Rice Unfiltered

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the Owls loss at Notre Dame, saying it will not define their season. There were some bright spots on the defense - Cooper King and Braden Bays. He concludes his segment with a preview of Western Michigan and a look around the American Conference.

Rice Hall of Fame volleyball coach Genny Volpe (14:20) breaks down the Owls big win over nationally-ranked Creighton. She elaborates o...

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the Owls season-opening win over HCU. He also previews the Owls trip to 4th-ranked Notre Dame. Captain Chibby Nwajuaku (22:00) talks about his teammates on defense, what it meant being named captain, and his plans after football. Offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Vince Munch (37:50) breaks down the improvement of the line.

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Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell leads off with a recap of fall camp. He talks about the most improved units on the team and reflects on the impact of Owl legend OJ Brigance. "Captain Q-Jack" Quinton Jackson discusses his time on South Main, being a leader, and what fans can expect from this offense. Defensive Coordinator Jon Kay breaks down each unit of the defense and talks about his roots in Texas high school foot...

Assistant AD for Athletics Communications Chuck Pool hosts a roundtable with three key members of the historic 2006 Owls football team. Owl legends Jarett Dillard and Chase Clement are joined by South Alabama Head Coach Major Applewhite, who was the offensive coordinator on South Main that season.

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Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell talks with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They discuss the THSCA Coaches Convention in Houston, improvements in the offseason, and where the team improved in the portal. They also talk about Jacurri Brown being named the starting quarterback, Quinton Jackson's position switch, and the new NCAA 5-for-5 rule.

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Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland sits down with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath in the season finale!

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3:30 - What Tommy will remember from this past year

5:30 - Jim Bevan goes out on a winning note

6:50 - What makes Andrea Blackett a good choice to replace Coach Bevan

9:45 - The incredible turnaround of the baseball team

12:00 - Upcoming transition to Nike on July 1

13:50 - Gateway Project ...

Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach David Pierce recaps the 2026 season with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath.

2:15 - Bittersweet ending to the season

4:10 - What led to being the most improved team in the nation

6:00 - Where did the guys start to click?

9:30 - Most improved players throughout the season

12:30 - So much of the roster is coming back in 2027

15:10 - Possibility of the review system being changed

21:00 - What would Coach Graham hav...

Rice Men's Track & Field Head Coach Jon Warren discusses notable performances at the American Conference Track & Field Meet in Denton. Women's Track & Field Head Coach Jim Bevan discusses another conference championship and his retirement from coaching.

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2:45 - Coach Warren wraps up the men's team and some of the standout individual results

4:50 - Strong showing in the javelin

5:40 - Outlook for ne...

Owls Men's Golf Head Coach Justin Emil joins Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They recap the spring season and Coach Emil previews the upcoming regional.

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2:45 - Reaction to making the NCAA Athens Regional

3:45 - Scouting out the University of Georgia Golf Course

6:20 - When things started to click this spring season

12:30 - Improved play of Lukas Boandl

15:00 - Daniel Zou and the use of analytics in golf

22:00 - Re...

Rice baseball Associate Head Coach Clay Van Hook and second baseman JC Davis join Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath.

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2:45 - Coach Van Hook on what clicked in the sweep vs UAB

4:40 - Instincts of JC Davis

6:45 - Kutter-Gage Webb's versatility

9:10 - Paul Smith's impact on the offense

13:00 - The stability of the pitching staff

15:00 - What made coming back to Rice the right fit for Coach Van Hook

17:45 - Playing fo...

New Women's Golf Head Coach Joanne Berglund joins Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath.

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3:00 - What appealed to her about starting the women's golf program at Rice

5:00 - Her background and what led her into golf and later coaching

8:00 - Getting the word out about a new program and assembling a staff

12:15 - Process of assembling her roster and a breakdown of each player

17:30 - Connection of the new group and the...

CONFERENCE CHAMPION Women's Tennis Head Coach Elizabeth Schmidt joins Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They discuss her Owls winning their first American Conference championship at the George R. Brown Tennis Center. Coach discusses the resilience of her team, the unique night of her star player the night before, and the "fight for every inch" motto of the team. She also discusses the homecourt advantage of the George R. Brown Tennis C...

Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell stops by to chat with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They discuss many topics after the conclusion of spring football.

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1:00 - Spring Showcase recap

2:40 - Comparing second spring vs. his first spring

3:30 - Staff additions - Tevin Madison (CBs) and Eli Rasheed (DL)

5:30 - Evaluation of the QB room

8:30 - What percentage of the roster is set?

12:30- Some players and...

Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach David Pierce recaps the series vs UTSA with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. Coach Pierce says they have to get the offense going, but he has liked the pitching of Tanner Wiggins, Braden Sharp and Ty Baker recently. Coach also likes Cole Green's performance at the top of the order

Paul Smith joins the podcast to give a first-hand account of his baseball journey and how he adapted to the coaching change ...

Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach David Pierce recaps the Owls series win over FAU (4:15) with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They also discuss learning how to win and fight (9:15), Garet Boehm's big weekend at the plate (12:20), and how the offense has gelled. They wrap up with some insight into Patrick Hallmark, head coach of UTSA and former Owls assistant with Coach Pierce.

Garet Boehm joins the podcast (17:45) to discuss his two h...

Dean Miller has worked at Rice since 2009 and is wrapping up his tenth year as the Associate AD for Sports Medicine & Performance. He talks with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath about his time on south Main (3:15) with Rice student-athletes and the great group of trainers on campus (14:30). He talks about the evolutions in sports medicine over the years and he also tells the story of his friendship with the late Kobe Bryant (21:00)...

Vice President & Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland sits down with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath and they discuss a wide array of topics across the department.

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2:20 - The historic run of the women's basketball team and the end of the men's season

5:10 - Seth Huston's swimming and diving title

6:30 - Tommy's one-year anniversary of the David Pierce hiring

8:50 - Rice is hosting the South regional sem...

Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds leads off the episode with Luke Mauro discussing the Owls many American Conference accolades. They recap Senior Day and look ahead to the conference tournament in Birmingham.

American Conference Player of the Year Victoria Flores (17:30) reveals where she was when she found out the big news. She also discusses her different personality on the court and how special playing on ...

Swimming Head Coach Seth Huston recaps the Owls American Conference Championship with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They discuss individual accomplishments, the senior class, and his long, successful tenure on South Main. 

Senior Ava Hamblett (21:15) talks about the keys to the championship, her path to Rice and her career plans.

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