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Rice spring '07 stories

Owl DL asked to fill variety of roles
(RiceOwls.com -- Feb. 20)
Bailiff adds three to Rice coaching staff
(Houston Chronicle -- Feb. 20)
Rice football coach fills out staff
(KHOU.com -- Feb. 20)
Two recently-departed Owls may rejoin team
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Feb. 20)
Early-bird Owls woo the best
(Houston Chronicle -- Feb. 14)
Stanford Bootleg's '07 graduation rate analysis
(The Bootleg -- Feb. 13)
Dilbeck takes head coaching job at Fort Smith-area high school
(Fort Smith Times-Record -- Feb. 9)
Football announces 22 new recruits
(The Rice Thresher -- Feb. 9)
Tudor:   'I felt an obligation and an opportunity'
(The Rice Thresher -- Feb. 9)
Owls' Bailiff makes up for shortened recruiting time
(Houston Chronicle -- Feb. 8)
Signing day tidbits, etc.
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Feb. 8)
Ex-Rice aide joins Arizona staff
(Tucson Citizen -- Feb. 8)
Statewide signees -- master list
(Dallas Morning News -- Feb. 8)
Everyone's All-American:  Joe Savery and the top-ranked Rice Owls fight for college baseball glory
(Houston Press -- Feb. 8)
Hard work pays off in form of Rice scholarship
(Denton Record-Chronicle -- Feb. 8)
League-by-league recruiting breakdown
(Orlando Sentinel -- Feb. 8)
Coach Bailiff talks to Mark and Rick on Sportsradio 610
(KILTSportsradio.com -- Feb. 7)
Rice SID Signing Day release
(RiceOwls.com -- Feb. 7)
Owl Lance Byrd has eye for the football
(Madisonville Meteor -- Feb. 6)
Revitalized gym to be a 'Tudor' hardtop
(Houston Chronicle -- Feb. 7)
Rice basketball arena revitalization ready to roll
(RiceOwls.com -- Feb. 7)
Senior athletes hit web to lure coaches
(Houston Chronicle -- Feb. 7)
Coach Beaty on Bailiff staff:  'These guys are full of integrity'
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Feb. 6)
Beaty committed to family, athletes
(Houston Chronicle -- Feb. 6)
Rice's Bailiff trying to keep Flock in line
(Houston Chronicle -- Feb. 4)
Tide needs to put Owls on schedule
(Roll 'Bama Roll -- Feb. 1)
Chase: 'He (Major) elevated my mental game'
(Sports.OutsidetheBeltway.com -- Jan. 31)
CUSA  expected to announce team '07 schedules soon
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog>  -- Jan. 31)
Tank McNamara 'awards' former Rice coach
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 31)
Former coach at least didn't make excuses
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 30)
Debate ensues over UTEP's 4% graduation rate
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 30)
West grad named assistant at Rice
(Bucks County, PA, Courier-Times -- Jan. 26)
New Owls coach will try to fit in
(West U. Examiner -- Jan. 26)
This is not the same old story
(West U. Examiner -- Jan. 26)
Texas State coach replaces Graham
(The Rice Thresher -- Jan. 26)
Bailiff brings new defensive scheme
(The Rice Thresher -- Jan. 26)
Athletic renaissance puts Rice in vanguard
(The Rice Thresher -- Jan. 26)
TU strength coach returns to Rice
(KOKI Fox 23 Online -- Jan. 25)
Guess who's back?  Yancy McKnight!
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Jan. 24)
Rice coach adds three assistants to his staff
(KHOU.com -- Jan. 24)

Rice '06 postseason stories

Bailiff shouldn't have bailed
(The University Star -- Jan. 24)
Cornerback coach follows Bailiff, 3 others to Rice
(The University Star -- Jan. 24)
Replacing Bailiff no easy task
(San Marcos Daily Record -- Jan. 21)
Players' trust first goal for Bailiff
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 20)
Quotations from Chairman Bailiff
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Jan. 20)
New Rice coach says he'll stay full length of contract
(Austin American-Statesman -- Jan. 20)
Bailiff's legacy:  winning the right way
(San Antonio Express-News -- Jan. 20)
Bailiff to take over head coaching job at Rice
(Texas State University Star -- Jan. 20)
Rice has its man, and it's Bailiff
(RiceOwls.com -- Jan. 19)
David Bailiff introduced as Rice coach
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 19)
Ladies and gentlemen...David Bailiff
(Houston Chronicle  <MK's blog> -- Jan. 19)
New Rice coach wants to gain Owls' trust
(CSTV.com -- Jan. 19)
Bailiff to take over at Rice
(The Sports Network -- Jan. 19)
Berman:   It's Bailiff
(Fox26Houston -- Jan. 18)
Rice hires Bailiff as football coach
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 18)
Bailiff leaves Texas State for Rice
(San Antonio Express-News -- Jan. 18)
Texas State says coach headed to Rice
(Austin American-Statesman -- Jan. 18)
Bailiff named head coach at Rice
(Bobcatfans.com message board thread -- Jan. 18)
Rice nabs Bailiff as head coach
(Click2Houston.com -- Jan. 18)
Rice reportedly has its new coach
(ABC13.com -- Jan. 18)
Reports tab Bailiff as Rice coach
(Dallas Morning News -- Jan. 18)
Bailiff headed to Rice
(San Marcos Daily Record -- Jan. 18)
Owls ready to hire David Bailiff
(KHOU.com -- Jan. 18)
Post-Graham football still worthy of support
(The Rice Thresher -- Jan. 19)
Rice on track, despite Graham departure
(The Rice Thresher -- Jan. 19)
Graham, staff depart to mixed reactions
(The Rice Thresher -- Jan. 19)
Graham's coaching future marred by breach of trust
(The Rice Thresher -- Jan. 19)
Graham flop shows D-1 fails for Rice
(To Editor, The Rice Thresher -- Jan. 19)
Superdome and coaches link beleaguered Bird teams
(The Rice Thresher -- Jan. 19)
End of the search?
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Jan. 18)

