In our latest episode, John is talking to Scarlet Nation recruiting analyst Shawn Brown. They begin by taking a look at recent Rutgers commit, Donald Williams, a 3-star defensive back out of Camden. From there, they look at recruits who might be leaning toward Rutgers, as well as standouts from the recent Nike camp. Finally, Shawn discusses the power structure of the North Jersey parochials, highlighting the top recruits and the team that Rutgers is most likely to pull in a recruit from.
Apr 26, 2018•43 min
Cheikh N'Diaye has served as a student manager for the Rutgers men's basketball program over the past 4 years. Recently, he joined the staff at Scarlet Nation. In our latest episode, N'Diaye answers questions posed by our readers on the Round Table. Some of these questions included: What are some of the biggest changes since Pike took over? Who is the hardest working player? What can we expect from Peter Kiss and Myles Johnson? Who can step up and take the big shots now that Corey is gone? There...
Apr 17, 2018•31 min
Our latest podcast was taped directly after Saturday's scrimmage. Bobby and Brian F. give their thoughts about the team as they prepare for the 2018 season.
Apr 09, 2018•18 min
In our latest podcast, John, Brian and Bobby kick things off with an inside look at Scarlet Nation's move to the 247Sports network. From there, we give the scoop on the top recruits who visited Rutgers this week.
Apr 01, 2018•38 min
Brian Kelly is not only a long time message board moderator on Scarlet Nation, but he is also a long-time leader of the Rutgers Court Club. The organization supports the Rutgers basketball program. Brian has only missed 4 games - both home and away - over the past 15 years. He has had the opportunity to get to know not only the coaches, but also the players. In today's interview, Brian provides his insight on the current squad, as well as some nuggets on past players and coaches.
Mar 21, 2018•34 min
In our latest edition of the Scarlet Nation Podcast, John and Bobby talk about the football team as they head into the spring session. What's going on with the quarterbacks? Who might jump to the forefront among the running backs? We tackle these questions and more!
Mar 09, 2018•32 min
Our latest episode takes us one-on-one with Scarlet Nation recruiting analyst Shawn Brown. Shawn goes down the list and answers questions asked by our Scarlet Nation readers. It is a great look at the latest recruiting class, as well as the future of Rutgers football!
Feb 08, 2018•27 min
In today's episode, we touch on a number of topics, ranging from new offensive coordinator John McNulty to draft prospects for RU players, to recruiting.
Jan 23, 2018•28 min
Today we are talking with Marcus Hammond of nextlevelgreats.com, who has worked with many of the state's top quarterbacks, receivers and defensive backs. He provides his expert opinion on the Rutgers quarterback situation heading into 2018. Which current member of the team has the best chance of starting? What does he think about the incoming freshmen? It's all here in our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast!
Jan 03, 2018•38 min
We kick off our latest podcast with a look at the Rutgers offensive coordinator situation in the wake of Jerry Kill's retirement. What can Rutgers fans expect of this hire? From there, we look at the class that will sign for the Scarlet Knight football squad this week.
Dec 19, 2017•29 min
We kick off today's episode with a look at the events that unfolded this weekend with Greg Schiano and the University of Tennessee. From there, we discuss what we learned about Rutgers from the Michigan State Game, most notably the quarterback position. We discuss options at the position next year, as well as the potential hire of a quarterbacks coach. Finally, we explore the draft possibilities of the Scarlet Knights. Enjoy the show!
Nov 26, 2017•28 min
In our latest episode, we are talking football and hoops. Both teams are on an upswing, and we discuss what you can expect from each moving forward. This includes our early look at the offensive, defensive and coaching MVP's for Chris Ash's squad, as well as a guess at the ceiling in terms of wins for Coach Pikiell's team. We kick if off with football and then switch over to hoops at the 16:30 mark.
Nov 15, 2017•23 min
In our latest episode, we take a look at how Rutgers compares to a traditional B1G power when it comes to impact upperclassmen on the field. We also look at 2019 quarterback commit Zamar Wise and what it will take for the Scarlet Knights to hold onto its 2018 class.
Oct 13, 2017•24 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In our latest episode, we take a look at the recent commitment of 2019 QB Zamar Wise, as well as the two decommitments that impacted the Scarlet Knights this week. From there, we take a long look at the quarterback position. What is going well? What needs to be improved? Which quarterback can deliver that improvement? We have it all on the Scarlet Nation Podcast!
Oct 05, 2017•22 min•Season 1Ep. 14
We have a shorter episode this week, but it is loaded with Bobby Deren's thoughts on the state of Rutgers football. How close are they to breaking out? How does this rebuild compare to Schiano's?
Sep 27, 2017•23 min•Season 1Ep. 13
On the heels of a disappointing loss to Eastern Michigan, Scarlet Nation readers are wondering if the Scarlet Knights have the components and coaching to make a turnaround this season. And if not, they are wondering if the pieces are being put in place for a turnaround next year. We decided to explore those questions with the help of former Rutgers defensive lineman Pete Tverdov. His perspective was particularly informative not only because he played for the Scarlet Knights, but also since his b...
