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The Roost Podcast | Ep 126 – Rice Football vs Louisiana Recap

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Rice football kept on winning this week, upsetting Louisiana in a marquee nonconference victory. We break it all down on this week’s show.

From start to finish, Rice football was more or less in control against a Louisiana team projected to beat them by double digits. Had it not been for generous turnovers by the Owls, the score might not have been even that close. How did Rice do it and what does it mean for this team moving forward? Carter and Matther dig into the details in this week’s episode of The Roost Podcast.

You can find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 126.

Episode Notes

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Rice Football vs Louisiana game recap

  • Double-digit underdogs show up big from the start
  • Best defensive performance since….?
  • TJ McMahon starts wild, finishes with a series of incredible plays
  • Luke McCaffrey has his breakout game
  • Where does this win rank among recent Rice football victories?
  • How much of this can the team carry forward into the next game?

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 125 – Rice Football vs McNeese Recap

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Rice football bounced back with an emphatic Week 2 win over McNeese State. What went right for the Owls and can they keep it up going forward?

The second game went much better than the first for Rice football who blasted McNeese State 52-10. It was one of the most dominant showings the program has scene under the direction of head coach Mike Bloomgren and it comes as the team reaches the halfway point of nonconference play. On this week’s show, we break down the game and discuss the team’s trajectory moving forward.

You can find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 125.

Episode Notes

Housekeeping

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Rice Football vs McNeese game recap

  • Offense explodes behind a big day from TJ McMahon
  • Aggresive decision-making and playcalling was welcome
  • There was some offensive line shuffling, but it didn’t impact the effectivess
  • Defense forces five turnovers
  • There were some lapses in tackling, but the defense performance was otherwise very good
  • How much of this can the team carry forward into the next game?

Where can you find us?

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 124 – Rice Football vs USC Recap

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The 2022 Rice football season opened on a sour note with a blowout loss to USC. Which problems are concerning and how can this team bounce back?

Rice football started strong against the USC Trojans in Week 1 but disaster struck in the form of injuries, dropped passes and a flurry of mistakes that turned a competitive football into a rout in short order. What good (and bad) should Rice fans take from the game and what will this team look like moving forward? We tackle those questions and more on this week’s show.

You can find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 124.

Episode Notes

Housekeeping

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Rice Football vs USC game recap

  • What takeaways can you have from such a lopsided game?
  • Offense inspires confidence in early drives
  • Defense does their best against an absurd amount of skill talent
  • Encouraging showings in the trenches
  • The latest on the quarterback situation
  • What concerns linger from a blowout loss?
  • Expectations for the team moving forward

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 122 – 2022 Rice Football Offense Preview

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The 2022 Rice football season is right around the corner. This week we preview the offense and discuss the latest from fall camp.

Rice football has a quarterback. Shortly before the mic turned on, head coach Mike Bloomgren announced Wiley Green would be the Owls’ starting quarterback, marking his third season opener started for Rice in his past four years at South Main. Matthew and Carter react to the news and break down what to expect from the offense as a whole this fall.

You can find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 122.

Episode Notes

Announcements

Rice football fall camp has begun. Check out our season preview content for the Owls when you subscribe on Patreon and get access to camp reports and more.

The 2022 Conference USA Football Season Preview is available for purchase. Get the inside scoop on every C-USA team. You can get more information here.

2022 Conference USA Football Season Preview

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Rice Football Offense Preview

  • Reactions to the announcement: Wiley Green named the Rice football starting quarterback
  • Breaking down the weapons in the wide receiver room
  • Evaluating the potential distribution of carries in the running back room
  • What will Rice do at tight end without Gavin Reinwald available?
  • Can Rice ride the same five offensive linemen the whole season?
  • What’s more likely to happen…?

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The Roost Podcast | Ep 121 – 2022 Rice Football Defense Preview

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The 2022 Rice football season is right around the corner. This week we preview the defense and discuss the latest from fall camp.

Rice football defensive coordinator has opened multiple discussions with praise of ACU transfer Quent Titre, but he’s not the only standout on that side of the ball for the Owls so far during camp. This week Carter and Matthew talk about defensive risers, the depth chart as a whole and which position groups we have the most confidence (and concern) in this seaosn.

You can find previous episodes on the podcast page. For now, give a listen to Episode 121.

Episode Notes

Announcements

Rice football fall camp has begun. Check out our season preview content for the Owls when you subscribe on Patreon and get access to camp reports and more.

The 2022 Conference USA Football Season Preview is available for purchase. Get the inside scoop on every C-USA team. You can get more information here.

2022 Conference USA Football Season Preview

Housekeeping

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Rice Football Defense Preview

  • Setting the stage: how good was this defense last season?
  • A surplus of riches on the interior of the defensive line
  • Does Rice football have enough depth on the edge?
  • Sorting out a messy linebacker depth chart
  • Sean Fresch and Jordan Dunbar are the clear-cut answer at corner
  • Safety is deep across the board and gets key pieces back
  • What’s more likely to happen…?

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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