Berman:   Rice interviews two more
(Fox26Houston -- Jan. 18)
Georgia Southern to hire Hatcher
(ESPNU.com -- Jan. 18)
Bailiff interviews at Rice
(San Marcos Daily Record -- Jan. 18)
Rice interviews three coaching candidates
(KHOU.com -- Jan. 18)
Stoops mum on Rice
(Tucson Citizen -- Jan. 18)
Del Conte connection means Stoops serious candidate
(Arizona Daily Star -- Jan. 18)
Stoops franchise may spread again
(Tucson Citizen -- Jan. 17)
Committee interviews three candidates Tuesday
(Fox26Houston -- Jan. 17)
UGA's Martinez spurns (sic) Rice coaching bid
(Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Jan. 17)
Report Stoops a top candidate for Rice job
(KOLD13Tucson -- Jan. 17)
It's Dillard's treat as accolades come at lunch
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 16)
Now that you've got that off your chest
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Jan. 16)
CDC says Rice won't be rushed
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 15)
He did it for all that jack
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Jan. 12)
Major meets with LSU
(News 8 Austin -- Jan. 10)
Rice extends Graham with deal that runs through 2012
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 10)
Despite rumors, no hiring of OC by Saban on Tuesday
(Birmingham News -- Jan. 10)
Rice rewards head football coach
(ABC13.com -- Jan. 9)
Rice gives Graham contract extension
(Sports Illustrated/AP -- Jan. 9)
It's official:  Todd gets contract extension
(RiceOwls.com -- Jan. 9)
Two Owl recruits already on campus for spring semester
(RiceOwls.com -- Jan. 9)
Rest easy, Rice
(FireMajorApplewhite.com -- Jan. 8)
Rice's Applewhite contacted by Alabama
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 8)
Report Boise State OC turned down Alabama job
(Alabama Fanblogs -- Jan. 8)
Saban looks to add to staff
(Huntsville, AL, Times -- Jan. 8)
Report Kragthorpe to take Louisville job
(CBS Sportsline -- Jan. 8)
Owls won't sneak up on anybody next year
(West U. Examiner -- Jan. 3)
Krueger finishes his Rice career
(The Sealy News -- Jan. 2)
Refs didn't cotton to '54 off-bench stop
(Washington Times -- Jan. 1)
Still, these were Rice people
(DanaBlankenhorn.Blogspot -- Dec. 29)
Could TG's success doom Willis?
(Houston Roundball Review -- Dec. 28)
Juist boys make bowl season twice as nice for grandma
(Clinton, IA, Herald -- Dec. 28)
Owls' football past all but forgotten
(West U. Examiner -- Dec. 27)
Bowl experience pays dividends for Trojans
(Montgomery Advertiser -- Dec. 26)
Troy wins first bowl convincingly
(Troy Messenger -- Dec. 24)
That looked eerily familiar, didn't it?
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Dec. 24)
Rice defense has rude awakening against Troy
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 23)
Rice blueprint for success established
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 23)
Owls lay another egg at Superdome
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Dec. 23)
With turnover margin flipped, Rice bowled over by Troy
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 23)
Loser Troy fans bring out 'overrated' yell
(Midwesternbias.com -- Dec. 23)
Haugabook, Troy rip Rice for first bowl win
(ESPN.com -- Dec. 23)
MVP Haugabook accounts for five touchdowns in win
(Montgomery Advertiser -- Dec.23)
Troy defense nets five interceptions in rout of Rice
(New Orleans Times -Picayune -- Dec. 23)
Shift to marquee night worked for bowl organizers
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Dec. 23)
Great night for Sunbelt as Troy beats Rice
(Lafayette Advertiser -- Dec. 23)
All things considered, it was a terrific ride for Rice
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 22)
Trojan defense too much as Troy tops Rice
(RiceOwls.com -- Dec. 22)
Clardy, King earn all-conference honors
(Mississippi Press -- Dec. 22)
Falco closes out football career with bowl game
(Scottsdale Republic -- Dec. 22)

