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Send us a textWe sit down with Coach David Pierce to map Rice Baseball's return to form, from NIL and portal strategy to a back-to-basics culture that puts development first. Along the way, we trade wild super regional stories, spotlight the American's growth, and rally Houston around Reckling Park.• NIL and portal as tools, not identity• scholarship stacking and need-based aid clarity• keeping a young core and raising standards• facility pride at Reckling Park and small fixes that matter• Gateway Project linking Rice Village to game day• the American's talent depth and Omaha hopes• East Carolina's Jungle and handling hostile crowds• Wayne Graham legacy and private-school baseball model• Houston community nights vs family weekends attendance plan• parity lessons from Indiana football applied to roster buildingBe sure to like, follow each of our social media platforms, subscribe to our YouTube page for freeSupport the showPlease like and follow each of Stories Inside the Man Cave Podcast social media links on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

When it comes to working in military intelligence, strong leadership skills and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure are key. Just as important to a mission's success is being a good team player.Those were the lessons and skills Chris Stillwell '24 carried into his two career pivots after his time working as a military intelligence officer for the U.S. Army. His first pivot landed him a role at Kearney in Dubai focusing on M&A integration and strategy consulting. Chris then decided to pursue an MBA at Rice Business to sharpen his financial skills and pivot once again into the world of investment banking. Now an investment banking associate at Bank of America, Chris joins co-host Brian Jackson '21 to discuss his military experience, why he chose Rice, how the program helped him make a major career transition, and his advice to those considering an MBA to pursue new career opportunities. Episode Guide:00:00 Introduction to Chris Stillwell01:03 Military Intelligence: Separating Fact From Fiction02:15 Roles and Responsibilities in the Army03:08 Leadership and Decision Making in High-Pressure Situations08:07 From Military to Consulting09:49 Living Abroad: Challenges and Cultural Insights15:02 Transitioning to an MBA at Rice University18:13 Involvement and Networking at Rice20:56 Entering Investment Banking: Preparation and Challenges25:37 Day-to-Day in Investment Banking28:46 Advice for Career Pivoters and VeteransThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:The moment Chris realized that Rice gave him an edge over his peers[20:48] Brian: Going into investment banking, was there, like, now an elevated sense of confidence of, Okay, I've done this before; I'll do it again?[20:56] Chris: Maybe some blind confidence sometimes. Yeah, you could even ask my parents. I went home for like four days for the Christmas break the year I was recruiting. And I was studying flashcards with my mom of all the IB 400 questions. And I was like, “I'm not going to get a job. You know, like all these people around me are much smarter than me. There's a really—we've got a really talented pool of candidates that are recruiting this year.” But you know, I felt like at the end of the day, the Finance Association and Rice, just the classes I took, really prepared me to understand the basics of finance, the basics that are expected of the interview process. And then, going forward, I saw when I started as an intern at the bank, I went to New York for a week…We were training with all these people from all these different schools, going to all these different groups in the bank, and some people didn't even know what a DCF was or didn't know how to do it that well, I should say. We were doing some practice problems, and I was like, “Wow, we're actually far ahead of a lot of these other schools and people.” So that was kind of good to see that Rice really put an effort into training us up. What Chris learned about leadership through three career pivots[30:15] There are certain people who can be leaders and are very good at being leaders. But being a good leader in the military might not translate to being a good leader at banking. And a lot of times you actually see that, or you see military officers leave the military and go into the corporate world and not be as successful. Because I really think you do need to tailor your leadership style to the one the industry you're working in, and two, the people you're working with, you know, different ways of operating motivate people differently. Like in the military, you could yell at somebody and hold them to a higher standard and maybe they'll do it. But if you yelled at somebody like, you know, a marketing job, they probably would shut down and that'd be the end of it. It really doesn't work the same. The leadership style is something that you have to adjust to the area you're working in.On how his military experience strengthened his teamwork skills[04:03] In the military, you are a leader, but you learn how to be a good follower as well. And I think what you do with that is that you are able to have great teamwork. You're able, like in my current job now, I have an analyst underneath me, but I have people like VPs and MDs above me and I can understand what their intent is and what we need to get accomplished in our day-to-day job, but also articulate to the people below me, Hey, this is the intent and this is how we do it. So it's kind of been very helpful in those soft skills.On how Rice gave him the academic foundation he needed[16:49] My reasons for going to Rice were great, but once I got there, I appreciated it a lot more. I really got exposed to, I mean, I was looking for some things like smaller classrooms for example. Like a lot of people we hire from Kearney were from Yale or HBS, and their class size was like a thousand people. And maybe you didn't have a lot of rigor in terms of academics. I think Rice, especially in the first term, really forces you to go to classes to do your homework, to learn the materials. And that was attractive to me as well, because I didn't come from a finance background at all. So I didn't even know what a DCF was before I came to Rice. So I was very grateful at that, you know, getting to Rice and realizing that it was such a good platform to be integrated into.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profile:Chris Stillwell | LinkedIn

Texas State football dominated the Rice Owls in the Armed Forces Bowl for the Bobcats' 3rd consecutive bowl victory after a winning season. Keff Ciardello is here to talk all about the 41-10 win, the historical program records that were broken in 2025, and how the Texas State Bobcats are fairing in the transfer portal window (Jan. 2 - Jan. 15).

As a first-generation American from Saudi Arabia, Rzan Yunus '17 learned from an early age what ambition and perseverance can lead to. She credits her immigrant father's determination to build a successful career and life for his family in the U.S. as inspiration for her own strong work ethic and drive. It was that drive that led her first to a career in insurance at American International Group (AIG), and eventually all the way to Rice Business. Since pivoting from insurance into consulting, Rzan has put her Rice MBA to use as a senior director at Alvarez & Marsal, where she's helping companies solve tough problems. Rzan chats with co-host Brian Jackson '21 about how her father's pursuit of the American dream inspired her, the critical skills she picked up at AIG, why she was drawn to the Professional MBA program and how her experience at Rice has left a mark on her forever. Episode Guide:00:00 Introduction to Rzan Yunus01:00 Early Life and Family Influence05:39 Career Beginnings at AIG09:40 Pursuing an MBA at Rice18:28 Transition to Consulting23:07 Current Role and Consulting Insights35:40 Balancing Career and Personal Life39:46 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:Finding community, support, and belonging at Rice[12:32] When you learn entrepreneurship, you learn to hustle. You learn to think like an owner, or take  accountability to be resourceful, to drive results. I really appreciated Rice's pathways with other organizations and other companies, particularly consulting. I knew I wanted to explore that eventually and knew that they recruit based on certain programs. And then my favorite thing about Rice, and when I went and visited, is the team and peer atmosphere. You know, you spend so much time at work, but you also spend so much time in this program. And the people that I met and the camaraderie and the collaboration and the fact that you rarely ever achieve anything alone in life. I really wanted to be surrounded with people that were smart and hardworking and capable and collaborative and supportive. Very similar to the support system that I think everybody needs in life to be successful.Why the MBA program was an important investment in Rzan's future.[16:17] My two years in the program, and I think I said this earlier, it really changed my life. I am becoming and am the person now that I never thought I could have been 10 years ago, 15 years ago. I mean, the program is hard. It's a top MBA program for a reason. Balancing school and your personal life is difficult. Working full-time while earning an MBA is not a casual commitment, but it's the most important step that you can take to invest in yourself. Surround yourself with people that reflect the ambition and the dedication that is contagious. Why she chose to pivot to consulting[19:11] I chose consulting because I loved the variety of work that they got to do, you know, in every year, and this was something that really attracted me to it when I was meeting with people from Alvarez & Marsal. You know, you work in different industries and different projects. One year you might be doing a transformation for a media company. The next, working on a financial services operational improvement. The following year on a manufacturing cost reduction. And I think that continuous learning really appealed to me.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profile:Rzan Yunus | LinkedInRzan Yunus | Rice Business

