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In the season finale of The Rice Owls Basketball Show Scott Pera recaps the Owls losses against Wichita St. and Temple. With Senior Night coming up he pays tribute to two great Owls, Max Fiedler and Travis Evee. And then coach ranks his Top 10 wins during his seven seasons on South Main.

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Lindsay Edmonds leads off her last live appearance on the show recapping the tough, close losses against Memphis and Temple. Destiny Jackson opens up about her reasons for staying at Rice after the coaching change and what these last five years have meant to her.

Scott Pera recaps two eye-popping wins against UAB and ECU and the togetherness he is seeing from his guys. Senior Travis Evee joins the show to discuss his record-setting career, where he gets his calm demeanor, and his plans after his time at Rice is done.

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With the Owls women on the road it’s a solo edition of the show featuring the men’s team. Scott Pera recaps the Owls loss at Tulsa and what the team is focusing on for the rest of the season. Sophomore Andrew Akuchie joins the show to discuss his new role in the starting lineup and the unique path he had coming to Houston, being offered right after coming to a camp at Rice. Freshman Keanu Dawes discusses the high points of his first collegiate season and what the team needs to focus on down the stretch.

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Lindsay Edmonds leads off the show discussing the Owls wins against USF and Tulsa. With the win in Tampa she became the fastest coach in program history to 50 career wins. Sophomore guard Jazzy Owens-Barnett discusses her AAC Player of the Week award, her Alaskan roots, and the keys for the rest of the season.

Scott Pera recaps the Owls close loss to USF and where things turned vs SMU. He previews the upcoming game at Tulsa and then discusses what went into Willis Wilson being named Head Coach Emeritus. Anthony Selden says he is more comfortable with his role recently. He talks about playing with Travis Evee when they were very young.

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Lindsay Edmonds leads off the latest show discussing the narrow loss at FAU and home win against SMU. Junior Trinity Gooden joins the show to discuss the bond of this year's team, her Oklahoma roots, and her unsure plans after graduation.

Scott Pera breaks down the two thrilling wins against UTSA and Memphis. AAC Player of the Week Mekhi Mason recaps his two big games, his basketball influences and being a ball boy at Arizona State.

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Highlights of the Rice Owls thrilling 74-71 win at Memphis.

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Shelly Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds leads off the show recapping the Owls last week of action at Tulsa and at home vs. Memphis. She also previews the next two games against SMU and FAU. Emily Klazek sits on the couch to talk about why she chose to transfer to Rice, what it was like growing up with four brothers and being voted team captain.

Scott Pera discusses the controversial ending against Tulsa and the loss at home vs FAU. He is seeing improved bench play lately and Alem Huseinovic has continued to play well. Max Fiedler steps in to discuss breaking the Rice career record for assists and says his time here has been everything he could have hoped it would be.

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In the first Rice Owls Basketball Show of the season Lindsay Edmonds and Scott Pera join J.P. Heath to break down their seasons so far and preview the week ahead.

Coach Edmonds leads off the show recapping the road wins at Tulane and ECU and the favorite ice cream flavors of some of the team. She breaks down the Owls upcoming games against Tulsa and Memphis. 

Sophomore Dominique Ennis reveals her path to Rice and that it wasn’t just because her brother played at Rice in 2012. She doesn’t think she has a Canadian accent.

Coach Pera recaps the win vs Temple and how special it was with so many friends and family in attendance. The tough schedule is starting to pay off. Coach previews #23 FAU. 

Senior Alem Huseinovic talks about what has led to his three straight season high games. He documents his path across the globe to end up in Houston. 

Coach Pera comes back to talk about reaching 350 wins in coaching.

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Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland sits down with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They discuss the Owls appearance in the SERVPRO First Responders Bowl and Tommy reflects on his first few months on south Main. The Owls basketball teams are in full swing and baseball is right around the corner. He gives a facilities update and discusses staff additions. Tommy concludes the podcast with an in-depth explanation of how Rice fits in with the NCAA’s “Baker Plan” that was proposed. 

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Matthew Bartlett of The Roost and Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath preview the SERVPRO First Responders Bowl matchup vs Texas State.

Voice of the Bobcats Clint Shields joins the guys for an extensive look at GJ Kinne’s team. He discusses the storylines of the season, TJ Finley at quarterback, Ishmail Mahdi in the backfield and a defense that has had some big games this season.

Matthew and J.P. round out the show with some focal points for the game. Matthew gives an overview of Signing Day.

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Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Mike Bloomgren wraps up the end of the Owls season and previews the SERVPRO First Responders Bowl.

