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The Roost Podcast | Ep. 45 – 2020 Rice Football Offense Preview

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The 2020 Rice Football season is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks. In this week’s show, the Roost Podcast breaks down the Owls’ offense.

The Extended Offseason steps away from our series of guests to focus on Rice football. This week’s show features a position by position breakdown of the offense. Carter and Matthew talk through the entire offense, focusing on potential breakout players, reasons for concern and what they’re paying attention to on this side of the ball.

You can always find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to our preview of the Rice Football offense on Episode 45.

Episode 45 Notes

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  • Rice/COVID-19 Updates — Rice football back to regularly scheduled offseason workouts and the university has announced its campus plans for the upcoming fall. As of now, the Owls’ first football game is scheduled to kick off within a month’s time.
  • Rice football offense preview — Carter and Matthew walk through each position:
    • Wide receiver: Austin Trammell and Brad Rozner are studs. Our picks for the next options behind those two.
    • Tight end: Jordan Myers leads the way here and he can do everything, from blocking to pass-catching. Even returning punts.
    • Running back: The health of Juma Otoviano is an x-factor for this offense, but newcomers like Khalan Griffin are worth keeping an eye on.
    • Quarterback: JoVoni Johnson vs Mike Collins. Collins has the slight edge to win the job, but as long as one man can rise to the top and stay healthy, Rice football should be better off. The talent in the room is as good as its been in the Mike Bloomgren era.
    • Offensive line: Mike Bloomgren’s influence has to pay dividends this year. Proven commodities on the left side anchored by Clay Servin and Shea Baker are important pieces.
    • Fullbacks: Brendan Suckley has the fulltime job after being thrust into the starters role last year. Plus, Rice signed the No. 1 fullback recruit in the nation … even though he’d never played fullback.

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The Roost Podcast | Ep. 44 – 2020 Houston Football Preview

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The Roost Podcast welcomes Sam who covers Houston football with the Scott and Holman Pawdcast to break down the Cougars’ upcoming season.

The Extended Offseason series takes its first step away from Conference USA this week. After touching base with folks in the know across C-USA, we venture across town for a Bayou Bucket discussion with Sam from the Scott and Holman Pawdcast Sam and his co-host Dustin cover all things Houston football.

You can always find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to our chat with Sam on Episode 44.

Episode 44 Notes

  • Housekeeping — Thanks to all of you who have followed the show on Twitter and left a review on iTunes. It’s quick, but it makes a difference. Make sure you check out the Scott and Holman Pawdcast on Twitter and let them know you enjoyed having him on the pod.
  • Rice/COVID-19 Updates — Rice football back to regularly scheduled offseason workouts and the university has announced its plans for the upcoming fall. As of now, the Owls’ first football game is scheduled to kick off within a month’s time.
  • Sam and Dustin join the show — Sam and Dustin talked through what’s been an up and down offseason for Houston football and gave us this inside scoop on the latest happenings across town:
    • Expectations for newly minted Cougars’ starting quarterback Clayton Tune
    • What to make of Dana Holgorsen’s “Year 0” and redshirt usage
    • Who steps up on the Houston defense this season?
    • The possibilities for an altered schedule and an extended crosstown series
    • The Lightning Round

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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The Roost Podcast | Ep. 43 – Marshall Football Preview with Aaron Coleman

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The Roost Podcast welcomes Aaron Coleman who covers Marshall football with the Runnin’ With the Herd Podcast to break down their upcoming season.

July is almost over and, according to the schedule, the start of the 2020 season is just around the corner. After visiting with folks that cover each team in Conference USA West, the podcast ventured to the other side of the conference this week. We’re excited to welcome Aaron Coleman who covers all things Marshall football with the Runnin’ With the Herd Podcast. Aaron gives us his insight into the recent transfer of quarterback Isaiah Green and what to expect from the Herd this year.

You can always find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to our chat with Aaron Coleman on Episode 43.

