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Coaches considered playing this fine prospect last season, but decided to redshirt him in order to preserve the year of eligibility ... One of several talented contenders at cornerback ... Has shown good coverage ability in practice ... Had an interception in one of the three spring scrimmages. 2008 (Freshman): Redshirted. High School: First-team all-state selection as a senior by The Associated Press, the Columbia State newspaper and the High School Sports Report ... Outstanding cover cornerback with noteworthy quickness ... Helped lead Byrnes HS of Duncan, S.C., to three state championships of the largest classification during his four years on the varsity ... Had three interceptions as a senior, and capped the campaign by playing in the South Carolina vs. North Carolina Shrine Bowl ... Had an interception for the winning South Carolina team in the Shrine Bowl ... "Rice took on the challenge all week of covering a very talented group of receivers and came up aces," wrote recruiting analyst Barton Simmons, who covered the Shrine Bowl game and practices for Rivals.com ... Also had three interceptions as a junior, to go along with eight pass breakups ... Coached by Chris Miller ... An all-conference performer in basketball ... Participated in three events in track and field, the 100-meter dash, 4x100-meter relay and the long jump ... Honor-roll student ... Member of the National Art Society and studied advanced-placement art courses. Personal: Born in Waukegan, Ill. ... Name is pronounced "CAR-tee-ay" ... Son of Ronnie and Raye Rice ... A cousin, Dougie Williams, played baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers ... Major is undeclared. |
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