Rice-Troy bowl game stories

Rice just a fun team to watch
(Fox Sports -- Dec. 22)
Rice-Troy a hidden gem on holiday bowl schedule
(USA Today -- Dec. 22)
Seems like only yesterday: The Rice-Ole Miss '61 Sugar Bowl
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Dec. 22)
No-nonsense general wows fans at luncheon
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Dec. 22)
'We'll use Chase as needed'
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Dec. 22)
Bowl drought ends tonight for Owls
(NE Mississippi Journal -- Dec. 22)
Trojans, Rice go on offense tonight
(Birmingham News -- Dec. 22)
Troy will try to stuff Rice wide receiver
(Montgomery Advertiser -- Dec. 22)
TG:  Former lettermen big part of Owls' future
  (Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 22)
Bowl lets city show it's able to party
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 22)
Owls pursue longest win streak since '49
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 22)
TG reportedly gets re-worked contract
(ESPN.com -- Dec. 22)
Rice, Troy square off in New Orleans
(MSNBC.com -- Dec. 22)
Rice ends post-season dry spell against Troy
(Seattle Post-Intelligencer/Sports Network -- Dec. 22)
Unknowns Troy, Rice on the rise
(Winston-Salem Journal/AP --  Dec. 22)
Rice receiving corps not a one-man show
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 21)
Football at heart of Troy ambitions
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Dec. 21)
If Clement can't go, Armstrong will be ready
(Covers.com -- Dec. 21)
Report from Thursday's bowl luncheon
(Mike Ross -- Dec. 21)
'These kids have worked so hard'
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Dec. 21)
Owls hoping to corral Troy playmakers
(Troy Messenger -- Dec. 21)
Owls tour Katrina devastation
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 21)
Football is boosting Troy's image
(Houston  Chronicle -- Dec. 21)
Welch helping the cause at Rice
(Pascagoula Mississippi Press -- Dec. 21)
Long wait almost over for Owls
(West U. Examiner -- Dec. 20)
Dillard's impressive season helps Owls earn bowl bid
(ESPN.com -- Dec. 20)
Graham works quickly, gets Owls bowl-ready
(USA Today -- Dec. 20)
Rice seniors bowled over
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 20)
Graham challenged players' work ethic; made them winners
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Dec. 20)
Troy has unfinished business
(Troy Messenger -- Dec. 20)
Troy offense goes as Haugabook goes
(Mobile Press-Register -- Dec. 20)
Chase cleared to play
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Dec. 19)
Rice Owls neues Powerhouse?  Nicht warscheinlich, aber Grund zum feiern
(College-football-news.de -- Dec. 19)
Cheering for Rice in Hog Heaven
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 19)
Rice-UH go bowling together for first time
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 19)
Scruggs, Smith bowled over for final game at Rice
(Austin American-Statesman -- Dec. 19)
Rice has chance to make history again
(WFAA.com  -- Dec. 19)
Dillard a player to watch this bowl season
  (Chicago Sun-Times -- Dec. 19)
Hasn't New Orleans suffered enough?  (PS--pick Troy)
(Lansing State Journal -- Dec.. 19)
Rice-UH go bowling together for first time
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 19)
Tickets! Get yer New Orleans Bowl tickets!
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Dec. 18)
Owl fans have great location in which to celebrate
(USA Today -- Dec. 18)
Entire Rice allocation of 6,800 tickets sold
(Houston Chronicle  <MK's blog>-- Dec. 18)
DeJaun keeps tabs on buddies at Lovett
(RiceOwls.com -- Dec. 18)
Extra Point Club dinner report
(Bob Reinhold -- Dec. 18)
Rice's resurgence takes center stage
(Baton Rouge Advocate -- Dec. 17)
Trojans looking for first bowl win
(Troy Messenger -- Dec. 17)
Troy prepares to face Rice
(Mobile Press-Register -- Dec. 17)
Rolf says he'll get around to Christmas shopping eventually
(RiceOwls.com -- Dec. 17)
Dillard first-team All-American with ESPN
(ESPN.com -- Dec. 15)
Blakeney wants Troy to embrace bowl trip
(Montgomery Advertiser -- Dec. 15)
BCS isn't end-all, be-all -- look at Rice
(Greeley, Col., Tribune -- Dec. 15)
Shutout motivated Troy defense
(The Troy Messenger -- Dec. 14)
Wait...Rice is also a football school?
(NBCNews.com -- Dec. 14)
Patient Rice fans expect bowl victory once every 53 years
(LA Times -- Dec. 14)
The legend of the Rice Truck
(CUSABbs thread -- Dec. 13)
Rice's Dillard named second-team All-America
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 13)
Owls to head for New Orleans Bowl flying high
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Dec. 13)
Dillard rubs elbows with nation's best
(West U Examiner -- Dec. 13)
No Division I-A team improved more than Rice
(ESPN.com -- Dec. 13)
Ken Hatfield evidently didn't leave cupboard bare
(Charleston, SC, Post & Courier -- Dec. 13)
Rice-UAB one of season's 10 fantastic finishes
(NBCSports.com -- Dec. 13)
'I would (and will) rather watch Troy take on Rice'
(Walton, Ga., Tribune -- Dec. 13)
Dodge ball will be a hit at UNT
(Dallas Morning News -- Dec. 13)
JD earns AP second-team All-American
(MSNBC.com -- Dec. 12)
Now, Graham tries to lead Rice to first bowl win since '54
(Associated Press/ATTYahooSports.com -- Dec. 12)
Q, Ruck, TG all to participate in local all-star game
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> Dec. 12)
Troy's goal:  10,000 tickets
(Montgomery Advertiser -- Dec. 12)
Graham added to coach local North-South all-star game
(RiceOwls.com -- Dec. 11)
Biggest league surprise was Rice
(Orlando Sentinel -- Dec. 11)
Rice in bowl game:  mediocrity rewarded
(Orange County Register -- Dec. 9  Email this columnist)
Graham and Dillard take Orlando
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Dec. 9)
Rice favored over Troy in New Orleans showdown
(The Rice Thresher -- Dec. 9)
A look back: Rice's bowl history
(The Rice Thresher -- Dec. 9)
Rice football 2006 year in review
(The Rice Thresher -- Dec. 9)
What to do in New Orleans
(The Rice Thresher -- Dec. 9)
Dillard earns Walter Camp nod
(RiceOwls.com -- Dec. 8)
Five Owls make Chron all-league; TG coach of year
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 8)
Top receiver award goes to GT's Johnson
(San Antonio Express-News -- Dec. 8)
Mackovic:   TG achieved more than many dreamed possible
(Palm Springs Desert Sun -- Dec. 8)
In the BCS, an eclectic electorate
(Washington Post -- Dec. 8)
Owls could run away with this game
(ProFantasySports.com -- Dec. 8)
Troy QB Haugabook excels in Sunbelt honors
(Montgomery Advertiser -- Dec. 7)
Major:  I'm not going anywhere
(RiceOwls.com -- Dec. 6)
Re Biletnikoff, best things come in small packages
(RealFootball365.com -- Dec. 6)
Rice coach of the year makes believers
(West U. Examiner -- Dec. 6)
Two words:  Jarett Dillard
(Sports Illustrated -- Dec. 5)
MK's final Rice football report card
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 5)
Trojans savoring first Sun Belt championship
(Troy Messenger -- Dec. 5)
Trojans second bowl trip could pay off more than first
(Birmingham News -- Dec. 5)
NO Bowl banks on Trojans to bring crowd
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Dec. 4)
Troy seeks first bowl win against Rice in New Orleans
(Mobile Press-Register -- Dec. 4)
Troy, Rice finish strong to erase September woes
(Birmingham News -- Dec. 4)
Rating the bowls:  your bowl shopping guide
(South Florida Sun-Sentinel -- Dec. 4)
Trojans top Panthers, earn trip to Big Easy
(Troy Messenger -- Dec. 3)
Trojans can clinch trip to New Orleans with win
(Montgomery Advertiser -- Dec. 2)
Both Rice and UH can hold their heads high
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 1)
Bowling in the Big Easy
(The Rice Thresher -- Dec. 1)
All-CUSA teams:  analyzing the media vote
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Dec. 1)
Todd Graham named C-USA coach of the year
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 30)
Grad assistant Reeve part of Owls' bowl prep
(Victoria Advocate -- Nov. 30)
Season-opening win over Rice set stage for UH
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 30)
League title within Trojans' grasp
(Montgomery Advertiser -- Nov. 30)
Real students -- and now they'll go down in history
(Scripps-Howard News Service -- Nov. 30)
Beyond BCS, gems abound
(Cincinnnati Enquirer -- Nov. 30)
Rice a top '06 college football surprise
(FoxSports.com -- Nov. 30)
C-USA media select Graham Coach of the Year
(ConferenceUSA.com -- Nov. 29)
Dillard's quick ascension lets Owls fly high
(San Antonio Express-News -- Nov. 29)
Owls hope to let the good times roll
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 29)
'It's a great day for Rice'
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Nov. 29)
Owls' football past all but forgotten in wake of success
(West U. Examiner -- Nov. 29)
This Rice team a source of inspiration
(West U. Examiner -- Nov. 29)
'He’s changed all of our lives'
(West U. Examiner -- Nov. 29)
Rice is going bowling -- and it doesn't involve an alley
(Tyler Morning Telegraph -- Nov. 29)
Lenoir-Rhyne turns to Fred Goldsmith
(Charlotte Observer -- Nov. 29)
SMU players to meet after heartbreaker in Houston
(SMU Daily Campus -- Nov. 28)
Rice back from antiquity
(San Antonio Express-News -- Nov. 28)
Rice accepts invite to New Orleans Bowl
(RiceOwls.com -- Nov. 28)
It's official:  Owls heading to Big Easy
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Nov. 28)
Rice accepts bid to play in New Orleans Bowl
(SBC Sportsline -- Nov . 28)
New Orleans Bowl will be Rice's first in 45 years
(ESPN.com -- Nov. 28)
Rice grabs glory, heads for a bowl
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 26)
Rice has heart and bowl after 0-4 start
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 26)
Todd can take a bow
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 26)
Wait over for bowl-bound Rice
(Dallas Morning News -- Nov. 26)
SMU loss is a heartbreaker
(Dallas Morning News -- Nov. 26)
Bennett guts this one out
(Dallas Morning News/WFAA -- Nov. 26)
Rice going bowling for first time in 45 years
(Austin American-Statesman -- Nov. 26)
Rice 31, SMU 27:   History in the making
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Nov. 25)
A bowl for Rice
(RiceOwls.com -- Nov. 25)