Episode 43 Notes

  • Housekeeping — Thanks to all of you who have followed the show on Twitter and left a review on iTunes. It’s quick, but it makes a difference. Make sure you check out the Runnin’ With the Herd Podcast on Twitter and let him know if you enjoyed having him on the pod.
  • Rice/COVID-19 Updates — The vast majority of Rice football players have returned to campus for mandatory workouts this week. There are a few still on their way, but the Owls have the bulk of their roster back on campus and are doing their workouts in a socially-distant way.
  • Aaron Coleman joins the show — Aaron walked us through what’s turned into a relatively eventful offseason for Marshall and gave us this inside scoop on the latest happenings with the Herd including:
    • The “mild seat” and the plateau of Doc Holliday’s tenure
    • Options at QB with the departure of Isaiah Green
    • Marshall’s sneaky good defensive front seven
    • Brenden Knox’s rise from fourth string to star

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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The Roost Podcast | Ep. 42 – North Texas Football Preview with Matthew Brune

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The Roost Podcast welcomes Matthew Brune, who covers North Texas football for Mean Green 247 to break down expectations for the Mean Green this fall.

Rice Football opponent previews continue this week with another opponent from Conference USA West. This week we welcomed our friend Matthew Brune with Mean Green to give us the inside scoop on North Texas football and the interesting coaching trajectory of Seth Littrel.

You can always find previous episodes on the podcast page. All of the Conference USA team shows are there as well as the beginning of our Extended Offseason Series. That features popular Rice alums like Anthony Rendon, Christian Covington and James Casey, among others. For now, give a listen to our chat with Matthew on Episode 42.

Episode 42 Notes

  • Housekeeping — This week only: Leave us a five-star review and include what you like about the show. Also, make sure you follow Matthew on Twitter and let him know you enjoyed having him on the pod.
  • Subscribe on Patreon — If you enjoy the site and want to be a part of what we’re building at The Roost, please consider supporting us on Patreon.
  • Matthew Brune joins the show — Matthew shares his insight on North Texas football under Seth Littrell and what to expect from the Mean Green in 2020, including:
    • Littrell’s uncertainty coaching trajectory after the down season
    • The future at quarterback after Mason Fine
    • The array of weapons North Texas will have on offense
    • Which players could be difference-makers on defense
    • The Lightning Round

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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The Roost Podcast | Ep. 41 – UTSA Football and CFB news with Jared Kalmus

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The Roost Podcast welcomes Jared Kalmus, who covers UTSA football for Underdog Dynasty to breakdown the Roadrunners and the latest breaking news.

When arrangements were made for Jared Kalmus of Underdog Dynasty to join the show we intended to steer the conversation toward UTSA Football. We did spend some time on this in the podcast, but only after we discussed the tidal wave of uncertainty that hit the sport this week. (Patreon subscribers can get the full breakdown of Wednesday’s events and an outlook of what to expect moving forward here).

You’re not going to want to miss this.

You can always find previous episodes on the podcast page. All of the Conference USA team shows are there as well as the beginning of our Extended Offseason Series. That features popular Rice alums like Anthony Rendon, Christian Covington and James Casey, among others. For now, give a listen to our chat with Jared on Episode 41.

Episode 41 Notes

  • Housekeeping — This week only: Starting point certain or not, our Rice Football Preview and Conference USA Preview are still on sale. You can get those at The Roost Shop. Also, make sure you follow Jared Kalmus and let him know you enjoyed having him on the pod.
  • Subscribe on Patreon — If you enjoy the site and want to be a part of what we’re building at The Roost, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Here what those inside the Rice program had to say about Wednesday’s events, and more.
  • Jared Kalmus joins the show — Jared shares his insight on Louisiana Tech football under Jeff Traylor and what to expect from the Roadrunners this coming season, including:
    • The state of college football and the outlook for the 2020 season
    • Changes we’d make if the season is moved to the spring
    • The challenges of Traylor beginning his tenure in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
    • The sky-high potential of running back Sincere McCormick
    • The Lightning Round

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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