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: OL Cole Principe commits to Owls
The first offensive line pledge of the 2025 Rice Football recruiting class is on the board. Cole Principe has committed to the Owls. Since head coach Mike Bloomgren arrived at South Main building from the trenches up has been a theme of every Rice football recruiting class. The 2025 group is no expectation. That’s why […]
NFL Draft: WR Luke McCaffrey selected No. 100 Overall by Commanders
Former Rice football wide receiver Luke McCaffrey was selected No. 100 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2024 NFL Draft. A steady riser throughout the pre-draft process, Luke McCaffrey didn’t have to wait long to learn his pro destination. The former Rice football wide receiver was selected with the final pick of the third […]
Rice Football 2024 Spring Notebook 10: Unanswered Questions
A few outstanding questions remain for Rice football after the conclusion of spring practice. Let’s address a few unknowns and potential concerns. It was largely an encouraging spring for Rice football. Both sides of the ball had their moments. New quarterback EJ Warner looked poised and productive in just a few short weeks. The coaching […]
The Roost Podcast | Ep 173 – Rice Football Spring Ball Review
Rice football has officially concluded a successful set of spring practices, generating optimism. How much faith is reasonable at this juncture? Several weeks of Rice football spring practices are in the books and the general sentiment from South Main was positive for both sides of the ball. Several players and position groups have earned their […]
Rice Football 2024 Spring Notebook 9: Offensive Takeaways
A new Rice football quarterback debuted and a host of pass catchers made their marks. Here’s what we learned from that side of the ball during spring practices. EJ Warner looked the part in his first-ever snaps in a Rice football uniform, but he wasn’t the only standout from the offense this spring. Without the […]
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