Claim: Robert Rice Stadium was named after Robert L. Rice, an American health club pioneer and philanthropist.
Evidence: Renamed for Robert L. Rice in 1972, it was almost completely demolished after the 1997 season to make way for the Utes' current home, Rice-Eccles Stadium, which occupies the same physical footprint. Robert LeGrande "Bob" Rice (August 15, 1929 – August 30, 2007) was an American health club pioneer and philanthropist.