Homer C. Rice 1951
Atlanta, Georgia

Lettered in football in 1947 and 1948

Named Collier’s All-America in 1948

Achieved outstanding success in coaching and administration at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels

Served as head coach for the University of Cincinnati, Rice University, and the Cincinnati Bengals

Served as athletic director at the University of North Carolina, Rice University, and Georgia Tech

Noted for developing the innovative triple-option offense