Which new faces will emerge as difference makers for Rice football in 2022? The Roost picks three rising stars for the upcoming season. An annual tradition, this Rising Stars segment attempts to highlight potential differential players for the 2022 Rice football team that might not quite be household names… yet. Transfers, freshmen and newcomers of … Read more
Defensive Coordinator Brian Smith answered some questions and shared his philosophy for the Rice football defense as the Owls start fall camp. For the better part of the past two seasons, it’s been tough sledding on the injury front for the Rice football defense. Key players like Treshawn Chamberlain, George Nyakwol and De’Braylon Carroll have … Read more
As part of our 2022 Rice Football Preseason Preview series, next we’ll examine the offensive line position and discuss the Owls’ plans for that group. Following years of injuries and inconsistencies, Rice football has now accumulated a surplus of riches along the defensive line. Defensive coordinator Brian Smith will have to decide how he’ll deploy … Read more