Coming into the game as massive underdogs, Rice football gave the Houston Cougars a tough test giving fans reasons for optimism despite the loss. Rice entered their Week 1 tilt against Houston with a feeling of anticipation. This team didn’t care that they were being cast as the underdog and had lost to Houston last year … Read more
Rice football faces a tough task against the Houston Cougars, but the Bayou Bucket can be won if the Owls stick to their key principals. If you’ve had the chance to listen to Rice head coach Mike Bloomgren talk about his philosophy at all you’ve heard this phrase roll off his lips: “pound the rock, … Read more
Rice football (1-0) hosts the Houston Cougars in Week 1. The two Houston rivals will battle for the Bayou Bucket and bragging rights for the next year. The Bayou Bucket is the biggest rivalry game in the city of Houston. Although the Cougars have dominated the series, Mike Bloomgren and his staff at Rice have … Read more