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The Roost Podcast | Ep 151 – ’23 ECU Preview with Bubba Rosenbaum

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The Roost Podcast continues its AAC previews. Up next: Bubba Rosenbaum of the Sports Objective Podcast previews ECU football in 2023.

Rice football will face ECU football in the Owls’ first-ever AAC home game. The Owls and Pirates will take the field in late September, but first Bubba Rosenbaum from the Sports Objective Podcast fills us in on the state of the program and the latest happenings in Greenville, NC.

You can find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 151.

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Previewing 2023 ECU football with Bubba Rosenbaum

  • Has ECU found stability under head coach Mike Houston?
  • What’s the plan to replace longtime QB Holton Ahlers?
  • Who else steps up to help on offense?
  • Can the defense take a step forward in 2023?
  • What are fair expectations for the Pirates this season?
  • The Lightning Round

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2023 Rice Football Roster by State


Not pictured: Hawaii (3)

Breaking down the roster

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Breaking down the incoming class

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