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07/20/22 - JT Daniels, rSr/2024, Rice + More +

2022 PRESEASON MAXWELL AWARD WATCH LIST: JT Daniels, West Virginia,... WVU transfer quarterback JT Daniels (6-3, 21) has quickly acclimated to the Mountaineers' offensive system, coordinated by Graham Harrell. With proven productive stints at both USC and Georgia on his resume, there's not much Daniels hasn't seen from opposing defenses, and getting used to Harrell's version of the Air Raid (a bit different, but not far removed from the classic version popularized by the Hal Mumme-Mike Leach coaching tree) hasn't been a big change. "I learned so much from all the offensive coordinators and coaches I have had, and I have been able to transition back and forth from an NFL style to an Air Raid style a couple of times over my career," added Daniels. "I've been able to process all of those changes." - West Virginia Football

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QB JT Daniels, Rice
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06/18/22 - Clay Servin, rSr/2024, Rice + More +

Nearly eight months after accepting an invitation to join the American Athletic Conference, Rice on Wednesday announced it has finalized an agreement to officially enter the league in 2023. Rice - along with UTSA, North Texas, UAB, Florida Atlantic and Charlotte - will jump from Conference USA to the AAC on July 1, 2023. Rice athletic director Joe Karlgaard said the announcement "brings Rice athletics a step closer to its very bright future." Left out of the Big 12 following the breakup of the Southwest Conference in the mid-1990s, Rice spent eight years in the Western Athletic Conference and eventually joined C-USA in 2005.

The AAC's agreements with the six new schools - which were spread out over the last five days - ends the latest round of conference realignment that began last summer with Texas and Oklahoma accepting invitations to join the Southeastern Conference. That set off a wave of moves, with the Big 12 adding the University of Houston, Cincinnati and Central Florida from the AAC and independent BYU, and the AAC quickly adding six C-USA schools to form a 14-team football league. On Friday, the AAC said it reached agreements on $18 million exit fees with its three departing schools - who will join the Big 12 on the same date - to pave the way for Rice to finally set a concrete date to join its new league. - Houston Chronicle

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OG Clay Servin, Rice
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06/16/22 - JT Daniels, rSr/2024, Rice + More +

As might be expected from a veteran quarterback, WVU transfer J.T. Daniels has quickly acclimated to the Mountaineers' offensive system, coordinated by Graham Harrell. With proven productive stints at both USC and Georgia on his resume, there's not much Daniels hasn't seen from opposing defenses, and getting used to Harrell's version of the Air Raid (a bit different, but not far removed from the classic version popularized by the Hal Mumme-Mike Leach coaching tree) hasn't been a big change. Of course, Daniels played for Harrell at USC, so even the few tweaks installed by the now-WVU offensive coordinator haven't been hard to pick up, even as they morph to take advantage of West Virginia's improving stable of running backs.

Also, there's Daniels' history of learning entirely new offensive systems, which has become such a strength that he lists "processing," as his top ability as a quarterback. "I played in an NFL style in high school and in my first year at USC, then it was the Air Raid (under Harrell). Then at Georgia it was more NFL, so I have played in both and moved back and forth. I pride myself on having a high football IQ, and I've always been heavily involved in every aspect of the offense. "I learned so much from all the offensive coordinators and coaches I have had, and I have been able to transition back and forth from an NFL style to an Air Raid style a couple of times over my career," added Daniels. "I've been able to process all of those changes." - Charleston Gazette-Mail

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QB JT Daniels, Rice
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05/06/22 - JT Daniels, rSr/2024, Rice + More +

WVU officially adds Georgia quarterback transfer JT Daniels: WVU coach Neal Brown announced JT Daniels, a 6-foot-3, 210-pound redshirt senior quarterback from Irvine, Calif., signed a grant-in-aid and will transfer to WVU from Georgia. Though he is listed as a senior, Daniels has two years of eligibility remaining due to the free COVID year granted by the NCAA. Daniels is a former 5-star prospect, reuniting with Graham Harrell, who served as his offensive coordinator at USC in 2019. Harrell now holds the same position with the Mountaineers. Injuries have derailed Daniels' time at his previous two stops.

After being named the starting QB at USC in 2018, where he started 11 games as a true freshman, an ACL injury the following season forced him to the bench. Kedon Slovis, who is now projected to be the starter at Pitt, took over and played well, forcing Daniels to hit the transfer portal. Daniels and Slovis could meet head-to-head Sept. 1 when the Backyard Brawl resumes at Heinz Field. Daniels, at 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds, transferred to Georgia, but his recovery caused him to miss the early part of the 2020 season, but he did start the final four games, including a Peach Bowl victory over Cincinnati. - Dominion Post

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QB JT Daniels, Rice
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04/20/22 - Conor Hunt, rSr/2025, Rice + More +

2021 ALL-PATRIOT LEAGUE FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM (COACHES): P: Conor Hunt, Georgetown, So.,...The Hoya punter secured his first All-Patriot League honor with a spot on the First Team as the punter...Hunt launched 51 balls down the field for 2,127 yards for an average of 41.7 yards per punt...He also dropped 19 balls inside the 20 and booted 10 for at least 50 yards. - Georgetown Football

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P Conor Hunt, Rice
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02/28/22 - Tyson Thompson, rJr/2026, Rice + More +

