“There’s actually a book”: How analytics is changing Rice Football

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Rice football has amped up its aggressive decision-making this season. Leaning on analytics and going by “the book” has served them well. Analytics is a hot-button topic in the world of football today. From the NFL to the college game, everyone has an opinion on what the “computers” say to do in any given situation. … Read more

How five UAB snapshots tell a Rice football story

From a blowout to back-to-back wins, the rise of Rice football parallels the Owls’ progression against the UAB Blazers, one of C-USA’s best programs. Rice football has faced UAB five times since head coach Mike Bloomgren assumed leadership of the program prior to the 2018 season. The Owls are 2-3 against the Blazers in that … Read more