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
(Annapolis Capitol -- Oct. 19)
Navy, Rice performing a double-take
(Annapolis Capitol -- Oct. 19)
McGown's Rice return on hold for a second time
(Baltimore Sun -- Oct. 19)
Hat:  So far, so good on coordinator changes
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 18)
Tilt with Rice may be Navy's biggest game of season
(GoMids.com -- Oct. 18)
Coach not impressed by Navy's victory over Kent
(Annapolis Capitol -- Oct. 18)
Johnson:  'I did a very poor job of getting our guys ready'
(GoMids.com -- Oct. 17)
Mid's mistakes, lack of motivation leave coach shaking head
(Baltimore Sun -- Oct. 17)
Navy's win isn't 'good looking'
(Washington Post -- Oct. 16)
Tomlinson puts up Navy numbers
(Annapolis Capitol -- Oct. 16)
Home opener no remedy for Rice's ills
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 16)
Chronicle photos of Rice-Tulsa game
(Houston Chronicles -- Oct. 16)
Tulsa blows away Rice
(Tulsa World -- Oct. 16$)
TU limiting bowl thoughts to milk and lucky charms
(Tulsa World -- Oct. 16$)
Tulsa cooks Rice
(HurricaneAlert.com -- Oct. 16$)
Rice losing streak now at 11
(Ft. Worth Star-Telegram/AP -- Oct. 15)
Owls fall to Tulsa, 41-21
(RiceOwls.com -- Oct. 15)
Parrish rushes for 3 TDs as Tulsa runs past Rice
(TulsaHurricane.com -- Oct. 15)

'05 Tulsa week

Tulsa tight end rated top NFL running back prospect
(Tulsa World -- Oct. 14$)
Tulsa player overcomes atypical obstacles
(Tulsa World -- Oct. 13$)
Wounded warrior Owls suit up for another round
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 12)
Hatfield demotes long-time aide
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 12)
Rice changes defensive coordinators
(Dallas Morning News -- Oct. 12)
Three Tulsa's magic number
(Tulsa World -- Oct. 12$)
Owls finally come home for game
(Houston Chronicle l-- Oct. 11)
Tulsa hot topic in C-USA
(Tulsa World -- Oct. 11$)
Tulsa turned Southern Miss offense one-dimensional
(Tulsa World -- Oct. 11$)
Only sure thing in C-USA is acronyms
(Greenville Daily Reflector -- Oct. 10)
USM's Tulsa nightmare poses quite a challenge
(Gulfport-Biloxi Sun-Herald -- Oct. 10)
Breakout season may ride on running game
(Bonesville.net -- Oct. 10)
Rice fails to capitalize on chance to end skid
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 9)
Pirates pop feisty Owls
(Greenville Courier-Journal -- Oct. 9)
Pinkney had career day against Owls
(Greenville Courier-Journal -- Oct. 9)
Hands making habit of sacking quarterback
(Greenville Courier-Journal -- Oct. 9)
Rice was welcome sight for East Carolina
(Kinston, NC, Free Press -- Oct. 9)
Pinkney tosses three TD passes; Pirates get second win
(New Bern, NC, Sun Journal -- Oct. 9)
ECU cooks Rice with the pass
(Raleigh News and Observer -- Oct. 9)
'Captain Comeback' to the rescue
(Bonesville.com -- Oct. 9)
Pirates score 17 unanswered points to seal win
(Tuscaloosa News/AP -- Oct. 8)
An open letter to Bucky Allshouse and Carl Isgren
(Parliament message board -- Oct. 6)

