Tired of wading through all the pro sports coverage in the local sports sections hunting  for Rice football news?   Well, here, the tables are turned.  Absolutely no pro sports stories in THIS sports section--it's nothing but Rice football news, with  Webletter reports, plus pointers to Brian McTaggart stories in the Chronicle, other opponent-city papers, Rice SID sources and the leading commercial websites.  If it isn't of interest to Rice football fans, it's someplace else!  2004 Rice football sports page....      2003 Rice football sports page...         Links to coverage of the Rice athletics controversy....

UCLA week '06

Owl upset bid falls an extra point short
(The Rice Thresher -- Sept. 8)
Rice should embrace new football culture
(The Rice Thresher -- Sept. 8)
UCLA offensive line finding its way
(LA Times -- Sept. 7)
'If we had won more, I wouldn't be here'
(Razorback Sports Network -- Sept. 6)
Playing it smart
(LA Daily News -- Sept. 6)
Bruins' Whittington to stay as starter
(LA Daily News -- Sept. 6
Dorrell happy with QB Olson's reads
(LA Daily Breeze -- Sept. 6))
Rice pursues progress with new attitude
(LA Times -- Sept. 6)
Rice makes great showing despite one-point loss
(West U. Examiner -- Sept. 6)
This is a different Rice team than the one Bruins faced last year
(Riverside Press-Enterprise -- Sept. 6)
UCLA's running game is MIA so far
(Ventura County Star -- Sept. 6)
Dorrell may shuffle punt return duty
(Long Beach Press-Telegram -- Sept. 6)
Defensive effort pleases Graham
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 5)
If all goes according to schedule, 5-0 possible for Bruins
(LA Times -- Sept. 5)
Bruins got the breaks against Utah
(Bruin Report Online -- Sept. 5)
Narrow escape
(The Daily Cougar -- Sept. 5)
Rivalry lived up to the hype, but UH didn't
(The Daily Cougar -- Sept. 5)
Strong Bruin start, except for running game
(LA Times -- Sept. 4)
Dorrell:  Rice program starting to blossom
(Bruin Report Online -- Sept. 4)
Second Extra Point Club dinner held Monday
(Bob Reinhold -- Sept. 4)
UH survives Rice outburst to win
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 3)
Rice sees upset hopes go slip-sliding away
(Houston Chronicle --  Sept. 3)
Play animation: UH's score on the reverse
(Houston Chronicle --  Sept. 3)
3-3-5 a hit for Owls
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 3)
No moral victory for Coogs
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 3)
Guess that means no Heismann for Kolb
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 3)
Owls make Bucket a game to remember
(RiceOwls.com -- Sept. 3)
Coogs rally from 16-point deficit to win opener
(UHCougars. com -- Sept. 3)
Bruins' youth picks on the Utes
(Los Angeles Times -- Sept. 3)
Rice seniors want a winning feeling
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 2)
Fans must show patience with Rice football
(The Rice Thresher -- Sept. 1)
Passing attack, stack defense to debut against Houston
(The Rice Thresher -- Sept. 1)
Owls enter '06 with new passing attack
(The Rice Thresher -- Sept. 1)
Blitzing key to new speed-based scheme
(The Rice Thresher -- -- Sept. 1)
Bucket luncheon launches grid season
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 1)

U of H week '06

Cougars' king of sling?
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 1)
'You can't compare Rice to Navy'
(Greenville, NC, Daily Reflector -- Aug. 31)
Quinton Smith top player on not-so-good team
(FoxSports.com -- Aug. 31)
UH will be first test for Rice's new coach
(The Daily Cougar -- Aug. 31)
Projected as contender, UH must travel only four times
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 30)
Adding four to eight divided Baylor, TCU
(Dallas Morning News -- Aug. 30)
Coogs ought to hang half a hundred on Owls
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 30)
UH defense's mad dogs are barking
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 30)
Trainer gives Owls an edge
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 29)
Conference USA race looks to be balanced in '06
(Birmingham News -- Aug. 28)
Coach Graham restoring players' confidence
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 27)
UCLA top receiver said to be out for Rice game
(Riverside, CA, Press-Enterprise -- Aug. 26)
Owls show new looks on the field
(The Rice Thresher -- Aug. 25)
Why freshmen will love Rice athletics
(The Rice Thresher -- Aug. 25)
Maggard wants to improve UH fan support
(The Daily Cougar -- Aug. 25)

