Graham making return to Rice: Coach spent one year with Owls, took them to a bowl first time in 45 years

 
By Bob Hersom
Published: November 20, 2007

TULSA — Todd Graham won't be trying to win a popularity contest Saturday at Rice Stadium . The Tulsa football coach knows better than to even try.

Some Rice zealots and Houston media members are still miffed about Graham leaving Rice last year, after one season and after agreeing to a contract extension.

They're upset with Graham even though he was the head coach of Rice's first bowl team in 45 years.


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