'05East Carolina week

Owl DE Syptak still trying to find his groove
(New Bern, NC, Sun-Journal -- Oct. 7)
New foe means success for ECU
(Greenville Daily Reflector -- Oct. 7)
Veal adds bit to Pirates' running game
(Greenville Daily Reflector -- Oct. 6)
Allison motivated to perform well against Rice
(Kinston, NC, Free Press -- Oct. 6)
Allison looks to rebound in Rice game
(New Bern, NC, Sun-Journal -- Oct. 6)
Pirates favored for first time in season
(Collegesports.com -- Oct. 6)
'I don't think you look at their record right now'
(Bonesville.com -- Oct. 6)
Pirates favored in first-ever meeting with Owls
(The East Carolinian -- Oct. 6)
Rice, ECU trying to end similar losing streaks
(Click2Houston.com -- Oct. 5)
Rice not answering when opportunity knocks
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 5)
ECU focusing on future, forgetting the past
(Kinston, NC, Free Press -- Oct. 5)
Rice may be bland, but seats need to be filled
(New Bern, NC, Sun-Journal -- Oct. 5)
Fighting for progress, one fumble at a time
(Bonesville.com -- Oct. 5)
ECU's Baker questionable for Rice game
(Greenville Daily Reflector -- Oct. 5)
Road swing's an albatross for Owls
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 4)
ECU's Holtz taking nothing for granted about Rice
(Winston-Salem Journal -- Oct. 4)
Fighting for progress, one fumble at a time
(Bonesville.com -- Oct. 3)
Can Rice run the table? Probably not
(Fanblogs.com -- Oct. 3)
Season of redemption still within reach for ECU
(Bonesville.com -- Oct. 3)
Pirates learned some hard lessons in loss to Southern Miss
(Greenville Daily Reflector -- Oct. 3)
Solid passing game may not be enough to win tough games
(Birmingham News -- Oct. 3
Rice makes gains but losing streak hits nine
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 2)
Hackney down but not out
(Birmingham News -- Oct. 2)
...but it was only Rice
(Birmingham News -- Oct. 2)
'Man it feels good'
(Birmingham News -- Oct. 2)
UAB by the numbers
(Birmingham News -- Oct. 2)
Rice suffers 45-26 setback at UAB
(Rice Sports Information -- Oct. 1)
Hackney leads Blazers to win over Owls
(Click2Houston.com -- Oct. 1)

'05 UAB week

Brown expects Rice to be ready
(Birmingham News -- Oct. 1)
Rice should prove to be easy win for Blazers
(UAB Kaleidoscope -- Sept. 30)
Close win over JSU motivation for Blazers
(Birmingham News -- Sept. 30)
Hackney wears brace, but won't against Rice
(Birmingham News -- Sept. 30)
Blazers' McElveen won't let wrist injury keep him sidelined
(Birmingham News -- Sept. 30)
Navy not all that happy about Oct. 22 night game
(Annapolis Capitol -- Sept. 29)
'Darrell will hunt him at a very critical time'
(Birmingham News -- Sept. 29)
New football tradition needs more student support
(UAB Kaleidoscope -- Sept. 28)
Rice, UAB hope to start off conference play on high note
(Click2Houston.com -- Sept. 28)
Owls on wing of triple option
(Birmingham News -- Sept. 28)
Brown put spark in Rice
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 28)
Blazers suffer from apathy at home
(UAB Kaleidoscope -- Sept. 28)
Tulane players, LaTech frats in fracas
(SI.com -- Sept. 28)
Blazers begin conference slate Saturday against Owls
(UABSports.com -- Sept. 27)
Rita causes uneasy weekend for Owls
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 27)
C-USA extends contracts with all 5 current bowl partners
(ConferenceUSA.com -- Sept. 27)
Bad news:   Tennessee, mere 17-10 home winners over UAB, defeats LSU in overtime at Tiger's Den
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 27)
Blazers spend off week working on themselves
(Birmingham News -- Sept. 27)
Car wreck sidelines UAB fullback for season
(Birmingham News -- Spet. 27)
Blazers devote extra time to special teams
(Birmingham News -- Sept. 26)
For Rice, toughest non-conf schedule becomes easier
(UAB Kaleidoscope -- Sept. 26)
White grateful for week to heal his sore knee
(Birmingham News -- Sept. 23)
Brown:   Blazers ready to assist Rice
(Birmingham News -- Sept. 23)
Another hurricane rearranges schedules, forces postponements
(Canadian National Post -- Sept. 23)
'There really was no uncertainty over this'
(Annapolis Capitol -- Sept. 23)
Blazers looking to regroup, get healthy during bye week
(UAB Kaleidoscope -- Sept. 23)
Blazers overcome late Jackson State rally for 35-28 win
(UAB Kaleidoscope -- Sept. 19)
UAB's Hackney can seemingly win games by himself
(Birmingham News -- Sept. 12)
Rice-Navy, Southern Miss-UH games postponed
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 21)
Rice athletic events postponed, cancelled by hurricane
(Rice Sports Information -- Sept. 21)
Receivers tie up Rice's loose ends
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 21)

