By Nathan Keil | Sports Writer
On Friday night, Rice University looked to make a statement against Baylor as it hosted the No. 21-ranked Bears at Rice Stadium. Ultimately, its statement had nothing to do with the Owls’ football performance, as they fell to the Bears 38-10.
As the Marching Owl Band took the field, members formed the Roman numeral IX in front of the Baylor fan section in an attempt to mock the recent sexual assault allegations and Title IX violations that have plagued Baylor and its football team. Once the band was done performing the IX, it shifted to form a star, referencing former President and Chancellor Ken Starr, who was fired amid the investigation into the sexual assault allegations.