August '06

TG:   Any program needs plan to win
(KILT Sportsradio 610 -- Aug. 24)
Pool named new Rice SID
(RiceOwls.com -- Aug. 24)
'They might have a shot to beat Snoop Dogg's peewee team'
(Daily Cougar -- Aug. 23)
Major the only star power for Rice
(Austin American-Statesman -- Aug. 23)
In college football, big paydays for humiliation
(New York Times -- Aug. 23)
One fine university with one really, really bad team
(The Wizard of Odds -- Aug. 20)
Owls at least are on the right track
(The Sports Network -- Aug. 20
Rice revamping starts with Graham
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram -- Aug. 17)
Conference USA 'don't miss' games for 2006
(HerdInsider.com -- Aug. 17)
The Rice Owls will finish the season at 0-12
(NFLDraftBlitz.com -- Aug. 17)
Benson not concerned about teams being dropped from 1A
(USA Today -- Aug. 17)
If you tack on that joke game against Rice, that's 6-0 right there
(BruinsNation -- Aug. 17)
Rice's only chance for '06 win on the road at Army
(WHP CBS21.com -- Aug. 16)
Are ya tough enough?
(SportsCentral.org -- Aug. 16)
Coach Applewhite focus of TV sports interview program later this week
(RiceOwls.com -- Aug. 15)
No surprise this time:  Tulsa, UCF favored
(El Paso Times -- Aug. 14)
Rice one of America's new elite 'New Ivies'
(MSNBC.com -- Aug. 13)
Who are Rice officials kidding?
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 12)
At least Owls were 1-10 in Texas
(ESPN.com -- Aug. 10)
Mustangs confident heading into season
(SMU Daily Campus -- Aug. 10)
Horns to face new look Owls
(Orangebloods.com -- Aug. 2)
Hornfans render kudos to good old Rice Stadium
(Hornfans.com discussion thread)
Rice has new regime in place
(Sportsmemo.com -- Aug. 9)
Big surprise: Rice athletes lead C-USA in GPA
(RiceOwls.com -- Aug. 9)
Beasley, Novak look to contribute this year
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 9)
Coogs pining for Bomar
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 9)
'Beat BCS' becomes byword for C-USA
(Tulsa World -- Aug. 9)
AP picks Tulsa first, Owls fifth in C-USA west
(MSNBC.com -- Aug. 8)
Owls report for drills in fine shape
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 8)
Graham puts some pep into Rice's step
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 8)
Spiffed-up Owls go a-courting
(RiceOwls.com -- Aug. 7)
Graham picks coaches with camaraderie in mind
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 6)
Lopez:   Coogs should win it; Rice's stadium re-do no help in itself
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 4)
New coach delivers energy to woeful Rice
(Memphis Commercial Appeal -- Aug. 4)
Del Conte:  'Baptism by fire'
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 4)
UH hopes to eat up the opposition
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 4)
Graham not thrilled with early schedule
(Herd Insider -- Aug. 2)
Any C-USA team could win title
(Birmingham News -- Aug. 2)
Rice first whistle stop on Kolb run for Heisman
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 2)
Tulsa good training for Rice coach
(Tulsa World -- Aug. 2)
Teams have much to prove after last year's finish
(El Paso Times -- Aug. 2)
Mustangs confident heading into season
(SMU Daily Campus -- Aug. 2)
CUSA Media Day audio of Coach Graham, Q. Smith, Marcus Rucker
(CSTV audio -- Aug. 1)
CSTV to air live C-USA TV media blitz
(RiceOwls.com -- July 28)
Sayler, Dean join Rice athletics
(RiceOwls.com -- July 27)
Passing evolves in Texas: from 'Aerial Express' to 'Slingin' Sammy'
(San Antonio Express-News -- July 27)
Rice's newly-hired AD wants to reshape funding
(Houston Chronicle -- July 24)
Bucket luncheon set for Aug. 31
(RiceOwls.com -- July 20)
Rice set to enter new era
(CSTV Conference USA Rice 2006 preview -- July 20)
Yes, you can win at Rice -- it's been done before
(FoxSports Rice 2006 preview)
Graham has no illusions about rebuilding job
(ESPN Rice 2006 preview -- July 19)
Another long year, but Owls heading in right direction
(CoversExperts.com Rice 2006 preview)
Three out of jobs at Rice
(Houston Chronicle -- July 20)
Coach, welcome to the hot seat
(Houston Chronicle -- July 19)
Rice sports broadcasters announce '06-'07 lineup
(Houston Chronicle -- July 16)
Smith joins Rice staff as RB coach
(Houston Chronicle -- July 13)
Army v. Rice college football in its purest form
(GoBlackKnights.com -- July 6$)