'05 Navy week I

Mids in rush to improve hurry-up offense
(Annapolis Capitol -- Sept. 21)
Navy-Rice moved to Oct. 22 due to Rita
(Annapolis Capitol -- Sept. 21)
Rice Emergency Management System keeping tabs on Rita
(Rice.edu -- Sept. 20)
Owls confident despite dents
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 20)
Rita could force local colleges to reschedule games
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 20)
Mids hoping defense will come of age against Rice
(Annapolis Capitol -- Sept. 20)
Charles' explosion stirs up sportswriting superlatives
(Port Arthuer News -- Sept. 20)
Dusty Mangum's Rice game turning point
(InsideTexas.com -- Sept. 19)
Cramping leaves Owens, Navy at a loss
(Washington Post -- Sept. 16)
UT answers running question
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 19)
Charles performs beyond his years
(The Daily Texas -- Sept. 19)
Six-letter word for Texas vs. Rice that begins with a 'B' and ends in an 'ing? (Note to sportswriter:  It's a seven letter word, genius--or an 11-letter one)(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 19)
UCLA's big win over OU proves Rice, SDSU routs legit
(The Daily Breeze -- Sept. 19)
SMU, Rice reminded us why SWC had to go
(Bryan-College Station Eagle -- Sept. 19)
Navy bout with Rice looks welcome after two near-misses
(Baltimore Sun -- Sept. 18)
UCLA loss evokes high school memories
(The Rice Thresher -- Sept. 16)
Longhorns overpower Owls in 51-10 rout
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 18)
Offense stays on ground as air attack struggles
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 18)
The Pride of Port Arthur is no ordinary freshman
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 18)
Longhorns crush Rice in 51-10 blowout
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 18)
UT's wins have been learning experiences
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 18)
Texas defense makes its point
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 18)
Rice takes home $500,000 for loss
(Austin American-Statsman -- Sept. 18)
Longhorns benefited from new instant replay system
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 18)
Young's escape opened flood doors
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 18)
Number two Texas rolls over Rice, 51-10
(Newsday -- Sept. 18)
Freshman RB steals show in Texas rout
(MSNBC.com -- Sept. 18)
Longhorns' defensive unit turns offensive
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram -- Sept. 18)
Charles impressive in UT win
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram -- Sept. 18)
Freshman Charles leads Texas past Rice
(Dallas Morning News -- Sept. 18)
Huff won't give an inch
(Dallas Morning News -- Sept. 18)
Charles runs gamut in UT's rout of Rice
(San Antonio Express-News -- Sept. 18)
Brown said not ready to demote Selwyn Young
(San Antonio Express-News - Sept. 18)
Longhorns answered questions early
(The Daily Texan -- Sept. 18)
Cylc brothers cherish togetherness at Academy
(Annapolis Capitol -- Sept. 18)
Midshipmen looking for more out of QB
(Annapolis Capitol -- Sept. 18)

