2016 Bryant University Football News
Bryant football receives APR Award from FCS ADA
June 16, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – For the third time in four years, the Bryant University football team was named a recipient of the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) Academic Progress Rate (APR) Award.
Football hosts annual Black and Gold Spring Game Saturday morning
April 21, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University football team will hold its annual Black and Gold Spring Football Game on Saturday morning at Beirne Stadium.
Bryant football begins digitizing first 10 years of program history
March 08, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – In an effort to connect with former players, friends and family, Bryant University head football coach James Perry has begun digitizing the first 10 years of Bryant football.
Football celebrates 2016 with annual banquet Saturday night
March 04, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University football team celebrated the 2016 season on Saturday night with its annual Football Awards Banquet in the George E. Bello ’58 Center.
Bulldogs announce spring practice schedule; Black and Gold Game set for Apr. 22
February 13, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University head football coach James Perry has officially announced his 2017 spring practice schedule which culminates with the annual Black and Gold Spring Game on Saturday, April 22.
Bryant football announces 2017 schedule
February 06, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – With his first recruiting class in the books, Bryant University football head coach James Perry is excited to announce the schedule the Bulldogs will face this fall.
Bryant football signs 29 on National Signing Day
February 01, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University head football coach James Perry has announced his first recruiting class with the signing of 30 student-athletes on National Signing Day. The Class of 2021 will join the Bulldogs this fall.
Perry announces Kevin Kelly as new defensive coordinator, linebackers coach
January 24, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Kevin Kelly has been named the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach of the Bryant University football team, head coach James Perry announced Tuesday afternoon.
Perry tabs Marino as offensive coordinator, wide receivers coach
January 23, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Vinny Marino has been named the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach of the Bryant University football team, head coach James Perry announced Monday afternoon.
Bulldog alum Nick Candito ('10) named to Forbes 30 Under 30
January 11, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After proving he had what it took to succeed on the field, former Bryant University football player Nick Candito (’10) has found the same success – and then some – in the business world, recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 for Enterprise Technology.
Bryant Athletics announces James Perry as next head football coach
January 03, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University President Ronald K. Machtley and Director of Athletics Bill Smith announced the hiring of James Perry as the next head coach of the Bulldog football program at a press conference Tuesday afternoon at the Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Wellness and Athletic Center.
Bryant Athletics to hold press conference Tuesday at 1 p.m.
January 02, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University President Ronald K. Machtley and Director of Athletics Bill Smith will introduce the next head coach of the Bulldog football program at a press conference Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chace Athletic Center.
Nemerowicz earns Honorable Mention Freshman All-American honors from HERO Sports
January 01, 2017
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University football freshman Jesse Nemerowicz (Hudson, Mass.) was named a HERO Sports Honorable Mention Freshman All-American, the outlet announced on Wednesday.
Bryant Athletics announces resignation of head football coach Marty Fine
December 01, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Director of Athletics Bill Smith accepted the resignation of Bryant University head football coach Marty Fine Wednesday, as he looks to pursue other opportunities.
Bryant Football Awards Banquet postponed
December 01, 2016
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Following the announcement of recent coaching changes within the Bryant football program, the 2016 Football Awards Banquet originally scheduled for Dec. 3 has been postponed.