Spring '06
Former coach Hatfield mulls over career
(Arkansas Razorback Sports Network -- June 22)
New Rice attack aims to be crowd-pleaser
(Sunday Morning Quarterback -- June 10)
Meeting with Todd Graham -- an Extra Point Club update
(Parliament discussion thread)
Rice spring game video highlights
(Grahamfootball.com -- May 9)
Coach Graham announces stadium improvements
(Grahamfootball.com -- May 2)
Allen Eggert retires as Rice athletic trainer
(RiceOwls.com -- May 2)
Graham champions wholesale stadium renovations
(Houston Chronicle -- April 21)
'I know I'm retired -- from Rice'
(Arkansas Democrat Gazette -- April 21)
May's leadership at Rice worth remembering
(Jim Greenwood:  Houston Chronicle -- April 19)
Bobby will step down as Rice Athletic Director
(Houston Chronicle -- April 19)
Long-time Rice AD will retire
(RiceOwls.com -- April 18)
Graham debuts new offense
(The Rice Thresher -- April 14)
Toughened Rice takes to the air in spring football match
(West U Examiner -- April 12)
Coach Graham sums it up re spring drills (part 3)
(Webletter audio feature -- April 11)
Rice coach set to unveil sweeping stadium makeover
(Houston Chronicle -- April 11)
Chad Price talks about defensive intensity
(Webletter audio feature -- April 11)
Chase Clement:  'We'll take what the defense gives us'
(Webletter audio feature -- April 11)
Jarett Dillard:  'This is a lot more fun than 1-on-3'
(Webletter audio feature -- April 11)
More Todd Graham Spring Game observations (part 2)
(Webletter audio feature -- April 10)
Coach Randolph discusses the defensive side
(Webletter audio feature -- April 10)
Coach Graham comments on Spring Game (part 1)
(Webletter audio feature -- April 9)
Coach Applewhite talks about his offense
(Webletter audio feature -- April 9)
Rice defense shows signs of improvement
(Houston Chronicle -- April 9)
Clement shines in spring game
(RiceOwls.com -- April 8)
Stanford band, always a bit off-key, tunes up for new era
(San Francisco Chronicle -- April 8)
Syptak worries that NFL scouts not seeing big picture
(Houston Chronicle -- April 3)
Coach Graham's comments on April 1 scrimmage 
(Webletter audio feature -- April 3)
Coach Randolph on the defense in Saturday's scrimmage.
(Webletter audio feature -- April 3)
Looking for a way out
(West U Examiner -- Mar. 28)
Changes in spring practice schedule announced
(Rice Sports Information -- Mar. 28)
Rice makes Princeton Review 'best value' list
(Houston Business Journal -- Mar. 28)
First football scrimmage shows focus and effort
(Houston Chronicle -- Mar. 28)
Former Rice star N.D. Kalu joining Texans
(Houston Chronicle -- Mar. 28)
Coach Graham on John Pearce's role
(Ricefootball.net audio file -- Mar. 25)
Coach Graham Saturday scrimmage audio clip
(Webletter audio feature -- Mar. 25)
High school legend John Pearce added to Rice staff
(RiceOwls.com -- Mar. 23)
Owls resume spring drills
(Houston Chronicle -- Mar. 21)
Rice coach hoping South Texas players will help team
(KRIS-TV.com -- Mar. 11)
O-Week suggestion:  make sure freshmen get to a game
(The Rice Thresher -- Mar. 10)
The Old Girl looks a bit aged
(Eric Sorensen reports from Rice/CSTV.com -- Mar. 5)
Stanford shrinking football stadium to boost ticket sales
(New York Times. -- Mar. 5)
Candidate campaigns in Rice Owls jacket
(World Magazine -- Mar. 11 ed.)
Coach Red Bale dead at 93
(RiceOwls.com -- Mar. 1)
Graham hopes to point Owls in right direction
(Houston Chronicle -- Mar. 1)
It's out with the old and in with the new for Rice football
(West U Examiner -- Feb. 28)
Owls begin spring practices Wednesday
(RiceOwls.com -- Feb. 28)
New regime brings new look
(Houston Chronicle -- Feb. 28)
McCray leaves for Madison; Loepp to coach safeties
(RiceOwls.com -- Feb. 21)
Shift puts assistant with safeties
(Houston Chronicle -- Feb. 21)
McCray joins Badgers as DL coach
(Madison Capital Times -- Feb. 21)
'She was taking drinks inside the tree'
(San Francisco Chronicle -- Feb. 21)
Syp wins award for highest team GPA
(RiceOwls.com -- Feb. 20)
Instead of Ivy imitator, Rice should strive for something better
(Rice Thresher -- Feb. 17)
US News rates Rice 17th among the greatest
(US News & World Report -- Feb. 11)
Rice braces for challenging 2006
(Houston Chronicle -- Feb. 11)
Graham era to open against Houston
(RiceOwls.com -- Feb. 10)
UH's schedule shows Owls-Coogs to open season
(UHCougars.com -- Feb. 10)
McCray takes position with Rice
(CSTV.com -- Feb. 8)
Major Applewhite on the future of Rice football
(Austinist.com -- Feb. 8)
Tech's Leach: 'If you cut off everybody who's had a misdemeanor, we'd be short of players'
(Dallas Morning News -- Feb. 7)
Final assistant's slot now filled
(Houston Chronicle -- Feb. 7)
Steep grade on Hilltop for new SMU AD
