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!

The realignment brou-ha-ha

'The Ultimate College Realignment Site'
(Collegesportsinfo.com -- schools, leagues broken down by likelihood category)
The college realignment chronicles
(Collegesportsinfo.com -- four-part series)
Tulane pres:  Division 1A is selling its athletes short
(Tulane University website realignment links and commentary)
WAC studying 12-school alignment
(Honolulu Advertiser -- July 3)
Tulane prexy sees changes coming to CUSA
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- July 3)
Rice, UH watching realignment process
(Houston Chronicle -- July 1)
Dream alignment would include new SWC
(Houston Chronicle:  Dale Robertson -- May 16)
The view from San Jose on realignment possibilities
(San Jose Mercury-News-- July 14)
WAC-ESPN talks put on hold
(Honolulu Advertiser -- July 9)
CUSA will look at SMU again
(Dallas Morning News -- July 8)
League expansion same game at any level
(Dallas Morning News -- July 9)
WAC studying 12-school alignment
(Honolulu Advertiser -- July 3)
Tulane prexy sees changes coming to CUSA
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- July 3)
Rice, UH watching realignment process
(Houston Chronicle -- July 1)
Miami's final answer:  the ACC
(Houston Chronicle -- July 1)
WAC to invite Tulane, TCU, Houston?
(ESPN.com -- July 1)
Herskowitz:  As usual, it's all about money
(Houston Chronicle -- July 1)
Old SWC schools can relate to Big East
(USA Today -- Jun. 19)
Bobby in meeting to explore Rice's league options
(Houston Chronicle -- Jun. 18)
VaTech ponders ACC joinder
(Washington Times -- Jun. 20)
Old SWC schools can relate to Big East
(USA Today -- Jun. 19
Sources:  ACC to pursue Virginia Tech
(Associated Press -- Jun. 19)
Bobby in meeting to explore Rice's league options
(Houston Chronicle -- Jun. 18)
ACC scrambles for 'yes' votes
(Washington Times -- Jun. 18)
ACC expected to vote Wednesday on Miami
(ESPN.com  -- Jun 16)
Tulsa deserves applause for not waiting
(Tulsa World -- Jun. 16;  from discussion board)
Navy, others talk about a new league
(Washington Post -- Jun. 15)
Hawaii prez:  'It doesn't make sense for us to be in the WAC'
(Honolulu Advertiser -- May 28)
ACC moving forward
(Raleigh News-Observer -- May 27)
MWC boss overjoyed by plight of Big East
(Deseret News -- May 25)
Raid would force Big East to rebuild
(New Jersey Home News Tribune -- May 21)
UCF may fit in 16-team Big East plan
(Orlando Sentinel -- May 22)
Big East commish reeks of hypocrisy
(Birmingham Post-Herald-- May 21)
ACC team additions may affect Rice
(The Rice Thresher -- May 19)
Numbers show Miami could profit from move to ACC
(USA Today -- May 19)
MWC members who hesitate on expansion likely to be lost
(San Diego Union-Tribune -- May 18)
'It's going to be like the whole world circling a carcass'
(Orlando Sentinel -- May 18)
We've seen it before:  Big 12 and SWC
(Hampton Roads, Va., Daily Press -- May 18)
LaTech could reap future benefits
(Monroe, La., News-Star -- May 18)
The ACC decides on Miami, Syracuse, Boston College
(Houston Chronicle -- May 17)
Dream alignment would include new SWC
(Houston Chronicle:  Dale Robertson -- May 16)
Miami's likely shift may trigger massive realignment
(Houston Chronicle -- May 15)
ACC move may cause ripple effect
(The Sporting News -- May 15)
Is 12 the magic number for WAC?
(Honolulu Advertiser -- May 15)
Desperate Big East may come out swinging
(CBS Sportsline -- May 15)
CUSA says not talking expansion
(Birmingham Post-Herald -- May 15)
MWC faces new set of challenges
(The Coloradoan -- May 15)
Conference shuffling is latest chaos
(Fresno Bee -- May 15)

