I wanted to give yall a quick update with the news breaking on Sunday. Chris Vannini of The Athletic was first to report Rice head coach Mike Bloomgren would be back in 2022. This lines up with conversations I’ve had in recent weeks. Every indication up to this point has been that Bloomgren would return in 2022. This is not a surprise.
Obviously, this has significant ramifications on the outlook for Rice football in 2022 and beyond. Here’s a quick reaction video posted for our subscribers on Patreon. We’ll also have further discussion on The Roost Podcast this week as well as a more detailed review of some of the key decision points and factors soon.
Rice Football Recruiting: SAF Xavier Ether commits to Owls
The 2026 Rice Football Recruiting class dipped back into the high school ranks with their most recent pledge. Safety Xavier Ether has committed to the Owls. Most of January has been spent adding the right Transfer Portal pieces to the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class, but ample room was carved out for the right high […]
Rice Football Recruiting: LB Austin Harnetiaux commits to Owls
Another veteran defender has joined the 2026 Rice Football Recruiting class. Former Nevada linebacker Austin Harnetiaux has committed to the Owls. The 2026 Rice Football recruiting class is winding down as the flurry of Transfer Portal additions slows and spring ball is just around the corner. The number of roster spots remaining continues to dwindle. […]
Rice Football Recruiting: WR Barry Jackson commits to Owls
The 2026 Rice Football Recruiting class just added a pass catching threat on the outside. Former Cincinnati wide receiver Barry Jackson has committed to the Owls. A year ago, it was Aaron Turner who transferred from Cincinnati to South Main. Now the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class hopes to replicate that level of newfound production […]
Rice Football Recruiting: SLOT Davis Lane commits to Owls
Perhaps the most versatile new face to join the 2026 Rice Football Recruiting class, former Virginia running back Davis Lane has committed to the Owls. Stockpiling talent has been the name of the game as the 2026 Rice Football recruiting class continues to take shape. Rice is after playmakers, knowing the staff will find the […]
Rice Football Recruiting: SLOT Michael Sifford commits to Owls
An option-offense product is joining the 2026 Rice Football Recruiting class. Former Army slot Michael Sifford has committed to the Owls. There aren’t many places in the country that produce transfer portal players with experience running an option offense. The 2026 Rice football recruiting class picked up one such newcomer this week from West Point. […]