(Dallas Morning News -- Feb. 7)
New football strategy is long overdue
(The Rice Thresher -- Feb. 3)
Football signs 18 recruits for 2006
(The Rice Thresher -- Feb. 3)
ESPN ranks Rice '06 recruits number two in C-USA
(ESPN -- Feb. 3)
Garley may be able to make immediate impact
(Victoria Advocate -- Feb. 2)
Ag signee:  'They keep your pockets full'
(Midland Reporter-Telegram -- Feb. 2)
It's takeoff time for new look Owls
(Houston Chronicle -- Feb. 2)
Out-of-state schools sign 11 locals
(Baton Rouge Advocate -- Feb. 2)
New football staff getting fast results
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 31)
Memorial's Garley commits to Rice
(Victoria Advocate -- Jan. 30)
Wardlaw, Schoppa commit to Rice
(Fort Worth Star Telegram -- Jan. 30)
Then Rice brought in a new coaching staff
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 25)
Owls snag Dodge protege Fentriss
(Fort Worth Star Telegram -- Jan. 23)
Beasley verbally commits to Rice
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 20)
Graham named head football coach
(Rice Thresher -- Jan. 20)
Students, fans should respond to new coach
(Rice Thresher -- Jan. 20)
Repentent football cynic realizes error of his ways
(Rice Thresher -- Jan. 20)
A new kind of coach
(Rice Thresher -- Jan. 20)
Rice gets verbal from Floridian tight end
(Gainesville Sun -- Jan. 19)
'Beasley has the world in front of him'
(Rivals.com -- Jan. 19)
'Fire Major Applewhite' site is ready if ever needed
(The Syracuse Daily Orange -- Jan. 18)
Charlie Reeve leaving Cuero to join Graham at RIce
(Victoria Advocate -- Jan. 18)
Graham savors past, present ties to State of Texas
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 17)
NCAA is keeping score on football admissions decisions
(Orlando Sentinel -- Jan. 15)
Rice at  top of the heap when it comes to admit quality
(Orlando Sentinel -- Jan. 15)
Stanford   fan site shows who made the grade re graduation
(TheBootleg.com -- Dec. 22)
Graham gets his man in Randolph
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 14)
SA Alamo Heights Vaught named Rice football assistant AD
(San Antonio Express-News -- Jan. 14)
Graham chooses top man on defense
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 13)
Randolph to be Rice defensive coordinator
(Birmingham News -- Jan. 13)
Alabama losing its DE coach
(BamaMag.com -- Jan. 13)
Rice hires 'Bama's Randolph as defensive coordinator
(ESPN/AP -- Jan. 13)
Coach Rizzo to head East of Main
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 13)
Applewhite eager to make impression at Rice
(KLTV.com/AP -- Jan. 12)
Basketball Owls shut flapping Coog yaps
(Houston Chronicle)
Major to Penders:  'U-T re-ject!'
(Houston Chronicle)
Applewhite:   'It was really a no-brainer'
(Houston Chronicle)
Want a mood-lifter? Read 'Nerdsville rules yet again'
(Parliament discussion thread)
Tech losing strength coach
(Monroe News-Star -- Jan. 11)
Guess his eyes were upon Texas all along
(SU The Daily Orange -- Jan. 10)
Yancy McKnight named new Rice strength coach
(RiceOwls.com -- Jan. 10)
Former Owl athlete in Texas Western film saga
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 10)
Rice interested in Tide defensive ends coach
(Birmingham News  -- Jan. 9)
Rice makes Major move at offensive coordinator
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 9)
Graham on Applewhite:  'We want to spread the field'
(ESPN.com -- Jan. 8)
Applewhite to oversee Rice offense
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 8)
Owls won't have Vince to kick around any more
(USA Today -- Jan. 8)
Lone Star State calls for Major
(Syracuse Post-Standard -- Jan. 8)
Applewhite to get job with Rice
(Austin American-Statesman -- Jan. 8)
Applewhite named Offensive Coordinator/QB coach
(RiceOwls.com -- Jan. 8)
Rice hires five assistants
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 5)
Beaty moves from McArthur to Rice
(WFAA.com -- Jan. 5)
Former Tallequah coach headed to Rice
(Tallequah Daily Press -- Jan. 5)
Five assistants named to Graham's new staff
(Rice Sports Information -- Jan. 4)
Dilbeck off to Rice
(The Daily Oklahoman -- Jan. 4)
Another Graham brings winning ways to Rice
(West U. Examiner -- Jan. 4)
Bohemian Power:  Ennis WR Novak commits to Rice
(Dallas Morning News -- Jan. 3)
Instant results?  35 prospects now on Scout.com Rice list
(Scout.com -- Jan. 3)
Once upon a time, Rice proved football equal of Texas
(Los Angeles Times -- Jan. 1)
Graham seeks to energize Rice; optimistic about turnaround
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 2)
Coach's hiring tops off whirlwind weekend
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 2)
Coach Kidd: 'I truly hope his vision is allowed to succeed'
(Parliament discussion thread)

