September 30, 2026

Trivia Answer:
2003 Rice National Champion Paul Janish is the former member of the Rice baseball staff who currently serves as Director of Player Development in the Chicago White Sox front office.  (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst and Mike Ross!)

Yesterday, the Astros and White Sox began play in the best 2-of-3 AL Wild Card Series in Houston.

September 23, 2026

Trivia Answer:
Brooke Rollins (Texas A&M, ’94) is a member of the Cabinet of the United States. She is Security of Agriculture.  (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst, Guy Rollins and Mike Ross! 

Last night, the #16 Aggie volleyball team swept the Owls, 3-0.

September 18, 2026

Trivia Answer:
Former Rice football players James Casey (Tight Ends/Run Game Coordinator) and Justin Hill (Running Backs) are on the coaching staff of the Cincinnati Bengals.  In 2011, James graduated from Rice with a quadruple major (Economics, Business, Managerial Studies, Sport Management).  Also, in 2011, Justin graduated from Rice with a major in Sociology. (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst and Mike Ross!)

September 16, 2026

Trivia Answer:
Kathy Bates (SMU ‘69) was the first woman to win the Best Actress Oscar in a horror/thriller for her role in Misery (1990), per her IMDb biography.  Tomorrow, the #5 Mustang volleyball team hosts the Owls in Dallas.  (Thanks, Chris Kohlhorst and Mike Ross!)

September 11, 2026

Trivia Answer:
Rice football Assistant Offensive Line coach Clay Davie is the son of former Notre Dame football Head Coach Bob Davie (1997-2001).  Tomorrow afternoon, the #3 Irish football team hosts the Owls in South Bend. 

September 10, 2026

Trivia Question:
First, Walt Greenberg also correctly answered Tuesday's trivia question.

Name the present member of the Rice football coaching staff whose father was a former Notre Dame football head coach.  Email your answer here. 

September 9, 2026

Trivia Answer:
Johnny Unitas attended the University of Louisville (class of 1955) and became the first quarterback in NFL history to eclipse 40,000 career passing yards.  On Friday, the Owls volleyball team hosts the #6 Cardinals at the Rice Invitational II.  (Thanks, Chris Kohnhorst and Mike Ross!)