The Cougars had two interceptions and a pair of fumble recoveries against TCU, indicative of what coach Willie Fritz knows is an almost sure path to victory.
In a daily post-practice ritual, Cougars players and coaches offer each other a high-five, pat on the back or chest bump while speaking an encouraging word.
Former Rice quarterback Tommy Kramer, who went on to a 14-year NFL career, said he was diagnosed more than a year ago with dementia, which has yet to advance.