2002 Post-season

Rice a far better team than 4-7 '02 record indicated
(Collegefootballnews.com -- Preview 2003)
Brandon Green on defensive end of diabetes
(Lifescan.com)
Call from Browns stuns Rice deep snapper
(Canton Repository)
Jacksonville drafts BG as rushing specialist
(Jaguars.com)
Four 'Horn footballers find themselves in hoosegow
(Houston Chronicle)
Former Rice star Courtney Hall ponders playing days
(San Diego Chargers Insiders)
'The competition could change any time'
(Houston Chronicle -- April 1)
Rice schedule rated in middle of WAC pack
(The Sporting News)
'They're new, but they're very talented'
(USA Today '03 WAC recruiting roundup)
UT football game near Reliant move
(The Rice Thresher -- Mar. 21)
Say it ain't so, Bobby:  Rice-UT at Reliant?
(Houston Chronicle)
Rice campus architecture refreshed
(Houston Chronicle)
Whoever said this job was easy?
(Webletter photo feature)
2002 Owls learned only too well thin line between
winning and losing  
(Webletter feature)
Herm looks forward to breakout senior year
(Webletter feature)
Nine Owls earn Academic All-WAC
(Rice Sports Information)
Brandon Green leads Owl All-WAC selections
(Rice Sports Information)
Owls reflect on tough year, look to 2003
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 19)
Ex-Owl Bob Winship writes home on the range
(Kerrville Daily Times)
SA scribe recalls first-ever Rice-UH athletic tilt
(San Antonio Express)
Proposed Rockets, Astros network to include Rice, UH
(Houston Chronicle)
Merrick, Hawkins named to All-Academic team
(Rice Sports Information)
Fresno president imposes ban on post-season play
(Fresno Bee)
Green, Pontbriand to get look on NFL Pro Day tour
(Boomer's Draft.com)
Rice athletics to offer live online game video
(Rice Sports Information)
Stanford web guys conveniently omit Rice's top grad rate in 'analysis'
(The Stanford Bootleg)
Former Owl N.D. Kalu on fire for Philadelphia
(Philadelphia Inquirer -- Dec. 2)
New NCAA rules make it easier to get in, harder to stay in
(Coogfans.com)
Ex-Owl Larry Izzo makes Pro Bowl again
(ESPN -- Dec. 21)
This Coog commits to Owls
(Abilene Reporter-News -- Dec. 21)
'SAT scores and high school grades are a lot like 40-yard dash times'
(WAC Fan Forum discussion thread)
Longview ace QB Armstrong gives verbal to RIce
(Longview News-Journal-- Jan. 17)
Ex-Owl Jason Hebert to  play in AFC title game
(The Tennessean -- Jan. 17)
Clardy's talent as long snapper will send him to Rice
(Biloxi Sun-Herald -- Jan. 8)
B.G. lands invite to NFL player combine
(Packerdraft.com)
Commentary by Rice 'nerd' misses the boat
(Houston Chronicle)
Grow up, Rice students, stop the stereotyping
(Houston Chronicle)
Like Sopranos, Hawaii settles scores one-by-one
Honolulu Advertiser -- Nov. 18)
Warriors devour three-year Rice doughnut
(Honolulu Star-Bulletin -- Nov. 17)
Hawaii 'D' was best option
(Honolulu Star-Bulletin -- Nov. 17)
Winning tonic escapes Rice again
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 17)
Big day for Battle, but not for kicking game
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 17)
'It was time for the running backs to get paid'
(Honolulu advertiser -- Nov. 17)
Mitchell gives Warriors big rush
(Honolulu Advertiser -- Nov. 17)
New son, position:  all good for Kapanui
(Honolulu Advertiser -- Nov. 17)
No doubts left about Hawaii's versatility
(Honolulu Advertiser -- Nov. 17)
Hawaii holds on to nip Owls in season finale
(Rice Sports Information -- Nov. 16)
Owls don't go down without a fight
(Webletter Hawaii game story -- Nov. 18)

