Published: 9/29/2012 - Updated: 4 months ago

BGSU 48, URI 8

The Falcons rolled along as BGSU defeated the University of Rhode Island, 48-8 Sept. 29 at Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO ENLARGE, START SLIDESHOW.

Enlarge Jermal Hosley takes off for a first down during the first quarter. BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge Alex Bayer is hit by University of Rhode Island's Andrew Bose during the second quarter. BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

BGSU's Gabe Martin, 11, battles for the ball with James Timmins, 96, on a fumble on the opening kick return by the Rams. Timmins recovered the football.

Enlarge BGSU's Gabe Martin, 11, battles for the ball with James Timmins, 96, on a fumble on the opening kick return ... BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge DeVon McKoy, 12, runs down Rams quarterback Bob Bensten during the second quarter. BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Alumnus Don Traxler, left, of Ada, shakes hands with fellow alum and 1972 Olympic champion Dave Wottle during the Falcon's homecoming game. Traxler said he was the man inside the Freddie the Falcon costume during the 1956 football season while Wottle won the 800 meter run in the 1972 Olympics.

Enlarge Alumnus Don Traxler, left, of Ada, shakes hands with fellow alum and 1972 Olympic champion Dave Wottle during the Falcon's ... BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge John Pettigrew, 20, is tripped up by University of Rhode Island player Andrew Bose, 52, during the first quarter. BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge Anthon Samuel rumbles his way to a first quarter touchdown, one of three he had on 17 carries on the day. BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge Anthon Samuel outruns Rams defenders for a touchdown during the second quarter. BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge Chris Gallon gets into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter. BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge BG's Jerry "BooBoo" Gates, 24, gets a block from a teammate on University of Rhode Island punter Tim Wienclaw, 21,... BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Falcons head coach Dave Clawson shakes hands with his former assistant and current University of Rhode Island head coach Joe Trainer after the game.

Enlarge Falcons head coach Dave Clawson shakes hands with his former assistant and current University of Rhode Island head coach Joe ... BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge Andre Givens is tripped up by the Rams' Tyrone Jenkins during the fourth quarter. BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge BGSU quarterback Matt Schilz throws downfield during the second quarter. BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge BGSU head coach Dave Clawson heads back to the sidelines following a time out during the fourth quarter. BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge Falcons head coach Dave Clawson surveys the field during the fourth quarter. BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge BGSU head coach Dave Clawson argues a call with an official during the fourth quarter. BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge BGSU's Je'Ron Stokes can't catch the ball as it hits him in the face mask as URI's player Johnny Joseph defends on the play. BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge Chris Gallon points to the sky as he scores a touchdown in the second quarter. BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge Anthon Samuel steps on and over the Rams' Connor Caponegro as he picks up a first down during the first quarter. BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge Gabe Martin, 11, tries to run down Robbie Delgado, 33, during the first quarter. BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Anthon Samuel is tripped up by University of Rhode Island player Clement Ani after picking up a first down in the first quarter.

Enlarge Anthon Samuel is tripped up by University of Rhode Island player Clement Ani after picking up a first down in ... BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge Bowling Green State University cheerleaders fly the flags after a second quarter touchdown. BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge Bowling Green State University dance team members stand for the alma mater before the game. BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

BGSU 48, URI 8

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