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Jersey Number 71
Cole Principe
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 315
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Brea, California
- High School:
- Orange Lutheran
Pronunciation Guide
2025
True freshman who action in seven games and started four of the last five, becoming the first true freshman to start on the O-line at Rice since Isaac Klarkowski in 2019… Made his debut at UTSA with 11 snaps and then stepped into a primary role with 58 snaps vs. UConn… Compiled 232 snaps compared with 69 through the first eight games.
Orange Lutheran HS
Three-year starter for coach Rod Sherman as the Lancers finished 8-4 in the Trinity League CIF Southern Section D1, which also featured national powers St. John Bosco and Mater Dei… Also played rugby on a state finalist squad… 3x Scholar Athlete.
Personal
Full name: Cole Principe … Born: January 23… Parents: Philip and Monica Principe … Rice College: Sid Richardson
Sid Richardson College
2025
True freshman who action in seven games and started four of the last five, becoming the first true freshman to start on the O-line at Rice since Isaac Klarkowski in 2019… Made his debut at UTSA with 11 snaps and then stepped into a primary role with 58 snaps vs. UConn… Compiled 232 snaps compared with 69 through the first eight games.
Orange Lutheran HS
Three-year starter for coach Rod Sherman as the Lancers finished 8-4 in the Trinity League CIF Southern Section D1, which also featured national powers St. John Bosco and Mater Dei… Also played rugby on a state finalist squad… 3x Scholar Athlete.
Personal
Full name: Cole Principe … Born: January 23… Parents: Philip and Monica Principe … Rice College: Sid Richardson
Sid Richardson College
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