Rice-Hawaii week

Rice, Hawaii meet in season finale
(The Rice Thresher -- Nov. 15)
No surprises for Hawaii, Rice
(Honolulu Advertiser -- Nov. 15)
Hawaii practices at 'other UH'
(Honolulu Advertiser -- Nov. 15)
UH linebacker likely to say 'aloha' after bowl
(Honolulu Star-Bulletin -- Nov. 15)
Seniors would love to say aloha with win over Hawaii
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 14)
It's run vs. shoot when Hawaii plays Rice
(Honolulu Advertiser -- Nov. 14)
Rice star tackles diabetes
(Honolulu Star-Bulletin -- Nov. 14)
Warriors re-align defense to stop Rice option
(Honolulu Advertiser -- Nov. 14)
Rice scout team unsung heroes
(Rice Sports Information -- Nov. 13)
Owls know how to ruffle Chang
(Honolulu Star-Bulletin -- Nov. 13)
Health looking up for Owl OL...
(Rice Sports Information -- Nov. 13)
Sack Master Green leaves indelible mark
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 12)
Hawaii may request change in WAC eligibility rule
(Honolulu Advertiser - Nov. 12)
Hawaii punter victim of Warriors' success
(Honolulu Advertiser - Nov. 12)
Rice-Hawaii pregame notes
(Rice Sports Information -- Nov. 11)
Boise ranks 23rd in coaches' poll
(Boise State Sports Information -- Nov. 10)
Rice takes a nose-dive at Boise State
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 10)
Blue turf wasn't the problem, Owls say
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 10)
BSU looking for poll recognition after win over Rice
(Idaho Statesman -- Nov. 10)
Broncos football is crazy like a Hawk
(Idaho Statesman -- Nov. 10)
Rice faced an angry BSU defense
(Idaho Statesman -- Nov. 10)
'All week those guys were fired up'
(Idaho Statesman -- Nov. 10)
Boise State rolls past Owls
(Rice Sports Information -- Nov. 9)
Broncos roll past Rice to run record   to 8-1
(Bose State Sports Information -- nov. 9)-

Rice-Boise State week

Owls face conference leader Boise State on the road
(The Rice Thresher -- Nov. 8)
Thresher Rice-BSU preview...
(The Rice Thresher -- Nov. 8)
'Itīs going to take them a while to get in the end zone'
(Idaho Statesman -- Nov. 8)
Mikell will miss Rice game
(Idaho Statesman -- Nov. 8)
Rice defense holds its own in explosive WAC
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 7)
Injury situation best in weeks...
(Rice Sports Information -- Nov. 7)
Vanover, Green, Gatlin all show stoppers
(Houston Chronicle photo -- Nov. 7)
BSU will see lots of different looks from Rice offense
(Idaho Statesman -- Nov. 6)
Boise State-Rice game notes
(BSU Sports Informaiton -- Nov. 5)
Rice football team finishes with biggest tests
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 5)
'We emphasize special teams around here'
(Idaho Statesman -- Nov. 5)
Greg Henderson wins WAC offensive honor
(Rice Sports Information -- Nov. 4)
Unlike other area coaches, Hatfield secure
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 4)
Rice-Boise State game notes
(Rice Sports Information -- Nov. 4)
Rice runs over Tulsa
(Tulsasportsweb.com -- Nov. 3)
Far more stones than diamonds Saturday for Tulsa
(Tulsasportsweb.com -- Nov. 3)
Beck, Henderson plow past Tulsa
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 3)
'It felt good to get the first start and a win'
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 3)
TU offense sputters against Rice
(Tulsa World -- Nov. 3 $$$)
Previously mediocre Rice flattens Golden Hurricane
(The Daily Oklahoman -- Nov. 3)
Boise leads nation in scoring after win over UTEP
(The Idaho Statesman -- Nov. 3)
Rice coach draws 'tons of support' after remarks
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 1)
Owls rush past Tulsa, 33-18
(Rice Sports Infomration -- Nov. 2)
Golden Hurricane stopped by Rice, 33-18
(Tulsa Sports Informaiton -- Nov. 2)
Burns says TU has shot at 5-7 record
(The Daily Oklahoman -- Nov. 2)

Rice-Tulsa week

'They're playing at home with one new goal post'
(Rice Sports Information -- Oct. 31)
TU plugs Nichols, gets Rice preview
(Tulsa World -- Oct. 31 $$$)
Henderson proves two heads are better than one
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 30)
Green fills syringe with fun
(Tulsa World -- Oct. 30 $$$)
Know the Foe:  Rice Owls
(Tulsa World -- Oct. 30 $$$)
Leg injury slows TU quarterback; expected OK for Rice
(Tulsa World -- Oct. 30 $$$)
Herrin WAC special teams POW...
(Rice Sports Information -- Oct. 28)
Rice finishes job against SMU this time
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 27)
Moore, Green cited as big-play makers
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 27)
Rice throws SMU a learning curve
(Dallas Morning News -- Oct. 27)
Backup QB takes Rice past SMU
(San Antonio Express-News  -- Oct. 27)
Team effort nets Owls 27-15 win over SMU
(Rice Sports Information -- Oct. 26)
Turnovers, special teams the difference as Mustangs fall
(SMU Sports Information -- Oct. 26)
Golden Hurricane tops UTEP, 20-0
(Tulsa Sports Information -- Oct. 26)