'05 Texas week

'Not because they are easy, but because they are hard'
(Collegesports.com -- Sept. 16)
Big-game Brown sees merits of UT's schedule
(San Antonio Express-News -- Sept. 16)
Sweed's toughest critic is himself
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 16)
Shipley might make debut Saturday
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 16)
Pittman healthy and hungry
(The Daily Texan -- Sept. 16)
Longhorns are trying to take their games one at a time
(Collegesports.com -- Sept. 15)
Rice QB Clement seems cut out for the game
(San Antonio Express-News -- Sept. 15)
Falco to have exploratory surgery Thursday
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 15)
Pass no longer an afterthought in Texas game plan
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 15)
Horns preparing to defend option against Rice
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 15)
Brown may start Charles at tailback
(The Daily Texan -- Sept. 15)
All-girl UT spirit groups have to admit males:  NCAA
(The Daily Texan -- Sept. 15)
Things will get better, young Rice DBs insist
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 14)
Shell-shocked in their season opener, Owls now face Texas
(Click2Houston.com -- Sept. 14)
Rice faces daunting task against UT
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 14)
'We regret that there may have been a small number of knuckleheads'
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 14)
Shipley should see action against Rice
(InsideTexas.com -- Sept. 14)
Unlike Benson, Young may not have OU loss to hinder Heisman bid
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 14)
Grandfather of UCLA's Drew dies in stands during Rice game
(San Bernardino County Sun -- Sept. 14)
Rice is no Ohio State, but Owls have caught Texas napping before
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 13)
Texas is next for defensive unit stung by UCLA
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 13)
UT wisely focusing on Owls
(Dallas Morning News -- Sept. 13)
Brown shows coaching genius in Ohio State game
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 13)
Freshman tailback likely to draw start for Horns Saturday
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram -- Sept. 13)
UCLA favored over OU
(Tucson Citizen -- Sept. 13)
Big plays add up to Rice's road demise
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 12)
Bruin offense shines bright
(L.A. Daily News -- Sept. 12)
Lewis was a good decoy in win
(Los Angeles Times -- Sept. 12)
Texas moves on to the next challenge
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 12)
Bruins strike early, often against outgunned Owls
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 11)
Rice creamed
(Los Angeles Times -- Sept. 11)
Olson is a model of efficiency
(Los Angeles Times -- Sept. 11)
UCLA measures up against itself
(Los Angeles Times -- Sept. 11)
Bruins undefeated, untested
(L.A. Daily News -- Sept. 11)
Olson cooks in victory
(L.A. Daily News -- Sept. 11)
Receivers show they're catching on
(L.A. Daily News -- Sept. 11)
Lewis' policy is to have insurance
(L.A. Daily News -- Sept. 11)
Dragovic's play keeps improving
(L.A. Daily News -- Sept. 11)
Air of dominance to Bruins' victory
(Orange County Register -- Sept. 11)
Bruins play like they mean it
(Orange County Register -- Sept. 11)
Is L.A. ready for two good teams?
(Orange County Register -- Sept. 11)
Bring on the Oklahoma Sooners
(The Daily Breeze -- Sept. 11)
UCLA has yet to be tested this season
(The Daily Breeze -- Sept. 11)
Olson puts Bruins in control
(The Daily Breeze -- Sept. 11)
Bruins make it look easy
(Riverside Press-Enterprise -- Sept. 11)
This was Drew Olson at his best
(Riverside Press-Enterprise -- Sept. 11)
Leading man role Taylor-made
(Riverside Press-Enterprise -- Sept. 11)
UCLA scores early and never looks back
(The Daily Bruin -- Sept. 11)
Receivers make their presence felt
(The Daily Bruin -- Sept. 11)
Bruins haven't shown us anything yet, even after two big wins
(The Daily Bruin -- Sept. 11)
UCLA lost in USC's shadow
(Inland Valley Daily Bulletin -- Sept. 11)
Bruins in high gear
(Inland Valley Daily Bulletin -- Sept. 11)
Some Bruins are securing their future
(Inland Valley Daily Bulletin -- Sept. 11)
Offense no shock to Olson's system
(Inland Valley Daily Bulletin -- Sept. 11)
Rice unable to overcome UCLA's early lead
(RiceOwls.com -- Sept. 10)

