Tensions between Rice and the film's producers continued in the film's marketing and distribution stage.

However, Coach Bill Walsh of the 49ers sent videotapes of the game to league headquarters and cited several incidents between Hill and Rice.

Nevertheless, by 1956, the religious differences between Rice and Graham could no longer be papered over.

So began a combative relationship between Rice and the news media for the next 13 years.

After a verbal exchange between Javie and Rice, Rice was removed from the broadcast and escorted to the locker room area by arena security.

Van Gundy tried to maintain the delicate balance of playing time between Sprewell, Houston and Rice, but it was a struggle.

Later, Jimmy witnesses a conversation between Lola's butler, Rice, and maid, Lilly.

The first Detour of the race was a choice between Race or Rice.

Perhaps the most famous such incident took place in the 1954 Cotton Bowl game between Alabama and Rice.

Other writers have also noted what they perceive to be a distance between Rice and the black community.