Rice-SMU week

Profs say SMU too good for WAC
(SMU Daily Campus -- Oct. 25)
SMU plays for Mayor's Cup
(SMU Daily Campus -- Oct. 25
With Bartel, SMU grounded no more
(Dallas Morning News -- Oct. 25)
SMU-Rice preview
(Ponyfans.com)
Tulane, Rice, Vanderbilt -- to have and have not
(New Orleans Times-Picayune -- Oct. 24)
Former Rice coach Goldsmith now high school coach
(USA Today -- Oct. 24)
Bartel proves himself 'game' player
(SMU Daily Campus -- Oct. 23)
Little things are adding up to thwart Owls
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 22)
Merely a passing fancy?  SMU hopes not
(Dallas Morning News -- Oct. 22)
Rice victim of late heroics
(Houston Chronicle-- Oct. 21)
Miners' long kick nets them some attention
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 21)
Rice-SMU game notes
(Rice Sports Information)
Robinson, UTEP give Rice the boot
(UTEPAthletics.com -- Oct. 20)
Third-string walk-on QB leads UTEP over Rice
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 20)
UTEP looks good in regional broadcast
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 20)
Miners give sneak peak of future
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 20)
Record field goal lifts UTEP over Owls
(RiceOwls.com -- Oct. 20)
SMU gets Bennett his first win
(Dallas Morning News -- Oct. 20)

Rice-UTEP week

Rice-UTEP quick facts
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 19)
UTEP aims to display better side in second half
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 19)
Mineo brings Basin spirit to UTEP line
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 18)
Beck, Bailey give Rice 1-2 punch at fullback
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 17)
Excuses are thing of past for UTEP, Nord says
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 17)
Nord:   Rice better than 2-4 record
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 16)
Miners' goal:  good crowd, showing for TV game
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 16)
Nord ponders using  frosh to help defense
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 16)
Nord says things will be different for Miners
(El Paso Times -- Oct. 16)
Miners look for improvement in second half of season
(El Paso TImes -- Oct. 15)
Owl defense ranked first in WAC
(WACSports.com -- Oct. 14)
Rice-UTEP game notes
(Rice Sports Information)
Realigned defense rises, but Mids fall short
(Annapolis Capitol -- Oct. 13)
Defense steps up for Mids in loss
(Annapolis Capitol -- Oct. 13)
Ex-Navy star suggests drop down a level
(Annapolis Capitol -- Oct. 13)
Rice gets down and dirty to eke out win
(The Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 13)
Midshipmen allow the Owls to go fourth
(Washington Post -- Oct. 13)
Another half-empty effort fails to tip scales for Navy
(Baltimore Sun -- Oct. 13)
Owls slug Navy, 17-10
(Rice Sports Informaiton -- Oct. 12)
Mids drop 13th consecutive home game
(Navysports.com -- Oct. 12)
Hatfield embraces Rice challenge
(Annapolis Capitol -- Oct. 12)

Rice-Navy  week

Injuries mount on Navy defense
(Annapolis Capitol -- Oct. 12)
Nearing Rice sacks record, Green leads Rice defense
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 10)
Hat:  'Laziness' main reason for poor grad rate
(Webletter feature -- Oct. 10)
Rice, Navy heading in different directions
(GoMidshipmen.com Rice preview -- Oct. 10)
Johnson hopes Mids grasp changes
(Annapolis Capitol -- Oct. 10)
Win, schedule inspire hopes of contending
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 8)
Navy coach threatens changes
(Annapolis Capitol -- Oct. 8)
Bulldogs search for answers
(Shreveport Times -- Oct. 7)
Rice goes for second consecutive win at Navy
(Rice Sports Information Navy preview)
Rice-Navy on DirectTV
(Rice Sports Information -- Oct. 6)
Owls make themselves at home in Reliant
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 6)
Vince says loud Owl crowd 'hyped us up'
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 6)
Tech can't cook up anything against Rice
(Monroe News-Star -- Oct. 6)
Bulldogs can't stomach Rice's option attack
(Shreveport Times -- Oct. 6)
Reliant makes good impression on Bulldogs
(Shreveport Times -- Oct. 6)
Owls rally in second half, stop Lousiana Tech, 37-20
(Rice Sports Information -- Oct. 5)
Bulldogs found a hungry, determined Rice team
(LaTechSports.com/AP -- Oct. 5)
Navy is its own worst enemy in rout at Air Force
(Washington Post -- Oct. 6)

