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The view as we approached Reliant Stadium. (we avoided paying the parking, which was $20!)

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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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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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More Rice pregame action.

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The Texas Bowl logo was nice and all.

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My ticket!

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The MOB did a short pregame show.

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Rice runs on the field!

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Here's the opening kickoff! (guess I should have used a shorter exposure time...)

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The Owls get set to run a play from scrimmage.

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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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Rice is close to scoring again!

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Rice: still ahead!

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Before halftime, the stats were pretty lopsided in favor of Rice.

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The players gather on the field shortly before halftime.

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The MOB gets ready for the halftime show.