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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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Is Greg Schiano's Rutgers return in danger of falling through?

Greg Schiano and Rutgers have reached the witching hour. Will he be hired as the Scarlet Knights' head coach by the end of the week? Or will the anticipated reunion fall apart? The latest on what we know, a look at the Michigan State game and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 201941 min

What's the latest on Greg Schiano and Rutgers? Oh, and Ohio State is coming

Rutgers is back from its open week, but it still does not have a head coach yet. Where do things stand with Greg Schiano and is this the week the Scarlet Knights' coaching search ends? In the meantime, Rutgers is a historic underdog to No. 2 Ohio State this weekend. We discuss the wild line, whether or not Rutgers will score against the Buckeyes. Plus true and false, questions and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Nov 11, 201942 min

Can Greg Schiano, Rutgers cross the goal line and reunite?

Greg Schiano is coming home. We think. A wild week at Rutgers concluded with the news the Scarlet Knights and their former head coach are trending toward a dramatic reunion as the program celebrates its 150th anniversary. What does it mean if it happens? And is it possible things will become derailed? We also discuss our report detailing alleged player abuse in the Rutgers softball program. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Nov 04, 201949 min

Rutgers won and Greg Schiano was in town. What does it all mean?

It was a big weekend for Rutgers football on and off the field. The Scarlet Knights upset Liberty to end their six-game losing streak, then former coach Greg Schiano showed up in Asbury Park to send the current coaching search into its most intriguing turn yet. What did he say? What does the win mean? Where does Rutgers go from here. We also talk hypothetical 2020 coaching staffs, splash assistant hires, the Illinois game and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn...

Oct 29, 201941 min

If Rutgers can't hire Greg Schiano, who should it hire?

Rutgers was blown out by Minnesota, but who really wants to talk about that? Instead, we spent most of this week's episode discussing the Scarlet Knights' coaching search. Is Greg Schiano interested in the job? Is Pat Hobbs interested in Schiano? Who are some off-the-radar names that should be considered? Plus True or False, listener questions and Liberty predictions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 21, 201947 min

Did Rutgers football hit rock bottom with Indiana loss?

Rutgers had one (1) passing yard in its 35-0 loss at Indiana and has now been outscored 165-7 in Big Ten play. The numbers are staggering and they beg the question: Have the Scarlet Knights hit rock bottom? What coach would even want this job? Is there anything interim coach Nunzio Campanile can do? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 15, 201941 min

The Rutgers coaching search, Week 2: Latest on Greg Schiano, plus Nunzio Campanile's debut and redshirt talk

The mayhem around Rutgers football has not subsided. Nunzio Campanile's debut as interim head coach was complicated by the apparent redshirt decisions of Raheem Blackshear and Artur Sitkowski, and then ended with a blowout loss to Maryland. The coaching search is a week old and people are already getting crazy, so we offer the latest updates. Plus True or False, the Greg Schiano Rumor of the Week and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad c...

Oct 07, 201947 min

Chris Ash fired, and Rutgers' coaching search is on. Is Greg Schiano coming home?

The Chris Ash era is over. Rutgers has fired the head coach after three-plus seasons and an 8-32 record. Where do the Scarlet Knights go from here? We talk Nunzio Campanile's stunning ascendance to interim head coach, this week's best Greg Schiano rumor, Pat Hobbs' press conference and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 30, 201938 min

Is there any way Rutgers' Chris Ash can save his job?

Rutgers came to the fork in the road and took it. But it was the wrong direction. After a disappointing loss to Boston College, head coach Chris Ash's seat is as hot as ever. Is there a chance Ash could be fired before the season ends? And does he have any shot at saving his job? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 24, 201937 min

Is Rutgers’ game vs. Boston College suddenly winnable?

Boston College is coming off an upset to Kansas and that means Rutgers can start dreaming of an upset of its old Big East rival in an all-important Week 4 clash for Chris Ash and the Scarlet Knights. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 201941 min

Did Rutgers' ugly loss at Iowa prove offense will be abysmal again?

The good vibes around Rutgers football did not last long. The Scarlet Knights were embarrassed, especially on offense, in a 30-0 loss at nationally-ranked Iowa. The defeat has Chris Ash's program reeling with an open date before a critical home game against Boston College on Sept. 21. Is there any chance Rutgers' offense can back on track, or will it be abysmal again? Can Rutgers beat BC? Who will be the quarterback? And much, much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....

Sep 10, 201946 min

Did McLane Carter’s debut change Rutgers' expectations heading to Iowa?

McLane Carter was solid in his debut for Rutgers, but can the quarterback lead the Scarlet Knights to an upset over Iowa in their Big Ten opener in Week 2? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 03, 201941 min

How many games will Rutgers football win in 2019?

The 2019 Rutgers football season is here. And we don't know who the quarterback is. Well, kind of. Everyone expects McLane Carter, but head coach Chris Ash wants to keep it a mystery - and he is going to great lengths to do so. Plus the Scarlet Knights win-loss game, "Mike and the Mad Dog" style. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 27, 201940 min

Rutgers ticket sales plummet: What does it mean for future of program?

NJ.com reporters discuss how the Rutgers football ticket sales are on the decline and what it means for the future of Chris Ash and the Scarlet Knights. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 201946 min

Now Rutgers has a real QB competition. Will McLane Carter beat out Artur Sitkowski?

McLane Carter was the star of Rutgers' open practice, and now he is getting snaps with the first team along with incumbent starter Artur Sitkowski. The Scarlet Knights officially have a quarterback battle. But where will it lead them? We break down the QB competition and more from training camp. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 13, 201938 min

It's time for Rutgers football again! Will ‘significant improvement’ follow?

