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Rice Football: Behind enemy lines with an FAU Insider

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FAU is next up on the 2023 Rice football schedule so we’re going behind enemy lines with Owls’ insider from FAU alum Kevin Fiedler, now of Rivals.

FAU alum Kevin Fielder now of Rivals was kind enough to stop by and answer a few questions about the upcoming matchup between Rice Football and FAU. The answers below should shed some light on the Owls’ upcoming opponent.

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Rice Football 2023: FAU Game Week Practice Report

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Rice football is one win away from clinching bowl eligibility as a six-win team. Here’s what we learned from the Owls at practice this week.

There was a palpable energy at Rice football practice this week. Everyone was as locked in as they’ve been all season and seemingly doing all they could to help this team achieve its first six-win season since 2014. This team has found a rhythm, and that was fun to watch as they prepare for FAU.

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This week’s roundup focuses on the latest on JT Daniels, AJ Padgett and the Rice quarterback situation, some notes on the play of the Owls’ corners of late as well as a few (largely positive) injury updates.

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The latest on JT Daniels

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Rice Football 2023: FAU presser quotes and depth chart

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Rice football hosts FAU this week. Here’s what Mike Bloomgren had to say about the matchup at hand and a few depth chart notes.

Head coach Mike Bloomgren and a set of players met with the media for their customary weekly availability. They recapped the Charlotte game and looked ahead at their upcoming matchup with FAU.

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We touch on those items, then dig into the Rice football depth chart and what the team looks like heading into the weekend. First, the quotes:

Press Conference Quotes

“All we did about by winning that game and taking care of business on Saturday is made this week much bigger, I told them that in the locker room after the game and it’s so true, we understand we’re in playoff mindset. We understand the degree of how important this last game, the last game of the regular season. We’re excited for it.”– Mike Bloomgren on the impact of the Charlotte game

“He had a good doctor’s appointment yesterday. He’s better every single day and nothing has changed from what I told you last week. The moment he can he feels like he can do this thing, we’re going to go with him.” – Mike Bloomgren on the status of JT Daniels

“He was on their team last year. And I vaguely remember him. Coach Alamar showed me some film today where he was the punt returner last year. But this year, you can’t turn on a single one of their films without noticing him. He is so exceptional. I think he does a great job.” – Mike Bloomgren on the status of FAU WR LaJohntay Wester

“We all know what’s at stake. I’m not having any trouble getting these guys to focus or be in the building. They’re sleeping here in the building, just like a coaches are. They’re around here all the time. It doesn’t matter if [FAU] scored 100 points last game or zero, or eight as they did, but whatever the case, our team is just ultra focused on this opponent and we’re certainly giving them the amount of respect that they deserve. We know that they’re very talented football team.” – Mike Bloomgren on the teams’ focus right now 

“To be completely honest, I haven’t put a whole lot of thought into it. Coach Smith has a great phrase, be where your feet are. I’ve really tried to just focus on prep for this week, focus on prep for last week, as well. Just get the offensive line, especially the guys that are kind of within my frame of control, just make sure we’re as prepared as possible…

I do think it’s going to be emotional during the game. This is my sixth year and this is the final home game. Going back all the way to 2018, there’s been a lot of ups, a lot of downs. A lot of good moments, a lot of bad moments in this stadium, but I’m so extremely blessed to to have been here for all six years and to have a guy like Coach Bloomgren sort of mentor me and coach me through through life as well as football.” – Offensive lineman Clay Servin on his final home game

“I think everybody is so proud of DJ, what he’s overcome in this program. What he’s battled through and how he was able to come out when his number was called…He’s out there recognizing things, recognizing plays. He’s a very instinctive player and it’s really been fun out there playing with him, communicating on the field, seeing things before they happen and watching him go run around and make the play.” – Linebacker Myron Morrison on teammate DJ Arkansas 

Depth Chart

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Depth Chart Notes

Tight end Jack Bradley was a late scratch on Saturday against Charlotte and has been removed from the depth chart entirely this week. That typically portends to an absence on game day. That means Boden Groen and Elijah Mojarro would be the Owls’ primary tight ends with Bloomgren confirming Mojarro’s availability on Tuesday.

