2001 Rice pregame -- HuskerMax™

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2 0 0 1 R I C E P R E G A M E
Stories are listed roughly in reverse chronological order.

• The Owls say they intend to do much more than just keep it close.
• The Huskers say their running game still needs improvement.
• Notes from Wednesday's practice.
• An American tribute at tonight's game will include fan involvement.
• The OWH explains why there's no telecast (and then re-explains it).
• Rice's run offense means more duty for Scott Shanle.
• Pregame pieces from the OWH (1, 2) and LJS (1, 2).
• The Blackshirts bone up on Rice's spread option and the Owls' 5-foot-8 QB.
• Erwin Swiney returns to an injury-thinned secondary.
• Kickoff is moved back an hour to 7:30.
• The Owls are aiming for their first 3-0 start since 1953.
• DeJuan Groce rises to the challenge of being the picked-on corner.
• An update on stadium security.
• Philip Bland gears up for his first start.
• Craig Bohl recalls his five seasons as an assistant coach at Rice.
• John Gibson is making the most of his sixth year.
• Lornell McPherson's quick ascent boosts the secondary.
• Eric Crouch discusses the harrowing week, and other players talk about the Thursday night logistics.
• See how the top teams have juggled their schedules.
• Expect tighter security at Thursday's game.
• ESPN looks back at Nov. 23, 1963, when NU and Oklahoma went ahead and played.
• The defense is posting some impressive numbers, and one reason why is Jamie Burrow, a.k.a. Rock.
• True freshman Philip Bland moves to the top of the depth chart at rover.
• The game is postponed until 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20. No telecast is planned.
• The O-line seems to be coming around.
• A look at events in years past that have caused game postponements and cancellations.
• "This is more than just coaching now," Ron Brown says.
• Ken Hatfield says his Owls face a tall order in the Huskers.
• Jon Clanton and Lornell McPherson earn Blackshirts on a defense that is posting impressive numbers.
• Jamie Burrow is Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week.
• Up next for NU are the unbeaten Owls.
• The coaches and players downplay NU's offensive slump in the second half against the Irish and Eric Crouch's low rushing totals so far this season.
• It's official: Jason Lohr's injury is a season-ender.

• OWH practice reports: M T W T | S M T W
• Pregame media guides: Rice pdf | NU html | NU pdf
• Depth charts: NU | Rice

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