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Bailiff reunites with mentor, Texas' coach Brown
9/1/10 - By Richard Justice, Houston Chronicle

Rice's McGuffie is ready to run again
9/1/10 - By Kevin Robbins, Austin American Statesman

Rendon taking it slow with injury
8/26/10 - By Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle

Whitehead can't avoid pressure at the U.S. Amateur
8/23/10 - By Todd Hveem, Houston Chronicle

Owls' stocked backfield creates new challenge
8/21/10 - By Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle

McGuffie center of attention at Rice media day
8/7/10 - By Jeffrey Martin, Houston Chronicle

Texans jack-of-all-trades Casey growing more confident
8/7/10 - By Jordan Goodwin, Houston Chronicle

Andy Erickson Impresses in THSCA All Star Game
7/20/10 - By Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman

Anthnony Rendon, 2010 Player of the Year
7/16/10 - By Aaron Fitt, Basaeball America

Tara Watts shone on and off the court at academic powerhouse Rice
6/14/10 - By Howard Tsumura, The Province

Rice, UH committed to C-USA
6/12/10 - By Jeffrey Martin, Houston Chronicle

Rice's Rendon can mash with the best of 'em
6/4/10 - By Kirk Bohls, Austin American Statesman

Ojala's return gives Rice a lift
6/4/10 - By Jeffrey Martin, Houston Chronicle

Rice Blog: What's in a name?
6/3/10 - By Jeffrey Martin, Houston Chronicle

Guerry in college tennis Hall of Fame
5/27/10 - By John Frierson, Chatanooga Times Free Press

Comerota's time at Rice big success
5/15/10 - By Richard Justice, Houston Chronicle

Ten shots with Rice basketball coach Ben Braun
5/13/10 - By Matt Samuels, Jewish Herald-Voice

Owls' Rendon one of a kind
5/5/10 - By Jeffrey Martin, Houston Chronicle

Owls' Rosa looks to end career with a bang
5/5/10 - By Jeffrey Martin, Houston Chronicle

Rice's Rosa has moment to savor
4/29/10 - By Dale Robertson, Houston Chronicle

New AD Greenspan ready for opportunity
4/14/10 - By Jeffrey Martin, Houston Chronicle

Michigan transfer Sam McGuffie happy to be back home at Rice
3/29/10 - By Andy Staples, SportsIllustrated.com

Former Owl Standout Guerry Elected to Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame
2/25/10 - By B.B. Branton, The Chattanoogan

Rice a chip off the old block
2/20/10 - By Jeffrey Martin, Houston Chronicle

Rice starting to gain momentum
2/18/10 - By Eric Soderstrom, GolfWeek

Rice golf team living up to goals, ruling the city
2/17/10 - By Todd Hveen for the Houston Chronicle

Casey puts his mind to it, finds success
2/17/10 - By Richard Justice, Houston Chronicle

Wayne Graham Is Living Out His Dream
2/2/10 - By Michael Murphy, Baseball America

New class of Texas sports heroes
2/8/10 - By John Werner, Waco Tribune-Herald

Numbers tell Lance Berkman's success story
2/8/10 - By Brice Cherry , Waco Tribune-Herald

'Two Minute Tommy' had NFL future in his crosshairs
2/6/10 - By Jason Ortts, Waco Tribune

Schwarze Goes from Bench to Starting Lineup for Rice
1/21/10 - By Terry Jacoby, Chelsea Standard

Top 10 Stories from the Fall Season
1/4/10 - By Lance Ringler & Sean Martin, GolfWeek

Arsalan Kazemi breaks through, from Iran to Division I
11/27/09 - By Luke Winn, Sports Illustrated.com

Mid-Season Awards: Top Freshmen
11/24/09 - By GolfWorld

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Women's Athletics Advisory Board

The Women's Athletics Advisory Board ("WAAB") is a volunteer group formed to advise and support the Rice University Athletic Department in its efforts related to women's athletics.

  • The WAAB supports Women's Athletics and the Rice Athletic Department in any way possible, with focus on 3 main areas:
  • Fundraising
  • Public Relations
  • Acting as a Sounding Board

The role of a WAAB member will include:

  • Proposing ideas to the WAAB/SWA/Athletic Department for increasing funds raised for women's athletics
  • Advocating for all sports programs at Rice University
  • Attending advisory board meetings
  • Attending athletic events
  • Providing feedback in a timely manner when requested by Athletic Director, Associate Athletic Director, SWA or the advisory board
  • Serving on a WAAB committee, as appropriate
  • Supporting WAAB events through donation of time
  • Liaising with and supporting women's teams and coaches
  • Referring and/or recruiting new WAAB members

Ideal Women's Athletics Advisory Board members will possess the following characteristics:

  • Enthusiasm for Rice Women's athletics
  • Support of Rice Athletics through joining the Owl Club
  • Consistent attendance at WAAB meetings, WAAB activities/events and Rice Women's Athletic sports events
  • Membership recommendation and invitation by Senior Women's Administrator ("SWA") or Athletic Director
  • A positive attitude

Benefits of joining the WAAB include:

  • First-hand knowledge of Rice Athletics and association with the teams/school
  • Camaraderie with other Rice Athletics supporters
  • Parking passes for women's athletic events
  • Benefits of the Owl Club at the membership level joined

WAAB events:
  • Rice Golf Classic - annual golf classic held in the spring as a fundraising event for women's athletics. Please see the link at the right for more information.
  • Walk-a-thon - annual event conducted each fall as a fundraising event for women's athletics.
  • We Love our Lady Owls - special events scheduled around women's athletic games/competitions to help assist with the promotion of games/competitions and to support the student-athletes.
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