Football Practice Report #21

10/4/2005 12:00:00 AM | Football

Oct. 4, 2005

Houston - Rice continued preparations for another explosive multiple offensive attack Tuesday during the Owls' practice session on the grass fields.

East Carolina (1-3, 0-1 C-USA) boasts of another strong quarterback in junior James Pinkney. He's completed 61 percent of his passes this season and is averaging more than 230 yards per game through the air.

"They run a lot of no-backs plays, and they've got a junior college receiver (Aundrae Allison) who's caught a ton of balls," said Rice coach Ken Hatfield.

Rice actually had a head start on its prep work for ECU. Last week, the Owls couldn't begin work for UAB until Tuesday when the squad reassembled after evacuating the campus for Hurricane Rita.

"It's made a big difference, getting out here (Monday)," said Hatfield. "I think it will make a big difference."

The Owls (0-3, 0-1) and Pirates will kick Saturday at 5 pm (CDT). The game will be broadcast in the Houston area on KSEV, 700 AM.