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Memorial graduate works way back into Rice's starting lineup10/29/09 - By Wes Bloomquist, Victoria Advocate

Former Paul W. Bryant player Randolph making impact at Rice 10/16/09 - by Coy Slavick, Tuscaloosa News

Fangmeier looks for repeat against ECU10/16/09 - By Jeffrey Martin, Houston Chronicle

Fangmeier chasing Rice kicking records10/14/09 - By Michael Sudhalter, Cy Fair Sun

Fanuzzi's return brings hope to Rice
10/10/09 - By Jeffrey Martin, Houston Chronicle

Rice defensive end Solomon making great strides
10/7/09 - By Jeffrey Martin, Houston Chronicle

Word to the wise: Watch Rice guys
9/26/09 - By John McClain, Houston Chronicle

Owls' heads high for final tune-up
9/26/09 - By Jeffrey Martin, Houston Chronicle

Just So You Know... Charles Ross
9/25/09 - By Jeffrey Martin, Houston Chronicle

Rice set to open latest gym jewel
9/24/09 - By Jeffrey Martin, Houston Chronicle

Rice RB Smith back on his feet
9/16/09 - By Jeffrey Martin, Houston Chronicle

Rice committed to pass-based offense
9/15/09 - By Jeffrey Martin, Houston Chronicle

All jokes aside, Owls' Carrington making an impact
9/8/09 - By Jeffrey Martin, Houston Chronicle

Senior Sendejo reflects on bittersweet years at Rice
8/16/09 - By Richard Justice, Houston Chronicle

Rice's defensive backs young but experienced
8/15/09 - By Sam Khan, Houston Chronicle

Rice squad rich in big receivers
8/13/09 - By Sam Khan, Houston Chronicle

Rice's newest No. 1
8/9/09 - Editorial, Houston Chronicle

Sports camp also teaches life lessons
7/12/09 - By Richard Justice, Houston Chronicle

Colwick Soaring to New Heights
6/24/09 - By Winston Dutchin, KPRC-2

Rice's Colwick has nerves in check this time around
6/24/09 - By Jerry Briggs, San Antonio Express-News

Ex-Catholic star Lewis coming home as visitor
6/4/09 - By Scott Hotard, Baton Rouge Advocate

Former Heights QB Clement heading to Canada
6/3/09 - By John Whisler, San Antonio Express News

Up and coming Lennie Waite: Wanderer who's found the right track
5/24/09 - By Mark Woods, Scotland on Sunday

When it comes to NFL prospects, James Casey is one of a kind
4/23/09 - By Andrew Perloff,/Sports Illustrated.com

Rice Track/Soccer Stadium

Rice Track/Soccer Stadium

The Rice Track Stadium, located on one of Rice's more important historical sites, officially enters its 28th competitive season in 2008. The Chevron 440 track, built in 1980 and dedicated on March 14, 1981, was built at the location of old Rice Stadium, the Owls' football home through 1949, using part of the grandstand of the old stadium. Located at the corner of University Boulevard and Main Street, the stadium is home to two major meets each spring: the Victor Lopez Bayou Classic for top college and high school athletes; and the RunSport/Rice Twilight Meet.

The stadium played host to numerous Southwest Conference Track and Field Championships. The 1986 and 1994 SWC meets were held on the new surface, and the track was the host of the 1998 and 2002 Western Athletic Conference meets. In 2007, the facility added it's first C-USA track and field championship to its list of events.

As the women's soccer program was added in 2000, so were changes to the stadium. A first-class soccer field was constructed in the existing track infield, and new and improved jump and throw areas were relocated. Some chairback seats were added to the stands, and the restrooms were renovated.

Thanks in large part to a generous donation from the Ley family, the Rice track was resurfaced and officially named the Wendel D. Ley Track in the summer of 2002. In 2004, the Owls captured men's and women's WAC titles, and the following year saw Rice's women's soccer team capture its first-ever Conference USA crown on its home field. In 2007, the Rice women captured the C-USA outdoor track and field title on their home grounds.

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