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com, BHIhats.com, Austin.Patchmaster.com  - Texas State head coach GJ Kinne joins Keff Ciardello to talk about the Bobcats' 3rd consecutive bowl game, defensive changes, and the transfer portal ahead of Texas State's matchup against the Rice Owls in the Armed Forces Bowl this Friday at noon.HAPPY NEW YEAR, SICKOS

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 clinched bowl berth) and DT Christian Covington (8 years NFL) share stories from that magical run to become bowl eligible, talk about the game itself, and remember how head coach David Bailiff impacted them as players and men.3:00 Eddington and the guys remember his historic kickoff return for a touchdown at UTEP that helped clinch a bowl berth.7:30 They remember Cody Bauer saying after the Bayou Bucket that despite the tough start this was a bowl team.11:45 Stories and laughs are shared from the trip and game.22:50 Eddington talks about the offensive line that set the tone for the team that season.28:15 Covington goes into detail on the talent-rich roster of the 2012 team.32:30 The impact coach Bailiff had on the team that season38:00 Updates on what they are doing and where they are nowRice YouTube recap of 2012 Armed Forces Bowl----Interested in learning more about the Gateway Project? Click here for an overview and here for renderings.We want you out at a Rice Owls game! Call 713-348-OWLS or go to RiceOwls.ComDid you know you can watch Rice Unfiltered on the Owls Youtube channel?Listen to Owls football games on The Owls Gameday App, The Varsity Network App, or RiceOwls.Com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 the schedule. They conclude the interview talking about Dominique Ennis' recent milestone.Interested in learning more about the Gateway Project? Click here for an overview and here for renderings.We want you out at a Rice Owls game! Call 713-348-OWLS or go to RiceOwls.ComDid you know you can watch Rice Unfiltered on the Owls Youtube channel?Listen to Owls football games on The Owls Gameday App, The Varsity Network App, or RiceOwls.Com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liam Morris '23 manages one of the most complex corners of United Airlines — airport operations quality control across more than 80 stations spanning Latin America, Central America and the Southwest U.S. In this conversation, he shares how early travel experiences opened the door to a career in aviation, the path that led him from loading bags in El Paso to overseeing global safety audits, and what it takes to lead with precision, clarity and calm under pressure.Liam also reflects on United's customer-centric transformation, the moments that shaped his commitment to the industry, and how the Rice Online MBA gave him the flexibility and confidence to grow as a leader while navigating an ever-moving, always-on operational world.Episode Guide:00:00 Introduction to Aviation and Role at United Airlines00:29 Ensuring Safety and Compliance in Airport Operations02:56 Passion for Aviation and Early Influences06:08 Managing Multiple Stations and Time Zones08:00 Why United Airlines Stands Out12:16 Best Flight Experience and Customer Insights13:54 Decision to Pursue an MBA at Rice19:58 Mutual Learning and Decision Making22:27 Leadership Growth and Student Association26:47 Career Journey and Future Goals30:02 Travel Tips and Flying Etiquette37:19 Conclusion and FarewellThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode QuotesFrom cleaning planes to leading global operations25:34: I never, ever envisioned that I would be where I'm at now, and I can honestly say from when I was a business partner with United — cleaning aircraft and loading bags for another company, right — but working the United product, I never had a plan to get to where I was. My internship with United came up out of nowhere, and I moved to Jersey. Then, midsummer, I got a full-time offer to stay, and I transferred schools. You know, at the very last minute, I went up to Rutgers from UT El Paso. And then, you know, an opportunity came to transfer to Dallas, and there I ended up. You know, our CEO lives there. Ended up meeting him and a lot of executives all the time, and my name got out there really great. And then I came down to Houston to go to Rice as an assistant manager here in the airport. Then I finished my B.A. and went into the current role that I'm at, which is safety and regulatory. I can honestly say I never really had a plan to get where I was, but I'm thankful that I was always willing to walk through the door, because every single opportunity that I've had — both promotion and a lateral — was a great move, and it was such an instrumental, pivotal move.On being part of something bigger than yourself04:06: I wanted the ability to be in an industry where I am a part of something bigger, right? And being a part of an airline is really cool because even though, you know, my work now may not directly affect a flight leaving on time out of here, it does affect the customer experience some way. So I just wanted to be a part of a really, really big machine that gets people where they need to go.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profile:Liam Morris | LinkedIn

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!Listen to J.P. & Nate on The Owls Gameday App, The Varsity Network App, or RiceOwls.Com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sponsored by thegalindocollective.com, BHIhats.com, Austin.Patchmaster.com  - The Texas State Bobcats are heading back to DFW for the postseason to take on the Rice Owls in the Armed Forces Bowl on Jan. 2. Plus, quarterback Brad Jackson announced on Friday night that he would return for the Bobcats debut season in the Pac-12 in 2026, along with his two favorite targets, Beau Sparks and Chris Dawn Jr. Keff Ciardello is here to wrap up the wild news week for Texas State football. Check out the WNOGB YouTube Channel!

