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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

After hanging with Ohio State, how far can Rutgers go?

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' battle with No. 1 Ohio State, what it means for the outlook for the rest of the 2023 season, what Gavin Wimsatt's inaccuracy issues mean for the offense and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 07, 202356 min

Opportunities aplenty for Rutgers in final 3rd of season

The Rutgers Rant is back after the bye week. The crew evaluates the opportunities Rutgers has in the final third of the season, touches on its upcoming meeting with Ohio State and gives a quick look ahead to the start of the men's basketball season next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 202342 min

Going bowling: Rutgers football locks up bid with Indiana win

The Rutgers Rant crew is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' major win over Indiana in Bloomington this weekend, which made them bowl eligible for the first time in nine years. We talk about the dominant run game, passive passing game and the key special teams contributions against the Hoosiers, then talk about the opportunity Rutgers has in front of it in its final four games. We also touch on the men's hoops scrimmage against St. John's and the field hockey team's devastating penalty shootout...

Oct 24, 20231 hr 8 min

Will Rutgers clinch bowl game bid against Indiana?

The Rutgers Rant discusses the Scarlet Knights' meeting with Indiana in Bloomington on Saturday. A win would clinch their first traditional bowl game bid in nine years. We also touch on the men's basketball's upcoming scrimmage against St. John's and play our weekly Boomer-Zoomer segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 202342 min

Bowl game booked? Rutgers on verge of bid after epic Michigan State comeback win

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' epic 18-point comeback win over Michigan State on Saturday, the heroes behind it and what it means for the program. We also talk about the greatest visitor contingent in Rutgers basketball history, which attended the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 17, 20231 hr 6 min

Must-win game vs. Michigan State is here for Rutgers

The Rutgers Rant crew previews the Scarlet Knights' Homecoming meeting with Michigan State on Saturday, predicts whether they will come out on top of the must-win contest for their bowl chances. We then do our weekly Boomer-Zoomer segment and discuss the big basketball recruiting weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 202339 min

Wisconsin exposes why Rutgers is 'not there yet'

The Rutgers Rant discusses the Scarlet Knights' loss to Wisconsin in Madison, what it means for where they are as a program, and the importance it places on the next two games. We break down the offensive issues that plagued them. We answer questions and do true-and-false. We talk field hockey and volleyball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 202341 min

Rutgers Rant LIVE: Can Scarlet Knights upset Wisconsin in Madison?

The Rutgers Rant hosted its first live episode on Thursday night in New Brunswick. The crew discusses the possibility of the Scarlet Knights pulling off a stunner in Madison against Wisconsin, played our weekly Boomer/Zoomer game and answered questions from the crowd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 06, 20231 hr 13 min

Football hits Wagner week as basketball practices get underway

The Rutgers Rant crew previews the football program's meeting with FCS foe Wagner at SHI Stadium on Saturday — both the game and the pregame festivities at the boardwalk — and put a twist on our weekly alumni game. We also discuss the start of men's basketball's official practices and look ahead to a big field hockey game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 202345 min

Can Rutgers pull off unthinkable upset over Michigan?

The Rutgers Rant crew previews the Scarlet Knights' first road trip of the season: a meeting with No. 2 Michigan at the Big House. Can they pull off the unthinkable upset? We share our thoughts. We also touch on the news of Phil Seller's passing and discuss what he meant to Rutgers basketball and the school as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 202336 min

Another win for 3-0 Rutgers, which looks like a good football team

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the football team's 35-16 win over Virginia Tech, its 3-0 start to the season and the outlook for the next few weeks of a season that is suddenly looking bowl bound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 202354 min

Previewing Rutgers football's biggest non-con game: Virginia Tech

The Rutgers Rant crew shares their prediction for the Scarlet Knights' matchup with Virginia Tech at SHI Stadium on Saturday. We also play our weekly edition of the "Boomer-Zoomer" game and share quick updates on basketball recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 202336 min

This 2-0 Rutgers football team looks better than last year's after win over Temple

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' win over Temple on Saturday, which improved them to 2-0 on the season. We talk about what it means for the outlook of the rest of the season, our thoughts on the Rutgers offense through two games and many more Rutgers-related topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 202350 min

Predicting Rutgers-Temple, catching up on Dylan Harper

The Rutgers Rant crew is back to share their predictions for the Scarlet Knights' showdown with Temple at SHI Stadium on Saturday night. We share our predictions for the contest, hold the latest edition of our new "Boomer-Zoomer" segment and touch on the latest details of the saga surrounding top priority basketball recruit Dylan Harper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 08, 202330 min

