Rock Island Football begins new chapter with Anthony Roome as head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:59 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Rock Island Football has appointed Anthony Roome as its new head coach ahead of the 2026 season. The team is enthusiastic about the upcoming campaign. They will start the season on the road against Kaneland on August 21. This marks a fresh beginning for the program as they look to establish their identity under Roome.
- •Anthony Roome is named head coach of Rock Island Football.
- •Rock Island opens the season on the road against Kaneland on August 21.
- •The team expresses excitement for the upcoming 2026 season.
- 1:59 AMYahoo Sports — Rock Island Football new era begins in 2026
"The Rock Island Football team has a new Head Coach in Anthony Roome and the team is very excited about the 2026 season. The Rocks open up on the road as they visit Kaneland on August 21.
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