as various media guides throughout the year. Read more to find out how to order your copy today.
September 30, 2006
Bryant Football Defeats Pace 31-17 Saturday Afternoon To Improve to 4-1
PLEASANTVILLE, NY - Senior running back Lorenzo Perry (Providence, RI) rushed for 200 yards and scored twice to help lead the Bryant University football team to its third-straight win, 31-17 over Pace University Saturday afternoon before 2,482 at Pace Field. The win improves Bryant to 4-1 (4-1 NE-10) on the season heading into next Saturday's showdown with first-place C.W. Post at Bulldog Stadium. CW Post, a 34-0 winner over Saint Anselm Saturday, will enter next week's game 4-1 overall and 4-0 in the NE-10. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.
September 28, 2006
Bryant Football Travels To Pace Saturday For Battle of 3-1 Teams; Game To Be Broadcast On NE10.tv Only
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant football team will hit the road this Saturday afternoon with a Northeast-10 Conference game at Pace University in Pleasantville, N.Y. This will be the second road contest of the season for the Bulldogs who are 3-0 at home and 0-1 away from Bulldog Stadium. The one loss was a 20-7 decision at American International back in week 2. Bryant (3-1, 3-1 NE-10) is coming off a 45-21 win over Assumption College last Saturday while Pace (3-1, 2-1 NE-10) edged Saint Anselm 7-2 in Manchester, NH. This will be the seventh meeting all-time between Bryant and Pace with the Bulldogs leading the overall series 5-1. The Bulldogs won last year’s meeting 20-19 on Homecoming last year in Smithfield, RI. A win Saturday would equal the best start to a season since the 1999 team (Bryant’s first year as a varsity sport) went 4-1 to open the year. Last season, Bryant was 3-1 before falling to CW Post on the road. NOTE ... Saturday's game will be broadcast on www.NE10.tv only for this weekend.
September 25, 2006
Bryant's Granatell Named Northeast-10 Conference Offensive Player of Week
EASTON, Mass. - Bryant University junior quarterback Charlie Granatell (Franklin Lakes, NJ / Ramapo) has been named the Northeast-10 Conference Football Offensive Player of the Week. Granatell completed 17 of 27 passes for 267 yards and tied a school record with four touchdown passes in Bryant's 45-21 win over Assumption College (Mass.) last Saturday.
September 23, 2006
Granatell Throws Four Touchdowns In Leading Bryant Past Assumption 45-21 Saturday
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University quarterback Charles Granatell (Franklin Lakes, NJ) completed 17 of 27 passes for 267 yards and equaled a school record with four passing touchdowns to lead the host Bulldogs to a 45-21 win over Assumption College before 2,142 at Bulldog Stadium Saturday.
September 22, 2006
Football Hosts Assumption College Saturday on Military Appreciation Day. Rhode Island Governor Donald Carcieri Scheduled On Hand For Pregame
SMITHFIELD,RI - Bryant returns to action Saturday hosting Assumption College for a 1 p.m. Northeast-10 Conference game at Bulldog Stadium. Bryant (2-1, 2-1 NE-10) is coming off a 34-7 win over conference foe Merrimack College last Saturday on Homecoming & Reunion Weekend at Bryant. Senior tailback Lorenzo Perry (Providence, RI) had 233 yards rushing to lead the Bulldogs. Bryant is 2-0 at home this year and have won seven-straight at Bulldog Stadium dating back to last season. The game will be Military Appreciation Day with Governor Donald Carcieri expected to be in attendance.
September 20, 2006
Bryant's Lorenzo Perry Named NE-10 Offensive Player of Week; Wohlheter Named to Honor Roll
EASTON, Mass. - Bryant senior running back Lorenzo Perry was named the Northeast-10 Conference Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for 233 yards in leading Bryant to a 34-7 win over Merrimack last Saturday at Bulldog Stadium. Read more on Perry plus follow a link to Mike Szostak's weekly football column in the Providence Journal.
September 16, 2006
GAME DAY: Bryant Football Ready To Host Merrimack Today at 1 pm
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University football team will play host to Merrimack College this afternon on Homecoming & Reunion Weekend on the Bryant Campus. Kickoff at Bulldog Stadium is 1 p.m. The Bulldogs will look to bounce back from last Saturday's 20-7 loss at American International while the Warriors (1-1) enter's the game following last week's 42-7 loss at Rhode Island. Saturday's game will be broadcast live online at www.ne10.tv and can be heard for free on www.bryantbulldogs.com with John McCarthy and Patrick Sullivan. Live Stats are also available.
September 16, 2006
Perry's 233 Yards Rushing Leads Bryant to 34-7 Win Over Merrimack In Football Action Saturday
SMITHFIELD, RI - Lorenzo Perry dazzled the 4,854 fans in attendance on Homecoming & Reunion Weekend at Bryant Saturday with 233 yards rushing and two touchdowns to help lead the Bulldogs to a 34-7 win over Merrimack College. The 233 yards are the fourth-best in school history. Bryant will host Assumption College next Saturday at 1 pm.
September 9, 2006
Football Falls to AIC 20-7 Saturday; Bulldogs Host Merrimack Next Saturday
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Lorenzo Perry had 132 yards rushing on set a school record with his 21st career rushing touchdown but it was not enough as the AIC Yellow Jackets handed the Bulldogs their first loss of the season, 20-7 Saturday at John Homer Miller Field. Bryant (1-1) will host Merrimack College Saturday at Bulldog Stadium for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend.