Football crushes Northwestern as hoops has Harper Hysteria

The Rutgers Rant discusses the football team's dominant season-opening win over Northwestern, which featured a high-profile visit from five-star basketball star Dylan Harper. We break down quarterback Gavin Wimsatt's performance, how the offensive line did and share our thoughts on offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca's second debut with the Scarlet Knights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 04, 202351 min

Predicting Rutgers' 2023 season, opener vs. Northwestern

The Rutgers Rant crew shares their prediction for the 2023 season, along with the Scarlet Knights' season opener against Northwestern on Sunday. They also touch on the latest in Dylan Harper's recruitment and debut a new segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 202340 min

As football season kicks off, Rutgers stares down a must-win opener

The Rutgers Rant discusses the importance of the football program’s upcoming season opener against Northwestern, the outlook for quarterback Gavin Wimsatt and the Scarlet Knights coming out of training camp and some interesting comments from head coach Greg Schiano to NJ Advance Media. We also touch on Dylan Harper’s decision timeline, olympic sports and the Messi Mania that took over Red Bull Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 28, 202342 min

Recapping Rutgers at Rucker, football's second scrimmage,

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss a big Saturday in the Scarlet Knights universe. The football team underwent its second and final scrimmage of training camp, while the potential future of the men's basketball program took over legendary Rucker Park in Harlem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 202344 min

Gavin Wimsatt misses mark in 1st Rutgers scrimmage as starter

The Rutgers Rant discusses football's first scrimmage of training camp, the first game of men's basketball's overseas trip, the Athletic story heard around Piscataway and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 202343 min

No QB battle at Rutgers: Gavin Wimsatt is the guy

Head coach Greg Schiano publicly named Gavin Wimsatt as the Scarlet Knights ’ starting quarterback during Big Ten Media Days, setting the stage for the start of training camp this week. The crew discusses those developments, looks ahead to the biggest storylines of the offseason and much more in our latest episode. Correction: the last Rutgers QB to be named the starter before training camp at Rutgers was Noah Vedral in 2021, NOT Tom Savage in 2011. Apologies for the error. Learn more about your...

Jul 31, 202345 min

Football media day storylines, catching up on hoops offseason

After a month off, the Rutgers Rant is back to preview Big Ten Media Days, the unofficial start of the 2023 football season. The crew discusses the storylines heading into the week, from the Scarlet Knights' situation to the scandal surrounding their season-opening opponent Northwestern. We then update the latest on the men's basketball team's offseason, from recruiting to scheduling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 24, 202350 min

Reviewing Rutgers Athletics in 2022-23, looking ahead to 2023-24

The Rutgers Rant crew recaps the 2022-23 academic year in Rutgers Athletics, including their picks for athlete of the year, team of the year and the best moments. They also discuss men's basketball star Cliff Omoruyi's decision to return to school for a fourth season, guard Paul Mulcahy's status, the football program's current standing amid a controversial comment from an anonymous Big Ten coach, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 06, 202343 min

What Cam Spencer’s transfer says about Rutgers’ NIL situation

Cam Spencer, Rutgers basketball 's leading scorer, entered the transfer portal late last week in pursuit of greener pastures, and that has raised questions about where the school stands in the NIL landscape among its competitors. The Rutgers Rant is here to discuss the situation, from the impact it has on next season’s basketball season to what it says about where the Scarlet Knights’ NIL situation sits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 22, 202350 min

Recapping Rutgers spring game, where QB competition stands

The Rutgers Rant discusses the Scarlet Knights' spring game, where the Rutgers quarterback battle between Gavin Wimsatt and Evan Simon stands, the potential targets head coach Greg Schiano and company will attack in the transfer portal, the outlook of the program following the spring, as well as the latest developments of the men’s basketball program’s offseason and where the spring sports stand entering May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 01, 202338 min

Is Rutgers basketball's season a failure after missing NCAA Tournament?

The Rutgers Rant discusses the Scarlet Knights being excluded from the NCAA Tournament field, what it means for the evaluation of the season and what the future holds for head coach Steve Pikiell’s program. We also touch on the Rutgers wrestling program’s showing at the Big Ten Championships and looking ahead to the NCAA Championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 202351 min

Rutgers basketball looks broken as it limps to finish line

The Rutgers Rant discusses the basketball program's dreadful finish to the regular season, which ended with a Senior Night loss to Northwestern on Sunday that followed last week's meltdown at last-place Minnesota. We break down what is wrong with the Scarlet Knights’ offense, how much of an impact Mawot Mag’s injury truly had, what Rutgers has to do to fix this before it is too late and what this all means for the future of the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Mar 06, 202339 min
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