Rice University football started and finished strong to capture its first-ever Conference USA championship and with a 41-24 win over Marshall on Saturday at Rice Stadium. In 1957 (only other Conference Championship in school history), the Owls pulled off one of their greatest upsets with a Southwest Conference champions , stunning a Bear Bryant-coached Texas A&M team that was No. 1, 7-6. The season was Bryant’s final one as coach in College Station as he moved on to Alabama. Texas A&M running back John David Crow was named the Heisman Trophy winner in December.
In Saturday's Game, Most Valuable Player honors went to Sophmore former Buckeye Luke Turner. Luke tossed two touchdown passes (on two attempts) and ran for 49 yards on nine carries. Darrion Pollard, Buckeye teammate, had 1 rush for 3 yards & 1 reception for 28 yards.
Good job to Luke & Darrion!
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12-08-2013, 07:35 AM #1All-American
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Rice University 2nd Conference Champ in School History with help of the Buckeyes
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12-08-2013, 09:08 AM #2
Awesomeness!
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STEPHENVILLE YELLOWJACKET FOOTBALL
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STEPHENVILLE HONEYBEE SOCCER
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12-08-2013, 09:55 AM #3Junior Varsity
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I turned that game on just in time to see Luke's final td pass! That's awesome!
A man who won't listen can't hear.
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12-08-2013, 10:03 AM #4All-District
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In 1946 The Rice Owls were Co-Conference Champions. My Dad played center for that Owl team. They also went on to play in the Orange Bowl and Beat Tennessee. I have my Dads little gold football with a diamond on it and engraved "1946 Southwest Conference Co Champions" on it. I think many kids back then wore those on their Rice Sweaters. I heard all of my dad's Rice Football story's. He loved his coach Jess Neely. (famous in my dads opinion) GO OWLS.
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12-08-2013, 10:32 AM #5All-American
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How did Gilmer help Rice win a conference championship?
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12-08-2013, 11:16 AM #6Administrator
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Go OWLS! My alma mater.... they had the nation's longest losing streak while I was there from '87-'91 lol but the MOB (Marching Owl Band) kept us entertained.
424-100-3 (80.74% win percentage) Highest winning percentage in the state
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12-08-2013, 12:47 PM #7All-American
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AND very typical Rice Student section. http://thebiglead.com/2013/12/07/con...marshall-game/ Originally Posted by WOS87
GMG!
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12-08-2013, 01:02 PM #8All-American
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Originally Posted by Rabid Cougar
Funny.
I heard that sign has been taken up at a few Game Day shoots.
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12-08-2013, 01:06 PM #9Junior Varsity
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Who knew there was a subliminal message in there? Originally Posted by Rabid Cougar
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12-08-2013, 02:28 PM #10All-American
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The Owls finally made Houston proud
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12-08-2013, 04:56 PM #11All-State
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Spoke to my old friend Coach Jerry Pickle a few weeks ago, Assistant AD. An old Lorena and Baylor guy and they are pumped!
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12-08-2013, 07:50 PM #12All-District
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A friend of mine was the QB for Rice in 1954 when they beat Alabama. He scored a TD late in the game. Rice was co-champs that season. 1953....
“Attitudes are contagious…..Is yours worth catching????”
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12-08-2013, 08:34 PM #13All-American
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My wife grew up right across Buffalo Speedway from Rice. Neighbors on both sides were Rice Alumns. Thank goodness she escaped and went to ATM.
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12-09-2013, 06:40 AM #14All-American
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We gave them Luje & Darrion Originally Posted by Bullaholic
How did Gilmer help Rice win a conference championship?buckeyebob
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12-09-2013, 06:47 AM #15All-American
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Luke at right...
"It's nice to have eight former quarterbacks," Rice coach David Bailiff said with a chuckle. "Luke really throws the ball well. He's an amazing athlete. He's such a great runner that they have to honor his running." Turner's 8-yard jump pass to Connor Cella was pretty much the kill shot, giving the Owls a 34-10 lead.Last edited by buckeyebob; 12-09-2013 at 06:58 AM.
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