Andrew Awe is listed as the starter at Mike linebacker over DJ Arkansas. Both should play, regardless of how the depth chart reads. Gabe Taylor and Tyson Flowers share an or designation at safety this week. How that sorts out might depend on which packages the Owls run in which situation. It’ll be something we have updates on later in the week — make you subscribe on Patreon for the latest practice report.

The rest of the depth chart reads as it did last week. As for the quarterbacks, Bloomgren said AJ Padgett would be in line to start again, should Daniels not be cleared, and that no matter who starts, Chase Jenkins will get some time on the field to take advantage of his fourth game of playing time while retaining his redshirt status.

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 168 – Rice Football blasts Charlotte

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Rice football got back in the win column with an emphatic victory over Charlotte thanks to a dominant defense and an outstanding day from Dean Connors.

For the first time in the last four weeks, Rice football faced an opponent that was not unbeaten in league play and the Owls took out several weeks’ worth of frustration against the hapless Charlotte 49ers. This game wasn’t very close and Rice did what they needed to do to put it out of reach and then slam the door. We recap the win and talk about the true talent level of this team as the season winds down.

You can find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 168.

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Recapping Rice Football vs Charlotte

  • What a day from the Rice defense
  • What a day from Dean Connors
  • Rice corners Tre’shon Devones and Sean Fresch deliver again
  • What could this team’s record be against a more balanced AAC schedule?
  • DJ Arkansas shines
  • One big game left against FAU

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Rice Football 2023: NFL Owls Week 11 Roundup

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Rice Football is well represented on 2023 NFL rosters. Here’s the latest from the NFL Owls in action in Week 11.

There are former Rice football players scattered across the NFL. Stay tuned each week for their game results and notables from each player.

Team NFL Owl(s) This Week Result Next Week
Denver Broncos Elijah Garcia (DL) vs Vikings (SNF) W, 21-20 vs Browns
Detroit Lions Jack Fox (P) vs Bears W, 31-26 vs Packers (Thr)
Indianapolis Colts Kylen Granson (TE)  — BYE —  — vs Bucs
Los Angeles Rams Austin Trammell (WR) vs Seahawks W, 17-16 at Chargers (SNF)
New England Patriots Calvin Anderson (OL) — BYE —  — at Giants
Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Boswell (PK) at Browns L, 13-10 at Bengals
Seattle Seahawks Myles Adams (DL) at Rams L, 17-16 vs 49ers (Thr)
Tampa Bay Bucs Nick Leverett (OL) at 49ers L, 27-14 at Colts

Offense

Calvin Anderson – OT, Patriots

Anderson and the Patriots were on bye in Week 11.

Kylen Granson – TE, Colts

Granson and the Colts were on bye in Week 11.

Nick Leverett – OT, Buccaneers

Leverett was active for the Bucs’ Week 11 game against the 49ers  but did not play.

Austin Trammell – WR, Rams

Trammell turned in a career day for the Rams on Sunday, tallying a personal best three receptions for 23 yards on six targets. All three marks were career highs. Trammell finished second among all Rams’ wideouts in receptions.

Defense

Myles Adams – DL, Seahawks

Adams was inactive for the Seahawks’ Week 11 game against the Rams.

Elijah Garcia – DL, Broncos

Garcia was inactive for the Broncos’ Sunday Night Football contest against the Vikings.

Special Teams

Jack Fox – P, Lions

Fox punted twice on Sunday, delivering a pair of brilliant blasts, both of which were downed inside the 20 with the longest traveling 60 yards. Also, he wore this rather fantastic costume:

Chris Boswell – K, Steelers

Boswell was only called to the field twice on Sunday. He converted a 28-yard field goal and drove through an extra point try.

More Owls in the NFL

From practice squads to current free agents, there are other Owls on the cusp of returning to active rosters. Find more detail on current contractual agreements and former Rice football players waiting for their next opportunity here.

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