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 thoughts about changes he would make to the college football calendar.*Apologies for the echo issues. Thank you to the Learfield team correcting them*Interested in learning more about the Gateway Project? Click here for an overview and here for renderings.We want you out at a Rice Owls game! Call 713-348-OWLS or go to RiceOwls.ComDid you know you can watch Rice Unfiltered on the Owls Youtube channel?Listen to archived Owls football games on The Owls Gameday App, The Varsity Network App, or RiceOwls.Com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the youngest founder in her Rice MBA cohort, Allison Knight '10 knows a thing or two about blazing a trail. At just 24 years old, she co-founded Rebellion Photonics, which used cutting-edge technology to identify and quantify gas leaks on oil rigs, preventing catastrophic explosions. Knight went on to sell Rebellion Photonics to Honeywell in 2019, and is now codifying blue collar genius through Alaris AI. In this episode, Knight joins host Brian Jackson '21 to discuss how Rebellion Photonics used early AI technology to improve hyperspectral imaging and revolutionize gas leak detection. She also opens up about her experience as a young woman founder in a predominantly male industry, her role as an adjunct professor at Rice Business and why she believes blue collar work is the next frontier for AI exploration. Episode Guide:00:00 Introduction to Allison Knight01:09 Founding Rebellion Photonics02:25 Challenges and Innovations in Gas Leak Detection03:48 The Role of AI in Rebellion Photonics04:26 Reflections on Being a Young Founder12:44 Lessons From Startup Life16:25 Introducing Alaris AI: AI for Blue Collar Workers23:35 Teaching AI at Rice Business27:52 The Future of AI in the Workforce32:44 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:On being a young entrepreneur12:17: I was 24. I was the youngest student in the Rice MBA program, and I had gotten a prestigious, semi-prestigious investment banking job that I had accepted. And then I did the thing you're not supposed to do under any circumstances, which is renege on a job. They do not like that. But I am a physicist more than I am an MBA. Science and tech still make me the happiest. So, I ended up, even at Rice, just hanging out with Rice techies, like other applied physicists. Yeah. And it was just too tempting. I knew I should do the investment banking job, but I just could not do it. I had to go for this crazy methane emissions monitoring company. And I loved it.Allison's first AI moment08:31: I think everyone will experience this, and I just happen to experience this 15, 16 years ago. It is your, like, AI moment—that first time where you run some code with AI. We had been trying to do real-time video detecting and imaging gas leaks in real time and kind of making do with it, and they were ugly. But then we brought in AI and started doing very, very, very, very basic machine learning, and it was just like magic, Brian. It was magic.On AI's next frontier17:20: Pretty much across the board, AI really sucks for blue-collar work. With white-collar work, we can just boop, boop, boop—take the generic ChatGPT, and it works beautifully. And that's because we, white-collar workers, have been typing for a long time. We've got all their documents in different folders, new ones, and so it's all been trained on that for the most part. So it's really trained on white-collar documentation and meant for it. Blue-collar documentation—basically, manuals and SOPs—has inherently always been stinky. But more importantly, none of the documentation has been done on what's in their head, what's in the foreman's head, the supervisor's head, or the individual's head. And so, when you don't have that data documented, structured, codified, the AI will be useless.Show Links: Alaris AITranscriptGuest Profile:Allison Knight | Rice BusinessLinkedIn Profile

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 family's Thanksgiving traditions.Interested in learning more about the Gateway Project? Click here for an overview and here for renderings.We want you out at a Rice Owls game! Call 713-348-OWLS or go to RiceOwls.ComDid you know you can watch Rice Unfiltered on the Owls Youtube channel?Listen to Owls football games on The Owls Gameday App, The Varsity Network App, or RiceOwls.Com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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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 very talented #22 UNT Mean Green and what this senior class has meant to the program.Interested in learning more about the Gateway Project? Click here for an overview and here for renderings.We want you out at a Rice Owls game! Call 713-348-OWLS or go to RiceOwls.ComDid you know you can watch Rice Unfiltered on the Owls Youtube channel?Listen to Owls football games on The Owls Gameday App, The Varsity Network App, or RiceOwls.Com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tennessee won its matchup over former Rick Barnes protégé Rob Lanier's Rice Owls. Jon & Cody dissect it. ---------- TalkSports is LIVE Weekdays from 8-11 a.m. on Fox Sports Knoxville/ Fanrun Radio. Check Out our Socials: "@FOXSportsKnox" on Twitter/X, "FanrunSports" on Instagram and Youtube Jon- @Jon__Reed on "X" Cody- @Cody__McClure on "X"

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How does something as simple as a five-star rating system reveal subtle biases?When she's not teaching MBA and undergraduate students at Rice Business, Professor Sora Jun studies the hidden forces that shape how we see and treat one another. Her work explores how our minds process inequality and how even small design choices, like switching from stars to thumbs-up icons, can make systems fairer. Host Brian Jackson '21 sits down with Sora to discuss her research on the hidden bias of gig worker ratings, what she loves most about teaching at Rice, the findings of her latest paper and how her background has shaped her work. Episode Guide:00:00 Introduction to Sora Jun, Ph.D.00:58 Journey From Finance To Organizational Behavior02:20 Impact of Diverse Upbringing on Research05:05 Teaching Experience and Philosophy08:52 Research on Bias and Inequality17:50 Framing Inequality: Advantage vs. Disadvantage24:34 Exploring Anti-Asian Discrimination29:17 Future Research Directions30:56 Teaching Across Different Programs32:20 Final Thoughts and TakeawaysThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:How embracing insecurity helped Dr. Sora on her research23:32: It actually took me a while to really feel like I had enough legitimacy in standing and studying this in some ways, because I felt like I did not really have the real, like, Asian American experience, given that I have been in so many different circles and I'm hearing so many different stories about what it means to be Asian for different people. But I think really embracing that insecurity almost was useful because I think it just made me dig in deeper and realize that might be part of that Asian experience—feeling like there are so many different kinds of Asian experiences. I'm sure this is similar for other groups as well, but I think I've just become more appreciative of just asking people, like, what's this been like for you? I started to do more qualitative-oriented work because of this, and I think that is helping me sort of reaffirm my own, I guess, standing and studying this topic.Why the way we talk about inequality matters14:52 [Brian Jackson]: Why does framing matter so much when talking about pay gaps or wealth disparities?16:08 [Sora Jun]: So, framing of inequality matters because even though what is being talked about is logically equivalent for an advantage or disadvantage frame, people understand it to be very different. And then they focus on different, I guess, objects.On balancing the fairness of the gains of a binary system with the loss of nuance13:36 [Sora Jun]: I think that's a really tricky part. I do think it is a challenge if we were to imagine changing all these numerical rating scales to dichotomy scales. We would lose a lot of the fine-grained information. So it probably depends a lot on the context. I think from our study, what we were finding was that the ratings using a five-point scale were already quite inflated, so there was not actually a ton of fine-grained information to be had from even the five-point scale information.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profile:Sora Jun | Rice Business