Sep 17, 2017•41 min
All Rutgers fans want Rutgers to compete at the highest level. To do that, they need money. There will be an influx shortly when the Scarlet Knights receive their equal share of B1G revenue. However, they still won't be on an even keel when it comes to alumni donations. In recent years, the administration has been making inroads to energizing the fan base and raising revenue. This has resulted in some big goals, including those highlighted on the rutgersbigtenbuild.com website. In today's podcas...
Sep 08, 2017•48 min
We welcome Scarlet Nation recruiting gurus Shawn Brown and Bobby Deren to the podcast to discuss the Scarlet Knights' 2018 recruiting class. How has Coach Ash and his staff been doing on the recruiting trail? Let's find out! Here is what you can expect in this episode: :55 - What does Shawn think of the recruiting class thus far? 2:00 - Are any of the 3 star commits worthy of a 4th star? 3:45 - What does Bobby Deren think about the recruiting class? 5:50 - Is Rutgers casting a wide net with thei...
Aug 25, 2017•34 min
The Scarlet Knights are making their way toward the opening game of the season, and we hit this episode excited to talk about the latest rumblings from the practice field. But first, we took a look at the latest commitment in the 2018 recruiting class, offensive lineman Raiqwon O'Neal. Here is a breakdown of what you will hear... :30 - What can Rutgers expect in their latest offensive lineman commitment? 5:00 - Why are we hearing so much about freshman running back Raheem Blackshear lately? 6:40...
Aug 16, 2017•28 min
We are back with another Round Table Rundown. This is where we run down the top things that fans are talking about on our premium message board, The Round Table. Here is a quick guide to point you to the start times of each discussion! 1:00 - How does practice this year compare to past years? 9:00 - What's the situation at linebacker this year? 15:30 - Will Nick Suriano transfer to Rutgers from Penn State? 23:00 - What's the update on the Rutgers special teams? 25:00 - Is Bobby happy with the cu...
Aug 09, 2017•35 min
The smell of football is in the air! With the team officially hitting the practice field for the first time this week, we decided to look back at the reports from the first practice and break down the early buzz. We talk about the linebacker situation, the running backs, the quarterbacks, early injuries and much more!
Aug 03, 2017•39 min
Is Rutgers on the path to athletic success? Is there more that the athletic program can be doing? We talk to agent, sports writer, professor and Rutgers grad, Jason Belzer, to get his take on the state of the Rutgers program. It is an insightful look at the program from the Schiano era to today. Don't forget to chime in with your thoughts on the Scarlet Nation message board!
Jul 21, 2017•46 min
In today's episode, we are taking a stroll down the front page of the site, as well as the topics being discussed on our Round Table message board. We start things off by discussing Carlton Agudosi, exploring why the head coach of the Cardinals had this to say about him: “That’s a big, tall fast guy that should have had big numbers in college.” From there, we look at some of the biggest losses to graduation, the uptick in recruiting, recruiting rankings, Bobby's #1 reason to be excited about thi...
Jul 05, 2017•38 min
What makes a great recruiter? In today's episode, we talk to two future Scarlet Knights, as well as two high school coaches in pursuit of the answer. Highlights: 1:57: Incoming Rutgers DB Tim Barrow talks about his decision to attend Rutgers, as well as the traits that define a great recruiter. 8:20: Tottenville NY head coach Brian Neville adds his insight into what makes a great recruiter. 14:00: One of the latest Rutgers commits in the class of 2018 is Tottenville WR/LB Zihir Lacewell. He is r...
Jun 24, 2017•28 min
In today's episode, we take a look at the lineup of camps held by Chris Ash and his Scarlet Knight football program. What is the point of the camps? How can the program benefit? We also discuss new commit Zihir Lacewell and explore some of the topics discussed on the scarletnation.com message board. 1:22 - What is the format of Rutgers' football camps this year? 2:15 - What are the early observations from camp? What's the talent level? Who has raised their stock? 8:45 - How does the camp system ...
Jun 14, 2017•29 min
In our latest episode, we welcome former Rutgers quarterback Mike Teel, who led the Scarlet Knights through much of 2005-2008 and holds many Rutgers records. Before Mike joins us, Bobby and John discuss some of the hot topics trending on the scarletnation.com message boards. Highlights: 1:20 - What is your top reason to believe that Rutgers football will be better in 2017? 5:00 - What was the best offense that host Bobby Deren has seen during his time covering Rutgers? 5:45 - Will New Jersey be ...
Jun 05, 2017•38 min
In our first episode, we introduce our listeners to the Scarlet Nation podcast and discuss a few topics of interest to our scarletnation.com readers. For example, we discuss past and present recruiting, including the big question of the day: "Is Rutgers getting off to a slow start on the recruiting trail this year?"
May 29, 2017•23 min
