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IMG_0009_2
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The view as we approached Reliant Stadium. (we avoided paying the parking, which was $20!)
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IMG_0011
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Our seats were quite good - only four rows back from the field! Here's Rice running some pregame drills.
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IMG_0012_2
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I've never been to Reliant Stadium before - the scoreboard, etc. is pretty darn big. I also like that Halliburton is a sponsor. Only in Texas!
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IMG_0013_2
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More Rice pregame action.
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IMG_0014_2
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The Texas Bowl logo was nice and all.
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IMG_0017_2
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My ticket!
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IMG_0018_2
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The MOB did a short pregame show.
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IMG_0022_2
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Rice runs on the field!
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IMG_0024_2
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Here's the opening kickoff! (guess I should have used a shorter exposure time...)
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IMG_0026_2
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The Owls get set to run a play from scrimmage.
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IMG_0027_2
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Rice scored first on a nice touchdown run by Chase Clement (the QB). I took pictures of the scoreboard periodically in case things went south for the Owls...
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IMG_0028_2
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Rice is close to scoring again!
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Title:
IMG_0031_2
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Rice: still ahead!
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IMG_0033_2
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Before halftime, the stats were pretty lopsided in favor of Rice.
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Title:
IMG_0034_2
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The players gather on the field shortly before halftime.
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IMG_0036_2
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The MOB gets ready for the halftime show.
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IMG_0037_2
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The Owls head to the locker room up 24-0!
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IMG_0039_2
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The MOB does their halftime show. Unfortunately most of the time they were facing the other sideline so they were a little hard to hear.
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IMG_0042_2
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Here's Santa delivering coal to financial executives :-)
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IMG_0045_2
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After the MOB, the Western Michigan band did their show. It was pretty standard stuff. They have a large and loud band...at least compared to the MOB!
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IMG_0046_2
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Carrie and me! Even though I look like I'm about to start drooling or something. Oh well.
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IMG_0050_2
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While the Western Michigan band continued to play, Sammy entertained the Rice fans.
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IMG_0053_2
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Rice gets ready to start the second half!
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IMG_0054_2
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Sammy leaped over the barrier to run through the stands. Woo!
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IMG_0057_2
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By the end of the third quarter, Rice had the game pretty well in hand, and I even started to feel a little bad for WMU.
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Title:
IMG_0058_2
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At the end of the third quarter, Rice had as many passing yards as was my room number at Rice! It must mean something!
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Title:
IMG_0059_2
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Rice runs off the field after scoring yet another touchdown. Rout!
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IMG_0062_2
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Carrie shows her Rice pride.
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IMG_0066_2
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The game is nearly over, and a coach gets a Gatorade bath! (not the head coach, I think)
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IMG_0069_2
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It's the last play of the game, and Rice gets ready to spike the ball.
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Title:
IMG_0070_2
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The game's over! Rice wins the Texas Bowl!
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IMG_0072_2
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The final score is Rice 38 - WMU 14.
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IMG_0073_2
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Dad, me, and Carrie celebrate before walking back to the car.
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IMG_0077_2
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This is supposed to say "Texas Bowl Champions" with a Rice logo, but it kept disappearing before I could get a good picture!
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