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 Football Coach Scott Abell recaps the Owls Homecoming win over UAB, including the good special teams play. Coach also chimes in about the Gateway Project.Senior linebacker Andrew Awe (R-Sr., Mansfield/Hanszen College) recaps his busy week, from getting a suit for his speaking engagement to leading the team in tackles on Saturday. He reflects on his path to Rice after being a 0-star recruit.-------Interested in learning more about the Gateway Project? Click here for an overview and here for renderings.We want you out at a Rice Owls game! Call 713-348-OWLS or go to RiceOwls.ComDid you know you can watch Rice Unfiltered on the Owls Youtube channel?Listen to Owls football games on The Owls Gameday App, The Varsity Network App, or RiceOwls.Com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Bachetta on special teams. Coach Abell preview's the UAB Blazers and says it is tough to prepare for a new head coach. Coach and J.P. wrap it up talking a little baseball.---We want you out at a Rice Owls game! Call 713-348-OWLS or go to RiceOwls.ComDid you know you can watch Rice Unfiltered on the Owls Youtube channel?Listen to Owls football games on The Owls Gameday App, The Varsity Network App, or RiceOwls.Com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One year ago, the Virani family made a historic gift to Rice Business, establishing the Virani Undergraduate School of Business. To mark the occasion, Owl Have You Know welcomes Farid Virani — entrepreneur, philanthropist and proud Rice University parent.In 1999, Farid founded Prime Communications with a single storefront in Houston's Baybrook Mall. Today, Prime Communications is the largest AT&T authorized retailer in North America, with more than 2,500 locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Along the way, Farid has relied on three guiding principles — "stay humble, hungry and scrappy" — which continue to shape his approach to business and life.He joins host Maya Pomroy '22 to share his entrepreneurial journey, the Virani family's commitment to education and community, and the vision behind the Virani Undergraduate School of Business — a school designed to empower the next generation of ethical, curious, and compassionate business leaders.Episode Guide:00:15 Meet Farid Virani: Entrepreneur and Philanthropist04:26 Building a Business Empire05:58 Philanthropy and Community Investment07:39 The Virani Undergraduate School of Business11:24 Leadership and Business Education17:32 The Faris Foundation: A Legacy of Giving20:25 Advice for Aspiring EntrepreneursThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:How being agile can separate you from other business leaders14:13: So, everything is moving very fast. For the next generation of entrepreneurs, the business leaders not only have to build businesses and solve problems in society, but they have to be agile. They have to be fast. They have to embrace technology. That's a lot of stuff that is coming their way. They have to find their own North Star as to what they're going to do, and how you do it, I think, will depend on individuals—on their passion, on what they find exciting, what excites them. But more than that, to me, it will require a mixture of basic business fundamentals—doing the right things, building things, having great teams around—but embracing technology, not running away from it. Embracing change, not running away from it. I think that will separate successful entrepreneurs and businesses.What Farid hopes for the Virani School15:48: So, my hope is that the Virani School at Rice becomes a top 10 school in the country. Top 5. You said it. That is what we strive—I think Peter and the leadership will strive to do that. But more than that, for me, is that it becomes an institution—the Virani School—that develops the future leaders for the country. Now, whether they are in business, in entrepreneurship, whether it is in the political arena, or whether it is in any industry, so long as it develops leaders that give back to the community and give back to society, and give back to the country, then we will all benefit.Stay humble, hungry and scrappy21:02: Be curious, because you just do not know what life has in store for you. I mean, I think for me, being curious and asking questions about things has served me well, and obviously, be grateful that you are part of an amazing institution like Rice—even more special, the Virani School. But then, you know, stay humble, stay scrappy, and stay hungry, and that pretty much has served me well. And it is simple, you can remember it, and it is nothing fancy.Show Links: TranscriptThe Virani Undergraduate School of Business announcementGuest Profile:Farid Virani | Rice Business

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 Jackson (R-Jr., North Crowley HS/Sid Richardson College) breaks down the game-winning play and he is modest about his career-high performance, giving credit to his offensive lineman and teammates. He tells the story of deciding to come to Rice and what he'd like to do after his playing days are over. He and J.P. also talk baseball, Halloween candy, and the surprising team comedian.First-year Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach Vince Munch discusses his ties with Coach Abell back to their days at Washington & Lee, including their big racquetball matches. He likes the versatility of "Q-Jack" and the way Chase Jenkins is playing at quarterback. Coach Munch also talks about his father's coaching inspiration.---We want you out at a Rice Owls game! Call 713-348-OWLS or go to RiceOwls.ComDid you know you can watch Rice Unfiltered on the Owls Youtube channel?Listen to Owls football games on The Owls Gameday App, The Varsity Network App, or RiceOwls.Com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Family Head Coach Scott Abell. J.P., Nate and Jason also talk with D'Andre Hardeman, Enoch Gota, Blake Boenish, and Tyson Thompson, followed by a full highlight montage of the win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Micah Barnett (Sr., Dickinson/Lovett College) discusses this season from a player's perspective and he candidly shares how his time at Rice has shaped him.---We want you out at a Rice Owls game! Call 713-348-OWLS or go to RiceOwls.ComDid you know you can watch Rice Unfiltered on the Owls Youtube channel?Listen to Owls football games on The Owls Gameday App, The Varsity Network App, or RiceOwls.Com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 during the bye week (12:00) and the upcoming homestand. He goes in depth about about the recent announcement that he will be a member of the Longwood Lancers Hall of Fame (16:30) and how going to a small school molded him. Justin Emil (29:50) is in his 15th season at the helm of the Rice mens golf team. He discusses the Owls recent back-to-back tournament wins and the fancy restaurant they celebrated at after the win at Trinity Forest Golf Club. Coach Emil tells the unique backstories of Lukas Boandal (35:00), Daniel Zou (38:00) and Henry Daly (40:30). Coach Emil (42:40) talks about his own golf story, originating from the aftermath Hurricane Katrina. He rounds out the talk talking about his staff (45:45) and the rest of the schedule.--------We want you at a Rice Owls game! Call 713-348-OWLS or go to RiceOwls.Com. You can watch Rice Unfiltered on the Owls Youtube Channel. All Owls football games are broadcast on the Owls Gameday App, The Varsity Network, and RiceOwls.com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Roadrunners let some steam loose on the Rice Owls with a record-setting performance that saw UTSA knock three different Rice quarterbacks out of the game. UTSA's offense found a new level of explosiveness thanks to some home run plays through both the ground and the air. Meanwhile, UTSA's defense wouldn't be left out of the scoring party as they pitched in 16 points of their own. We recap this impressive blowout while looking ahead to a huge game against a 5-1 North Texas rival. 00:30 UTSA's Dominant Victory over Rice 10:58 Analyzing the Impact of the Win 31:21 Rivalry Overview: UTSA vs UNT 36:22 Analyzing UNT's 2025 Season 39:42 Key Players on the UNT Roster 52:19 Score Predictions Video: https://youtu.be/V5iW4uJADtg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roadrunners let some steam loose on the Rice Owls with a record-setting performance that saw UTSA knock three different Rice quarterbacks out of the game. UTSA's offense found a new level of explosiveness thanks to some home run plays through both the ground and the air. Meanwhile, UTSA's defense wouldn't be left out of the scoring party as they pitched in 16 points of their own. We recap this impressive blowout while looking ahead to a huge game against a 5-1 North Texas rival. 00:30 UTSA's Dominant Victory over Rice 10:58 Analyzing the Impact of the Win 31:21 Rivalry Overview: UTSA vs UNT 36:22 Analyzing UNT's 2025 Season 39:42 Key Players on the UNT Roster 52:19 Score Predictions Video: https://youtu.be/V5iW4uJADtg

