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The Roost Podcast | Ep 88 – 2021 Rice Football Offensive Preview

August 27, 2021 By Matthew Bartlett

Matthew and Carter preview the 2021 Rice Football offense this week, breaking down each position, and of course, discussing the quarterback battle.

Last week we delved into the depths of the Rice football defense, moving on from our offseason team previews and turning our attention solely toward the Owls. This week we continue on our Rice-centric discussion, this time turning our attention to the offensive side of the ball. The quarterback battle has been covered in depth in the camp reports, but we give some additional perspective there as a part of our larger overview of the Owls’ offensive attack.

Be sure to stick around for a quick game at the end and as always, you can find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 88.

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Episode Notes

  • Housekeeping
    • Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice. Every little bit helps.
    • Don’t forget to grab your copy of the 2021 Rice Football Season Preview.
    • Please support us on Patreon. Be the first to get the inside scoop on what’s going on with Rice football and stick around for even further analysis. That includes updates from fall camp, practices and more.
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  • Rice Football Offensive Preview 
    • How much confidence should we have in the offensive line?
    • Evaluating the varied skillsets and possibilities at the running back position
    • Sifting through a bevy of seemingly reliable pass-catching options
    • How much of a role will the tight ends play in the passing game?
    • Who’s the leader in the quarterback race and how will the Owls approach the position this fall?
    • What’s more likely to happen…

Where can you find us?

Download and subscribe to The Roost Podcast on any of your favorite podcast providers. The show is available on iTunes, GooglePlay, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and PodBean. Please consider leaving a review wherever you listen.

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Top Twitter follows for Rice football and Conference USA Football for 2021 season

August 26, 2021 By Matthew Bartlett

The 2021 Rice Football season is around the corner. If you’re tracking with the Owls or Conference USA on Twitter, here are a handful of accounts you’ll want to follow.

The Roost

The Roost
Follow @AtTheRoost
The Roost Podcast
Follow @TheRoostPod
The Roost Podcast co-host Carter Spires
Follow @jcarterspires

University-sponsored and coaching staff

Rice Athletics
Follow @RiceAthletics
Buy Now | 2021 Rice Preview
Rice Football
Follow @RiceFootball
Rice Football Recruiting
Follow @RiceOwlsFB
Rice Owls Equipment
Follow @RiceOwlsEQ

Football Staff

Mike Bloomgren – Head coach
Follow @MBloom11
Marques Tuiasosopo – OC, Quarterbacks
Follow @therealTUI
Mike Kershaw – Wide receivers
Follow @CoachMKershaw
Jim Jackson – Tight ends
Follow @CoachJimJackson
Sanders Davis – Offensive line
Follow @SandersDavis
Robbie Picazo – Running backs
Follow @CoachPicazo
Cedric Calhoun – Defensive line
Follow @stackcreatures
Collin Spencer – Safeties
Follow @RU_CoachSpencer
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Gerard Wilcher – Cornerbacks
Follow @coachGRock
Brian Smith – DC, Linebackers
Follow @Coachblsmith
Chris Monfiletto – Special teams
Follow @Coach_Mono
Alex Brown – Director of Recruiting
Follow @alexm_brown

Conference USA

CUSA | @CUSAbbs, @TheG5Beat, @FCUSARefs, @cusaReport, @CUSA_Curtain

Southern Miss | @ToTheTopTalk, @USMVoice, @Bumperjbailey, @jamie_arrington, @Robinson_Glynn, @GldnEaglePride

Western Kentucky | @MoonShineTD, @MSTD_Podcast, @Moffstradamus, @TheTowelRackWKU, @100MilesOfHate

FAU | @FAU_Owls_Nest, @Owls247, @MarinelliShane, @JackWhidden3, @TheKevinFielder, @Florida_Owl, @ShulaBowlPod, @FAUkickerpunter

FIU | @EricCHenry_, @chiapanther, @ShulaBowlPod

Louisiana Tech | @BleedTechBlue, @LaTechReport, @gotechplsdntdie, @tannerspearman, @latechsportsctl

UAB | @DudleyDoWriteAL, @UABDailyDragon, @BlazerTalk, @DragonsDenEFEL, @Charmillionaire, @UABSlant, @johncduncan 