Rice coaching search stories, links

Graham takes top job at Rice
(Tulsa World -- Jan. 2$)
Rice hires Tulsa assistant Graham as coach
(ABC News/AP -- Jan. 2)
Rice names Todd Graham football coach
(Washington Times/UPI -- Jan. 2)
Rice taps Tulsa assistant Graham to resurrect program
(CBS Sportsline -- Jan. 2)
Rice names Tulsa assistant new head coach
(ESPN -- Jan. 2)
Rice chooses assistant at Tulsa
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 1)
Hunt for next Rice football coach might be over
(ABC13.com -- Jan. 1)
Source: Graham to be named Rice head coach today
(Tulsa World -- Jan. 1$)
Rice to tap Tulsa assistant coach Graham
(ESPN -- Jan. 1)
Graham says Rice has offered vacant coaching job
(MSNBC -- Jan. 1)
Tulsa edges Fresno State in Liberty Bowl
(ESPN -- Jan. 1)
Rice to name Tulsa assistant to succeed Hatfield
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 31)
TU's Graham may be on his way to Rice
(Tulsa World -- Dec. 31$)
Dykes decides to stay at Tech
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram -- Dec. 31)
Rice, AD still eyeing candidates
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 30)
Schultz:   'I'm honored to be a candidate'
(Dallas Morning News -- Dec. 30)
Patterson to Rice:   Hire Schultz
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram -- Dec. 29)
Tech's Dykes awaits call from Rice
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram -- Dec. 29)
Tulsa's DC Graham thrives by playing takeaway
(Memphis Commercial Appeal -- Dec. 29)
TCU assistant eyeing Rice coaching job
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram -- Dec. 28)
Dodge:   'I was really flattered'
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram -- Dec. 28)
Dykes waiting on Rice decision
(Lubbock Avalanche-Journal -- Dec. 28)
Leach: 'They talked to him and about 10 other people'
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram -- Dec. 28)
Harbaugh signs 4-year deal to stay with Toreros
(San Diego Union-Tribune -- Dec. 28)
Harbaugh agrees to multi-year deal at USD
(USDToreros.com -- Dec. 27)
Rice interviews son of former Tech coach Dykes
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 24)
A higher degree of student-athlete
(Austin American-Statesman -- Dec. 24)
Harbaugh has talked to Rice
(San Diego Union -- Dec. 22)
Committee has done much behind-the-scene work
(Letter sent to Owl Club members -- Dec. 20)
Dodge knows how to draw out talent, dedication
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram -- Dec. 20)
May to reporter:   'Save your breath'
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 20)
New Rice sports network to greet Houstonians
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 19)
Kalu's class act drawing to a close
(Philadelphia Inquirer -- Dec. 15)
Calahan moves up to join BG on Rams' roster
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch -- Dec. 15)
Don't weep for Ken Hatfield
(Arkansas Democrat-Gazette -- Dec. 5$)
Time for another offensive lesson
(Parliament discussion thread)
'There is a lot of interest in the position'
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 13)
Rice Board will meet this week; matching funds likely to be required of any facilities improvements
(Parliament discussion thread)
Hatfield, all class, all the time
(Arkansas News -- Dec. 13)
Colorado set to hire's Boise's Hawkins
(Chicago Tribune -- Dec. 15)
Harbaugh named Div. 1AA coach of the year
(National Weekly Football Gazette -- Dec. 15)
May won't confirm Rice's interest in Texas State's Bailiff
(Sports Illustrated -- Dec. 13)
Aides could be on the move
(PackersNews.com -- Dec. 15)
Turner Gill finalist for Buffalo job
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 14)
Rice athletics announces first-ever TV network
(RiceOwls.com -- Dec. 14)
Gill pursues head job in Buffalo
(Columbus, OH, Telegram -- Dec. 14)
Did Colorado get buffaloed by Barnett?
(USA Today -- Dec. 13)
Turner Gill interviews for U. of Buffalo vacancy
(WGR 550 Sports Radio -- Dec. 13)
Harbaugh good choice for Colorado job
(Rocky Mountain News -- Dec. 7)
Singletary put his family at forefront
(Detroit News -- Dec. 4)
Rice verbal commit now in limbo
(McKinney Courier-Gazette -- Dec. 18)
Dodge keeps a lot of balls up in the air
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 17)
Rumors about Rice surprise Rader
(Mobile Register -- Dec. 17)
'Rice has some really good facilities'
(Charleston, WV, Gazette-Mail -- Dec. 17)
U of Buffalo looks to Gill to get over hill
(Buffalo News -- Dec. 16)
Harbaugh enters plea of not guilty
(San Diego Union-Tribune -- Dec. 16)
Tickets and other bits of misinformation
(Parliament discussion thread)
For the record, Todd Dodge's Dragons peerless
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 15)
Carroll coach among Rice considerations
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram -- Dec. 1)
University of Buffalo talks to Turner Gill
(Buffalo News -- Dec. 7)
Agent says Harbaugh interested in SDSU job
(San Diego Union-Tribune -- Dec. 7)
Harbaugh said interested in coaching Owls -- Temple Owls
(Philadelphia Inquirer-- Nov. 11)
What is the future for Turner Gill?
(Omaha World Herald -- Nov. 9)
Cap, gown clash with helmet, cleats
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 6)
Rice has not called, says Dodge
(Dallas Morning News -- Dec. 2)
Football coach Hatfield resigns after 12 years
(The Rice Thresher -- Dec. 2)
New football coach should infuse program
(The Rice Thresher -- Dec. 2)
Everyone must share blame for athletic problems
(The Rice Thresher -- Dec. 2)
Departure of Hatfield sets up stiff challenge
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 1)
Hatfield's impact on players can't be measured on field
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 1)
Hatfield opts to leave Rice
(San Antonio Express -- Dec. 1)
Ex-Hog Hatfield resigns from Rice
(Arkansas Democrat-Gazette -- Dec. 1)
News in India:  Rice football coach resigns
(NewKerala.com -- Dec. 1)
Long careers give coaches time to get well
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch -- Dec. 1)
Matt Musil's Wednesday evening report on the resignation
(KHOU-TV.com video -- Nov. 30)
Rice football coach Ken Hatfield resigns
(Los Angeles Times/AP -- Nov. 30)
Rice coach Hatfield resigns
(USA Today -- Nov. 30)
Rice coach Hatfield resigns after 1-10 campaign
(CSTV.com -- Nov. 30)
Rice must change, or there will be no future for athletics
(Parliament discussion thread)
After denying he would do so, Rice coach resigns
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 30)
A crossroads for athletics on South Main
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 30)
Hatfield resigns; official announcement pending
(KHOU.com -- Nov. 30)
Report:  Rice's Hatfield to resign
(Seattle Post-Intelligencer -- Nov. 30)
Syptak named first-team All-CUSA; Q. second-teamer
(RiceOwls.com -- Nov. 29)
Clement, Dillard, Wilkinson on C-USA all-frosh team
(Herd Insider.com -- Nov. 30)
Rice coach dodges questions about his future
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 29)
Hatfield denies resignation, talks about '06 at Rice
(ESPN.com -- Nov. 29)
Hatfield denies reports he's resigning
(Denton Recored-Chronicle/AP -- Nov. 29)
Hatfield to step down as Rice football coach?
(BlogHoustonNet -- Nov. 29)
Hatfield's status to be answered
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 29)
Time for Rice powers-that-be to put money where mouth is
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 29)

