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Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell breaks down the turning points in the loss to #22 North Texas and the positives he saw. He comments on the performances of Aaron Turner and D'Andre Hardeman before previewing the USF Bulls and their up-tempo attack. Coach ends discussing his family's Thanksgiving traditions. Interested in learning more about the Gateway Project? Click  here &nbs...

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell chats with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath about what the team accomplished on the bye week, how the team has responded to adversity this season, and what it means to have a bowl berth in sight with two games remaining. Coach Abell also previews the very talented #22 UNT Mean Green and what this senior class has meant to the program. Interested in learn...

Vice President & Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland goes into detail about the magnitude of the Gateway Project, the timeline, and some of the specific features of the reimagined Rice Stadium. He also comments on the soccer, tennis, volleyball and basketball seasons. Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the Owls Homecoming win over UAB, including the good special teams pl...

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell breaks down the Halloween loss to #25 Memphis. He says the Tigers very well could be a College Football Playoff team and the Owls played them even the last three quarters. Bright spots were Andrew Awe and Blake Boenish on the defense and Alex Bachetta on special teams. Coach Abell preview's the UAB Blazers and says it is tough to prepare for a new he...

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the thrilling double-overtime win over UConn. He breaks down the improvement of QB Chase Jenkins and talks about the defense. He also gives a brief preview of Memphis and shares his favorite Halloween candy choices. Saturday's hero Quinton Jackson (R-Jr., North Crowley HS/Sid Richardson College) breaks down the game-winning play and he is mode...

Highlights and MidFirst Bank post game interviews from the Owls inspiring 37-34 double overtime win vs UConn. Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath calls Quinton Jackson's game-winning touchdown followed by sideline reporter Jason Metko's emotional interviews with QB Chase Jenkins, Jackson, and Dunlevie Family Head Coach Scott Abell. J.P., Nate and Jason also talk with D'Andre Hardeman, Enoch Gota, Blake B...

After the bye week Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell gives an update on the team in addition to a preview of UConn. Assistant Head Coach and Tight Ends Coach Wayne Lineberg tells his coaching story, including his ties to Coach Abell back in Virginia. Senior captain and tight end Micah Barnett (Sr., Dickinson/Lovett College) discusses this season from a player's perspective and he can...

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the tough loss at UTSA (1:15) and what he hopes the team took away from it. He discusses the good game from Daelon Alexander (5:15) and other positives he saw after watching the game. Coach Abell also talks about some things they'll be doing during the bye week (12:00) and the upcoming homestand. He goes in depth about about the recent announc...

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the 27-21 loss to FAU. He continues to be proud of the resilience of the team (8:30) and they continue to get better each week and control what they can control. Quinton Jackson had a career-high game (10:30) and is getting tough yards. Coach continues to see Chase Jenkins progress at quarterback (11:30), admiring his toughness. He grades the...

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell says the game at Navy was a tale of two halfs, but he's proud of the team's resilience (4:00). He thinks the team sees what the future of the Owls option could be (6:55). Plae Wyatt's interception was a very cool moment (7:30). Coach Abell goes in-depth about where his "WE" motto originated (11:15). He also talks about his competitive nature (13:45)...

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the Owls conference-opening win at Charlotte. He credits the defense (5:00) and the ground game (8:45), but the offense isn't perfect yet. The offensive line (11:00) is singled out. Coach Abell tells a story about some new Owls fans in Charlotte (13:00) and he reflects on some notable milestones with the 3-1 start (16:15). Coach talks about Na...

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the Owls 38-17 win over Prairie View A&M. He sees a lot of room to grow (2:45) and goes into detail about the team's response after the Panthers opening score. Coach was happy to see the ground game get its most yards in four years (6:00). Getting so many young players some playing time (8:00) was huge, especially on a short week. Going ba...

Dunlevie Family Head Football Football Coach Scott Abell says they are a resilient bunch (3:00) and will learn from the setback to the Cougars. He talks about the moments that were turning points in the late second quarter and early third quarter. He then talks about being happy with the fight against a Big 12 team (7:00), but there are no moral victories. Coach Abell wants to see less negative pl...