The Roadrunners looked to have corrected some issues coming out of the bye week, then halftime happened. Temple Head Coach K.C. Keeler ripped into his team at the half then took control of the contest to overcome an 11 point deficient. UTSA looks to be in deep trouble as the toughest part of the conference slate looms. Can the Roadrunners turn things around against a new look Rice offense? We introduce Scott Abell and his gun choice option. 0:00:00 UTSA disappoints on the road once again 0:05:09 Third quarter adjustments issues point to systemic problems with the program 0:20:49 Breaking down the highs and lows from the loss to Temple 0:41:02 Previewing Scott Abell's Rice Owls 0:57:08 Score predictions Video: https://youtu.be/2BkTdmRt06U

For Marian Villegas '23, art can be found in everything — even petroleum engineering. Raised in Tabasco, Mexico, Marian grew up inspired by her father's work in oil and gas and her own lifelong love of painting. That dual passion led her to a career in petroleum engineering — and eventually to Rice Business, where her MBA helped her grow in both her role as a senior asset manager at EDP Renewables North America and as the founder of her art studio, Mablueart.In this episode, Marian joins co-host Maya Pomroy '22 to share how she's built a career that bridges energy and art, the lessons she's carried from Tabasco to Houston, and why creativity continues to guide everything she does.Episode Guide:01:38 Growing up in Tabasco04:37 Pursuing a Career in Petroleum Engineering09:51 Transition to the United States and Career Growth14:05 Discovering and Nurturing a Passion for Art18:57 Exploring Graduate School and MBA Programs23:43 Starting Mablueart26:15 Incorporating Unique Elements Into Art33:12 Future Goals and Teaching at RiceThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:Seeing petroleum engineering as an art[6:13]: So I wanted to have a good understanding of that [petroleum engineering] from a guy who was leading an entire organization. So I went there. He was extremely nice. He saw me, he's a very sharp guy. And then the minute he saw me, he was like, “Okay, Marian, I guess those are all your questions. I'm going to just talk about petroleum engineering. You don't need to tell me questions. I will just tell you my story.” And after an hour and a half — not 15 minutes — an hour and a half, of this amazing story, I fell in love with that, the idea of being a petroleum engineer. He'd talk about, “This is art.” You know, the words, the way he was explaining that to me, like a story… for me that was a: Yes, I want something that I can feel that passionate about. For me, it's also art in a way.From oil and gas roots to pursuing art[3:59]: I grew up in this beautiful town. It's a very small town, Tabasco (Villahermosa), but it is all about oil and gas. Everybody, every single thing, is about oil and gas. So I always loved art in a way — always reading art, always painting. I have been painting my whole life in different aspects, but I never thought about that as another source of income, in a way, as a business.When art as therapy becomes a business[17:06]: Until today, it [creating art] used to be my therapy, in a way. I would work the entire week, and during the weekends I would paint full-time. And for me, that was my escape. Today it's also business. I have deliverables, I have people waiting. And my biggest fear was that, at some point, I would just stop enjoying this part of the art world because I needed to deliver. So that's why I guess it took me so long to decide to make it big, as I did not want to see this as another job. I wanted to keep painting and seeing this as my therapy, and art is always, for me, the answer. But, I did'nt want that to take away that creativity from me.Show Links: Mablueart.comThe Art of Networking with Marian Villegas – Nov. 1, 2025 at Rice UniversityTranscriptGuest Profile:Marian Villegas | LinkedIn

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 continues to see Chase Jenkins progress at quarterback (11:30), admiring his toughness. He grades the team (14:30) at the halfway mark of the season.Coach Abell has admired Jeff Traylor's (18:30) program for a long time and respects him because of a similar coaching path. He talks about his perspective on the rivalry with UTSA (20:45) and gives a preview of how to stop the Roadrunners electric running back Robert Henry. Coach wraps up this episode with some get-to-know you topics (22:45): his favorite Netflix shows, growing up in ACC country, and some notable sporting events that he's attended. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 in-depth about where his "WE" motto originated (11:15). He also talks about his competitive nature (13:45) away from the sideline before previewing FAU (16:45) and talking about what Jon Kay has meant to to him. Defensive Coordinator Jon Kay (20:30) talks about being in Houston for 30 years now and what the team can grow on from the Navy loss (22:00). He discusses the return of Wyatt and breaks down other individual players: Ty Morris, Michael Daley, the corner backs, and Blake Boenish. Defensive line coach Ty Warren (26:50). He wraps up the interview talking about recruiting in Houston and the magic of Texas high school football (32:00).You can also watch this episode on the Owls Youtube channel!We want you at the next Owls game! Call 713-348-OWLS or go to RiceOwls.Com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Al Danto, senior lecturer in entrepreneurship, has been a trusted mentor and beloved member of the Rice Business community for more than two decades. A serial entrepreneur, he launched his first company at the age of 23, growing it through multiple acquisitions before selling to a private equity-backed group. After earning his MBA at Rice Business, he returned to teach New Enterprise, Enterprise Acquisition and their corresponding E-labs – guiding students as they build and acquire businesses of their own. He is also a driving force behind the Veterans Business Battle. Beyond his professional success, Al has had a personal journey few could imagine. In May 2022, Al experienced two life-threatening medical crises and was placed on advanced life support. Sixty-five days later, he walked out of the hospital determined to return to the classroom, and by October, he was back. In this episode of Owl Have You Know, Al shares his extraordinary career journey, his story of recovery and why he urges everyone to “grab life” and make a difference. Episode Guide:00:22 Meet Al Danto: The Entrepreneurial Legend01:01 Al Danto's Early Ventures and Successes07:56 Scaling the Business and Strategic Exits12:32 The Rice MBA Experience16:55 Launching Universal Worker20:31 Rice Alliance and the Rice Business Plan Competition25:52 Teaching and Mentoring at Rice29:22 Identifying the Secret Sauce of Successful Entrepreneurs33:42 Personal Health Challenges and Overcoming Adversity43:38 The Role of Mentorship and Support in Success49:00 The Veterans Business Battle: Supporting Veteran Entrepreneurs51:24 Vision for the Future of Rice UniversityOwl Have You Know is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:On the tough realities of entrepreneurship and success[26:44] Maya Pomroy: For people to sign up to really take these risks, what do you think that it is that you bring? That people are so excited about.[26:53] Al Danto: First thing I try to do is talk you out of it. It's not easy. I mean, it's tough. You have — it's really hard. I mean, you see a lot about the glamour, and you see all this stuff. You know, 80% of business startups — fail. I think at Rice, what we do is we have a fertile ground, right? To plant these seeds in. You have support. You have nurturing, and you have everything, but it's a tough road. To me, a lot of it is you make the decisions. I personally think, for most cases, if you start a business, the success or failure comes to you. You know, 86% of plane crashes are pilot or human error. Which we talk about in class. And I think entrepreneurship is pretty similar.On making ideas real and sustaining Rice's entrepreneurial legacy[28:50] The reality is you have to get out there and you have to do it, and you have to make these things real. And I think, you know, we've done that. It's kind of in our DNA. And so now, five years, six years in a row now, the No. 1 Graduate Entrepreneurship Program — it's not because of me, it's because of what was started long ago, and it's because of support. And now our alumni come back in, and they say what they've done — the good and the bad — that we bring back in.Believing in something bigger and rowing together at Rice[50:30] I think it's important to have something that you believe in. I think if you can't believe in, and anytime you see a military veteran, they put their life to go give us freedom. And a couple years ago, one of the veterans told me the best way that you can show our support is not to thank us, but to go out there and take advantage of the freedoms that we have. I think entrepreneurship is one of them as well. So it's really been great, and every year these guys have not wanted to let the next person down, and they've stepped up and stepped into it. And I think that's just not letting the next person down. And I think everyone that goes through Rice is going to experience that. It's tough, but you're in the rowboat mentality. We're in this together, and we have to get through it, and y'all will. And that's part of it.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profiles:Al Danto | Rice Business