'05 post-season

Angleton graduate wrapping up at Rice
(Brazosport Facts -- Dec. 13)
Bluebonnet Bowl's rich history withered by financial woes
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram -- Dec. 19)
Autry could use more fans
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 29)
UH wins Bayou Bucket trophy
(The Daily Cougar -- Nov. 28)
Coogs put Owls back in their place--bottom of conference
(The Daily Cougar -- Nov. 28)
Bucket down, bowl to go
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 27)
Same story, different chapter for Rice
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 27)
Hatfield, bosses have mulling to do
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 27)
Rice was only SWC school never to have been on probation
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram -- Nov. 27)
Rice falls to Houston, 35-18
(RiceOwls.com/AP -- Nov. 26)

'05 UH week

Cougars must beat Rice to go to bowl
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 26)
Battle for Bucket takes on greater signficance
(Click2Houston.com -- Nov. 25)
Rivalry game against Rice creeps closer for Cougars
(UHCougars.com -- Nov. 25)
Stallings recounts off-the-bench tackle of Moegle
(BamaMag.com -- Nov. 23)
'Five wins is a pretty good season, right?'
(Houston Chronicle - Nov. 23)
Ironically, Rice brings in more momentum than UH
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 23)
8,267-- write it down, remember it, add to it
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 22)
Neighboring foes face off
(The Daily Cougar -- Nov. 22)
UCF, piling on Rice attendance and stadium condition, has no stadium, attendance problems of its own
(Central Florida Future -- Nov. 21)
The Knights are shining
(Central Florida Future -- Nov. 21)
Knights rewarded for emotional win
(Orlando Sentinel -- Nov. 21)
Rice passing game makes gains but fizzles late
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 20)
From worst to first
(Orlando Sentintel -- Nov. 20)
Playing on astroturf took steep toll on UCF
(Orlando Sentintel -- Nov. 20)
'Rice has little talent and even fewer fans'
(Orlando Sentintel -- Nov. 20)
Venson's interception the turning point
(Orlando Sentintel -- Nov. 20)
Puzzler puts UH in a bind
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 20)
Moffett rallies Golden Knights past upset-minded Rice
(Florida Today -- Nov. 20)'
UCF turnaround historical in its scope
(UCFSports.com -- Nov. 20)
From rags to riches:  Knights in title game
(St. Petersburg Times -- Nov. 20)
Rice loses 31-28 heartbreaker to UCF
(RiceOwls.com -- Nov. 19)