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the Owls season-opening win at Louisiana (5:00) with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. Coach is quick to credit the rest of the staff and his players for his first win on south Main. He breaks down the turning points of the game surrounding ball control and solid defensive play. Later coach Abell previews the Bayou Bucket matchup with the Houston...

Welcome to the new podcast of Rice Athletics! Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland sits down with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They discuss the start of football season, the recent apparel switch to Nike, and how the South Main Fund will support the student athletes. They also talk about Tommy's recent trip to Paris with the men's basketball team as well as the starts to the volleyball and socc...

In the final edition of the Rice Owls Basketball Show Rob Lanier elaborates on the disappointment in how the team played at UTSA. He also reflects on what it’s been like coaching his son Emory. Strength and conditioning coach Vinnie Calauti joins the show to discuss his role with the team and his interesting backstory as an MMA fighter. Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds rec...

The penultimate edition of the Rice Owls Basketball Show has Rob Lanier recapping the blowout win against Tulsa and the narrow loss to UAB. Assistant coach Nelson Terroba talks about his interesting basketball backstory and international influence. Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds recaps the narrow loss to UTSA and the blowout win vs FAU. Senior guard Emily Klaczek reflect...

Jordan Smith talks with men’s head coach Rob Lanier about the heartbreaking loss at Tulane and the solid performances of Jacob Dar and Caden Powell. Shelley Pennington & Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds recaps the women’s heartbreaker at USF.  Guests include Director of Sports Performance Solomon Tat and Director of Player Personnel Jordan Glover.  See Privacy Policy at https://art...

Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath chats with mens basketball coach Rob Lanier about the Owls close loss to #19 Memphis and the team's renewed outlook for the rest of the season. Assistant coach Josten Crow reveals how coach Lanier recruited him to south Main, his inspiration for getting into coaching, and some of the Owls defensive improvements.  Jordan Smith interviews Shelley Pennington & Fr...

Jordan Smith hosts this week's edition of the Rice Owls Basketball Show at Mi Cocina (4410 Westheimer). Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds recaps the Owls huge win at Charlotte and previews the upcoming week. Assistant coaches Lakevia Boykin and Danyelle Grant also join the show. Senior guard Maya Bokunewicz tells her story about coming to Rice and staying through some tough...

Men's Associate Head Coach Chris Kreider talks with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath on the latest edition of The Rice Owls Basketball Show. They discuss the heart-breaking loss at FAU and the emergence of freshman Aaron Powell and Jacob Dar. Coach Kreider talks about his second stint at Rice, the Jay Bilas Leadership Program and his early coaching influences in Pennsylvania. He elaborates on his...

On the first edition of The Rice Owls Basketball Show this season Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath talks with men's basketball coach Rob Lanier about the close loss to Temple and the season so far. They also discuss the construction of his coaching staff. Coach elaborates on the development of Caden Powell, Alem Huseinovic and Andrew Akuchie.  Jordan Smith chats with Shelley Pennington and Friend...

New Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell joined Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath and color analyst Nate Griffin during halftime of the Owls season finale win over USF. They discuss when he knew Rice was the right fit, his timeline over the next few weeks, and his recruiting of Texas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Interim Head Coach Pete Alamar recaps the Owls loss at UAB then turns his attention to USF and honoring the seniors that will be honored before the game. Some of the captains are featured. Josh Pearcy recalls some of his favorite memories during his time on south Main. Dean Connors reminisces about his Hawaiian roots and plans after football. Geron Hargon owes everything to his time at Rice and sa...

his week’s edition of The Rice Owls Coaches show featured a chat with Interim Head Coach Pete Alamar. Radio color analyst Nate Griffin fills in for Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. Nate chats with coach Alamar about the bye week and some leftover items from the close loss at Memphis. Veteran cornerbacks Sean Fresch and Max Ahoia join the show along with corners coach Jeremy Modkins. The Rice Owls Coa...