SMU week

A game as big as any
(Sports Illustrated -- Nov. 23)
Rice coach has taught Owls how to win
(Dallas Morning News -- Nov. 23)
SMU has come back to life
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/AP -- Nov. 23)
SMU QB, receiver passing the test
(Dallas Morning News -- Nov. 22)
Who are these guys?   You'd better recognize
(CBS Sportline -- Nov. 22)
Sky's the limit for Rice's Dillard
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 22)
Streaking Owls eyeing first bowl bid since '61
(Jackson Clarion-Ledger -- Nov. 22)
SMU's Martin: 'We deserve to go to a bowl'
(Dallas Morning News-- Nov. 22)
SMU must pass test to go bowling
(San Jose Mercury-News -- Nov. 22)
Advantage SMU in battle for bowl
(CUSA-fans.com -- Nov. 22)
Versatile Armstrong always ready to help Owls
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 21)
SMU, Rice meet again-- this time with bowl implications
(Dallas Morning News -- Nov. 21)
One win away from bowl certainty
(SMU Daily Campus -- Nov. 21)
Wounds run deep after loss
(Bonesville.net -- Nov. 21)
Report from Monday night's EPC dinner
(Bob Reinhold -- Nov. 21)
Clark gets C-USA special teams POW
(Conference USA/CSTV -- Nov. 21)
Owls flying high with record-setting receiver
(KHOU-TV -- Nov. 21)
Pirates still recovering from loss
(Kinston, NC, Free Press -- Nov. 21)
Pirates still trying to shake off Rice loss
(Washington, NC, Daily News -- Nov. 21)
ECU looks to move on after crushing loss
(Myrtle Beach Sun-News -- Nov. 21)
Owls soaring to amazing new heights
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 20)
Rice loss one of most painful in Skip Holtz' career
(WWAY NewsChannel 3 -- Nov. 20)
Hope ECU fans were writing in pencil
(Greenville Daily Reflector -- Nov. 20)
ECU looks to move on after crushing loss
(Tuscaloosa News -- Nov. 20)
Six may not be SMU's magic number
(Dallas Morning News -- Nov. 20)
They're called 'special teams' for a reason
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Nov. 19)
Rice tops East Carolina in final seconds
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 19)
Q tops 1,000 yards on season
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 19)
Rice scores 10 in final 3 minutes for win
(New Bern, NC, Sun-Journal -- Nov. 19)
Injury on offensive line hurts ECU
(Greenville Daily Reflector -- Nov. 19)
Pirates melt down, come up short
(Raleigh News & Observer -- Nov. 19)
ECU's postseason momentum left with Fangmeier's kick
(Greenville Daily Reflector -- Nov. 19)
'We could have won real easily'
(Bonesville.com -- Nov. 19)
Rice just became good friends with Southern Miss
(Hattiesburg American -- Nov. 19)
Rice tops East Carolina after ECU appears headed to win
(Houston Chronicle/AP -- Nov. 18)
Rice bowl hopes alive and kicking
(RiceOwls.com -- Nov. 18)
Finish sets up winner-goes-bowling clash with SMU
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Nov. 18)
Cougars (sic) connect on game-winning field goal for win
(ECUPirates.com -- Nov. 18)
Raines takes a lot from Rice early losses
(New Bern, NC, Sun-Journal -- Nov. 17)

East Carolina week

Rice sophomore in final running for Biletnikoff award
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 18)
Rice hoping for (CENSORED)
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 18)
East title in reach for ECU
(Greenville Daily Reflector --Nov. 18)
JD will make that trip to Tallahassee
(RiceOwls.com -- Nov. 17)
Four in row with win over Tulsa
(The Rice Thresher -- Nov. 17)
Coming home for the holidays
(The Rice Thresher -- Nov. 17)
Year of the underdog in college football
(Henry, GA, Daily Herald -- Nov. 17)
Slate riding big wave at ECU
(Greenville Daily Reflector -- Nov. 17)
Rice could derail conference championship, bowl hopes
(The East Carolinian -- Nov. 16)
ECU back on the road, at Rice
(The East Carolinian -- Nov. 16)
'It's just like hitting the lottery'
(ESPN.com -- Nov. 16)
The (mis)Adventures of PeeDee the Pirate
(CUSA message board)
Owls overshadow NC State on ECU's priority list
(Bonesville.net -- Nov. 16)
ECU coach hopes theories lead to title
(Washington, NC, Daily News -- Nov. 16)
ECU's defense has become quite stingy
(Winston-Salem Journal -- Nov. 16)
Sounds like a rose-colored paint job
(Charleston, WV, Daily Mail -- Nov. 15)
Owls rely on their TD machine:  QB Clement
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 15)
Turnovers key to Ows' winning streak
(Greenville Daily Reflector -- Nov. 15)
Holtz:   'This is really going to be a big game for us'
(Washington, NC, Daily News -- Nov. 15)
Statistically, Rice not that great on offense, pretty miserable on defense
(Bonesville.net -- Nov. 14)
Turnover turnaround makes difference
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 14)
Rice final conference test for Pirates
(New Bern, NC, Sun-Journal -- Nov. 14)
Pirates control own fate
(Raleigh News & Observer -- Nov. 14)
Maturation of defense yields dividends for East Carolina
(Kinston, NC, Free Press -- Nov. 14)
Holtz marvels at growth of ECU's defense
(Greenville Daily Reflector -- Nov. 14)
Pirates become bowl-eligible for first time in five years
(The East Carolinian -- Novl. 14)
Monday night's Extra Point Club dinner report
(Bob Reinhold -- Nov. 13)
Redemption sweet for former Owl Dendy
(Packers.com -- Nov. 13)
What more can be said about Jarett Dillard?
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Nov. 13)
The Rice Owls' surprising run -- with a star receiver
(Austin Bay blog -- Nov. 13)
ECU stingy on the ground
(Charlotte Observer -- Nov. 13)
Pirates near C-USA East title
(Greenville Daily Reflector -- Nov. 12)
ECU's seniors cherish big victory
(Kinston, NC, Free Press -- Nov. 13)
41,000-plus packs ECU stadium
(Greenville Daily Reflector -- Nov. 12)
Pirates banking on old truism
(Bonesville.net -- Nov. 13)
Football all-consuming passion for ECU coaches
(Greenville Daily Reflector -- Nov. 13)
Here's hoping Rice reaches that bowl this season
(FoxSports.com -- Nov. 12)
Owls stun Tulsa in double OT with Clement, Dillard
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 12)
Errors cook Tulsa in home loss to Rice
(The Daily Oklahoman -- Nov. 12)
Owls take advantage of 4 turnovers in double-overtime win
(El Paso News/AP -- Nov. 12)
Hurricane makes rare giveaway
(Tulsa World -- Nov. 12)
Rice downs Tulsa in double overtime for fourth straight win
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 12)
Strange experience (Rice-Tulsa game notes)
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 12)
'That last play was stressful'
(Tulsa World -- Nov. 12)
Four in a row for Owls as Tulsa fall in 2OTs
(RiceOwls.com -- Nov. 11)
Owls, on Cloud 9, may be able to fly home without plane
(Rice Owls.com <MK's blog -- Nov. 11)
No  league crown for Tulsa as Rice gets 4 turnovers, win
(TulsaHurricane.com -- Nov. 11)

