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Rice Unfiltered
by The Varsity Podcast Network
Your official podcast of Rice Athletics! Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath chats with Owls coaches and world-class student-athletes.
Episodes
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Scott Abell after ECU loss | Mens Track and Field Coach Jon Warren
Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the Owls loss at ECU with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. Coach has a message to Owls fans: Don't give up on this team. They talk about some positives out of the game - Koa Akui, Dillon Botts, and freshman kicker Tommy Bauchiero. Coach…
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Scott Abell after UTSA loss | "Captain D-Hook"
Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the Owls narrow loss to UTSA with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They also break down some of the positives from the defense. Coach talks about his family ties to the area of the Owls next game in Greenville, NC. Daveon Hook (Grad., Cibolo…
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Golf Head Coaches Joanne Berglund & Justin Emil | Scott Abell
Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the Owls loss at Fresno State with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They also talk about Jacurri Brown's maturation at quarterback and the big game from Ben Grice. Coach previews the rival UTSA Roadrunners. Men's Golf Head Coach Justin Emil...
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Mens Basketball Head Coach Rob Lanier | Coach Abell after Western Michigan | LB Austin Harniteaux
Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath chats with Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell about the hard-fought loss to Western Michigan. They also discuss the recent news about Quinton Jackson's season-ending injury and preview the trip to Fresno State. Linebacker Austin Harniteaux (R-Sr.…
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Volleyball Coach Genny Volpe & outside hitter Sydnee Peterson | Scott Abell recaps loss at Notre Dame
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...
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Coach Abell recaps HCU win | Chibby Nwajuaku | OC Vince Munch
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...
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Football Season Preview: Scott Abell, Quinton Jackson, and Jon Kay
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...
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20-year anniversary of 2006 New Orleans Bowl team
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…
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Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell
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...
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Athletic Director Tommy McClelland: Year-In-Review
Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland sits down with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath in the season finale! (Timestamps are estimated) 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...
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Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach David Pierce: Season Recap
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…
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Hall of Fame Track & Field Coaches Jim Bevan and Jon Warren
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. (Timestamps are estimated) 2:45 - Coach...
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Men's Golf Head Coach Justin Emil
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. (Timestamps are estimates) 2:45 - Reaction to making the NCAA Athens Regional 3:45 - Scouting out the University of Georgia Golf Course 6:20…
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Owls baseball talk: Associate HC Clay Van Hook & JC Davis
Rice baseball Associate Head Coach Clay Van Hook and second baseman JC Davis join Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. (All timestamps are estimates) 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...
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New Women's Golf Head Coach Joanne Berglund
New Women's Golf Head Coach Joanne Berglund joins Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. (All timestamps are estimates) 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...
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CONFERENCE CHAMPS! Women's Tennis Head Coach Elizabeth Schmidt & Divna Ratkovic
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...
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Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell talks spring football
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. (Time stamps are estimated) 1:00 - Spring Showcase recap 2:40 - Comparing second spring vs. his first spring 3:30 - Staff additions…
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Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach David Pierce & Paul Smith
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…
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Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach David Pierce & Garet Boehm
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...
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Retiring Athletic Trainer Dean Miller
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...
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Vice President & Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland
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. (All timestamps are estimated) 2:20 - The historic run of the women's basketball team and the end of the men's season 5:10 - Seth...
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American Conference Champs!! Lindsay Edmonds & Victoria Flores
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)...
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Swimming Head Coach Seth Huston & Senior swimmer Ava Hamblett
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...
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Lindsay Edmonds, Hailey Adams, Rob Lanier, and Eternity Eguagie
Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds leads off Rice Unfiltered. She talks with Owls broadcaster Luke Mauro about the Owls thrilling win at ECU, the huge games down the stretch, and her aversion to snow. Junior guard Hailey Adams (15:00) discusses her soccer background,...
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Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach David Pierce
Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach David Pierce talks with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath about a variety of topics. (Estimated timestamps) 2:30 - Series win vs Northwestern 4:40 - Benefit of starting midseason last year now that this season has started 6:50 - The coaching staff he has assembled 9:20…
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Episode 21 from West Servery! Lindsay Edmonds and Dominique Ennis
On this special edition of Rice Unfiltered from the West Servery Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath intros the show speaking with Jackie Carizales, McMurtry College coordinator. Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds talks with Luke Mauro (7:00) about the Owls winning streak, their...
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Owls Basketball Talk: Coach Edmonds, Shelby Hayes, Coach Lanier, Nick Anderson
Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds leads off the podcast with Owls broadcaster Luke Mauro discussing the huge road win at UTSA and the Owls road success this season. They also discuss the great play of Victoria Flores, the different styles the Owls have used, and the big...
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Lindsay Edmonds, Aniah Alexis, and Rob Lanier
Shelley Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds leads off this episode with Owls broadcaster Luke Mauro. They discuss the Owls winning streak, the solid play of Aniah Alexis, and what the great fan support means. Aniah Alexis (So., Waller, TX) joins the podcast (15:00) and discusses…
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Three-time World Series Champion Danny Lehmann
Los Angeles Dodgers bench coach Danny Lehmann joins Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They discuss Lehmann's rise through the Dodgers organization, what his job entails and how his time at Rice helped prepare him. Stories are shared about Wayne Graham's impact on his career, and Lehmann talks about...
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Owls Basketball talk: Trae Broadnax & Victoria Flores
Mens basketball head coach Rob Lanier leads off the first episode of the new year with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They discuss the recent loss against Charlotte and the thrilling win at Wichita State. Coach breaks down Nick Anderson and Cam Carroll's play and keys heading into the off time.…
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2012 Armed Forces Bowl Reunion
With the 2025 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl this week, four key members of the 2012 Armed Forces Bowl Champion Rice Owls reminisce about the 33-14 win over Air Force. QB Driphus Jackson (264 yards passing), WR Jordan Taylor (154 yards receiving, 3 TDs), RB/TE Jeremy Eddington (KO return that...
