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The Roost Podcast | Ep. 12 – 2019 UTSA Preview, CUSA Recap

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Rice Football is favored for the first time and lots has happened in Conference USA. Carter and Matthew and special guest Adam Martinez break it all down.

The bye week is over and Rice football is back in action, this time as a favorite for the first time in 2019. Needless to say, there was plenty to discuss beyond just the x’s and o’s of the Owls’ upcoming matchup with UTSA.

This game falls in the midpoint of the regular season, making it the perfect time to talk through Conference USA from a broader perspective than South Main. Adam Martinez of Conference USA Report stopped bye to talk about some of the surprises, stars and biggest storylines at the halfway mark.

Stay tuned this week as we break down the UTSA contest. You can always find previous episodes on the podcast page, including last’s week’s recap of the UAB game and mailbag.

Give a listen to Episode 12 below.

Episode 12 Notes

  • News and notes —  Don’t forget to join the site as a member and get access to insider info like midweek practice reports and more.
  • Rice athletics updates — Jack Fox to the XFL, Calvin Anderson inks deal with Rubix’s and Rice Women’s Basketball tabbed preseason favorites.
  • Around Conference USA with Adam Martinez — Early season surprises and disappointments, storylines to watch going forward and more. Adam and Matthew work through a busy first half of the season in C-USA.
  • Previewing the UTSA game — Carter and Matthew break down how Rice matches up with UTSA on both sides of the ball before getting into the optics and higher-level implications of this game. Progress for Rice football this week should end with a win.

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The Roost Podcast | Ep. 11 – 2019 UAB Recap, Mailbag

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Rice Football hits its first open week of the season. In this week’s episode, Carter and Matthew breakdown the UAB game and answer your questions.

If you watched from start to finish, the most recent Rice football contest against UAB lasted just over six hours. Spanning multiple weather delays, the Owls came up short. The team enters the open week 0-6 with plenty to work through before the return to the field.

Stay tuned this week as we break down the UAB contest and answer your mailbag questions. You can always find previous episodes on the podcast page.

Give a listen to Episode 11 below.

Episode 11 Notes

  • News and notes —  Support the site and get some gear. Listen for a special promo code for podcast listeners. While you’re at it, consider leaving us a 5-star review.
  • Breaking down the UAB game — This was a weird game. Split between the first half and a lightning-filled and soggy second half, there were a few takeaways on both sides of the ball against UAB. We ran through good things on the offense, how much should be made of the missteps in the secondary and worked through some pressing questions following the rough start.
  • Mailbag — How many plays is Rice football from a winning record? Who are the offensive and defensive MVPs for this team at the midseason mark? How encouraged should the Owls be on the recruiting front? Is the women’s basketball team the clear-cut favorite in Conference USA once again? We answered all of those questions and a few more.

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. 9 – 2019 Rice Football Baylor Recap, Louisiana Tech Preview

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Conference USA play is here. Carter and Matthew recap Rice Football vs Baylor before jumping into the Owls’ Week 5 game with Louisiana Tech.

The Rice football nonconference schedule was brutal. Sitting at 0-4, the Owls are ready to flip the script and have that opportunity against a familiar opponent. Miss part of the journey? You can always find previous episodes on the podcast page.

In Episode 9, Carter and Matthew assess the good and the bad from the Baylor loss and breakdown how that should translate into the start of Conference USA play. Saturday’s game kicks off at Rice Stadium on Sep. 28 at 6:00 pm.

Give a listen to Episode 9 below.

Episode 9 Notes

  • News and notes — Thanks to TFW for writing a review on iTunes. Your words and your stars help! Leave a review wherever you listen, we might just read it on the show.
  • Breaking down the Baylor game — What’s the problem with the Rice offense and can conference play offer a respite from the heightened level of athleticism the Owls have faced thus far. Should there be significant concerns or will things get better soon? And what do you do with two quarterbacks?
  • Previewing the Louisiana Tech game — How do the Owls matchup with the Bulldogs? What will the team need to do to keep the Louisiana Tech offense from having a big game led by quarterback J’Mar Smith. That and a few names to note on the defensive side of the ball for the Bulldogs.

Where can you find us?

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The Roost Podcast | Episode 8 – 2019 Rice Football Texas Recap, Baylor Preview

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Three games down and plenty more to come, Carter and Matthew recap Rice Football vs Texas, preview Baylor and give some reasons to keep the faith.

Rice Football has had their ups and downs through three weeks of the 2019 season. The Owls have one game remaining in their nonconference slate. It’s time to keep moving onward, but if you want to check our work you can always find previous episodes on the podcast page.

In Episode 8, Carter and Matthew discuss what in the world happened in the Texas game and how concerned Rice fans should be about the showing on the field last Saturday. Once that conversation ran its course, the Baylor game took center stage. That one kicks off at Rice Stadium on Sep. 14 at 7:00 pm.

Give a listen to Episode 8 below.

Episode 8 Notes

  • News and notes — There were some notable Conference USA results, some which concern teams Rice has on the schedule in the coming weeks. Also, please don’t forget to leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.
  • Breaking down the Texas game — An honest assessment, within the context of where these two programs are in the present time, helped put some clarity around the one-sided result. There were some good things and some things to keep an eye on.
  • Previewing the Baylor game — The last game of the nonconference schedule will give Rice football a new challenge. The Bears are a balanced offense, willing to run the football. Physicality and an early effort will be key in this one.
  • State of the program — What should we make about this team after an 0-3 start? More on the culture, the coaches and the long term viability of what Mike Bloomgren and his staff are building at South Main.

Where can you find us?

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The Roost Podcast | Episode 7 – 2019 Rice Football Wake Recap, Texas Preview

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Following a breakdown of Rice Football game against Wake Forest, Carter and Matthew look ahead at the Texas game and talk upsets with a special guest.

Rice Football is two weeks into the 2019 season. What have we learned about this team and what questions still remain? You can find all the previous musings on the podcast page.

In Episode 7, Carter and Matthew discuss the ramifications of the Wake Forest defeat and a few positive takeaways from the game. Then they look ahead, previewing the Owls’ Week 3 game at NRG Stadium against Texas on Sep. 14 at 7:00 pm.

Give a listen to Episode 7 below.

Episode 7 Notes

  • News and notes — The pick’em challenge is gaining steam, but we haven’t had a perfect week from anyone … yet. Don’t miss your chance to play along and compete for some end of season prizes.
  • Breaking down the Wake Forest game — Starting with the quarterback position and working all the way to the secondary, there was a lot to work through from the Owls’ second Friday night affair. What happened to the running game? After giving up 41 points, should we be concerned or encouraged by the play of the Rice secondary?
  • The formula for a Texas-sized upset — Sam, from the Scott and Holman Podcast visits and talked about the Houston Cougars’ 2016 upset of Top 10 Oklahoma. What did the Cougars do on that day (with Tom Herman at the helm) that enabled them to shock the college football world and knock off the Sooners? Can the Owls take away some key learnings?
  • Previewing the Texas game — The LSU game provided some meaningful data points about the Longhorns current team. Rice should have a few key areas of advantage, but there’s no doubt this will be the Owls’ toughest tests yet. How does potential starting quarterback Tom Stewart fit into the mix?

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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