Rice-Louisiana Tech week

It's rush week at Texans' digs
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 5)
Tech gets down to defending title
(Monroe News-Star -- Oct. 5)
Tech resumes WAC play
(Shreveport Times -- Oct. 5)
Tech's big Reliant moment
(Monroe News-Star -- Oct. 4)
Rice unable to repeat 2001 winning formula
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 3)
Tech focuses on WAC
(Shreveport Times -- Oct. 3)
Winning formula appears elusive for Rice
(Hosuton Chronicle -- Oct. 3)
Owls try to improve turnover ratio
(Rice Sports Information -- Oct. 3)
'We know we can play with any team in America'
(Monroe News-Star -- Oct. 2)
Tech to play in Reliant's first college contest
(Shreveport Times -- Oct. 2)
Owls get ready to get a taste of the pros
(Houston Chronicle -- Oct. 1)
Bulldogs' offense looking for answers
(Shreveport Times --  Sept. 30)
Louisiana Tech at Rice pregame notes
(Rice Sports Information -- Sept. 29)
Rice falls field goal short against Fresno State
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 29)
'I didn't even think we'd get the ball off'
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 29)
Rice-Fresno game a study in contrasts
(Fresno Bee -- Sept. 29)
'Dogs very nearly run down by option
(Fresno Bee -- Sept. 29)
Wrecking Crew does number on LaTech
(Monroe News-Star -- Sept. 29)
No quit in Owls -- but about those two pass plays...
(Owlzone discussion thread)
Late touchdown lifts 'Dogs over Rice
(GoBulldogs.com -- Sept. 28)
Fresno rallies late for 31-28 win
(RiceOwls.com -- Sept. 28)

Rice-Fresno State week

59-19 loss a moment of truth for Fresno
(Fresno Bee -- Sept. 27)
Rice Stadium still perfect place to reflect on glory days
(Dallas Morning News -- Sept. 27)
Former QB Hurd gives Rice big-play receiver
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 26)
Fresno to start 3 new linebackers against Rice
(Fresno Bee -- Sept. 26)
No more 'body bag' games for San Jose State
(Fresno Bee -- Sept. 25)
Owls require 1-2 punch to save year
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 24)
Injuries require Fresno youth movement
(Fresno Bee - Sept. 24)
'Time to bring on the fun -- bring on Rice'
(Fresno Bee- Sept. 22)
Fresno State up next for Owls
(Rice Sports Information -- Sept. 22)
Nevada throws Rice off balance
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 22)
Pack and Zack snack on Owls
(Reno Gazette-Journal -- Sept. 22)
Defensive coordinator goes sleepless in Reno
Reno Gazette Journal -- Sept. 22)
Rice's triple option a 'high school' offense
(Reno Gazette Journal -- Sept. 22)
Wolf Pack takes out Rice, 31-21
(NevadaWolfPack.com -- Sept. 22)
Big plays not enough as Nevada takes 31-21 win
(RiceOwls.com -- Sept. 22)
Fresno leaves Corvallis with whipping, long injury list
(Fresno Bee -- Sept. 22)
Back to the drawing board
(Nightowl comments:  Owlzone -- Sept. 22)
13 thoughts on improving Rice's offensive output
(Owlzone discussion thread)

Rice-Nevada week

Owls say they're ready for first conference game
(the Rice Thresher -- Sept. 20)
Owls' Jeff Vanover regaining his stride
(Webletter feature -- Sept. 16)
'Student during the week...animal on the field'
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 19)
Rice's Green a handful for Wolf Pack 'O' line
(Reno Gazette Journal -- Sept. 19)
Battle-tested Pack D faces new exam
(Reno Gazette Journal -- Sept. 18)
Pack losing depth in offensive line
(Reno Gazette Journal -- Sept. 18)
WAC opener with Nevada next for Owls
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 17)
And the Craig Roberts Award for bias and hostility in
sports reporting goes to...(the envelope please)...
(Owlzone discussion thread)
Packed house greets Tormey after win over BYU
(Reno Gazette Journal -- Sept. 17)
WAC honors Nevada's Threadgill for aerial assault
(Reno Gazette Journal -- Sept. 17)
Wolfpack hosts Rice in conference opener
(NevadaWolfpackSports.com -- Sept. 17)
This week's WAC video highlights
(WACSports.com -- Sept. 17)
Bowl setup stacked against non-BCS leagues
(Houston Chronicle: Brian McTaggart-- Sept. 16)
Nevada's Kretschmer out for season
(Reno Gazette-Journal --Sept. 16)
Rice-Nevada game notes
(Rice Sports Information -- Sept. 11)
Wolf Pack shocks BYU
(Reno Gazette-Journal -- Sept. 15)`
Owl kicking wizard no Harry Potter
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 12)
Hatfield hopes turnover blues will fade away
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 10)