The 2019 Scarlet Knights football season is in full swing. We discuss what we’ve seen so far in training camp, what Rutgers can do to generate more buzz in the fanbase and more. Also, we discuss the launch of Rutgers Sports Insider. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 07, 201948 min

Rutgers has 2 wrestling national champions. What’s next for the Scarlet Knights? | S3:E16

Rutgers experienced a breakthrough night on Saturday in Pittsburgh when wrestlers Anthony Ashnault and Nick Suriano won national titles. Where does the wrestling program go from here? And what does this mean for the entire athletics department. We also discuss the end of basketball season and the latest from football spring practice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 25, 201934 min

Has Rutgers football won the offseason? And what about the hoops team? | S3:E15

After three months off, we’re back. NJ.com’s James Kratch, Steve Politi and Keith Sargeant discuss the surging Rutgers men’s basketball program, preview the start of football spring practice, examine C. Vivian Stringer’s status and the women’s basketball program and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 01, 201941 min

Chris Ash survived 1-11. Where does Rutgers go now? | S3:E14

Rutgers’ 2018 season ended at 1-11, as expected. Chris Ash is still the team’s head coach, as expected. So where do the Scarlet Knights go from here? We discuss this miserable year, athletics director Pat Hobbs’ statement announcing Ash’s return, take an early look at 2019 and, yes, come up with a new name for the podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 26, 201844 min

Where does Chris Ash stand before Rutgers' final game of 2018? | S3:E13

Rutgers has finally reached the final game week of the 2018 season. Will it be the final game of Chris Ash’s tenure as head coach too? There’s a sense of uncertainty around the Scarlet Knights as they look toward Michigan State and their last chance to avoid a 1-11 finish. What’s going on here? We break it all down and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 19, 201840 min

Is Penn State a winnable game in any way for Rutgers? | S3:E12

Rutgers didn’t lose 78-0 to Michigan, but the Wolverines did dominate them again. Next up, Penn State, which is not as good as it has been, but is still one of the Big Ten’s top teams. Is there any way the Scarlet Knights can compete? Plus, C. Vivian Stringer closes in on her 1000th win, some Greg Schiano coaching carousel talk and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 12, 201840 min

Should Rutgers be worried Michigan might score 70 again? | S3:E11

The Scarlet Knights returned from their bye week and put up a stronger-than-expected fight in a 31-17 loss at Wisconsin. Now they’ll host No. 4-ranked Michigan. Should Rutgers fans be worried Jim Harbaugh will score 78 points again? Was the loss to the Badgers a sign of progress, or a disappointment? Plus, more discussion about Rutgers’ historic field hockey season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 05, 201836 min

Will Rutgers use close loss to Northwestern as sign of hope going forward? | S3:E10

Rutgers lost its seventh straight game this past weekend against Northwestern, but delivered its best performance of the season in the close 18-15 loss. Will this game be used as a reason for hope going forward after Chris Ash’s revitalized defense impresses? We also discuss the Rutgers recruiting outlook, the upcoming open week, Tom Flacco and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 22, 201836 min

Could November be the key to Chris Ash's future at Rutgers? | S3:E9

We re-assess head coach Chris Ash’s standing after Rutgers’ sixth straight loss. Plus, we discuss quarterback Artur Sitkowski’s struggles, Ash’s decision to take more control of the offense and columnist Steve Politi sends a personal message to Greg Schiano. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 201835 min

Is Rutgers coach Chris Ash’s seat officially hot? | S3:E8

Rutgers is 1-5 and on its way to 1-11 after a 38-17 home loss to Illinois, the Scarlet Knights’ fifth straight loss. Every week, we ask the same question: If Rutgers goes 1-11, does head coach Chris Ash get fired? The answer hasn’t changed, but things may be turning, as we discuss. Also: Breaking down Rutgers’ rough day on defense and looking ahead to the Maryland game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 08, 201833 min

Did Rutgers score a moral victory in close loss to Indiana? | S3:E7

Rutgers lost its fourth straight game this past weekend, but it didn’t get blown out like in the first three defeats. Did the Scarlet Knights get a moral victory instead with their 24-17 loss to Indiana? Can Rutgers now end the bleeding and beat Illinois? We also discuss the offensive line, de-commitment concerns on the recruiting trail and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 01, 201842 min

Does reeling Rutgers have any answers to turn things around? | S3:E6

The Scarlet Knights got hammered by Buffalo last weekend and are 17-point underdogs at home to Indiana. Is there anything Chris Ash and Rutgers can do to stop the bleeding and end the three-game losing streak? Where is athletics director Pat Hobbs? Can Ash survive a 1-11 finish? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Sep 25, 201837 min

Rutgers’ ugly loss to Kansas: Is Chris Ash on the hot seat? | S3:E5

Rutgers suffered a stunning 55-14 loss at Kansas, and some humiliated Scarlet Knights fans are calling for head coach Chris Ash’s job. Is he in any danger of being fired? Will Rutgers make a quarterback change for Buffalo, and should it? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 201840 min

Artur Sitkowski is OK, but what was Rutgers thinking? | S3:E4

Rutgers quarterback Artur Sitkowski’s injury scare was just that - a scare. But why did Chris Ash and John McNulty have him throwing the ball in the first place? We discuss the 52-3 loss to Ohio State and what to expect from Kansas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 201837 min

Is Rutgers ready for Ohio State after Texas-sized win? | S3:E3

Steve Politi, James Kratch and Keith Sargeant discuss the Texas State triumph while looking ahead to a Week 2 trip to Ohio State. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 04, 201833 min
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