OK, Rice plays second fiddle to Texas in Austin this weekend. This is the old fashioned double elimination tournament with four teams.

Rice plays U Louisiana Lafayette at 1 PM Friday. I will drive up in the morning and buy at the gate. This should not be a problem.

Then I will drive back to Houston as I have an important class at 8 AM Saturday morning.

So assuming Rice wins (never know) Rice will play in the evening Saturday night versus probably Texas. Again you never know.

Given all that I will drive back out to Austin around 1 PM this time packed for a few days. If all goes well I will put up in Austin Saturday night and be there until Rice wins or is eliminated.

I criticize my children for driving madly around the state now here I am doing it. Hopefully it is not too stressful for me or my car.

If Rice loses Friday and we play early I do not expect to get there in time to watch. I do not have it that together yet.

Oh, an expected ticket Rice vs. Texas on Saturday is already mostly sold out. General admission is available. There must be a limit to those too. I read one might be standing on the berm. I'll do it if necessary.

But I have put in a request for a Saturday ticket with the Rice ticket people. They are to call me Saturday on my cell. I hope I hear the ring.

It's exciting folks.