Tulsa week

The windy plains of Oklahoma
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Nov. 11)
Rice-Tulsa:   Hurricane 'D' faces its designer
(Tulsa World -- Nov. 11)
Another week, another must-win game
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 11)
It's strictly a business trip
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 10)
Owls down UTEP for third straight win
(The Rice Thresher -- Nov. 10)
Mustangs hope for Cougar letdown
(SMU Daily Campus -- Nov. 10)
UTEP's Palmer:  Rice was basic, Tulsa complex
(El Paso Times -- Nov. 10)
Tulsa-Oklahoma State bowl game unlikely
(Tulsa World -- Nov. 10)
Bilaye-Benibo wins academic all-district honors
(RiceOwls.com -- Nov. 10)
Todd Graham takes Rice to new level
(Tulsa World -- Nov. 9)
Corner plus safety equals no problemo
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Nov. 9)
Plane crash forever links ECU, Marshall
(YahooSports.com -- Nov. 9)
Plenty of teams still seeking C-USA title
(Memphis Commercial Appeal -- Nov. 8)
Ja'Corey only 'questionable' for Tulsa game
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Nov. 8)
Seniors absorb Tulsa burden
(Tulsa World -- Nov. 8)
Suspect calls allowed Coogs to edge Rice
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 8)
SMU's easiest shot at bowl eligibility:  Rice
(SMU Daily Campus -- Nov. 8)
Kragthorpe: 'Todd and I aren't going to put any pads on'
(TulsaHurricane.com -- Nov. 7)
Owls are who Mike Price thought they were
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Nov. 7)
Kragthorpe wants team to focus
(NewsOK.com -- Nov. 7)
Hurricane to put tough loss behind them
(Tulsa World -- Nov. 7)
Owls can count on Henderson
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 7)
Tulsa makes effort, but cannot execute
(Tulsa World -- Nov. 6)
Hatfield honored in Colorado
(Fort Smith, Ark., Times-Record -- Nov. 6)
Monday EPC dinner report
(Bob Reinhold -- Nov. 6)
Kragthorpe:   Tulsa focusing only on Rice
(KOTV.com -- Nov. 6)
Owls put wishbone in the past
(El Paso Times -- Nov. 6)
Miners now in danger of missing out on bowl
(El Paso Times -- Nov. 6)
UH outplays Tulsa; Tulsa fans outclass UH faithful
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 6)
College athletes get new pitch: check out our tutoring center
(New York Times -- Nov. 5)
Rice holds on to beat UTEP
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 5)
Safe to say Owls of old are no more
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 5)
Owls hand shell-shocked Miners third loss in row
(El Paso Times -- Nov. 5)
Clement throws three TD passes in leading Rice
(NBC5i.com/Dallas -- Nov. 5)
Owls soar over Miners
(KHOU.com/Houston -- Nov. 5)
Rice spoils UTEP's homecoming, 37-31
(UTEPMiners.com -- Nov. 5)
Miners lose a golden opportunity
(El Paso Times -- Nov. 5)
Crowd booed Miners as they exited the field
(El Paso Times -- Nov. 5)
Former schoolmates meet again at Rice-UTEP
(San Antonio Express-News -- Nov. 4)

