And Illinois makes four. Rutgers men's basketball has revived its season in stunning fashion, knocking off a quartet of nationally-ranked teams to thrust themselves back into the NCAA Tournament discussion. Did the victory over the Illini inside a wild Jersey Mike's Arena secure a Big Dance bid? Or do the Scarlet Knights still have work to do -- and how much? We also talk a little football and wrestling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices....
Feb 17, 2022•47 min
There is much to discuss on a special edition of the podcast. The Rutgers men's basketball team has fallen back off the bubble after barely landing on it, the football program has seen some high profile comings and goings and yes, we even have a co-host entering the transfer portal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 31, 2022•51 min
The Rutgers men's basketball team is working its way back into the Big Dance picture after a gritty road win at Maryland, and Greg Schiano appears determined to rebuild his offensive line on the fly through the transfer portal. We also discuss wrestling, women's basketball and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 18, 2022•46 min
Rutgers played Wake Forest tough in the first half, but the Gator Bowl played out as expected for the most part. We discussed the Scarlet Knights' 38-10 loss, the wave of young players on the field, our first extended look at Gavin Wimsatt and broke down what it all may mean for 2022. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 03, 2022•47 min
Christmas came early for Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights are suddenly headed to the Gator Bowl in stunning fashion. We break down all the mayhem, from logistics to the wisdom of playing on short notice to picks and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 24, 2021•44 min
National Signing Day is almost here, so Rutgers recruiting expert Todderick Hunt makes a guest appearance to break down the Scarlet Knights' 2022 class. Who can contribute immediately? Are there any surprises -- good or bad -- on the horizon? Plus hoops and wrestling talk and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 09, 2021•57 min
Talk about a one-two punch. Moments after Rutgers football concluded its season with a disappointing loss to Maryland, the men's basketball team blew a big lead and suffered an inexplicable loss at UMass. Is Steve Pikiell's team on the road to a sub-.500 finish? And what now for Greg Schiano's program after letting a bowl bid slip away? We also preview the College Cup and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Nov 29, 2021•48 min
It all comes down to this. Rutgers will host Maryland with a bowl bid on the line. We break down the Scarlet Knights' chances. And if they don't win, how realistic would a 5-7 bowl appearance be? We also discuss the men's basketball team's bad loss to DePaul, women's soccer in the Elite Eight and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 22, 2021•47 min
Who saw that coming? Rutgers' dominating win at Indiana has pushed the Scarlet Knights to the verge of bowl eligibility. And while Greg Schiano wants to take it one game at a time, we most certainly will not. Where could Rutgers land? Plus a rundown of a busy sports weekend on campus and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 16, 2021•56 min
Rutgers ran the gamut of emotions this past weekend. Greg Schiano's Scarlet Knights were hammered on Saturday, then the field hockey team won the school's first-ever Big Ten tournament title on Sunday. We also had the women's soccer league final, the wrestling season opener and C. Vivian Stringer's status being revealed on the eve of hoops season. We break it all down. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 09, 2021•52 min
Rutgers is back in the hunt for a bowl game following its big win at Illinois highlighted by Gavin Wimsatt's college debut and clutch play. Can the Scarlet Knights keep it going against Wisconsin? Should Wimsatt redshirt this year? Plus a preview of what could be a huge weekend on campus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 02, 2021•42 min
Rutgers is back from its open week and has five games to go, starting with Saturday's trip to Illinois. Will the scuffling Scarlet Knights be able to break their four-game losing streak? And how many more games can they win this fall? We also discuss the quarterback situation, injuries, the Rutgers women's soccer team's historic Big Ten title and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 25, 2021•41 min
Rutgers very well may have just played their three toughest opponents this season. But the Scarlet Knights are 3-3 now and losers of three straight after a loss to Michigan State, and concern is beginning to settle in. Can Rutgers right the ship and still get to a bowl game? What is wrong with the offense? We also discuss Big Ten basketball media days and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 11, 2021•51 min
Rutgers' 52-13 loss to Ohio State was one to forget. But the Scarlet Knights' bowl game goal is still attainable as they begin a critical stretch of the season starting with Saturday's showdown with No. 11 Michigan State. Is Rutgers ready to upset the Spartans? Can it get to bowl eligibility before the Penn State game? And what's up with Mel Tucker co-opting the chop? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 04, 2021•41 min
Rutgers delivered one of its most impressive performances as a Big Ten member in Saturday's 20-13 loss at Michigan. We break down the game, discuss whether the era of moral victories should be over and whether this game is a sign the Scarlet Knights are definitely going bowling. Plus tales from the road trip, a big weekend for Rutgers field hockey and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 27, 2021•44 min
Rutgers is 3-0 for the first time since 2012 after sweeping its non-conference schedule, putting the Scarlet Knights halfway to bowl eligibility. But now the Big Ten season begins, starting with Saturday's trip to Michigan. Is Rutgers ready to line up with the Wolverines and can they beat them after last fall's near-miss? We also discuss whether the offensive changes against Delaware can hold up, the surging soccer programs and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Lea...