September 7, 2006
Bryant Football Travels to American International Saturday For 1 p.m. Kickoff
SMITHFIELD, RI - The Bryant University football team will hit the road this Saturday to face American International College for a 1 p.m. kickoff. The Bulldogs are coming off a 49-20 win over Southern Connecticut last Saturday while Yellow Jackets defeated Saint Anselm last week in their opener. Saturday's game can be heard live online for free as well as seen live via NE10.tv.
September 6, 2006
Lorenzo Perry Receives Gold Helmet Award Wednesday By New England Football Writers For His Performance In Last Week's Win
BOSTON - Bryant University football running back Lorenzo Perry (Providence, RI) was named the Boston Globe Gold Helmet award winner for his outstanding play in leading the Bulldogs to a 49-20 win over Southern Connecticut last Saturday. Perry received the award Wednesday afternoon at Harvard's Dillon Field House as part of the New England Football Writers' Luncheon that takes place each week throughout the college football season. The Gold Helmet is presented to Division I-AA, Division II and Division III players for their outstanding contributions to his team on a given week. He becomes the first Bryant football player in school history to receive the Gold Helmet Award.
September 5, 2006
Bryant's Chris Wohlheter and Lorenzo Perry Named Northeast-10 Players of the Week; Bulldogs Visit American International on Saturday
SMITHFIELD,RI - Bryant senior Lorenzo Perry (Providence, R.I.) and junior safety Chris Wohlheter (Newark, Ohio) were named Northeast-10 Conference Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week respectively. Perry rushed for 190 yards and a school-record four touchdowns in Saturday's 49-20 win over Southern Connecticut while Wohlheter had 8 tackles and 75-yard interception return for a touchdown. The Bulldogs visit American International College this Saturday for a 1 p.m. kickoff.
September 2, 2006
Perry Rushes For 190 yards and Record Four TD's In Bryant's 49-20 Win Over Southern Connecticut
SMITHFIELD,R.I. - Senior runningback Lorenzo Perry rushed for 190 yards and a school record four touchdowns as the Bryant University football team rolled to a 49-20 win over Southern Connecticut here Saturday. The Bulldogs got a record-breaking interception return for a touchdown from Chris Wohlheter late in the game to seal the win. Th Bulldogs visit AIC next Saturday.
September 1, 2006
Bryant Football Games To Be Videocast This Season on NE-10.tv
SMITHFIELD,RI - Fans of the Bryant University Bulldogs will be able to catch all of the live action this season online. For the third-straight year, Bryant will be providing audio webcasts of the games courtesy of Stretch Internet. In addition, the Northeast-10 Conference and Penn Atlantic have joined forces to bring fans live video broadcasts of the games as well. This Saturday's game vs. Southern Connecticut will be webcast online for FREE.
August 29, 2006
Football Names 2006 Captains; Bulldogs Open Season Hosting Southern Connecticut Saturday (3 pm)
SMITHFIELD,RI - Bryant University football coach Marty Fine has named the team's captains for the 2006 season as the Bulldogs prepare for the season opener this Saturday against Southern Connecticut at 3:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast live online at www.bryantbulldogs.com with John McCarthy calling all of the live action.
August 16, 2006
Football Officially Opens Preseason Camp Under Sunny Skies Wednesday
SMITHFIELD, RI - A warm mid-August sun welcomed 108 Bryant University football players to camp this afternoon as the Bulldogs officially kicked off the 2006 preseason camp with their first practice. After checking in Tuesday afternoon and going through conditioning Wednesday morning, the team donned the gold helmets for the first time as they prepare for the Sept. 2 season opener against Southern Connecticut at Bulldog Stadium.
August 15, 2006
Football's Lorenzo Perry Named Preseason All-America By Football Gazette
SMITHFIELD,RI - Bryant University senior running back Lorenzo Perry (Providence, RI) has been named a preseason Division II All-American by Don Hansen's Football Gazette. Perry set the Bryant school rushing record last year with 1,335 yards in leading the Bulldogs to a 7-3 overall record. Perry and the Bulldogs have reported to camp Tuesday and will begin preseason preparation for the 2006 opener September 2 against Southern Connecticut.
August 3, 2006
Bryant Names Greg Gigantino Assistant Football Coach
SMITHFIELD,RI - The Bryant University Department of Athletics has announced the hiring of Greg Gigantino as Assistant Football Coach, joining the Bulldogs and coach Marty Fine from Hofstra University where he was the Associate Head Coach since 2001.
August 2, 2006
2006 Football Preview: Bulldog Football Looking To Build on Record Breaking Season
SMITHFIELD,RI - With the sweltering days to August here, it can only mean one thing: football preseason. The Bryant University football team will report back to camp on Aug. 15 to begin preparation for the 2006 season. The Bulldogs will return 18 starters from last year's team that went 7-3 overall and earned a top-10 regional ranking. The 2006 season opener is set for Saturday, September 2 against Southern Connecticut at Bulldog Stadium (3 p.m.).
August 2, 2006
Football Preseason Poll
FOXBORO, Mass. - The Bryant University football team has been picked to finish fourth in the 2006 preseason poll by the conference coaches. The announcement was made during the annual media day held Tuesday evening at Gillette Stadium. Bryant, 7-3 a year ago, will report to camp August 15 in preparation for the Sept. 2 season opener with Southern Connecticut at Bulldog Stadium (3 pm).
