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The Roost Podcast | Ep 57 – Rice Football vs MTSU Game Preview

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Rice football returns to the gridiron this week! The Owls’ host Middle Tennessee in their 2020 season opener. Carter and Matthew break down the matchup.

The extended offseason is over and it’s game week. For the first time this fall, we recorded a game preview. From the X’s and O’s and how Rice football matches up with Middle Tennessee to the crucial must-do’s to pull out a win, Carter and Matthew covered it all.

It wasn’t all game news, though. Injuries remain a focal point of the hand Rice has been dealt so far. The first depth chart is missing some key names and the Owls are going to have to start the season with some thin spots in the secondary and at wide receiver.

You can always find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 57.

Episode 57 Notes

  • Housekeeping — Don’t miss this opportunity to subscribe on Patreon. You’ll get practice reports, recruiting news and the latest analysis and updates on all things relating to Rice Athletics.
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  • Conference USA news and notes
  • Rice Football news and notes
    • Rice names captains: Alldredge, Grammer, Trammell, Myers, Riddle
    • ESPN FPI likes the Owls
    • First depth chart released: key takeaways
  • Rice Football vs Middle Tennessee game preview
    • What to look for when Middle Tennessee has the ball
    • Asher O’Hara’s struggles under pressure
    • What to look for when Rice has the ball
    • How the Owls can attack an aggressive, but porous Blue Raider defense

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 56 – 2020 Rice Football Preview with JP Heath

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Rice Owls voice JP Heath returns to the show to discuss the upcoming Rice Football season and what it’s going to look like from his booth.

Returning for his second appearance on The Roost Podcast, Rice Owls voice JP Heath joins Carter and Matthew and shares his thoughts on the 2020 Rice Football Season. The trio talk through the biggest news from the previous week — the emergence of Mike Collins as the starting quarterback and the opt-out of wide receiver Bradley Rozner — as well as a few items near and dear to JP’s heart.

You can always find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 56.

Episode 56 Notes

  • Housekeeping — Don’t miss this opportunity to subscribe on Patreon. You’ll get practice reports, recruiting news and the latest analysis and updates on all things relating to Rice Athletics.
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  • Rice Football breaking news!
    • Mike Collins has been named the starting quarterback
    • Wide receiver Brad Rozner will not participate this season, instead choosing to opt out
  • Conference USA news and notes
    • UTSA salvages a “moral victory” against BYU
    • FAU has only played one more game than Rice
    • Louisiana Tech leads the West. FAU and Marshall lead the East
  • JP Heath joins the show and shares his thoughts on:
    • Rice football fall camp including standout freshmen, position groups of worry and the quarterback battle
    • What the broadcast is going to look like this fall, and what’s still up in the air
    • Mental Health week and his plan to raise awareness

What do you think?

Have an opinion you’d like to share on the Owls’ opponents and/or roster? Leave it in a review on iTunes or send us your thoughts on Twitter, or any of our other social accounts.

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 55 – The Rice Football Rankings Show

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The Rice Football season is two weeks away. In preparation for the games, Carter and Matthew ranked the Owls position groups and opponents.

Rice football is back on the practice field. For the first time in months, we’ve had the chance to see the Owls in action. (Our subscribers can get access to all those practice updates here.) After getting a closer look, Carter and Matthew rank every position group by confidence level.

They also turned their gaze beyond the hedges toward the rest of the Owls’ 2020 opponents. Could another team on the Rice football schedule be more beatable than UTEP? It’s certainly possible.

You can always find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 55.

Episode 55 Notes

  • Housekeeping — Don’t miss this opportunity to subscribe on Patreon. You’ll get practice reports, recruiting news and the latest analysis and updates on all things relating to Rice Athletics.
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  • Rice Football opponent rankings
    • Which teams on the Owls’ schedule should Rice have the greatest confidence against?
    • UTEP is NOT the easiest game on the schedule this year
    • The Owls’ toughest opponent might not technically be on the schedule just yet
  • Rice Football positional rankings
    • The defense is ahead of the offense, but one offensive position group is near the top of the list
    • What’s most important? Top end talent or having plenty of depth
    • Unknowns at quarterback remain a quandary until we see it on the field.

What do you think?

Have an opinion you’d like to share on the Owls’ opponents and/or roster? Leave it in a review on iTunes or send us your thoughts on Twitter, or any of our other social accounts.

Where can you find us?

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 54 – Pro Owls updates and Rice Football injury alerts

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Rice Football is back at practice this week, but some key players haven’t suited up yet. Carter and Matthew give their panic levels for preseason injuries.

The prior edition of The Roost Podcast featured a big announcement: Rice Football was back! A few days later, there came some less than stellar news. A few key members of the roster have yet to make their preseason debuts with various bumps and bruises, subscribers can read the full update here. Should we be concerned? Carter and Matthew debate the ramifications of the injuries.

You can always find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 54.

Episode 54 Notes

  • Housekeeping — If you haven’t yet, grab a copy of the 2020 Rice Football season preview and subscribe on Patreon. You’ll get practice reports, recruiting news and the latest analysis and updates on all things relating to Rice Athletics.
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    Want to take a test drive first? We’ve unlocked a few posts for a limited time so you can get a feel for what to expect as a subscriber.

  • Pro Owls Update
    • MLB: Anthony Rendon, Brock Holt and Tyler Duffey’s 2020 seasons have come to an end
    • NFL: Jack Fox is setting NFL records and crushing his debut. Austin Walter has signed with the 49ers practice squad. Plus, a few updates on the 11 Owls in the NFL.
  • Rice Football injury panic meter — Carter and Matthew provide updates on injuries to key Rice players including a few potential starters. Then they debate their level of concern should any of them miss a meaningful amount of time.

Where can you find us?

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 53 – Breaking News: Rice Football is back

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An offseason of uncertainty came to an end this week. As first reported by The Roost, Rice Football has returned to practice for the first time this fall.

There were so many twists and turns to this offseason, but the light seems to have appeared at the end of the tunnel. Rice football returned to practice this week and is on schedule to play their first game on Oct. 24 against Middle Tennessee.

You can always find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 53.


Episode 53 Notes

  • Housekeeping — If you haven’t yet, grab a copy of the 2020 Rice Football season preview and subscribe on Patreon. You’ll get practice reports, recruiting news and the latest analysis and updates on all things relating to Rice Athletics.
    Become a Patron!

    Want to take a test drive first? We’ve unlocked a few posts for a limited time so you can get a feel for what to expect as a subscriber.

  • Rice Football is back — We discuss the breaking news and highlight a few key topics:
    • The Owls kicked off fall camp this week, officially beginning the preseason and putting an end to our Extended Offseason
    • A quick overview of the twists and turns over the last several months and what it took for Rice to get to this point
    • The likelihood of Rice playing out this season as scheduled and what potential impacts could be on the horizon, including a possible rescheduling of the postponed game against UAB

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.

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