District 2 Sports Podcast

On this episode of the District 2 Sports Podcast, we welcome Scott Abell, Head Football Coach at Rice University, for an in-depth conversation about his coaching journey from Southern Virginia to Division I football. A native of the Southside, Coach Abell reflects on his early days at Liberty and Amherst High Schools, the program-building years at Washington & Lee, and his nationally respected tenure at Davidson College, where he led the Wildcats to historic offensive records and a few Pioneer League championships. Now leading the Rice Owls in Houston, Abell discusses how his roots continue to shape his leadership, his approach to player development, and what it takes to build a winning culture at every level.

This episode is a must-listen for fans of Virginia football, coaching lifers, and anyone interested in how dedication and small-town values can carry you to the national stage.