Rice-Michigan State week

Travis Hale named WAC special teams player of week...
(Rice Sports Information-- Sept. 9)
'It's a completely different game if he scores'
(Detroit Free Press -- Sept. 9)
Some MSU fans not so keen on MOB
(SpartanTailgate.com discussion thread)
Turnovers prevent Rice upset
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 8)
Turnovers, Spartan talent prove too much for Owls
(Lansing State Journal -- Sept. 8)
Rice's four second-half turn- overs lead to 17 MSU points
(MSUSpartans.com/AP -- Sept. 8)
Smoker: 'That team ... came to play'
(Detroit Free Press -- Sept. 8)
Rice kept MSU fans in agony for half
(Detroit News -- Sept. 8)
90-degree heat 'wonderful' for Owls
(Lansing State Journal -- Sept. 8)
Underdogs hung around longer than expected
(Detroit News -- Sept. 8)
'They played me soft and we made them pay the price'
(Detroit News -- Sept. 8)
Hatfield forced Rogers to win game
(Lansing State Journal -- Sept. 8)
Rice DL gets to Smoker four times
(Lansing State Journal -- Sept. 8)
Announced crowd of 16,307 watches Coogs start new losing streak
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 8)
UH committed to mediocrity; should be playing at Reliant
(Houston Chronicle:  John P. Lopez -- Sept. 8)
Rice offers little of this, little of that
(Detroit Free Press--Sept. 7)
Rice-Michigan State at a glance
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 7)
Spartans look to pick up where they left off
(Detroit News -- Sept. 7)
Discipline key to stopping Rice's option
(Greenandwhite.com -- Sept. 7)
MSU will have to be ready
(SpartanMag.com discussion thread)
Spartans will depend on run
(Detroit News -- Sept. 6)
Pregame primer:   Rice at Michigan State
(Greenandwhite.com -- Sept. 6)
MSU prepares to meet Rice's spread option offense
(MSUSpartans.com -- Sept. 6)
Stanford was fine, but Rice better fit for Holman
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 5)
Quiet Moss may run wild versus Rice
(Greenandwhite.com -- Sept. 5)
Lack of size can't keep MSU linebacker down
(Detroit News -- Sept. 5)
Hayes displays fierceness for MSU
(Detroit  FreePress -- Sept. 5)
Defending WAC champs make statement in opener
(Reno Gazette-Journal -- Sept. 4)
Owls seek fast fix coming off setback to UH
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 3)
DeMunbrun draws start against MSU
(Rice Sports Information -- Sept. 3)
Grass goes in at Spartan Stadium
(Greenandwhite.com)
Team depth keeps Spartans sharp
(Detroit Free Press -- Sept. 3)
Offensive line sets tone for Spartans
(Detroit News -- Sept. 3)
MSU's offensive line starts out huge
(Greenandwhite.com -- Sept. 3)
Losing streak ends, Coogs reclaim bucket
(The Daily Cougar -- Sept. 3)
Rice at Michigan State game notes
(RiceOwls.com -- Sept. 2)
MSU football debut successful
(Detroit Free Press -- Sept. 2)
Spartans' ground game gets off to flying start
(Detroit News -- Sept. 2)
Spartans revealed few imperfections
(Greenandwhite.com -- Sept. 2)
For openers, Spartans manhandle Eastern Michigan
(Greenandwhite.com- Sept. 1)
Instead of  hot time, flameout in Ponyland
(Dallas Morning News -- Sept. 1)
Former SID Bill Whitmore dead at 81
(Webletter feature)