2021 ALL-SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): PR Tyson Thompson, HBU,...Thompson was the only player in the conference with both a kickoff and punt return for a touchdown. He ranks second in the nation in combined kick return yardage and third in all-purpose yardage, adding 57 catches for 562 yards for two touchdowns. He had a 44-yard punt return for a touchdown in the opener at New Mexico and an 89-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Nicholls to earn Southland Conference Special Team Player of the Week. - Houston Baptist Football

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WR Tyson Thompson, Rice
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02/28/22 - Tyson Thompson, rJr/2026, Rice + More +

2021 ALL-SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL SECOND TEAM (COACHES): KR Tyson Thompson, HBU, R-Fr., Spring, Texas,...Redshirt freshman wide receiver and kick returner Tyson Thompson was a second-team selection as a kickoff returner and earned honorable mention as a punt returner. The Spring, Texas, native is also a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award. He ranked second in the league in kickoff returns with a 25.9-yard average and second in the league in punt returns with a 9.9-yard average. - Houston Baptist Football

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WR Tyson Thompson, Rice
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02/28/22 - Elijah Garcia, rSr/2022, Rice + More +

2021 ALL-CONFERENCE USA FIRST TEAM (COACHES): DT: Elijah Garcia, RS Sr., Rice,...Garcia led the team with career-highs of five sacks and 67 tackles, the most for any interior defender in the conference. He totaled 190 career tackles in 51 games, the most of any active interior defender in C-USA. His 67 stops were the most by an Owls defensive lineman since Dwain Turner had 90 in 1986. Garcia led the team with 33 total quarterback pressures (sacks, hits & hurries) according to Pro Football Focus, as well as the Owls defense with 791 snaps and the team with 51 games (46 consecutive) and 27 consecutive starts. - Rice Football

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DT Elijah Garcia, Rice
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02/28/22 - Shea Baker, rSr/2023, Rice + More +

2021 ALL-CONFERENCE USA HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): OL: Shea Baker, RS Jr., Rice,...Baker and Woolford earned all-conference honors for the second straight year. Baker opened the season at guard but moved back to his original position of center after an injury to Isaac Klarkowski. He led the team with 849 snaps this season and 42 career starts. - Rice Football

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C Shea Baker, Rice
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02/28/22 - Jordan Myers, rSr/2022, Rice + More +

2021 ALL-CONFERENCE USA HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): TE: Jordan Myers, RS Sr., Rice,...Myers earned all-conference honors for the second straight season. Although listed at tight end, Myers made his biggest impact at running back. He led the Owls in rushing touchdowns (8) and scoring (54 points), was second in all-purpose yards (646), and third in rushing yards (338), and fourth with 25 receptions. - Rice Football

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FB Jordan Myers, Rice
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02/28/22 - Sean Fresch, rSr/2025, Rice + More +

2021 CONFERENCE USA ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM (COACHES): DB Sean Fresch, Rice,...Fresch was second on the team with seven pass breakups. Led all C-USA freshmen with 14 kickoff returns, 317 return yards, and a 22.6 average. His total yards and average per return are the best since 2018 when Austin Walter ended the year with 491 yards and a 27.3 average. He picked off his first career pass in the opener at Arkansas and recorded a career-high five tackles against WKU. - Rice Football

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CB Sean Fresch, Rice
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02/28/22 - Gabriel Taylor, rSr/2025, Rice + More +

2021 ALL-CONFERENCE USA HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): DB: Gabe Taylor, Fr., Rice,...Taylor led the team with 44 unassisted tackles and took over as the starter with a standout effort at UAB where he was named C-USA Defensive Player of the Week for his performance with a career-high 10 tackles, a forced fumble, and break up a last gasp pass attempt by UAB. He forced a fumble on the Blazers' first play of the game after Rice had taken a 7-0 lead, setting the Owls up for their second touchdown of the opening minutes. Two of his 10 tackles forced Blazer punts at the end of the second and start of the third quarter with Rice holding a 20-14 lead… Also recorded five pass breakups and three interceptions, including a game-winning pick in the season finale against Louisiana Tech that clinched the victory. - Rice Football

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SS Gabriel Taylor, Rice
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02/28/22 - Naeem Smith, rSr/2022, Rice + More +

2021 ALL-CONFERENCE USA HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): DB: Naeem Smith, Sr., Rice,...Smith started at strong and free safety this year due to injuries and was the only Owl defensive back to have started all 12 games. He was second in Conference USA with four interceptions, the most by an Owls since Prudy Calderon also had four in 2018. All four picks came in C-USA action. The four interceptions were a career-high and raised his career total to seven. Smith was second on the team with a career-high 65 tackles and 32 solo tackles while recording five pass breakups. - Rice Football

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FS Naeem Smith, Rice
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02/28/22 - Ikenna Enechukwu, rJr/2023, Rice + More +

2021 ALL-CONFERENCE USA HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): DE: Ikenna Enechukwu, RS So., Rice,...Enechukwu led the team with 20 quarterback hurries according to PFF and was second with 32 total pressures, eight tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks, all career bests. He recorded a TFL in seven of his last eight games while establishing a new career-best with 2.5 against Southern Miss. - Rice Football

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DE Ikenna Enechukwu, Rice
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02/28/22 - Jovaun Woolford, rSr/2022, Rice + More +

2021 ALL-CONFERENCE USA HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): OL: Jovaun Woolford, Gr., Rice,...Woolford was a Super Senior who returned for a seventh season of college football and started seven of eight games, missing one start because of injury. He was fourth on the offense with 699 snaps. - Rice Football

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