UTEP week

Rice safety Downs a true Renaissance man
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 3)
Focus on Jarett Dillard
(The Rice Thresher -- Nov. 3)
Former Oaker Del Conte in charge at Rice
(Roseburg, Ore., Review-News -- Nov. 3)
Higgins closes in on school records
(El Paso Times -- Nov. 3)
Owls have heavy hearts
(El Paso Times -- Nov. 2)
Owls second against the line in Division 1
(Covers.com -- Nov. 2)
Previously inconsequential Rice has proven to be a rock
(El Paso Times -- Nov. 1)
Miners trending down, Owls trending up
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Nov. 1)
Miner offense should roll against Owls
(NBC5i.com -- Nov. 1)
Bigger stage calls Dillard
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 31)
Next four games will define Miners' campaign
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 31)
Former Owl star Michael Perry changing lives
(Victoria Advocate -- Oct. 30)
Offensive improvement dramatic in last 4 games
(Bob Reinhold/Parliament discussion thread -- Oct. 30)
UTEP faces Rice in 75th Homecoming game
(UTEPAthletics.com -- Oct. 30)
Fred Biletnikoff, meet Jarett Dillard
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Oct. 29)
Miners seek strong finish
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 29)
Coach Price has some explaining to do
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 27)
Smith rushes for 3 TDs for Owls in third straight win
(The Rice Thresher -- Oct. 27)
Dillard a Biletnikoff semifinalist
(RiceOwls.com -- Oct. 27)
All abuzz over the 'B' word
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 26)
Golden Hurricane living up to expectations
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 25)
UTEP win over Tulsa would be major upset
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 25)
Of cabbages and kings -- and bowl games, of all things
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Oct. 24
New dimension perks up offense
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 24)
UCF troubles persist in red zone
(Orlando Sentinel -- Oct. 24)
Report from Monday night's Extra Point Club dinner
(Bob Reinhold -- Oct. 23)
Owls hand UCF embarrassing loss
(Central Florida Future -- Oct. 23)
Blame coaching staff after another terrible loss
(Central Florida Future -- Oct. 23)
UCF again clueless on defense
(Orlando Sentinel -- Oct. 23)
Justice:  'I've been a Rice fan for as long as I can remember'
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 22)
Knights rash to extend O'Leary deal
(Orlando Sentinel -- Oct. 22)
Runner enjoys big day at Knights' expense
(Lakeland, Fla., Ledger -- Oct. 22)
Smith breaks loose for Owls
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 22)
Owls nothing if not entertaining
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Oct. 22)
Knights' nightmare isn't over
(Orlando Sentinel -- Oct. 22)
UCF falls for fourth straight time at home
(Orlando Sentinel --Oct.22)
Rice cooks UCF hopes
(Daytona Beach News-Journal -- Oct. 22)
Latest loss to Rice is trouble for UCF
(Florida Today -- Oct. 22)
Rice tops UCF, 40-29
(RiceOwls.com -- Oct. 21)

UCF week

Clement, Dillard provide spark for Rice's passing game
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 20)
It's gut-check time for Golden Knights
(Orlando Sentinel -- Oct. 20)
UCF drawing fans despite early losses
(Orlando Sentinel -- Oct. 20)
Rice proving it's anyone's game
(West U. Examiner -- Oct. 19)
Rice ex Daryl Grant tapped for SA sports hall of fame
(San Antonio Express-News -- Oct. 19)
Israel could get start at QB for UCF
(Orlando Sentinel -- Oct. 19)
Coach's son:  'We should have won that game'
(Beckley, WV, Register-Herald -- Oct. 19)
UAB fans incredulous Blazers came away with loss at Rice
(Huntington, WV, Herald-Dispatch -- Oct. 19)
O'Leary mum on his starting QB
(Orlando Sentinel -- Oct. 18)
Not much has gone right for UCF this season
(WFTV.com -- Oct. 18)
After staggering start, Rice may have hit stride
(Jackson Clarion-Ledger -- Oct. 18)
UCF plays on Saturday for first time in month
(UCFAthletics.com -- Oct. 17)
Another stat bites the dust
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Oct 17)
Q awaits his turn at bat
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct 17)
Win vs. UAB shows Rice is a challenge
(Orlando Sentinel -- Oct. 17)
'All games are tight' in C-USA
(Charleston, WV, Daily Mail -- Oct. 17)
Report from Monday night's Extra Point Club dinner
(Bob Reinhold -- Oct. 16)
Blazers try to rebound from Rice loss
(Fort Wayne News-Sentinel -- Oct. 16)
UAB loss to Rice cuts deep
(Birmingham News -- Oct. 16)
Things not going so well in Cougar land
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 15)
Rice takes advantage of second chance
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 15)
Blazer miscue sets up Owl win
(Birmingham News -- Oct. 15)
Guyton started off hot before fumble
(Birmingham News -- Oct. 15)
DC moves to press box; Davis injured
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 15)
This was a strange game
(Houston Chronicle <MK's blog> -- Oct 14)
Last-second TD pass lifts Rice over UAB
(ABC13.com -- Oct. 14)
Late touchdown pass give Rice thrilling victory over UAB
(RiceOwls.com -- Oct. 14)

UAB week

Can UAB win on the road?
(Birmingham News -- Oct. 14)
Rice has rare talent in Dillard
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 14)
Owls notch 400 yards in loss to Tulane
(The Rice Thresher -- Oct. 13)
Owls get rare home game
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 13)
Blazers appear to be getting healthier
(Birmingham News -- Oct. 13)
Will Joel have more receptions this year against UAB than completions last year? (blog)
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 13)
Blazers' offense hard to predict
(Birmingham News -- Oct. 12)
Player's death, brutal schedule have wrecked Rice
(Birmingham News -- Oct. 11)
Graham less than thrilled with schedule he inherited
(Memphis Commercial Appeal -- Oct. 11)
Blazers prep Tuesday for Rice
(UAB Blazers.com -- Oct. 11)
It's one lapse after another in the learning process
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 10)
MK's mid-season football report card (blog)
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 10)
Monday's Extra Point Club dinner report
(Bob Reinhold -- Oct. 10)
Win over BCS foes builds credibility for C-USA
(Charleston Daily Mail -- Oct. 10)
UAB RB Elliott makes most of his opportunities
(Birmingham News -- Oct. 10)
Blazers step up rushing game in Memphis win
(Birmingham News -- Oct. 9)
Tulane no-huddle no joy for Rice
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 8)
Another bad start for Owls
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 8)
Sloppy from start to finish
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 8)
Forte, Ricard too much as TU rolls past Rice
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Oct. 8)
Ricard, Forte engineer Tulane's 38-24 victory
(Baton Rouge Advocate -- Oct. 8)
Tulane's defense makes key stops
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Oct. 8)
Tulane a winner at home
(Raleight News & Observer -- Oct. 8)

