Andrew Sendejo delivers blow that separates Tulsa receiver from would-be reception

Lance Byrd, Andray Downs and Marcus Rucker have this guy triangulated

Andrew Sendejo reacts to the ball while Ruck fights off his blocker

Brian Raines is there to break up the pass right on the goal line

Chris Douglas uses his speed on defensive special teams as well...

...seen here overcoming less than optimal angle of attack...

...and hanging tough to bring down Tulsa punt returner

Brian Raines gets Tulsa ball carrier around the midsection -- 'Now we're gonna do the Heimlich Maneuver; make you spit up the ball'

Rice defense does a good job of deflect the blocks and getting to the ball carrier

Owl defensive lineman bear down on Tulsa quarterback

Brian Raines, covering taller Tulsa receiver,  leaps to break up pass

(Photos by Paul T. Hlavinka)