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Womens Basketball Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds
Shelly Pennington and Friends Head Coach Lindsay Edmonds joins Owls announcer Luke Mauro to talk about the good start to the season, the challenges of the schedule, and the strong defensive identity the team is forming. Coach Edmonds also talks about the overlap of the winter and spring part of…
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Football Signing Day Recap - GM Steven Jackson
Owls GM Steven Jackson gives a recap of the Owls 2026 Signing Day Class. He also goes in-depth about his staff, what goes into being a GM, and how he juggles the NIL/portal era of college athletics. We want you at the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl! Call 713-348-OWLS or go to RiceOwls.Com!...
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Season wrap-up with Coach Abell
Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell looks back on the 2025 season with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. Coach Abell says he learned a lot in his first season. He talks in general about the incoming recruiting class in addition to a preview of the conference title game. He also gives his...
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Loss to #22 UNT | USF Preview | Happy Thanksgiving!
Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell breaks down the turning points in the loss to #22 North Texas and the positives he saw. He comments on the performances of Aaron Turner and D'Andre Hardeman before previewing the USF Bulls and their up-tempo attack. Coach ends discussing his…
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Coach Abell: After the bye, this senior class, and UNT Preview
Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell chats with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath about what the team accomplished on the bye week, how the team has responded to adversity this season, and what it means to have a bowl berth in sight with two games remaining. Coach Abell also previews the…
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AD Tommy McClelland on Gateway Project | Andrew Awe's busy week
Vice President & Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland goes into detail about the magnitude of the Gateway Project, the timeline, and some of the specific features of the reimagined Rice Stadium. He also comments on the soccer, tennis, volleyball and basketball seasons. Dunlevie Family Head...
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Coach Abell reflects on the loss to Memphis
Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell breaks down the Halloween loss to #25 Memphis. He says the Tigers very well could be a College Football Playoff team and the Owls played them even the last three quarters. Bright spots were Andrew Awe and Blake Boenish on the defense and Alex…
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Coach Abell on double OT thriller!! |RB Quinton Jackson | OC Vince Munch
Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the thrilling double-overtime win over UConn. He breaks down the improvement of QB Chase Jenkins and talks about the defense. He also gives a brief preview of Memphis and shares his favorite Halloween candy choices. Saturday's hero Quinton...
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Highlights & Interviews from 2OT win vs UConn!!
Highlights and MidFirst Bank post game interviews from the Owls inspiring 37-34 double overtime win vs UConn. Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath calls Quinton Jackson's game-winning touchdown followed by sideline reporter Jason Metko's emotional interviews with QB Chase Jenkins, Jackson, and Dunlevie...
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Captain Micah Barnett | Asst. Head Coach Wayne Lineberg
After the bye week Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell gives an update on the team in addition to a preview of UConn. Assistant Head Coach and Tight Ends Coach Wayne Lineberg tells his coaching story, including his ties to Coach Abell back in Virginia. Senior captain and tight end…
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Coach Abell update during bye week | Mens Golf Coach Justin Emil
Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the tough loss at UTSA (1:15) and what he hopes the team took away from it. He discusses the good game from Daelon Alexander (5:15) and other positives he saw after watching the game. Coach Abell also talks about some things they'll be doing...
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Coach Abell recaps loss to FAU and previews UTSA
Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the 27-21 loss to FAU. He continues to be proud of the resilience of the team (8:30) and they continue to get better each week and control what they can control. Quinton Jackson had a career-high game (10:30) and is getting tough yards. Coach...
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Coach Abell recaps loss at Navy | Defensive Coordinator Jon Kay
Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell says the game at Navy was a tale of two halfs, but he's proud of the team's resilience (4:00). He thinks the team sees what the future of the Owls option could be (6:55). Plae Wyatt's interception was a very cool moment (7:30). Coach Abell goes...
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Owls win conference opener! | Volleyball coach Genny Volpe
Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the Owls conference-opening win at Charlotte. He credits the defense (5:00) and the ground game (8:45), but the offense isn't perfect yet. The offensive line (11:00) is singled out. Coach Abell tells a story about some new Owls fans in...
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Scott Abell recaps win over Prairie View A&M | Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Lew Caralla
Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the Owls 38-17 win over Prairie View A&M. He sees a lot of room to grow (2:45) and goes into detail about the team's response after the Panthers opening score. Coach was happy to see the ground game get its most yards in four years (6:00)....
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Bayou Bucket Recap | Rice Soccer Coach Brian Lee
Dunlevie Family Head Football Football Coach Scott Abell says they are a resilient bunch (3:00) and will learn from the setback to the Cougars. He talks about the moments that were turning points in the late second quarter and early third quarter. He then talks about being happy with the fight...
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Owls win at Louisiana 14-12!! Scott Abell recaps his first win at Rice
Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the Owls season-opening win at Louisiana (5:00) with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. Coach is quick to credit the rest of the staff and his players for his first win on south Main. He breaks down the turning points of the game surrounding ball...
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Rice Unfiltered is here!! AD Tommy McClelland and Head Football Coach Scott Abell
Welcome to the new podcast of Rice Athletics! Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland sits down with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They discuss the start of football season, the recent apparel switch to Nike, and how the South Main Fund will support the student athletes. They also talk about…
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Rice Owls Basketball Show | 3.3.25
In the final edition of the Rice Owls Basketball Show Rob Lanier elaborates on the disappointment in how the team played at UTSA. He also reflects on what it’s been like coaching his son Emory. Strength and conditioning coach Vinnie Calauti joins the show to discuss his role with the team and his...
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