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 Charlotte (13:00) and he reflects on some notable milestones with the 3-1 start (16:15). Coach talks about Navy's unique scheme (18:45) and then discusses the elimination of the spring portal window (22:50).Volleyball coach Genny Volpe (26:10) reflects on the identity of this year's team and what it was like coaching against her daughter. She knew the team could handle the tough non-conference schedule (29:30) and hopes they will be better down the line. Coach Volpe discusses being picked at the top of the American Conference (32:00) and looks at the start of conference play (34:00). She talks about her coaching staff (35:30) and the additions from the portal (36:55). She rounds out the interview talking about what continues to inspire her at Rice (46:20).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Bobby Rosinski and NFL veteran Al Wallace break down the latest happenings in the world of football, focusing on the Carolina Panthers and college football. They recap the Charlotte 49ers' recent game against the Rice Owls, highlighting key moments and struggles faced by the team. The discussion shifts to the Panthers' disappointing start to the season, analyzing Bryce Young's performance and the impact of injuries on the team. Tune in for insights on upcoming matchups and the challenges ahead for both the Panthers and local college teams!

In this episode of the Charlotte Sports Pod, host Bobby Rosinski provides an in-depth preview of the upcoming clash between the Charlotte 49ers and the Rice Owls. With the series tied at three wins each, Bobby reflects on past matchups, highlights key performances, and discusses the importance of discipline and execution for the 49ers as they aim to improve their record at home. Tune in for insights on the team's preparation, player highlights, and what to expect in this thrilling Thursday night game at Jerry Richardson Stadium!

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). Getting so many young players some playing time (8:00) was huge, especially on a short week. Going back to Charlotte is special to coach after his time at Davidson (11:40) but the focus is on the game and he expects a big cheering section. Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Lew Caralla (18:40) says Coach Abell has been one of the biggest blessings of his career. He talks about his inspiration for getting into this field and what motivates him most about this job (19:50). He goes into some players' transformations (22:10) and who are some of the strongest guys pound-for-pound on the team (24:10). Coach Caralla explains how training differs over the season (24:45) also dives deep into some of his viral quotes over the last few years (25:30). He rounds out the talk giving love to the rest of his staff (28:10).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The boys are back (the boys are back) and its our meatiest pawd of the young season with an episode positively overflowing with Houston Cougar sports happenings to chew on, including the following topics: Recapping another dominant defensive performance from Cougar football's final scheduled Bayou Bucket game against the Rice Owls and thoughts on the future of the series. Longtime Colorado beat writer Brian Howell lends us his knowledge of the CU Buffaloes football program Additional thoughts on the 2025 Buffs' football team Volleyball's encouraging opening home weekend Another undefeated week for the Soccer program And a triumphant start to the 2025-26 Golf season

After many successful years as a mechanical engineer for Baker Hughes, Sujeev Chittipolu '21 thought it was time to invest in his leadership potential. That led him to Rice Business.   As part of Rice's Professional MBA program, Sujeev formed invaluable connections through programs like CoachRICE and even joined the board of one of his classmate's nonprofits — Amel Association Houston. Through Amel, Sujeev is taking what he learned at Rice Business and building leadership coaching programs for underserved youth in Houston, particularly in refugee communities. In this episode, Sujeev chats with co-host Maya Pomroy '22 about his 16 years at Baker Hughes, how growing up in an entrepreneurial family shaped him, his work with Amel to give back to the community, and how the Rice MBA helped him put the final pieces together in his career. Episode Guide:01:30 Early Career and Education02:14 Journey at Baker Hughes05:37 Pursuing an MBA at Rice09:51 Giving Back Through AMEL15:19 Balancing Career and Personal Life16:00 Advice for Aspiring MBA Students16:43 Impact of Rice MBA on Career22:23 Staying Connected with Rice24:53 Future Aspirations and Final ThoughtsOwl Have You Know is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:How coaching transforms a student's confidence and future12:36: I would say one student named Musafa. He was initially not a student. He was active doing his things, but he was not very verbal in the class, right? [13:41] So as he worked with a coach, what we've seen was he could explore his inhibitions, he could set his goals, understand what were some of the drivers that were inhibiting his potential. And we've seen a clear change. He was about to quit high school. Yes, and working with the coach, it changed. He was over the process of a year, right? Two semesters, he became more verbal. He was confident in himself. He could understand what he wanted in life. He could realize, okay, I have a goal in career, and then okay, I can work towards it. So I think that one story kind of inspired more of us to come back and give. And it's just like we've seen many of those, Maya, over the last three-plus years working with HISD.Shaping mindset and leadership through the Rice MBA16:19: [Maya]: So thinking back on before Rice and after Rice, what were some of the ways that your mindset has really changed because of the MBA that you worked for?16:32: [Sujeev Chittipolu]: So many ways. I think the way I look at problems and the way I look at challenges is very different now. I'm kind of more holistic in approach. I challenge myself much more based on the lessons I've learned during Rice, and even the leadership piece, right? Leadership not just at work, but I think leadership goes all the way — starts from home, through the community, at work. So you set an example for yourself. You set an example for your family members, so you're learning always, trying to grow. So I think Rice has influenced me personally, professionally, and I think I keep continuing to reap rewards as I grow personally as well as professionally.On the hard work of growth and the rewards of giving back15:38: There is no easy way or there's no shotguns in growth or in career. You have to differentiate yourself. You have to work hard to one, grow yourself and be able to give back. I think both of these. If you are passionate, if you want to grow, it's not easy, but the journey might be tough, but the efforts are always rewarding, right? Giving back, you can see one story that is shared. It changes your perspective on life. It gives you things that show how grateful you are to be able to give back. So, take the leap forward. I think you always find time. There are weekends that you can stretch. There are days you know you need like one or two hours a day that you can stretch and always be able to give back. So yeah, I think take the leap forward, and it will be worthwhile.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profiles:Sujeev Chittipolu | LinkedInBoard Profile | AMEL Association Houston

