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Rice defensive ends Cheta Ozougwu (above) and Scott Solomon enjoy making life difficult for quarterbacks.
Ozougwu, Solomon become leaders for Rice's defense — As wide-eyed freshmen, Cheta Ozougwu and Scott Solomon had their fair share of deer-in-the-headlights moments. Thrown into the fire on Rice's 2007 squad, each carried a nervousness and anxiety that isn't uncommon in true freshmen. READ STORY
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COUGARS
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Should Cougars fans worry about offensive line?
The assumption of the masses is that the Houston Cougars offense will be even better this year than last. UH is one of the Conference USA favorites this season. It's sure not because the Cougars have to rebuild their...


OWLS
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Rice-UT moved to Reliant; Owls could name starting QB on Thursday
On Thursday, Lone Star Sports and Entertainment and SMG-Reliant Park will announce that the 2010 battle between Rice and Texas will be moved from Rice Stadium to Reliant Stadium. They have twice met at Reliant - in 2003 and 2006...


AGGIES
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Brent Zwerneman's blog
Kines singles out youth as reason for optimism
COLLEGE STATION — Most coaches point to a young team as reason for concern springing into a season. Not Texas A&M defensive coordinator Joe Kines. The 65-year-old Tasmanian Devil claims that's one reason why his unit will be improved this...


LONGHORNS
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Mike Finger's blog
Another tight end goes down
In the latest example of why tight end at Texas might be the most cursed position in college football, the Longhorns announced sophomore Ian Harris will miss the entire season with a nerve injury in his neck. Harris, from San...


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Vote: Best Texas State sports moments in 2008-09
Before we begin looking ahead to the football season ... Give me your vote for the best sports moment/accomplishment at Texas State during the 2008-09 school year. The list below...