'05 UCLA week

Owls won't be only team to feature multiple rushing threats
(Los Angeles Times -- Sept. 9)
Bruins insist they're hungry for Rice, not OU
(Orange County Register -- Sept. 9)
Olson:   'Guys are just pumped up to play'
(L. A. Daily News -- Sept. 9)
Bruins passing game slow to catch on
(Orange County Register -- Sept. 8)
Bruins' big test:  option left, option right, option up the middle
(Riverside Press-Enterprise -- Sept. 8)
Westwood good for Kibble's body
(Los Angeles Daily News -- Sept. 8)
Bruin duo not expected to play against Rice
(Palos Verdes Daily Breeze -- Sept. 8)
Ben Olson pushes through the pain
(Los Angeles Times -- Sept. 8)
Rice defense gets its head together
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 7)
Injured QB plans to be ready to face Rice
(Orange County Register -- Sept. 7)
UCLA coach on upcoming Rice game
(Bruin Report Online -- Sept. 7/video)
UCLA depth chart, injuries going into Rice game
(Bruin Report Online -- Sept. 7)
Bruins work on receivers
(Riverside Press-Enterprise -- Sept. 7)
Scouting report on Rice
(Riverside Press-Enterprise -- Sept. 7)
Bruin WRs seek turnaround
(Los Angeles Times -- Sept. 7)
Searching for options against Rice
(Los Angeles Times -- Sept. 7)
Drew's big play may be first in a long line
(Palos Verdes Daily Breeze -- Sept. 7)
Rice offense may have different mix in mind
(Los Angeles Times -- Sept. 6)
Rice looks may give UCLA fits
(San Gabriel Valley Tribune -- Sept. 6)
Owls tired of waiting to play
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 6)
Rice will be in rush to check UCLA defense
(Orange County Register -- Sept. 6)
UCLA coach Karl Dorrell's Monday press conference
(BruinReportOnline -- Sept. 5)
Bruins look special in opener
(Orange County Register -- Sept. 5)
UCLA's Olson is solid while others are spectacular
(Los Angeles Times -- Sept.  5)
Olson hopes to be ready for Rice
(Ventura County Star -- Sept. 5)
Lewis steps into role as lead receiver
(UCLA Daily Bruin -- Sept. 4)
State of Texas to serve as Green Wave's temporary base
(Shreveport Times -- Sept. 4)
Receivers star in Owl scrimmage
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 3)
Thresher columnist wants partial tear-down of Rice Stadium
(The Rice Thresher -- Sept. 2)
UH, C-USA newcomer Rice are meaningful rivals again
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 31)
Owls will test everybody's run defense
(Mobile Register -- Aug. 28)
Rice QB Clement shows verve, not nerves
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 27)
UCLA offense experienced, defense a little green going into '05 opener
(UCLABruins.com -- Aug. 26)
UCLA aims to rectify last season's late slide
(CollegeFootballNews.com -- Aug. 26)
Quarterback club to kick off Sept. 6
(RiceOwls.com -- August 2)

