Returning for his sixth season as a UNC Bear after a medical redshirt last season ... suffered a groin injury and could not compete during 2000 ... he will be in the mix at the cornerback spot.

2000: Medical Redshirt.

1999: Played in 11 games as a junior, mostly in a reserve role ... notched two tackles and two pass breakups in victory over Augustana (Nov. 13) ... had three tackles, including two solos in win over Minnesota State (Oct. 2).

1998: Tallied 18 tackles, including 13 solos ... tied for the team lead with five pass breakups ... recovered a fumble and raced 30 yards for a touchdown in the season opener against Adams State (Sept. 5, 1998) ... that fumble recovery ranks as the fifth longest fumble return in school history ... tallied two tackles and two pass breakups against Augustana (Sept. 19, 1998) ... also had two pass breakups and one interception in the Bears' two playoff games.

1997: Saw limited action, recording 13 tackles.

1996: Redshirted.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in football at Harrison, where he played tailback and defensive back ... two-time all-South Central League performer ... also played baseball and was an all-state centerfielder in 1996 ... high school football coach: Dave Barnett.

Personal: Born July 31, 1978 in Colorado Springs ... son of William and Ursula Rice ... majoring in kinesiology.

Rice's Career Statistics (Regular Season Only)
YearUTATTTT/LossSacksFRInt.PBUTDPRAvg.TD
199758130/000010000
1998135180/001051510.40
199967130/00003000.00
2000Redshirt
Totals2420440/001091510.40