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Rutgers Rant

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Rutgers experts Brian Fonseca and Pat Lanni discuss the latest news and hot topics surrounding the team. With host Steve Politi.
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Episodes

What Rutgers fans can expect from freshman QB Art Sitkowski | S3:E2

Steve Politi, James Kratch and Keith Sargeant talk about what Rutgers fans can expect from new quarterback Art Sitkowski, preview the Texas State game and offer fans a chance to rename the podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 201838 min

Will Rutgers reach the magic number of 6 wins in 2018? | S3:E1

Reporters Steve Politi, Keith Sargeant and James Kratch preview the Rutgers football season, and the question is: Will the Scarlet Knights go bowling in Chris Ash's third campaign? To do so, RU will need to reach six wins. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 201838 min

Setting up expectations for the 2018 season | S2:E13

Fresh off covering a 4-8 campaign in Year 2 of the Ash era, NJ.com reporters discuss the expectations for Rutgers next season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 201741 min

Should Rutgers start Johnathan Lewis at QB in final 2 games? | S2:E11

As Rutgers continues its bowl quest, should Chris Ash play for the future by starting freshman Johnathan Lewis at QB against either Indiana or Michigan State? Plus, our team of college football analysts explain once and for all why Penn State is not more Jersey than Rutgers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 13, 201734 min

What will it take for Rutgers-Penn State to become a rivalry? | S2:E10

While Penn State has traditionally dominated on the field, can Rutgers turn its annual affair against the Nittany Lions to a legit rivalry game? Plus, a deeper dive into the Scarlet Knights’ bowl chances. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 06, 201738 min

Why a 5-7 Rutgers team can go bowling | S2:E9

We discuss why Rutgers and Maryland, with second-year coaches trying to rebuild their respective programs, can use this Big Ten game as a measuring stick. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 201735 min

Is Rutgers playing to keep scores close? | S2:E5

We discuss the Scarlet Knights’ offensive philosophy as defensive guru Greg Schiano returns to the banks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 201737 min

Why Nebraska is a winnable game for Rutgers | S2:E4

NJ.com’s Rutgers football crew opines on whether or not freshmen can spark an upset of Nebraska in their Big Ten opener. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 201733 min

Look back at Washington, ahead to Eastern Michigan | S2:E2

With the 30-14 loss to Washington in the books, we offer takeaways on the season opener and look ahead to what lies ahead for the Scarlet Knights in Week 2. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 06, 201731 min

Previewing Year 2 of the Ash era | S2:E1

NJ Advance Media reporters Steve Politi, Ryan Dunleavy and Keith Sargeant share their thoughts on the hot-button issues facing the Rutgers football program heading into the 2017 season, and also address the “Rostergate’’ controversy between NJ.com and Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 30, 201731 min

Will the Chris Ash Era be a Success? | S1:E8

You’ve heard about the attempts to create a new culture at Rutgers and turn the football program around. But will it actually happen? Can it actually happen? In our season finale, join us for a roundtable discussion on the future of Rutgers Football under Chris Ash. Featuring Ryan Dunleavy, Todderick Hunt, Steve Politi and Keith Sargeant Hosted by Joe Giglio Produced by Erin Medley, Alyssa Passeggio and Andrew Zuckerman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about ...

Dec 06, 201643 min

The Quest to Raise $100 Million | S1:E7

When Patrick Hobbs was hired as Rutgers’ new athletic director, he made fundraising a priority. What Rutgers needed — and what Hobbs wanted — was 100 million dollars. But how can a rebuilding program possibly raise that much money? We introduce you to some of the deep-pocketed donors who give money to the Rutgers Football program. These people will never don a Scarlet Knights uniform, but they play a significant role in Rutgers’ future. Story and narration by Keith Sargeant Hosted by Joe Giglio ...

Nov 22, 201637 min

Pandemonium in Piscataway, 10 Years Later | S1:E6

November 9, 2006: Rutgers 28, Louisville 25. The Scarlet Knights had never beaten a team ranked as high as No. 3 in the country until this game. Now, as we near the 10-year anniversary of the greatest win in Rutgers Football history, we go behind the scenes and take you back to that memorable week. Fans, broadcasters and players — including Ray Rice, Brian Leonard and Mike Teel — relive the drama. Story and narration by Steve Politi Additional reporting by Ryan Dunleavy Hosted by Joe Giglio Prod...

Nov 01, 201637 min

Investing in Conditioning and Nutrition | S1:E5

Chris Ash has invested heavily in nutrition and Sports Science to catch up to other Big Ten programs, and it’s Kenny Parker’s job to run the show. Officially, Parker is Rutgers' strength and conditioning coordinator. Unofficially? He’s much more than that. Meet the man who spends more time with the players than anyone else does. Story and narration by Ryan Dunleavy Hosted by Joe Giglio Produced by Erin Medley and Andrew Zuckerman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn m...

Oct 18, 201633 min

Jim Harbaugh vs. Rutgers | S1:E4

There’s a new rival in town, and his name is Jim Harbaugh. The University of Michigan coach continues to pluck the best New Jersey high school football talent from Rutgers’ backyard, and Chris Ash is no longer letting it happen without a fight. We take you inside the battle between Rutgers and Michigan, played out in the intense world of high school football recruiting. Story and narration by Todderick Hunt Hosted by Joe Giglio Produced by Erin Medley and Andrew Zuckerman See acast.com/privacy f...

Oct 04, 201637 min

Keeping N.J. Recruits Home | S1:E3

Chris Ash can change the uniforms, offensive schemes and anything else about the Rutgers Football program, but he knows as well as anyone that talent wins games. How do you get the best high school football players to play for Rutgers, especially the ones from New Jersey? It’s a question that has been so difficult to answer in the past. We take you inside Ash’s recruiting efforts his first year on the job. Story and narration by Todderick Hunt Hosted by Joe Giglio Produced by Erin Medley and And...

Sep 20, 201631 min

The Spread Offense | S1:E2

The Chris Ash Era has begun. The rookie head coach charged onto the banks making sweeping changes to every aspect of the program. One of the biggest and most intriguing changes: a new fast-paced offense. Ash and offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer introduce and unravel The Spread, an increasingly popular offense Rutgers is running for the first time. Story and narration by Dan Duggan Hosted by Joe Giglio Produced by Erin Medley and Andrew Zuckerman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out ...

Sep 06, 201624 min

An Unlikely Partnership | S1:E1

Most Rutgers fans had never heard of Patrick Hobbs or Chris Ash a year ago. In fact, neither man had even heard of the other. Now, they’re the two most important people in Rutgers athletics. This is the unlikely partnership of a new athletic director and rookie head coach working together to save New Jersey’s flagship college football program. Story and narration by Steve Politi Hosted by Joe Giglio Produced by Erin Medley and Andrew Zuckerman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inform...

Aug 30, 201629 min

Coming Aug. 30 — Rebuilding Rutgers: From The Ashes

A sneak preview of NJ Advance Media's newest podcast. Rebuilding Rutgers: From The Ashes takes you inside the new Rutgers Football regime, led by a rookie head coach and new athletic director. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 20162 min
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