Rice Fall '05 preseason story links

Football truth:  Aztecs can't beat UCLA bully
(San Diego Union-Tribune -- Aug. 25)
TCU, Houston, Rice, SMU still recovering from SWC's fall
(MSNBC.com -- Aug. 24)
TCU doesn't figure to miss the Owls
(Fort Worth Star Telegram -- Aug. 25)
Scouting Conference USA
(TulaneInsider.com -- Aug. 23)
Rice football to salute Houston area military
(West U. Examiner -- Aug. 24)
Conference USA 2005 season predictions for each team
(Collegefootballnews.com -- Aug. 23)
Hat:  7 frosh will join depth chart
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 23)
Punching your ticket to Rice athletics
(The Rice Thresher -- Aug. 19)
Rice could face growing pains this season
(The Sports Network -- Aug. 22)
Homer Rice, Bert Emanuel on BCS voter list
(Houston  Chronicle -- Aug. 22)
Houston should be draw, not hinderance, for prospective Rice students
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 21)
New league, new challenges for Rice football
(West U. Examiner -- Aug. 17)
Cates OK after scary moment; Pegues returns to team
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 20)
TCU, Houston, Rice, SMU still recovering from SWC demise
(Denton Record-Chronicle -- Aug. 20)
Two UH profs dispute cheating allegations
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 20)
With Trey at Rice, younger brother continues football tradition
(Pascagoula, Miss., Press -- Aug. 19)
CUSA commissioner used to turnover
(Dallas Morning News -- Aug. 19)
CUSA announces updated TV schedule
(Herdzone.com -- Aug. 18)
NCAA probe targets UH grade changes
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 18)
Syptak leads Rice into Conference USA
(KLTV.com/AP -- Aug. 17)
Jimmy Shaw eats his way into lead role for JoePa
(The Patriot-News.com -- Aug. 17)
Former Rice MVP, now coach, fights illness
(Waco Tribune-Herald -- Aug. 15)
Brandon Green makes con- vincing contribution for St. Louis
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch -- Aug. 14)
Decade has passed since lights went out on the SWC
(San Antonio Express-News -- Aug. 14)
Injuries end Owl's career
(Houston Chronicle -- August 13)
Rice 'crazy' excited already
(Houston Chronicle -- August 13)
Process of catch-up starts early
(RiceOwls.com -- August 13)
Rice makes grade where it counts
(Memphis Commercial Appeal -- August 11)
Oklahoma State seeks 3-game series with Rice
(KOTV.com -- August 10)
Falco fits new plan by Rice
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 8)
Rice College Master gives advice on moving in
(The Houston Chronicle -- August 7)
CUSA may get slot in Houston Bowl
(Houston Chronicle -- August 4)
Rice gets that old SWC feeling
(Houston Chronicle -- August 3)
Full coverage, video clips of CUSA Media Day
(CSTV.com -- August 3)
CUSA coaches register picks
(Ironton, WVa., Tribune -- August 2)
Best-of-rest C-USA is eager to prove itself
(Houston Chronicle -- August 2)
Coaches notice Rice's Syptak
(Houston Chronicle -- August 2)
'This one goes out to the Rice Owls'
(The O-zone.net -- August 2)
CUSA to feel impact of imported WAC teams
(Bonesville.net -- August 2)
More kudos for Syp:  picked pre-season defensive POY by league coaches
(ConferenceUSA.com -- August 1)
Rice's new league a saving grace
(Houston Chronicle -- August 1)
CUSA taps UTEP to win West
(El Paso Times -- August 1)
New teams, new start for Conference USA
(Jackson, Miss., Clarion-Ledger -- July 29)
Say hello to new look CUSA
(Memphis Commercial Appeal -- July 31)
Upgrading facilities helps ugrade teams
(Huntington Herald-Dispatch -- July 31)
Football broadcast, radio crew announced
(RiceOwls.com -- July 28)

