Rice brothers shore up the lines

by Caitlin Conner Staff Writer For the Coppell Cowboys, every Friday night is a chance to compete for a playoff spot. For brothers Tanner and Sam Rice, it’s a chance to win bragging rights for the next week. Tanner, a junior defensive end, and Sam, a sophomore offensive guard, are the only brothers on varsity this year. Despite their age differences, there is nothing “little” about Tanner’s younger brother. Tanner weighs in at around 240 pounds compared to Sam at 290 pounds. “The guys always tease me because Sam is bigger than me,” Tanner said. “They correct me when I call him my little brother.” The boys also share an older brother, Nick, who graduated…