Rice-UH week
Nealy provides winning spark for UH
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 1)
Victory does wonders for Coog morale
(Houston Chronicle - Sept. 1)
Rice-Houston summary
(Houston Chronicle -- Sept. 1)
Houston breaks streak with 24-10 win over Owls
(Rice Sports Information -- Sept. 1)
Cougars reclaim Bayou Bucket
(UH Cougars.com - Sept. 1)
Rice-Houston tops local menu as football gets cranking
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 31)
Owls, Cougars again open season with Bayou battle
(The Rice Thresher -- Aug. 30)
Rice shouldn't be underestimated -- just ask Coogs
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 30)
Dimel confident UH on right track
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 30)
Sack king Green set to lead revamped defense
(The Rice Thresher -- Aug. 30)
Five-star backfield primed for another run
(The Rice Thresher -- Aug. 30)
Cougars have taken enough pity on Owls
(The Daily Cougar -- Aug. 29)
Time has come to exorcise some demons
(The Daily Cougar -- Aug. 29)
CFN predicts Coogs by 8
(Collegefootballnews.com -- Aug. 29)
UH starting nod at QB will be game-day decision
(UHCougars.com -- Aug. 28)
Few as 2, many as 5,  frosh may play against Coogs
(Rice Sports Information -- Aug. 28)
A chilly bowl reception
(Austin American-Statesman/Associated Presss -- Aug. 27)
WAC looks like a four-team race
(Mel Kiper, ESPN.com -- Aug. 27)
Dimel not yet ready to name starting quarterack
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 27)
UH linemen James, Hadnot don't just talk good game
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 27)
Owls, Cougars to battle for Administaff Bayou Bucket
(Rice Sports Information -- Aug. 26)
Bayou Bucket kick-starts year for city rivals
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 26)
Rice's Herm has grasp of this quarterback thing
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 25)
Redshirts plus returning injured equals Owl talent....  
(Webletter feature)
Frosh pass first test with flying colors.... 
(Webletter feature)
 "We'll see if we can find a way to whip those Coogs"...
(Webletter feature)

August '02 two-a-days
Owls the Rodney   Dangerfields of college football?
(Webletter feature)
Junior QB Eddy to sit out UH scrimmage
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 21)
Bennett makes leap of faith at SMU
(ESPN.com --  Aug. 20)
Coach Hatfield unsatfisfied with Saturday scrimmage
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 18)
Neely, defense hit spots for UH
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 18)
Owls believe talent in place to continue winning ways
(Houston Chronicle Rice preview -- Aug. 17)
Hurd grasps new role as wide receiver for Rice
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 16)
Coach Hatfield tabbed Touchdowner of year
(Touchdown Club press release)
Rice's Hatfield proves class, integrity count
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 14)
Injuries force Coogs to shuffle QBs
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 14)
Matt Thomas, Chad Richardson to head broadcast team
(Rice Sports Information -- Aug. 12)
Forguson, Vanover put injuries in past
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 11)
UH's Dimel has had darker days
(Houston Chronicle UH preview -- Aug. 11)
UH's Maggard says Houston's new NFL entry bad for Rice, UH
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 11)
Owls run through first practice
(Rice Sports Information -- Aug. 10)
Players say snub means little
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 9)
26   newcomers report for fall practice
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 8)
Freshmen awed by Rice Stadium
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug. 7)
Several UH newcomers could see playing time this season
(Houston Chronicle -- Aug 7)
WAC schools to create academic alliance
(WACSports.com -- Aug. 7)
15 Rice seniors to draw pads for last go-round
(Webletter feature)
Fall Job 1 is assembling cohesive offensive line
(Webletter feature)
Administaff to take over sponsorship of Rice-UH tilt
(Webletter feature)
2002 WAC at a glance
(Houston Chronicle)

