Rice showed just what Rice Fight, Never Die means yesterday in a close 30-29 win over UTEP. The Owls won one for the Seniors as they rallied in the 4th quarter to win the game behind a hard-hitting defense led by Travis Bradshaw and Willie Garley, and tough running by Tyler Smith..]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:28:00 GMT Looking for their second win of the season, Rice hosts UTEP Saturday at HRS on Senior Day. The Miners have a potent Offense led by Running Back Donald Buckram. However their Defense is one of the most porous in the country. Look inside to see more on the Owls last home opponent of 2009.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:54:00 GMT Rice Owls battled back against the Wildcats of Arizona Thursday night, getting a double-double from freshman Arsalan Kazemi along the way. Coach Ben Braun also got extended play from freshman Point Guard Tamir Jackson. It wouldn't be enough though as the Wildcats outshot the Owls to pull away with a 66-49 victory...]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:50:00 GMT There's never enough pitching for a college baseball team, especially if you frequent the College World Series in Omaha each summer as the Rice Owls have done most of the last decade. Legendary Rice Coach Wayne Graham signed 11 players last week, 7 of them pitchers, as he reloaded his battery of arms for a run at another CWS title...]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:18:00 GMT Ben Braun's building project seems to have already established a firm foundation. Under Braun's direction the Rice Owl Basketball team is off to a 3-0 start after winning 3 straight games in the Rice Basketball Challenge. Read more about the upstart Owls and the progress they've made here..]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:47:00 GMT After a season of heartbreak, the Rice Owls finally got over the hump Saturday with a 28-20 win over the visiting Tulane Green Wave. The Owls eliminated mistakes in the win and got a strong performance from its offense. It was sweet relief for the Owls, as expressed on the face of Owl Coach David Bailiff..]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:21:00 GMT Tulane comes to town Saturday looking to avenge a lopsided loss at the hands of the Rice Owls in 2008. Rice will have to get past a Green Wave Defense that has been playing better as of late. Can the Owls produce an efficient Offensive performance against Tulane? Take a closer look at first year Tulane Defensive Coordinator Steve Stanard's unit inside..]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:16:00 GMT The Rice Owls have a history of recruiting players from private schools in Atlanta, with players like Benji Wood, Robbie Beck, and Andrew Cates all attending Rice from The Marist School in Atlanta. It's been a while, but now they have their eyes set on another private school standout from Atlanta, Andrew Bridges, who was offered a scholarship by the Owls this week..]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:28:00 GMT The Green Wave come west on I-10 this weekend to take on an improved, but winless Rice Owls team Saturday at HRS. Tulane is fresh off a win over UTEP and offensively is churning out the yards and points. Here's a closer look at the Green Wave Offense led by dangerous playmaker Jeremy Williams.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:09:00 GMT Texas High School football teams. However, seven of the Owls'ten commits for the Class of 2010 will still be playing this weekend. Check out the complete playoff schedule here as Andy Erickson and others lead their teams on a title quest starting this weekend with Round 1 of Texas HS Playoff action..]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:33:00 GMT Rice was better in just about every area but the one that counted most on Saturday, as the scoreboard showed SMU 31-28 as time expired Saturday in Dallas. The Owls quite possibly played their best game of 2009 against the Mustangs, but ultimately couldn't overcome 3 blocked kicks by the host Ponies.]]> Sun, 8 Nov 2009 16:05:00 GMT Rice heads to the "hilltop" in Dallas this weekend looking for its first win of the season. The task won't be easy with a stingy Mustang Defense standing in the way. Here's a closer look at the Pony D led by Defensive Coordinator Tom Mason.]]> Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:04:00 GMT After winning only 1 game a year ago, June Jones' SMU Mustangs are currently 4-4 in 2009 and coming off a huge upset win over Tulsa. Known for his passing Offenses, Jones has the Ponies on the road to becoming a potent offensive team. Can the Owls stop Jones and his "Run and Shoot"? We look at the Mustang Offense inside.]]> Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:25:00 GMT Though Katy Taylor athlete Lee Rodgers has been pressed into handling Quarterback duties for the Mustangs this year, he's a fantastic collegiate WR prospect. Watch his exciting clips here to see why the excitement begins when Rodgers gets the ball in his hands.]]> Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:39:00 GMT Though they haven't added any players recently to what will be a small Class of 2010, the Rice Owls got commits from two of their most dynamic Offensive players months ago. Andy Erickson and Jeremy Eddington are being looked upon to ignite the Owl Offense when they arrive in 2010..]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:45:00 GMT Cedar Park High School near Austin, Texas is loaded with Division I talent. Two of the school's seniors have already committed to colleges for the Class of 2010. The Class of 2011 may have even more talent though. Watch one of those exciting juniors here as Safety Brandon Allen makes plays all over the field for the Wolves..]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:17:00 GMT Ben Braun continues to haul in exceptional talent for his Rice Basketball program. After securing two outstanding Guards in James Reynolds and Trevon Abraham, Braun picked up the verbal commit of 6-9 Power Forward David Chadwick last weekend.]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:25:00 GMT No doubt the 2009 season has been a tumultuous one for the Rice Owls. With several trying circumstances all aligning to create an extremely challenging situation, Owl Coach David Bailiff is in a Perfect Storm scenario. Fortunately for his team, clear skies are coming..]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:03:00 GMT Central Florida comes to Rice Stadium this weekend looking to rebound from a 27-7 loss to Miami last weekend. Though statistically the Knights rank near the bottom of C-USA in offense, they have a big Offensive Line and an explosive Running Back in Brynn Harvey. Here's more on the UCF Offense.]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:27:00 GMT The Lake Travis HS football team is used to winning, having secured State Titles behind past QB's like Todd Reesing (KU) and Garrett Gilbert (UT). This year's team is also loaded with talent, with phenomenal athlete Andy Erickson, and the multi-talented Trevor Gillette. Here Gillette shows off his pass rushing skills, but he's also being recruited as a pass catching TE.]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:39:00 GMT