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 against a Big 12 team (7:00), but there are no moral victories. Coach Abell wants to see less negative plays from the ground game. He goes into depth about the play of Ty Morris (13:00) and Jack Kane on defense before discussing big wins in the American and previewing Prairie View A&M. Seventh-year soccer coach Brian Lee (24:30) dives straight into the recent win at Lamar and Leah Chancey's impact on the team. He discusses his recent 350th career win (28:45) and his time at Rice. He talks about his coaching staff and the play of goalkeeper Kirsten Ruf. Coach Lee breaks down the offensive distribution on the team (32:30) and previews the start of conference play. For the rest of the episode coach Lee discusses his soccer background, how he got his first job (38:00), and what motivates him to keep coaching. He also discusses the Owls recruiting and some topics surrounding the beautiful game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, hosts Andy Yanez and Dayon Dunlap along with Kenneth Bowman of Coog TV preview Houston's upcoming matchup with Rice.#gocoogs #collegefootball #big12

Bobby and Sam, in certainly the meatiest episode of the new season, FINALLY have a real life Cougar football game to talk about in what is absolutely a jampacked week of Cougar sports and these were our topics for the week's pawd: Recapping Cougar football's 27-0 win over SFA, a defensive masterclass and an offensive performance with signs of promise and unanswered questions Previewing the Rice Owls w/help from friend of the show Matt Bartlett of At the Roost & our thoughts on what will hopefully not be the last Bayou Bucket game for the foreseeable future Week 2 Down With the Pickness and recapping week 1 picks Volleyball has an incredible 3-0 opening weekend & a big Flo Hyman Classic slate coming this week Soccer nears the end of its promising non-conference season A Cross Country update!

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 control and solid defensive play. Later coach Abell previews the Bayou Bucket matchup with the Houston Cougars (16:00). Coach then talks about his college football viewing habits and when he knew he would be a college football coach (21:00). Then they chat about his baseball playing past (23:00) before talking about his first jobs growing up around a farm (26:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back to chat about the upcoming game vs. the Rice Owls and preview the matchup in the first ever home opener in the newly renovated Our Lady of Lourdes stadium. We'll talk offense, defense, keys to the game, and we have a special guest in studio to talk about what he thinks the Cajuns will do this weekend. Plus, we have a HUGE announcement along with the typical chatter among the boys. This is one episode you do NOT want to miss out on!

At a time when startups are primarily funded by private market investors, who you know has become a critical factor in gaining access to that venture capital. But how does the reliance on alumni and professional networks create barriers for startups from historically disadvantaged groups?Emmanuel Yimfor '20 is a finance professor at Columbia Business School and holds a Ph.D. from Rice University. His research focuses on entrepreneurial finance, diversity and private capital markets, with insights into gender and racial disparities in venture capital funding, board representation and how resources could be more equitably allocated.Emmanuel joins co-host Maya Pomroy '22 to discuss his career journey from working at a Cameroonian telecommunications company to teaching at some of the top U.S. business schools, as well as his research on the influence of alumni networks in venture capital funding, how AI tools can address biases in lending, and finally how he's teaming up with his son to bring AI tools to young innovators and entrepreneurs in Cameroon. Episode Guide:01:00 Exploring Entrepreneurial Finance03:36 The Role of Networks in VC Funding08:10 Emmanuel's Journey From Cameroon to the U.S.12:34 The Rice University Experience15:43 Research on Alumni Networks and Funding21:49 Algorithmic Bias in Lending33:17 Empowering Future Innovators in Cameroon38:42 Final Thoughts and Future OutlookOwl Have You Know is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:Rethinking who gets funded in venture capital31:07: What does good networks mean exactly? If you look at venture capital partners, for example, right? They have worked at McKinsey before they became venture capital partners. So they have worked at certain companies, they have done certain jobs that then led them to become VCs. And so to the extent that we have a lack of representation in this pipeline of jobs that is leading to VC, then the founders that do not come from these same backgrounds do not have as equal access to the partners. And so what that suggests is something very basic, which is like, just rethink the set of deals that you are considering. That might expand the pool of deals that you consider, because, you know, there might be a smart person out there that is maybe not the same race as you, but that has an idea that you really, really want to fund. And that is something that I think, like, everybody would agree with. You know, we want to allocate capital to its most productive uses.From hard data to meaningful change29:13: So I have a belief in America, at least based on my life journey, which is: if you work hard for long enough, somebody is going to recognize you and you will be rewarded for it. And so I really believe that America takes in data, thinks about that data for a while to think about whether the research is credible enough, and then, using that data, they are a good Bayesian, so they get a new posterior. They act in a new way that is consistent with what the new before and the new data. And so I think about my role as a researcher as just like, you know, providing that data. Here is the data, and here is what is consistent with what we are doing right now. Now, you know, what you do with that information now is like, you know, update what you are doing in a way that is most consistent with efficient capital allocation—is my hope.Why Emmanuel finds empirical work so exciting 21:34: Empirical work is so exciting to me because then you are like, "I am a little bit of a police detective." So you take a little bit of this thing that feels hard to measure, and then you can create hypotheses to link it to the eventual outcomes, to the extent that that thing that is hard to measure is something that is leading to efficient capital allocation. Then, on average, you know, this feeling that you get about founders that are from the same alma mater should lead to good things as opposed to leading to bad things. And so, you know, that is exactly the right spirit of how to think about the work.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profiles:Emmanuel Yimfor | Columbia Business SchoolEmmanuel Yimfor | LinkedInEmmanuel's Website 

Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven set the expectations and narratives of each Texas FBS team by picking their over/under win total. (2:00– 12:00) Texas Longhorns (12:00 – 19:00) Texas A&M Aggies with Auburn Tigers breakdown (19:00 – 27:00) Texas Tech Red Raiders (27:00 – 31:40) Baylor Bears (31:40 – 36:15) TCU Horned Frogs (36:15 – 40:20) Houston Cougars (40:20 – 45:10) SMU Mustangs (45:10 – 50:55) Texas State Bobcats (50:55 – 54:40) UTSA Roadrunners (54:40 – 57:15) Rice Owls (57:15 – 1:01:55) North Texas Mean Green (1:01:55 – 1:07:00) UTEP Miners (1:07:00 – END) Sam Houston Bearkats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After navigating a challenging endometriosis diagnosis, multiple surgeries, and a complex healthcare system, Andria “Monique” Pourkarimi '25 decided to tackle a gap she experienced firsthand. While pursuing an online MBA at Rice, an idea born in the classroom grew into Dr. Clara, LLC — a women's health startup focused on closing the communication gap between patients and providers.Just a year earlier, Monique founded Pourkarimi & Associates, LLC, a financial consulting and independent insurance brokerage firm that helps clients navigate complex financial decisions and insurance needs. In this episode, Monique joins co-host Brian Jackson '21 to share how her health journey inspires her work with Dr. Clara, why financial and insurance literacy are so important, and what led her career from the aisles of Costco to entrepreneurship and a Rice MBA.Episode Guide:00:00 Introduction to Monique Pourkarimi01:23 Balancing Business and MBA09:08 The Inspiration Behind Dr. Clara10:46 Challenges and Advocacy in Women's Health19:19 Future Plans and Reflections22:29 The Importance of Financial Education27:43 Pursuing Public Policy for Healthcare Reform30:51 Concluding ThoughtsOwl Have You Know is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:Where did Monique get her entrepreneurship spirit?07:45: I think entrepreneurship runs in my blood. So my uncle has a logistics company that is here in the US and transports in Mexico as well. My grandmother, she works with him and his business, and, my mom has her own insurance brokerage as well, specializing in Medicare. So independent of my pursuits, my grandmother and my mom are the ones who raised me. So here it was three generations of strong Mexican women who were, you know, just under one roof. And I think that is kind of what shaped me in terms of  the woman that I am today and that entrepreneurial spirit.Success is about impact, not numbers27:25: I think for me, success is counting how many people am I able to help at the end of the day, right? And it's not a number of just benchmarks of, oh, okay, I have a quota of helping 500,000 people. No, it's not about that at the end of the day. And do I confidently know that I have been able to help make a positive impact in this world? I do not want to leave it as I am starting these businesses because I am doing them for myself, or even with awards that I received through Rice. I think success is: what is my legacy? And if I were to die today, you know, what would people think about me? I think success is: what is my legacy? And if I were to die today, what would people think about me? Did I make a positive impact in people's life? That, to me, is success.The moment Monique said yes to Rice05:21: For me, I was thinking, wow, there is so much potential—especially with an MBA. There is so much potential I have in growing my businesses. And, as you said, Brian, being connected with the other students—I joke that Rice did all the background checks for us because I love my cohort. The people at Rice, the alumni—we are one big Happy Owl family. I had a lot of people who believed in me and were willing to help and point me in the right direction.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profiles:2025 Best & Brightest Online MBA: Andria Monique Pourkarimi, Rice University (Jones) | Poets & QuantsAndria Monique Pourkarimi | LinkedIn

On3 CFB analyst Clark Brooks looks at existing wrinkles that could improve various SEC offenses if they use them more this season. Chuck and Heath discuss the just released coaches poll. Vegas Insider senior handicapper Brian Edwards gets into his SEC preseason power rankings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The College Football Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network continues their 136 team preview series with the Fresno State Bulldogs 2025 Season Preview. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) & Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac) break down the upcoming Fresno State Bulldogs 2025 season from a roster standpoint and a schedule standpoint. Did the Fresno State Bulldogs hit a home run by bringing in former North Dakota State Bisons head coach Matt Entz? Could Fresno State be a sleeper in the Mountain West in its final season before they jump to the Pac 12 next year?Did Fresno State do a great job bringing in former Super Bowl Champion Kurt Warner's son E.J. Warner from the Rice Owls? Is the Fresno State run game be elite with Bryson Donelson and Elijah Gilliam? Will the Fresno State wideout room be among the tops in the Mountain West with Josiah Ayon, Jahlil McClain, Josiah Freeman and Jordan Brown? Is Richie Anderson a name to watch out for at the tight end spot? Does only returning two of five on the offensive line seem like a bit of a concern heading into the season? How will Josh Davis and the Bulldog offense look in 2025?What is the current state of the Fresno State Bulldogs program without the likes of Jeff Tedford at the helm? Will the Fresno State defense be decent after the hiring of Nick Benedetto from Northern Illinois? Did Fresno State win or lose the transfer portal? Is Jahzon Jacks one of the best defensive linemen in the Mountain West? Where do we rank Bulldog Stadium as a great college football stadium? Did Fresno State drawl a tough conference schedule in its final season in the conference? We talk it all and more on this Fresno State Bulldog edition of The College Football Experience. Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

The College Football Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network continues their 136 team preview series with the Fresno State Bulldogs 2025 Season Preview. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) & Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac) break down the upcoming Fresno State Bulldogs 2025 season from a roster standpoint and a schedule standpoint. Did the Fresno State Bulldogs hit a home run by bringing in former North Dakota State Bisons head coach Matt Entz? Could Fresno State be a sleeper in the Mountain West in its final season before they jump to the Pac 12 next year?Did Fresno State do a great job bringing in former Super Bowl Champion Kurt Warner's son E.J. Warner from the Rice Owls? Is the Fresno State run game be elite with Bryson Donelson and Elijah Gilliam? Will the Fresno State wideout room be among the tops in the Mountain West with Josiah Ayon, Jahlil McClain, Josiah Freeman and Jordan Brown? Is Richie Anderson a name to watch out for at the tight end spot? Does only returning two of five on the offensive line seem like a bit of a concern heading into the season? How will Josh Davis and the Bulldog offense look in 2025?What is the current state of the Fresno State Bulldogs program without the likes of Jeff Tedford at the helm? Will the Fresno State defense be decent after the hiring of Nick Benedetto from Northern Illinois? Did Fresno State win or lose the transfer portal? Is Jahzon Jacks one of the best defensive linemen in the Mountain West? Where do we rank Bulldog Stadium as a great college football stadium? Did Fresno State drawl a tough conference schedule in its final season in the conference? We talk it all and more on this Fresno State Bulldog edition of The College Football Experience. 01:11 Welcome to the College Football Experience 01:58 Fresno State's New Era and Playoff Contention 03:23 Meet the Hosts 04:16 Fresno State's Proud History and Future Prospects 04:25 Introducing the Co-Host and Mountain West Discussion 05:27 Coaching Changes and New Hires 09:22 Offensive Strategy and Key Players 18:15 Defensive Strategy and Key Players 25:05 State of the Program and Stadium Review 29:49 Season Schedule and Predictions 31:11 Recap of Previous Previews 31:45 Fresno State vs. Georgia Southern 32:34 Fresno State vs. Oregon State 33:48 Fresno State's Upcoming Matches 35:18 Ad Break and Promotions 37:35 Fresno State vs. Nevada Wolf Pack 38:31 Fresno State vs. Colorado State 40:09 Fresno State vs. San Diego State 40:56 Fresno State vs. Boise State 41:47 Fresno State vs. Wyoming 42:40 Fresno State vs. Utah State 43:32 Fresno State vs. San Jose State 46:11 Final Thoughts and Predictions JOIN the SGPN community #DegensOnlyExclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreonDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTubeCheck out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.comSUPPORT us by supporting our partnersUnderdog Fantasy code SGPN - Up to $1000 in BONUS CASH - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpnRithmm - Player Props and Picks - Free 7 day trial! http://sportsgamblingpodcast.com/rithmmRebet - Social sportsbook - 100% deposit match promo code SGPN in your app store! ADVERTISE with SGPNInterested in advertising? Contact sales@sgpn.io Follow The College Experience & SGPN On Social MediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/TCEonSGPNInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/TCEonSGPNTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TCEonSGPNYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeExperienceFollow The Hosts On Social MediaColby Dant - http://www.twitter.com/thecolbydPatty C - https://twitter.com/PattyC831NC Nick - https://twitter.com/NC__NicK Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)