Coach Bloomgren is proud of the Owls late season push to gain bowl eligibility. He breaks down the retirement of J.T. Daniels, the progression of A.J. Padgett and juggling Signing Day with preparations for Texas St.

Running back Juma Otoviano reflects on his six years at Rice, from his freshman year game vs ODU to his plans after graduation and his bond with Dean Connors. He expects to have a lot of family at the bowl game.

Wide receiver Luke McCaffrey says he owes a lot to Coach Bloomgren and OC Marques Tuiasosopo. He is appreciative of being named first-team all-conference and he is looking forward to the East-West shrine game.

“Tuy” follows with kind words about Otoviano, McCaffrey, the other guys he coaches and his offensive staff. He breaks down the resurgent running game and his initial thoughts of the Texas St. defense.

Coach Bloomgren returns with a preview of the Bobcats and their big QB TJ Finley. He ends with a note of gratitude to his staff.

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Matthew Bartlett and J.P. Heath preview the Owls vs. Owls matchup in the regular season finale.

They believe former Rice OC Tom Herman will have his guys ready to play, especially with a WR like LaJohntay Wester. The interior of the defensive line will be a test for the resurgent Rice running game. And what’s the QB situation for Rice heading into this one?

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Nate Griffin fills in and breaks down the Owls big win in Charlotte with Dunlevie Head Football Coach Mike Bloomgren.

Linebackers coach Jon Kay, safety JoJo Jean, and linebacker Ty Morris also join the show.

Coach Bloomgren previews Tom Herman’s FAU Owls.

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Longtime Voice of the Charlotte 49ers Matt Swierad joins Matthew and J.P. to preview this week’s game in the Queen City.

Matt discusses Biff Poggi, who has made his mark in a short time with his emphasis on the running game. Then he looks at key skill position players on offense and some key players on defense.

Matthew and J.P. conclude the show with some keys for an Owls victory.

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7:23 - Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Mike Bloomgren recaps the Owls 34-14 loss at UTSA. Coach says one stretch in the third quarter was pivotal in San Antonio.

21:02 - Cornerback Sean Fresch discusses where he has grown the most and why his mom always told him he was going to come to Rice.

33:00 - Corners coach Jeremy Modkins talks about his football past from Marlin, Texas, to TCU. He gives his reasons why the corners have improved.

41:52 - Director of On Campus Recruiting Jessica Morrey has a unique story as a sportscaster and who advised her to get into the recruiting world.

50:50 -Coach Bloomgren returns with a preview of the improving Charlotte 49ers.

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Matthew Bartlett of The Roost and Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath preview the UTSA Roadrunners with Voice of the Roadrunners Andy Everett. They discuss the mythical status of Frank Harris, the offense around him, the depth of the defense, and the secret sauce of head coach Jeff Traylor.

Matthew and J.P. then give their keys to a win in the Alamo City.

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7:05 - Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Mike Bloomgren discusses the narrow loss to SMU and how proud he is of the fight in this team. 

22:30 - Special teams captain Chike Anigbogu breaks down his first collegiate touchdown from the SMU game. He also tells the story of being the first American-born person in his family. 

33:00 - Computer science wiz Peyton Stevenson gives his side of the punt block story vs SMU and how he handled switching positions in the off-season. He tells a great story about his other Alabama teammates. 

43:20 - Special teams coach Pete Alamar tells his backstory and connection to Coach Bloomgren. He reveals his coaching mentors and shares a funny coaching story about coaching in Mexico one season. 

55:45 - Coach Bloomgren previews the UTSA Roadrunners.

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Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland visits with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath in the latest AD Digest on Rice Owls Insider.

They discuss his first two months on the job and the recent Hall of Fame banquet. He also gives his thoughts on this football season along with the soccer, volleyball and cross country seasons.

He is excited for the start of men’s and women's basketball. Golf’s fall season is mentioned along with swimming, tennis, and fall baseball.

Tommy had a great time at the recent Baseball Golf Tournament and he shares his story of meeting Owls baseball coaching legend Wayne Graham.

Tommy wraps up with a mention of the Letter Winners Challenges and a facilities update. He also talks about his love for Halloween.

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6:30 - Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Mike Bloomgren wraps up the hard-fought 30-28 loss to Tulane.

22:00 - Tight end Jack Bradley discusses his family ties to SMU and how much a win against the Mustangs would be.

33:05 - Tight end Boden Groen reviews his first career touchdown catch but couldn’t remember much of the celebration.

42:20 - Tight ends coach Lucas Reed is in the first year of his new role but he is no rookie around Rice. He breaks down his position group and his biggest influence to get into coaching.

51:40 - Coach Bloomgren returns to preview the SMU Mustangs high powered offense and stingy defense.

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