Tulane/Dale Lloyd week '06

Owls set records in year's first win
(The Rice Thresher -- Oct. 6)
Concerns about the Green Wave
(M K's Chronicle blog -- Oct. 6)
Rice defense taking shape
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 6)
Owls drawing strength from defeat of Army
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Oct. 6)
Dillard, Owls played nearly perfect footbal against Army
(ProFantasySports.com -- Oct. 6)
Tulane's Harris speaks through skills
(Shreveport Times -- Oct. 6)
Scribe:   Owls will run out of gas after emotional week
(San Antonio Express-News -- Oct. 5)
FSU QB:  Rice win gave 'Noles new confidence
(Panama City News-Herald -- Oct. 5)
Tulane's Foreman shows strength in time of loss
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Oct. 5)
No plans for Greenies to go no-huddle
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Oct. 4)
Owls, Green Wave try to notch first conference win
(NBC5i.com -- Oct. 4)
Tulane begins preparation for showdown with Rice
(TulaneGreenWave.com -- Oct. 4)
Celebrating win tough for Todd
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 3)
Battle-tested Rice ready to go wild in C-USA
(CSTV.com -- Oct. 3)
Lapses torment Tulane
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Oct. 3)
Report from Monday night's Extra Point Club dinner
(Bob Reinhold -- Oct. 2)
Initial indications 'positive' on injured Army player
(Times-Herald Record -- Oct. 2)
Thrashing by Rice embarrasses Army
(Times-Herald Record -- Oct. 2)
Army player:  just a bad day at work, Saturday
(Times-Herald Record -- Oct. 2)
Owls caught everyone in Hudson Valley by surprise
(ArmySports.com -- Oct. 2)
Owls turned grief into performance
(USA Today -- Oct. 2)
Chase Clement gets C-USA POW award
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 2)
Gordon, Chukwu were Gatorade ice bath bearers
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 2)
Clement, as Army recruit, shows what Ross wanted
(Times-Herald Record -- Oct. 2)
'You have to see this kid -- he's special'
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 2)
Most inspirng sports story of weekend involves Rice
(Philadelphia Daily News -- Oct. 2)
Rice gives Graham emotional first  win
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 1)
Why couldn't Dale Lloyd be here for this?
(Times-Herald Record -- Oct. 1)
Defeat 'agonizing' for Army's Ross
(Poughkeepsie Journal-News -- Oct. 1)
Rice players find source of strength
(LA Times -- Oct. 1)
Owls come home to bury teammate
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 1)
Army's Ross: 'Let's not put it all on us'
(GoArmySports.com -- Sept. 30)
Owls honor fallen comrade with 48-14 victory
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 30)

Army/Dale Lloyd week '06

Army commands Rice's attention
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 29)
Andray Downs:   'We've all come together'
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 29)
Army looks to break .500 in match with Rice
(Dallas Morning News/AP -- Sept. 29)
The real story of Rice vs. Army this Saturday
(PRWeb.com -- Sept. 28)
Joel Armstrong takes prize for most versatile Owl player
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 28)
AD DelConte announces Dale Lloyd death on Monday
(CSTV.com/video -- Sept. 28)
Coach Graham draws strength from his peers
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 27)
Todd Graham's interview Tuesday re Dale Lloyd, Army game
(RiceOwls.com -- Sept. 26)
Owls to play on
(RiceOwls.com -- Sept. 26)
Rice to play Army in honor of Lloyd
(Albany Times-Union -- Sept. 27)
Army's Ross: 'We are befuddled about what to expect'
(GoArmySports.com -- Sept. 27)
Army-Rice:  10 things to watch
(ArmySports.com <Scout> -- Sept. 27)
Rice-Army by the numbers
(USA Today -- Sept. 27)
Florida State punishes Rice
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 24)
Kicking game had Coach Graham fuming
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 24)
Q finishes on strong note
(Houston Chroniclw -- Sept. 24)
No. 18 Florida State routs Rice, 55-7
(Associated Press -- Sept. 23)
FSU gets its rout
(Tallahassee Democrat --Sept. 24)
Rice supporters give FSU fans perspective
(Tallahassee Democrat -- Sept. 24)
Seminoles find a groove
(Orlando Sentinel -- Sept. 24)
Florida State fattens up on Rice patsy (that was the headline)
(Daytona Beach News-Journal -- Sept. 24)
Bowden hopes Seminoles are on the way back
(Bradenton Journal -- Sept. 24)
Seminoles handed a much-needed breather
(St. Petersburg Times -- Sept. 24)
FSU gets feel-good victory, dominating lowly Rice
(Palm Beach Post -- Sept. 24)
Backup QB Lee gets in, according to iffy plan
(Palm Beach Post -- Sept. 24)
Florida State finds a team it can blast -- Rice
(San Jose Mercury News -- Sept. 24)
Moore, Army capitalize on rare second chance
(Waco Tribune-Herald -- Sept. 24)
Army 'drove it down our throats'
(Waco Tribune-Herald -- Sept. 24)

Florida State week '06

Transition from option to spread hasn't been smooth
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 22)
Seminoles up next for Owls to top off rugged three-game skein
(The Rice Thresher-- Sept. 22)
Maegle, like McCoy, was plucked from small town
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 21)
Goodwill in long supply for FSU's Bowden
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 21)
'Noles seek to throw Rice for loss
(EmeraldCoast.com -- Sept. 21)
Rice catching FSU at a really bad time
(CollegeFootballNews.com -- Sept. 21)
Football in State of Florida has somehow become pointless
(Orlando Sentinel -- Sept. 21)
Bowden:   We don't swagger like we used to
(Tallahassee Democrat -- Sept. 21)
Boston reports for DT duty
(Tallahassee Democrat -- Sept. 21)
True freshman will start at QB against Owls
(Orlando Sentinel -- Sept. 20)
Seminoles seek turn- around against Owls
(The Sports Network -- Sept. 20)
18th-ranked Seminoles host lowly Rice
(YahooSports.com -- Sept. 20)
FSU has chance to get healthy vs Rice
(Charlotte Sun-Herald -- Spet. 20)
Clemson loss could put dent in FSU gate for Rice
(Tallahassee Democrat -- Sept. 20)
Boatman:   Rice offers good chance for redemption
(Tallahassee Democrat -- Sept. 20)
Dickey attempts to loosen up QB
(Tallahassee Democrat -- Sept. 20)
Work remains for FSU defense
(Tallahassee Democrat -- Sept. 20)
FSU isn't far from sharing Miami's fate
(Palm Beach Post -- Sept. 20)
For Seminoles, reality bites like a tiger
(Real Football -- Sept. 20)
Bowden talks about struggling offense, new QB
(Renegade Report -- Sept. 20)
Owls put out SOS for return of Chase Clement
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 19)
Pretending it never happened
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 19)
Report on Monday night's EPC dinner
(Bob Reinhold -- Sept. 19)
Weatherford still hopes he can find rhythm
(Tallahassee Democrat -- Sept. 19)
Bowden:  Turnovers hobbled FSU
(Tallahassee Democrat -- Sept. 19)
Lee hoping for significant reps against Rice
(RenegadeReport.com -- Sept. 19)
FSU's Weatherford a diminished threat
(Orlando Sentinel -- Sept. 19)
Weatherford struggling with decline
(Palm Beach Post -- Sept. 19)
FSU backup Lee waits for his chance
(Miami Herald -- Sept. 19)
'Noles still searching for offense
(Tampa Bay Online -- Sept. 18)
'Noles still stuck in neutral
(Orlando Sentinel -- Sept. 18)
FSU glimmer of hope comes in form of RIce Owls
(Fanblogs.com -- Sept. 18)
Florida State shifts focus to Rice
(Seminoles.com -- Sept. 18)
Longhorns fly high over Owls
(The Daily Texan -- Sept. 18)
Rice might be just what the doctor ordered
(Bradenton, FL, News -- Sept. 18)
UT defense gives Rice that negative feeling
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 17)
Owls take a step backwards
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 17)
UT still has look of league champ
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 17)
Horns happy with dominant performance
(InsideTexas.com -- Sept. 17)
Longhorns bury Owls with running attack
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 17)
Penalties mar Horns' one-sided win
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 17)
Long time coming, Shipley makes his mark
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 17)
Texas' Crowder does his part for final score
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 17)
Rice takes lumps, gets cash
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 17)
Major's losing streak hits 12
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 17)
Texas bounces back, destroys Rice
(TSN -- Sept. 17)
Longhorns off to false start
(Dallas Morning News -- Sept. 17)
'We had a bad taste in our mouth'
Dallas Morning News -- Sept. 17)
No problem for Longhorns in rout of Rice
(Associated Press -- Sept. 17)
Longhorns run over Owls
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram -- Sept. 17)
Owls had no prayer against Texas
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram -- Sept. 17)
Horns strike back, rip Rice
(San Antonio Express-News -- Sept. 17)
At  long last, UT's Shipley arrives
(San Antonio Express-News -- Sept. 17)
Graham in no mood to grin
(Beaumont Enterprise -- Sept. 17)
Consistent offense helps son beat father in Clemson-FSU
(Tallahassee Democrat -- Sept. 17)
Bobby Bowden speaks after Clemson loss
(Tallashassee Democrat -- Sept. 17)
Texas has no trouble in running past Rice
(RiceOwls.com/AP  -- Sept. 16)