Sep 20, 2021•40 min
The Scarlet Knights are 2-0 for the first time since 2014 after a 17-7 slugfest win at Syracuse. Rutgers' defense has been sensational so far and punter Adam Korsak continues to amaze. But the offense has been quite underwhelming and the line is becoming a major concern. Can Rutgers continue to win this way? Is this a realistic formula to reach a bowl game? We also preview the Delaware game. Will we see Gavin Wimsatt? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about yo...
Sep 13, 2021•48 min
It was a weekend for the record books at Rutgers. After the season opener was delayed two days due to Tropical Storm Ida, the Scarlet Knights hammered Temple as the entire stadium was abuzz about the imminent arrival of heralded quarterback recruit Gavin Wimsatt. Will Wimsatt play for Rutgers this season? Could he end up starting? And is this weekend's trip to Syracuse the most important game of the season? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choic...
Sep 07, 2021•39 min
The game two years in the making is almost here. Rutgers will kick off the 2021 season and welcome fans back into the stadium for the first time since Greg Schiano was re-hired on Thursday night against Temple. Will it be the first step on the road back to a bowl game? We offer our season picks and also discuss the Big Ten's alliance with the ACC and Pac-12, heralded recruit Gavin Wimsatt, Artur Sitkowski's star turn for Illinois and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informatio...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Rutgers football is back to normal for the most part, and that includes the first conventional preseason since 2019. We break down the first week or so of training camp and discuss what we've seen so far in Greg Schiano's second season back. We also talk a little summertime hoops, catch up on the return of conference expansion and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 10, 2021•51 min
And we're back. Our summer hiatus has ended with Big Ten Media Days set for Indianapolis, so it's time to catch up on what we missed. Rutgers' recruiting surge has continued, Geo Baker and Ron Harper Jr. are back, NIL has begun and much, much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 20, 2021•51 min
It's an action-packed Rutgers Rant. We recap the Scarlet Knights' spring game, discuss the impact of Jacob Allen's commitment, look back at the men's lacrosse heartbreaker and offer a solution to the basketball standoff over the Seton Hall game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2021•51 min
There has been a lot going on at Rutgers in recent weeks. The football spring game is finally here, the lacrosse programs just ended long NCAA Tournament droughts, Steve Pikiell added a big transfer and, of course, we have to talk about Mike and the Mad Dog. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 17, 2021•46 min
Rutgers will finally begin spring practice, but it will do so without one of its quarterbacks. What does Artur Sitkowski's departure mean for the Scarlet Knights? And was C. Vivian Stringer's new deal too much? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 2021•52 min
It has been a wild few weeks for Rutgers athletics. The football program just scored its biggest commitment in years with Kentucky four-star quarterback Gavin Wimsatt. The men's basketball roster is in flux amid a wave of transfer portal comings and goings. The fall/spring sports are surging. And much, much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 13, 2021•51 min
The thrill of victory. The agony of defeat. Rutgers experienced both this past weekend. The Scarlet Knights' first NCAA Tournament win since 1983 quickly gave way to arguably the most devastating loss in program history. What just happened? And what is next? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 22, 2021•54 min
We are making history, folks. Rutgers is in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 30 years, so we have an actual Big Dance game to preview. Can the Scarlet Knights knock off Clemson? Do they have a chance to make it to the Sweet 16? Could they go further? We break it all down and more. Plus some wrestling and women’s hoops talk, a look back at the Big Ten Tournament and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Mar 15, 2021•49 min
They are in. Rutgers has made itself a lock for the NCAA Tournament after Jacob Young's heroics lifted the team over Minnesota in overtime. We break down a moment and victory 30 years in the making and preview the Big Ten Tournament. We also talk women's basketball, wrestling and a little football. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 08, 2021•43 min
All Rutgers had to do was beat the worst team in the Big Ten hours after its top scorer left the program. But Rutgers had to Rutgers, suffering an ugly loss at Nebraska that denied them a chance to wrap up an NCAA Tournament bid according to most experts. Are the Scarlet Knights now squarely on the bubble? Can Rutgers still get into the Big Dance for the first time in 30 years? We also discuss the recent Olympic sport surge, Big Ten wrestling and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-o...
Mar 02, 2021•41 min
Rutgers has never beaten Michigan in men's basketball. Rutgers has never beaten a top-3 team. And Rutgers has not been to the NCAA Tournament in 30 years. But if the Scarlet Knights can upset the Wolverines in Ann Arbor, they would take care of the first two items and potentially clinch a bid to the Big Dance. Would it be the biggest victory in program history? We also discuss plenty more hoops, break down recent football recruiting news and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out in...
Feb 15, 2021•42 min
