Harry

That was my thinking. We already know what Novil and of course Hambone can do. I like to think that one of these other guys will step up and surprise us.

Has anything changed in terms of rivalries? To me UAB has become more of a rival since they are in the West and seem to have gotten good. Still main rival is SMU and sack.

Who is poised for a breakout 2019 season on the defensive line?

Yeah you are right and I changed it to OT.

https://www.recruitingnewsguru.com/interview-2020-texas-dt-tashoyn-johnson-proving-his-worth-as-a-next-level-talent/

As Ive been pointing out, two of the toughest teams we played last season, UAB and Utah State we’re signing a lot of juco players as well as transfers. Now it looks like Rice is starting to offer more jucos under their new coach which is a big change for them. ——————- Last offseason, Bloomgren signed linebacker Blaze Alldredge from Los Angeles Pierce College. Like many Owls newcomers, Alldredge was productive — finishing second on the team in tackles after taking over at inside linebacker halfway through the season. But more intriguing was the fact that Alldredge, a former junior college player, was at Rice in the first place. In former coach David Bailiff’s 11 seasons, Rice signed two junior college athletes. But when Bloomgren took over, he was optimistic more could play — and thrive academically — at Rice. read more: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/college/amp/Recruiting-Rice-s-Bloomgren-casts-wide-net-in-13461584.php

6-5, 250 offers from Zona, Houston, A-State, ECU and Air Force. https://www.hudl.com/profile/7820154/Derek-Bowman https://247sports.com/Player/Derek-Bowman-46059419/

6-3 235. Offers from SMU, Navy, Texas Southern and Alcorn. http://www.hudl.com/profile/6113203/Clinton-Anokuru https://247sports.com/player/clinton-anokwuru-46052534/

6-5, 215 good speed. Offers listed from SMU, KU, Indiana, Army. https://247sports.com/Player/John-Holcomb-46081057/ http://www.hudl.com/v/2Ax30h

1). Get the UT Austin long term series money in the bank 2). Use said money to offset expenses and buy easy win home games which help morale and bowl opportunities.

Good find -- also noticed the reason why Bowen stepped down had been released: read more: https://dailymemphian.com/article/index/5247/Bowen-resigned-after-letter-alleging-questionable-behavior

Fantastic news indeed!