UCLA week '06

C-USA codes for sporting events stifle expression
(The Rice Thresher -- Sept. 15)
Graham digs through archives to motivate players
(The Rice Thresher -- Sept. 15)
Longhorns head 'home' for Rice
(The Daily Texan -- Sept. 15)
Texas fans a boon to Rice
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 15)
Losing leads to improvement, Mack says
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 15)
Longhorns rebound well under Mack
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 15)
Texas should find identity against Owls
(The Daily Texan -- Sept. 15)
Longhorns look to avoid second consecutive loss
(Fort Worth Star-Telegram/AP -- Sept. 15)
Without Vince, Longhorns no longer invinceable
(Dallas Morning News -- Sept. 14)
Owls are among most improved teams in country thus far
(ESPN.com -- Sept. 14)
Owls are naive enough to make this one interesting
(CollegeFootballNews.com  -- Sept. 14)
Are Horns still a contender?  Most likely
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 14)
Applewhite's roots run deep in heart of Rice-Texas game
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 14)
Longhorns seeking respect at Rice
(Seattle Post-Intelligencer -- Sept. 14)
Q breaks finger, but will play
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 14)
Texas-Rice preview
(Lexington Dispatch/AP -- Sept. 14)
Owls' new Major spreads wings
(The Daily Texan -- Sept. 14)
Rice assistant Applewhite to face former team
(ESPN.com -- Sept. 13)
Applewhite on other side of the sidelines
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 13)
Applewhite taking it back to Texas
(Memphis Commercial Appeal -- Sept. 13)
How Applewhite wound up at Rice
(Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel -- Sept. 13)
UT favorite Applewhite hooked up with Rice
(WFAA-TV.com -- Sept. 13)
No time to play the blame game
(The Daily Texan -- Sept. 13)
UT looks to continue dominance over Rice
(MSNBC.com -- Sept. 13)
Clement status still a 'game-time decision'
(San Antonio Express-News -- Sept. 13)
Jarett Dillard on a roll
(Jackson Clarion-Ledger -- Sept. 13)
Another Young ready to lead
(The Daily Texas -- Sept. 13)
Report on Monday's Extra Point Club dinner
(Bob Reinhold -- Sept. 12)
Major is man of the moment
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 12)
Looking back (UCLA) with a peek ahead (UT)
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 12)
One point win over Rice looks pretty good to Coogs now
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 12)
If Utah game was murder, Rice was 'redrum'
(Bruin Report Online -- Sept. 12)
Dorrell:   New coach, unusual defensive scheme, blah, blah
(Bruin Report Online -- Sept. 12)
Longhorns turn backs on defeat
(The Daily Texan -- Sept. 12)
Longhorns chart change with Rice near
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 12)
Applewhite -- as coach -- preparing for Longhorns
(San Antonio Express - News -- Sept. 12)
Longhorn defense had wrong plan for Ohio State
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 12)
This Rice team plays hard
(CollegeFootballNews.com -- Sept. 12)
Buckeyes made plays, Horns didn't
(Austin American-Statesman -- Sept. 11)
Questions remain for UCLA after Rice game
(LA Times -- Sept. 11)
Bruins face more questions after Rice
(The Daily Breeze -- Sept. 11)
Bruins played like there was little to gain from victory
(LA Daily News -- Sept. 10)
Olson, LA's offense can't get off the ground
(LA Daily News -- Sept. 10)
UCLA uses strong ground game to hold off Rice
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 10)
Bruins struggle to put away lowly Owls
(The Daily Breeze -- Sept. 10)
'I've never been this unhappy after a victory'
(Orange County Register -- Sept. 10)
More historic venues ahead for Owls
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 10)
Rice puts up fight, but falls to UCLA
(KTRK.com -- Sept. 10)
Favored Bruins eke out sloppy victory
(The Daily Bruin -- Sept. 10)
UCLA runs, but not away
(LA Times -- Sept. 10)
Bruins win, but little achieved
(LA Times -- Sept. 10)
Olson has a tough night in victory
(LA Times -- Sept. 10)
Bruins hone running game on sacrificial lamb
(The Daily Breeze -- Sept. 10)
Honeymoon is over for Bruins
(The Daily Bruin -- Sept. 10)
Four-TD underdog Rice hangs tough
(Pasadena Star-News -- Sept. 10)
Bruins needed bigger victory
(Whittier Daily News -- Sept. 10)
Bruins pull out lackluster win over lowly Rice
(San Bernardino Sun -- Sept. 10)
Markey has something in reserve
(San Bernardino Sun -- Sept. 10)
Bruins almost choked on piece of candy
(Riverside Press-Enterprise -- Sept. 10)

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)