'05 UCF week

O'Leary, Price find redemption in C-USA
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 18)
'So-so' practices bother O'Leary
(Orlando Sentinel -- Nov. 18)
O'Leary's optimism not so wacky after all
(St. Petersburg Times -- Nov. 18)
Rice happy to silence streak talk
(Memphis Commercial Appeal -- Nov. 17)
Storms force Rice to change practices
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 17)
Knights' only option is winning
(Orlando Sentinel -- Nov. 17)
Knights closing in on history
(Florida Today -- Nov. 17)
It's there for the taking
(Central Florida Future -- Nov. 17)
Leading way during tough times a test of character
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 16)
Knights try to cap remarkeable turnaround
(WFTV.com -- Nov. 16)
Ground game now a strength for UCF
(Orlando Sentinel -- Nov. 16)
Bittong knows job is to hit somebody
(Orlando Sentinel -- Nov. 16)
Wall, Smith kudo-listed by College Football News
(Collegefootballnews.com -- undated)
Wall's full of surprises
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 15)
UCF awaits clear bowl picture
(Orlando Sentinel -- Nov. 15)
UCF cornerback faces sexual battery charge
(Florida Today -- Nov. 15)
UH, after win over Southern Miss, sets sights on Big 12
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 15)
UCF sits one victory over Rice from division title
(Charleston, WV, Gazette -- Nov. 15)
UCF visits Rice in search of C-USA Eastern championship
(UCFAthletics.com -- Nov. 14)
Tulane punter Beckman hospitalized in critical condition
after hunting accident
(New Orleans Times Picayune -- Nov. 14)
Tulane punter shot in hunting accident
(Baton Rouge Advocate -- Nov. 14)
UCF in control of its own destiny
(Central Florida Future -- Nov. 14)
Knights in thick of title hunt
(Central Florida Future -- Nov. 14)
Green Wave missed an opportunity
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Nov. 14)
UCF controls destiny
(Orlando Sentinel -- Nov. 14)
UCF player faces sex charge
(Orlando Sentinel -- Nov. 14)
Golden Knights keep finding way
(Orlando Sentinel -- Nov. 13)
Another good Knight
(Orlando Sentinel -- Nov. 13)
UCF-UAB photo gallery
(Orlando Sentinel -- Nov. 13)
Owls stop Tulane to snap streak at 14, give victory song good old college try
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 13)
Rice starts cooking against Wave
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Nov. 13)
Backup quarterback stars in first league role
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Nov. 13)
Freshman receiver grabs attention
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Nov. 13)
Tulane bows to Rice, 42-34
(TulaneInsider.com -- Nov. 13)
Wall's three TDs lead Rice past Tulane
(MSNBC.com -- Nov. 12)
Owls end losing streak with 42-34 win over Tulane
(Rice Sports Information/AP -- Nov. 12)
'It was a great team victory'
(Denton Record Chronicle -- Nov. 12)
Rice win snaps nation's longest losing streak
(NewsandObserver.com -- Nov. 12)
Wave's pride on line versus Owls
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Nov. 12)
Tulane athletics keep students' spirits rallied
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 12)
Three Owls make Austin County proud
(Sealy News -- Nov. 12)
Patrick Dendy promoted to Green Bay active roster
(The Packer Report -- Nov. 12)

'05 Tulane week

Rice looks to exploit Tulane's rushing defense
(The Rice Thresher -- Nov. 11)
Tulane's Brown putting on a show
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Nov. 11)
Football loses 14th straight at SMU
(The Rice Thresher -- Nov. 11)
Owls desperately try to break into win column
(Click2Houston.com -- Nov. 10)
For Rice, Tulane, win tops wish list
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 10)
Tulane players contacted about transferring
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Nov. 10)
Tulane backup QB to get first start
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Nov. 10)
Despite ugly record, Wave wary of Rice
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Nov. 9)
Wave needs improvement in rushing defense
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Nov. 9)
Tulane fends off circling sharks, er, coaches
(CBS Sportsline -- Nov. 8)
Tulane SID Rice game news release
(TulaneGreenWave.com -- Nov. 8)
Injuries throwing Owls off their game
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 8)
Scelfo pondering quarterback swap
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Nov. 8)
After Navy loss, it's doubtful Tulane can right ship
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Nov. 7)
Tulane back saves best for last
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Nov. 6)
Tulane fans invited to tailgate with Rice alumni
(TulaneGreenWave.com -- Nov. 7)
Tulane roster said filled with quality, experience
(TulaneGreenWave.com -- undated)
Mustangs go to work early to smack Owls
(Dallas Morning News -- Nov. 6)
SMU's Martin atones for 'mess-up'
(Dallas Morning News -- Nov. 6)
SMU snuffs out Rice hopes
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 6)
Mids roll to Homecoming rout of Tulane
(Annapolis Capitol -- Nov. 6)
Rice drops tough game to SMU, 27-7
(Rice Sports Information/AP -- Nov. 5
Mustangs, Martin run over Rice
(SMU SPorts Information -- Nov. 5)
Owls barely avoid shutout
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram -- Nov. 5)
Green Wave not accepting excuses
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Nov. 5)
Winning is still main attraction for SMU
(Dallas Morning News -- Nov. 4)

