 
Colwick Soaring to New Heights
6/24/09 - By Winston Dutchin, KPRC-2
Rice's Colwick has nerves in check this time around
One dream, two career paths
Bar keeps going up for Colwick
Ex-Catholic star Lewis coming home as visitor
Former Heights QB Clement heading to Canada
Up and coming Lennie Waite: Wanderer who's found the right track
When it comes to NFL prospects, James Casey is one of a kind
Clement's focus on relaxing, not draft
O.J. Brigance pays a visit to the Rice campus, keeps up fight vs. disease
Rice freshman Saravia gains on court after loss in family
Fanuzzi starting to feel at home
Casey, Dillard hope to create a higher NFL profile for the Owls' program
AD's goal is to get Rice Athletics on par with its academics
Owls are Dominant in Track Competition
How high can he go?
The sky's the limit for Rice's Jason Colwick
Draft status doesn't worry Dillard
One September night could shape the future of Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeff Niemann
James Casey, Triumph over tragedy
Rice's Clement, Dillard represented San Antonio well
Rice's mighty Casey strikes out ... for the NFL Draft
Dillard Proves Big-Time Comes in Small Packages
Rice volleyball hires BCA's Russell Brock
Within a Wasting Body, Brigance is the Ravens' Source of Strength
Former BriSox Pitcher Now A Record-Setting Receiver for Rice University
Record-breaking duo has Rice cookin'
Rice's record-setting duo has given a stagnant program new life
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Sneak Peek Ceremony Photo Gallery
Nov. 7, 2008 Just 16 months after a series of sledge hammers broke through a wall in the former Autry Room Lounge, symbolically kicking off the renovation of the Autry Court Complex, donors to the project walked inside of the renovated Tudor Fieldhouse on Friday night. Billed as a "Sneak Peek" in advance of the first basketball games of the season that will inaugurate the building next weekend, the ceremony and private dinner allowed those who had contributed to the long-dreamed initiative a chance to see for themselves what future Rice student-athletes will come to know as the norm: a state-of-the-art facility that will support their efforts both on and off the court. "We are so thankful for the support to so many former student-athletes who did not hesitate when asked to contribute to this effort," Rice Director of Athletics Chris Del Conte said. "This is a great day for every Rice Owl, and for every future student-athlete who makes the decision to come to Rice." In ceremonies prior to the opening of the building for tours and a private dinner, Rice President David Leebron, Board of Trustees Chairman Jim Crownover both thanked the many contributors to the project. Former Rice basketball players Bobby Tudor and Glenn Youngkin, whose major gifts spearheaded the project, also thanked the assembled groups of supporters prior to the opening of the building. The event coincided with festivities surrounding Homecoming 2008 and the launching of Rice University's Centennial Campaign, which has set a goal of raising $1 billion in the coming years. Greg Williams' Rice women's team will open Tudor Fieldhouse next Friday when they host Cal-State Northridge at 7:00. The following afternoon, Ben Braun will make his debut as head coach of the Rice men's team when they host Portland State at 3 p.m. |
