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The Roost Podcast | Ep 114 – ’22 Louisiana Tech Preview with Ben Carlisle

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It’s preseason preview time at The Roost Podcast. We continue this week with a look at Louisiana Tech football with Ben Carlisle of Bleed Tech Blue.

Catching up for the last time in the preseason as Conference USA football foes, Carter and Matthew touch base with Ben Carlisle of Bleed Tech Blue this week and dive into Louisiana Tech football. The Bulldogs have new coach and somewhat reasonable expectations, but what will this team actually look like on the field in their first year under Sonny Cumbie? That’s the big question at the center of this episode.

You can find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 114.

Episode Notes

Announcements

The 2022 Conference USA Football Season Preview will be released on Wednesday, June. Get it for free as well as all preseason Rice football content when you subscribe to The Roost on Patreon. It’s that easy! You can get more information here.

Housekeeping

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Interview — Louisiana Tech football with Ben Carlisle

  • Unpacking the somewhat surprising coaching transition
  • Who is going to play quarterback?
  • Who emerges in the backfield?
  • Will the offensive line do enough to support Cumbie’s new scheme?
  • Who else will help Tyler Grubbs on defense?
  • What should we expect from the all-transfer secondary?
  • The Lightning Round

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 113 – ’22 North Texas Preview with Matthew Brune

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It’s preseason preview time at The Roost Podcast and we get things started this week with a look at North Texas football with Matthew Brune of 247 Sports.

North Texas football had a wild ride last season, winning five in a row to reach bowl eligibility after a disastrous 1-6 start. Matthew Brune of 247 Sports joins The Roost Podcast this week to talk about the Mean Green, from their 2021 campaign to what we should expect from the program this coming season. This is the first of many team previews of the offseason.

You can find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 113.

Episode Notes

Announcements

The 2022 Conference USA Football Season Preview will be released on Wednesday, June. Get it for free as well as all preseason Rice football content when you subscribe to The Roost on Patreon. It’s that easy! You can get more information here.

Housekeeping

  • Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice. Every little bit helps.
  • 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 spring practices and more. Your support matters and makes The Roost better.
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Interview — North Texas football with Matthew Brune

  • Unpacking a crowded quarterback room
  • Who will emerge as true playmakers in the North Texas offense
  • Thoughts on the running game and how balanced the offense will be this season
  • Replacing the Murphy brothers on defense
  • Taking stock of the secondary
  • What’s next for Seth Littrell at North Texas?
  • The Lightning Round!

Where can you find us?

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 112 – AAC Introductions with Fear the Wave

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Rice will soon move to the AAC. Kelly Comarda from Fear the Wave helps orient the Owls to their new conference, talks rivalries and more.

At some point in the not-so-distant future, Rice Athletics will join the AAC. When that time comes, the Owls will have revised schedules across all sports featuring some familiar faces that were once Conference USA foes and a few new faces. In order to get caught up on the league’s new look, understand dynamics and start some trash talk, Carter and Matthew sat down this week with Kelly Comarda from Fear The Wave.

You can find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 112.

Episode Notes

Housekeeping

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Interview — Fear the Wave’s Kelly Comarda

  • Getting to Know the new AAC
  • Buying into the Power 6 slogan
  • New and existing rivalries in the conference
  • Who fills the power vacuum left by the departing programs?
  • Baseball, basketball and other league sports
  • Where will Rice fit in with Tulane and the rest of the conference?

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 111 – Rice basketball guard Carl Pierre

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Former Rice basketball guard Carl Pierre joins the show this week to talk about his time at South Main and what’s next for him in his basketball career.

One of the most productive shooters on this past season’s Rice basketball squad, Carl Pierre made his lone season at South Main a productive one. He set the program record for the most made threes in a single season (97) and led Conference USA in three-point shooting percentage. We caught up with Pierre on this week’s show, discussing what’s next for him in his basketball journey and reliving some memories from his time at Rice.

You can find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 111.

Episode Notes

Housekeeping

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Interview — Former Rice Basketball guard Carl Pierre

  • Pierre’s journey to Rice
  • The Transfer Portal
  • His season at South Main, from the highs to the lows
  • Funniest teammates
  • Personal accolades and records
  • What’s next for him professionally?

Where can you find us?

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 110 – State of College Football in Texas with DCTF’s Mike Craven

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DCTF writer Mike Craven joins us this week to unpack the latest college football storylines around Texas and recap a busy spring.

Fresh off his run around the state of Texas to catch up with college football players and coaches, Dave Campbell’s Texas Football’s Mike Craven stops by to discuss the major storylines impact the sport and the in-state teams. From recruiting to coaching narratives, we cover it all.

You can find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 110.

Episode Notes

Housekeeping

  • Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice. Every little bit helps.
  • 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 spring practices and more. Your support matters and makes The Roost better.
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State of Texas College Football with DCTF’s Mike Craven

  • What’s next for UTSA, North Texas and UTEP?
  • Realignment thoughts: reactions from across the state
  • Transfer Portal Math: Is it good or bad for G5 teams?
  • The future of recruiting strategy in college football
  • Incoming transfers who could make an impact in 2022
  • Major storylines in the state of Texas
  • How close is Rice football and his take on the Owls’ potential in 2022

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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