'05 SMU week

Football looks for first win of season against SMU
(The Rice Thresher -- Nov. 4)
Football scares UTEP with late drive
(The Rice Thresher -- Nov. 4)
Mustangs look to come home with a win
(The Daily Campus -- Nov. 4)
Rice's offense does not matter
(SMU Football Blog -- Nov. 4)
Owls take on familiar foe in SMU
(Click2Houston.com -- Nov. 3)
Rice's multiple offense already giving SMU fits
(Dallas Morning News -- Nov. 3)
Tulsa, UTEP tangle with plenty on the line
(Memphis Commercial Appeal -- Nov. 3)
Keene State shares Owl mascot with Rice, Temple
(The Equinox -- Nov. 3)
SMU brings out the best in Rice
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 2)
Owls on verge of breakthrough
(Jackson Clarion-Ledger -- Nov. 2)
SMU frosh QB breaks hand
(Dallas Morning News -- Nov. 2)
Bennett:  'They are a team with a deceptive record'
(SMUMustangs.com -- Nov. 1)
Restoring tradition at SMU
(SMU Daily Campus -- Oct. 21)
'Body-bag' games do much more harm than good
(Miami Herald -- Nov. 1)
Rice-SMU by the numbers
(SMU Football Blog -- Oct. 31)
Narrow win sets stage for West Division battle
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 31)
SMU's Bennett:  'I know we can get this thing going'
(Dallas Morning News -- Oct. 23)
Rice rallies late but comes up short
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 30)
Rice falls just short of UTEP, 38-31
(Rice Sports Information/AP -- Oct. 30)
Miners made it difficult on themselves as possible
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 30)1
Palmer suffers through two halves
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 30)
Tight end comes up big in win
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 30)
Miners hang on to down Rice
(UTEPAthletics.com -- Oct. 30)
Miners survive late scare
(KTSM News Channel 9 -- Oct. 29)
Play more football at Rice Stadium
(The Rice Thresher -- Oct. 27)

'05 UTEP week

UTEP brings high-powered offense to Rice
(The Rice Thresher -- Oct. 27)
UTEP wary of Rice despite its winless status this season
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 29)
Palmer has shoulder separation, but will play
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 28)
Rice-UTEP series knotted at four games apiece
(UTEP Prospector -- Oct. 28)
UTEP one win away from bowl eligibility
(UTEPAthletics.com -- Oct. 28)
Miners leery of Rice
(UTEPAthletics.com -- Oct. 27)
Rice upbeat despite rough season
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 27)
Boyd's health encourages UTEP coach
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 27)
Miners quarterback is making name for himself
(Macon, GA, Telegraph/AP -- Oct. 26)
Walking wounded everywhere for Miners
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 26)
As expected, division races tight
(Jackson Clarion-Ledger -- Oct. 26)
UTEP boosts, extends Price's deal
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 26)
Owls going the wrong direction
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 25)
Price elated with winning effort
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 25)
Numbers all add up for Miners in win over Marshall
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 24)
Miners must take care of business against winless Rice
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 24)
Mids looking like new
(Annapolis Capitol -- Oct. 24)
For a change, Navy cruises
(Baltimore Sun -- Oct. 24)
Surge in second half launches Navy over Rice
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 23)
Mids provide split portrait in rout of Rice
(Annapolis Capitol -- Oct. 23)
Navy seeing big gains from Whittaker
(Annapolis Capitol -- Oct. 23)
For Navy, it's a runaway victory
(Washington Post -- Oct. 23)
Mids roll to fourth straight win
(Baltimore Sun l-- Oct. 23)
Johnson:  'We either hit a big play or they got us'
(NavySports.com -- Oct. 23)
Midshipmen roll to 41-9 victory
(The News and Observer -- Oct. 23)
Rice falls to Navy, 41-9
(RiceOwls.com -- Oct. 22)
Mids down Owls, 41-9
(NavySports.com -- Oct. 22)
Hungry Mids eye Rice, third straight bowl berth
(Annapolis Capitol -- Oct. 22)

'05 Navy week II

Little not asleep at Navy's wheel
(Baltimore Sun -- Oct. 21)
Mids' Little taking on larger role
(Annapolis Capitol -- Oct. 21)
Sibling revelry in Annapolis
(Wilmington, DE,  News-Journal -- Oct. 21)
Navy halfway to bowl eligibility
(Washington Post -- Oct. 20)
Good coaches know which buttons to push -- and when
(GoMids.com -- Oct. 20)
Tomlinson catches spark Midshipmen
(GoMids.com -- Oct. 20)
Navy defender missing out on Houston homecoming