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OTHER RICE NEWS August 2009
 

Monday, August 4, 2009


Rice Golf:
According to a story in the Berkshire (MA) Eagle today, Owl Robert Burrow was 1 of 3 players who qualified for hte US Amateur during a sectional event at the Wahconah Country Club.

On the Mound Yesterday:
Lucas Luetge and Cole St.Clair earned their 6th and 4th wins, respectively.  Also, Kyle Gunderson recorded his 12th save.

Joe Savery:
Tonight, Joe Savery is scheduled to make his Triple-A debut for Lehigh Valley at Rochester.

Sunday, August 2, 2009


On the Mound Yesterday:
Last night, Lance Pendleton (11-5, 2.58) won his 11th game as Hi-A Tampa blanked Charlotte, 9-0.  And, Kyle Gunderson (1-2, 2.93) recorded his 11th save as Hi-A Jupiter defeated Dunedin, 4-1.

Player Moves:
After speaking in Bellaire, Joe Savery heads to camp (River Oaks Examiner)
Bonser likely out for the season (MLB.com)
After speaking in for the season Bellaire, Joe Savery heads to camp (River Oaks Examiner)

Saturday, August 1, 2009


Norman Charlton (Thanks, Johnn Witten):
Norm Charlton '86, who triple majored in policial science, physical education and religion at Rice, is 1 of 10 players on the Reds Hall of Fame Ballot for the Class of 2010.  This year, fans can vote for up to 3 candidates, beginning today until September 2 at reds.com/HOF.  Please vote for "The Sheriff" who is the winningest Owl pitcher in MLB history (51-54).

Bryan Price:
Yesterday, Boston traded Bryan Price, Nick Hagadone and Justin Masterson to Cleveland for Victor Martinez.  Click here for an interview with him 16 minutes after he was traded.  The Indians will reportedly send him to HI-A Kinston (NC).

Brock Holt:
Yesterday, Brock Holt's home run was the difference as Short Season Sate College blanked Aubunr, 1-0.  Click here for hte recap entitled "Holt the Hero as Spikes shut out D-Rays".

Jeff Niemann:
Today, Jeff Nieman (9-5, 3.81) is scheduled to start for Tampa bay against Kansas City.  Click here for hte MLB.com preview entitled Niemann coming up large for Rays".

The cost of joining the RBI CLUB has no upper limits.  Membership dues are $1,000 or more per year for those 30 years of age or older and $500 or more per year for those under 30 years of age.  This annual payment allows you and one guest to attend the Club functions, including a wonderful annual Club Dinner with all the coaches and players held right before the season starts.  A real highlight each year!  You get to meet every coach and player at this function.  And, you get to get to hear the wisest Owl of all, Coach Graham, discuss his view of the approaching season.  Also, at the end of Fall Ball, the Club hosts a team Bar-B-Que where you meet next year's team.  Finally, all members receive very nice team apparel identifying you as a Club member.

A personal note from RUBPA board members Steven Herce and Austin Davis:

"The RBI CLUB was formed half-way through our tenure at Rice and the difference was incredible.  When we traveled to San Jose, California, before the RBI CLUB we stayed in a very nice Embassy Suites with a Denny's across the street. There was not another restaurant within walking distance.  We would play a 7:00 game and get back to the hotel around 10:45, at which point we were cut loose until our midnight curfew.  The entire team headed over the Denny's."

"Once the money raised by the RBI CLUB was paying for team meals, we would return at 10:45 from our 7:00 game and shower up and head to Chili's for a team meal.  Forgetting the nutritional benefits for a minute, these team meals contributed greatly to team chemistry as well."