Winter-Spring 2001-02
Mid-summer a time for camps, pre-season preparations
(Webletter feature)
Report 24th Owlet lands in Sammy's nest
(Texas Football Magazine)
The case against Prop 48s
(WAC Forum discussion thread)
Rice fans rate the '02 Owls
(Owlzone discussion thread)
TSN predicts Rice will finish last in WAC...
(The Sporting News WAC preview)
...so does FoxSports...
(Foxsports -- Collegefootballnews.com)
...CBS Sportsline joins the bandwagon...
(CBS Sportsline)
...and so do these Coog fans
( The Insiders Coogfans.com)
Herm 'bulks up' to 180
(Houston Chronicle)
Special academ provisions for athletes not good policy
(WAC forum discussion thread)
Where will Owls be on Oct. 1?
(Owlzone discussion thread)
Rice will play LaTech at Reliant Oct. 5
(Houston Chronicle)
Football mags don't share Owl fans' optimism
(Owlzone discussion thread)
WAC football on rise, but faces uphill battle
(Honolulu Advertiser)
Recruiting rankings about as useful as extra thumb
(Collegefootballnews.com)
Abrupt about-face not unheard-of for UH program
(Houston Chronicle)
Who will lead the way for the Owls in '02?
(Owlzone discussion thread)
SWC schools left behind struggle to catch up
(San Antonio Express)
Who will lead the way for the Owls in '02?
(Owlzone discussion thread)
Rice will play LaTech at Reliant Oct. 5
(Houston Chronicle)
Evan Meeks talks about his award for top student-athlete
(Webletter feature)
Report 24th Owlet lands in Sammy's nest
(Texas Football Magazine)
WAC may get fourth bowl tie-in
(El Paso TImes)
Rice linebacker has head for business
(Dallas Morning News)
WAC race likely a four-team affair
(Fresno Bee)
UH finds some hits too good
(Houston Chronicle)
Dawson, Hebert make points at Combine
(Webletter feature)
Offense a big question mark for Owls this fall
(NCAAfans.com)
WAC to pick up bowl slots in '02, '03
(USA Today)
Report 3, possibly 4 bowl tie-ins for WAC next season
(Houston Chronicle)
Hebert, Dawson ink contracts
(Houston Chronicle)
Rice defensive depth chart leaves questions, answers
(Owlzone discussion thread)
Dawson, Hebert hope for chance in draft
(Houston Chronicle)
Spring questions loom for WAC squads
(FoxSports.com)
After two steps back, Coogs can only go up
(Houston Chronicle)
Falco star of Rice recruit class
(CollegeFootballNews.com)
Hurd moves to wide receiver
(Houston Chronicle:  Brian McTaggart)
Pros, cons of Kevin Ford's switch to 'D'
(Owlzone discussion thread)
Rice site now in mix for Texans- Cowboys
(Houston Chronicle)
Rice honors 97 student athletes
(Rice Sports Information)
Recruiting process seen through eyes of Texas high
school coaches
(TexAgs.com)
League: Dawson, Green, Fowler, Harvin, Hebert All-WAC
(Webletter feature)
A&M football dogged by racist image
(Houston Chronicle -- Feb. 17)
Thanks to Coach Hatfield and his staff
(Owlzone discussion thread)
NCAA wants stricter academic sanctions
(USA Today -- Jan. 15)
For Coogs' new AD, it's uphill from here
(Houston Chronicle: Dale Robertson  - Jan. 10)
New UH AD:  'We never want to lose to Rice again in anything'
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 10)
Izzo soaks up Pats' Super Bowl win
(Houston Chronicle:  Brian McTaggart -- Feb. 12)
Rice's Izzo perseveres for special payoff
(Houston Chronicle:  Dale Robertson
Owl football alum guaranteed spot in Super Bowl
(Houston Chroncile:  Brian McTaggart -- January 29)
Owl verbal Falco named area player of year
(Arizona Republic)
'I fell in love with it from the first start'  -- recruit on Rice
(Panhandlesports.com)
Two Arizona schoolboys pick Rice
(Arizona Republic)
Oklahoma OL likes trip to Rice
(Big12 Recruiting.com $)
Rice verbal Matt Ginn relishes life on the corner
(Dallas Morning News)
Rice-ex Izzo proves to be  special player
(Boston Herald -- Jan. 15)
Rice president Malcom Gillis' letter to alumni (2001)
(Rice University Office of the President)
A&M grad rate worst in Big 12
(Click2Houston.com -- December 31)
Maggard steps into daunting role on Cullen Boulevard
(Houston Chronicle -- Jan. 6)
KTRH's axed Franklin: relationship with Rice is special
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 17)
Printers to cut cord with TCU
(Houston Chronicle - Jan. 3)
Six Owls on Chronicle first, second All-WAC teams
(Houston Chronicle -- Dec. 11)
Rice coaches hit recruiting trail
(Houston Chronicle:  Brian McTaggart -- Nov. 27)
Irish said on verge of hiring ex-Rice assistant
(Associated Press -Dec. 31)
Craigie, we hardly knew ye: KPRC dismisses Roberts
(Houston Chronicle -- Nov. 29)
Craig Roberts once poster boy for Rice sports ailments
(Webletter archives)
Hey, let's not give up yet
(Owletters -- Nov. 28)

Rice recruiting 2002....      Rice 2001 season in review....
Rice spring practice roundup....