Rice 2004-2005 post-season story links

Former Owl star Ryan Smith a success after football
(Malvern, Ark. Daily Record -- July 14)
Syp named to Hendricks Award Watch List
(RiceOwls.com -- July 8)
Rice balances academics, athletics
(Huntington, WVa., Herald-Dispatch -- July 3)
Conference welcomes six fresh faces into fold
(Hattiesburg, Miss., American -- July 1)
Owls' new offense will be no run-and-shoot
(Sports Illustrated 2005 Rice team preview)
Rice has always followed beat of its own drummer
(Collegefootballnews.com '05 Rice preview -- June 2)
University trustees facing down the E-Maelstrom
(Chronicle of Higher Education -- April 29, 2005)
CUSA '05 football prospectus now available online
(CUSA.com)
NCAA shows teeth with new academic standards; Rice in Top 10
(Houston Chronicle -- Mar. 1)
Owls in good hands with incoming class
(Houston Chronicle -- Feb. 3)
Hatfield:  Unsung recruits sometimes bloom
(USA Today -- Feb. 1)
Numbers begin to add up in Rice's move to CUSA
(El Paso Times -- Jan. 13)
New ESPN TV package for CUSA
(ConferenceUSA.com -- Jan.11)
Bailey lands Pro Football Weekly All-Am Honorable Mention
(NavySports.com -- Jan. 10)
NCAA starts toward much tougher academic standards
(CBS Sportsline -- Jan. 10)
Syptak among 'Best of Texas' named by Chronicle
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 22)
New Rice board head has plans to attract top undergrads
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 17)
Syp leads 3 Owls on All-WAC team
(Rice Sports Information)
Conference USA future looks bright
(Bowling Green News -- Dec. 12)
Major changes unlikely as CUSA beckons
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 6)
The Dave Maggard Report:  12/1/2004 edition
(Owlzone discussion thread/Jonathan Sadow -- Dec. 1)
Rice players honored for academic success
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 25)
Five Owls named Academic All-District
(RiceOwls.com -- Nov. 12)
Bailey lands Pro Football Weekly All-Am Honorable Mention
(NavySports.com -- Jan. 10)
NCAA starts toward much tougher academic standards
(CBS Sportsline -- Jan. 10)
Syptak among 'Best of Texas' named by Chronicle
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 22)
New Rice board head has plans to attract top undergrads
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 17)
Syp leads 3 Owls on All-WAC team
(Rice Sports Information)
Conference USA future looks bright
(Bowling Green News -- Dec. 12)
Major changes unlikely as CUSA beckons
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 6)
The Dave Maggard Report:  12/1/2004 edition
(Owlzone discussion thread/Jonathan Sadow -- Dec. 1)
Rice players honored for academic success
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 25)
Five Owls named Academic All-District
(RiceOwls.com -- Nov. 12)
Numbers begin to add up for Rice's move to CUSA
(El Paso Times -- Jan. 13)
New ESPN TV package for CUSA
(ConferenceUSA.com -- Jan.11)
Bailey lands Pro Football Weekly All-Am Honorable Mention
(NavySports.com -- Jan. 10)
NCAA starts toward much tougher academic standards
(CBS Sportsline -- Jan. 10)
Former Rice football standout Weatherly dies at 76
(Victoria Advocate -- Jan. 3)
A&M's, Bryant's skid began with loss to Rice
(San Jose Mercury-News -- Dec. 27)
Rice sets eyes on Mississippi recruit
(Gulfport/Biloxi Sun-Herald -- Dec. 25)
Syptak among 'Best of Texas' named by Chronicle
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 22)
Rice scientists find security flaw in Google
(New York Times -- Dec. 20)
Rice's McKrieth a blessing undisguised
(Albany Times-Union -- Dec. 19)
New Rice board head has plans to attract top undergrads
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 17)
Rice recruit wasn't about to give up football his senior year
(Dallas Morning News -- Dec. 16)
Ed Bailey gets All-American Honorable Mention
(Owlzone discussion thread)
Syp leads 3 Owls on All-WAC team
(Rice Sports Information)
Conference USA future looks bright
(Bowling Green News -- Dec. 12)
Time for Owl fans to close ranks
(Owlzone discussion thread)
Letter from Coach Hatfield
(RiceOwls.com)
Major changes unlikely as CUSA beckons
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 6)
The Dave Maggard Report:  12/1/2004 edition
(Owlzone discussion thread/Jonathan Sadow -- Dec. 1)
Rice players honored for academic success
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 25)
Five Owls named Academic All-District
(RiceOwls.com -- Nov. 12)