American Conference Media Days were held this week in Charlotte, NC. Here’s a roundup of important news, quotes and insights from the event.
In Their Own Words
.@RiceFootball head coach Scott Abell describes his offensive philosophy:
— The Roost (@AtTheRoost) July 25, 2025
"We're going to run the football. My programs have led the country at all levels in rushing… We're going to run the rock, creatively." pic.twitter.com/ZMsxWwyuMP
.@RiceFootball head coach Scott Abell on why he did not bring players with him from Davidson, like has become more common in today's world of college football.
— The Roost (@AtTheRoost) July 25, 2025
"I think it's important to immediately establish your roots there." pic.twitter.com/us1gsGnwTf
.@RiceFootball head coach Scott Abell on the unique variations between his offense and the option offenses at Army and Navy:
— The Roost (@AtTheRoost) July 25, 2025
"We are wildly unique when you look at the different systems… We're all three different and how teams have to defend us is going to be different." pic.twitter.com/aSsJgMu453
With three options teams in the conference now, Army head coach Jeff Monken weighed in on the schematic similarities.
— The Roost (@AtTheRoost) July 25, 2025
"It's now going to create in the league the need for defensive coordinators and defensive staffs to come up with an option plan." pic.twitter.com/icBF9mFrbj
UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor on Jon Kay, another Texas High School Football Coach, becoming a defensive coordinator this offseason for @RiceFootball.
— The Roost (@AtTheRoost) July 25, 2025
"It doesn't surprise me at all that he's in that role and I promise you they'll playing really good defense." pic.twitter.com/sHFW4DO4AB