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SPORTS 10/20/20 9:46pm

Owls revamped offense looks to bounce back

By Daniel Schrager

When the football team opens its season against Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday afternoon, the offense will look a little different than it did last season. In what will be the team’s third season under the direction of Bloomgren and offensive coordinator Jerry Mack, the scheme may be slightly different as well. According to Mack, the coaching staff’s familiarity with the players and the ability to adapt could prove crucial this year. 

SPORTS 10/6/20 9:20pm

Fall sports adjust to new schedule, regulations

By Daniel Schrager

In a normal year, Rice’s volleyball, soccer and cross-country teams would all be in the midst of their seasons right now. Instead, due to schedule changes, cancellations and postponements, they are currently preparing for their respective upcoming seasons amidst an unprecedented level of uncertainty. 

SPORTS 9/29/20 10:39pm

Football resumes full practices

By Daniel Schrager

The Rice football team returned to practice on Thursday, after a month-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to head coach Mike Bloomgren, after all of the obstacles going into the season, Thursday’s return to the field was triumphant for the team. 

SPORTS 9/8/20 9:19pm

Rice Football stands up: Players lead march across campus

By Daniel Schrager

More than 100 players from the Rice football team marched silently from Rice Stadium to the Aacademic Quad to protest racial injustice on Friday afternoon. While roll was not taken, head coach Mike Bloomgren said he believes that every member of the team and the coaching staff was present. Players spoke in the quad about the importance of effecting positive change, before the march concluded with a moment of silence to honor those killed as a result of racial discrimination. 

SPORTS 8/25/20 7:20pm

Alldredge is poised for a blazing senior year

By Daniel Schrager

No matter where he is on the football field, Blaze Alldredge always stands out with the help of his long blond hair. “When my parents finally let me grow out, I never looked back,” Alldredge said. “I don’t know who I would be without it.”

SPORTS 6/14/20 7:59pm

Fall student-athletes return to campus for summer workouts

By Daniel Schrager

After a three month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rice athletics have taken the first steps towards their much-anticipated return. In a statement issued Thursday, Director of Athletics Joe Karlgaard announced that Rice is beginning the process of returning its student-athletes to campus.

SPORTS 4/7/20 9:30pm

Swimmers adjust to life without pools

By Daniel Schrager

At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has completely uprooted the daily lives of so many, the entire country is constantly having to adjust. But for Rice student-athletes, the stakes are higher than most, given the pressure to stay in shape and train remotely. This is especially true for Rice’s swim team. With shelter-in-place orders taking effect in 42 states, and only “essential businesses” remaining open, pools and swimming facilities have been shuttered throughout the country. According to swimmer Rebecca Brandt, this has left much of the team unable to practice their craft. 

SPORTS 3/3/20 10:31pm

Fokam jumps For C-USA Glory

By Daniel Schrager

Michelle Fokam triple-jumped 13.32 meters at last week’s Conference USA Track and Field Championships — soon, she’s hoping that her triple jump will land her over 6,600 miles away. That’s because Fokam, a three-time NCAA All-American finishing up her senior season, has her sights set on Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. 

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