Old Dominion |  @ReeseBecker, @DougRipleyODU, @Harry_MiniumODU, @austinmpriest

North Texas | @meangreennation, @BrettVito, @gomeangreen, @MeanGreen247

UTSA | @JaredUTSA, @RivalsJavi, @AlamoAudible, @MeepMeepNation, @RowdyTalk, @UTSAInsiders, @StephenWhit89, @GregLuca

Marshall | @MoonShineTD, @MSTD_Podcast, @HerdNation, @Trace_Johnson94, @RWithTheHerd

MTSU | @GoMiddle, @GoMiddle_Matt, @100MilesOfHate

UTEP | @adrian_broaddus, @LouTEPminer, @BretBloomquist, @FQUTEP

Charlotte | @hunter_bailey45, @_agent49, @TheFirst49, @DavidScott14

Have any other recommendations? There’s plenty of more people doing good work on social media, whether that be on Twitter or somewhere else. Leave other accounts folks should follow in the comments.

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Why don’t the polls/experts believe in Rice Football? – August 2021 Patreon Q&A

August 24, 2021 By Matthew Bartlett

Rice football has done an excellent job on the recruiting front in recent years, but most publications still pick them to finish at the bottom of C-USA West. Why?

If you’ve flipped through any preseason magazines or predictions of late, you’ve probably noticed a consistent theme with where Rice football is predicted to finish among their Conference USA West peers. If Rice has truly raised the talent level inside its program as aggressively as recruiting services believe they have, why aren’t the prognosticators following suit and giving the Owls a bump in their projections?

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Rice Football 2021 Fall Camp Report: Owls gain clarity in scrimmage No. 2

August 21, 2021 By Matthew Bartlett

All eyes were on the quarterbacks, but the offense as a whole proved to be appointment viewing in the second and final Rice football scrimmage of fall camp.

In total, Rice football played 28 drives in their second scrimmage of fall camp. Half of those were full field and all served to showcase the quarterback battle between Wiley Green and Luke McCaffrey. There appeared to be some separation on that front and there was certainly a slew of other individual highlights along the way. We’ll detail all of that and more in the scrimmage report below.

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For those checking in for the first time, or those returning, a quick programming note. Practice reports are reserved for our subscribers. If you want updates on the quarterback battle, camp standouts, injuries and more, this is your go-to source. You can get access to all practice notes, recruiting updates and special features like this one when you subscribe on Patreon today.

Off the top, it’s worth noting a couple of macro-level observations from the offense several of which could have serious ramifications on how the 2021 Rice football season plays out.

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 87 – 2021 Rice Football Defensive Preview

August 20, 2021 By Matthew Bartlett

It’s time to talk defense. Matthew and Carter preview the 2021 Rice Football defense this week, breaking down each position’s strengths and concerns.

Up to this point, the offseason has focused on far-reaching Conference USA discussions, opponent previews and guest appearances from Phil Steele, Dave Campbell Texas Football’s Shehan Jeyarajah, a slew of Rice fan favorites and guests from across the country. It’s been a fun ride, but now it’s time to hunker down and focus our attention solely on Rice football. This week we’ll tackle the defense.

Be sure to stick around for a quick game at the end and as always, you can find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 87.

Follow @TheRoostPod

Episode Notes

  • Housekeeping
    • Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice. Every little bit helps.
    • We’re giving away a free copy of the 2021 Rice Football Season Preview to someone who leaves a 5-star review this week!
    • Please support us on Patreon. Be the first to get the inside scoop on what’s going on with Rice football and stick around for even further analysis. That includes updates from fall camp, practices and more.
      Become a Patron!
  • Rice Football Defensive Preview 
    • Breaking down the impact of the De’Braylon Carroll injury
    • How much havoc will the front seven be able to force?
    • How will the linebackers move forward without Blaze Alldredge?
    • Now healthy, what’s the next step for the Rice secondary?
    • Which under-the-radar names could take on bigger roles later in the year?
    • What’s more likely to happen…

Where can you find us?

Download and subscribe to The Roost Podcast on any of your favorite podcast providers. The show is available on iTunes, GooglePlay, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and PodBean. Please consider leaving a review wherever you listen.

Subscribe on Patreon for exclusive Rice football recruiting updates, practice notes and more.

Recent Posts
  • The Roost Podcast | Ep 200 – 2025 Rice Football Opponent Previews: Navy
  • Rice Baseball 2025: MLB Owls Update – Jun 4
  • Rice Football Recruiting: DE Quincy Tchikou commits to Owls
  • Rice Basketball Recruiting: G Jordan Williams commits to Owls

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