Episode 57: Rutgers Recruiting Special
With the February signing day on the horizon, there's a lot to talk about in the world of Rutgers football recruiting. Bobby Deren and Shawn Brown break it all down!
Jan 23, 2020•31 min
Scarlet Nation Podcast
The Scarlet Nation podcast explores the world of Rutgers athletics, with a focus on Scarlet Knight football, basketball, and recruiting. It is hosted by Scarlet Nation publisher, John Otterstedt, as well as long time beat writer, Bobby Deren. Guests include current and former players, high school and college coaches, as well as members of the Scarlet Nation message board community.
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Episode 56: Signing Day Recap + Some Overall Recruiting Insights
The first of two signing periods began today, and this evening we are looking back at the whirlwind recruiting process that led to today's Rutgers football signing day. It's a neat little look behind the scenes into the world of Rutgers recruiting! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Hitman" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Dec 19, 2019•39 min
Episode 55: Greg Schiano and staff EXPLODE onto the recruiting landscape!
Greg Schiano, Nunzio Campanile, Fran Brown, Rick Mantz and the other Rutgers staff members seem to be all over the place lately, and the results have been impressive. A recruiting class that was once considered a lost cause is starting to rebound, and today's Scarlet Nation Podcast gives his assessment of their efforts.
Dec 12, 2019•35 min
Episode 54: Greg Schiano, the press conference, and the future
In our latest podcast, Dohn and Deren bring you even more talk about Greg Schiano direct from the university following Schiano's introductory press conference. Hear what they have to say about the press conference and the new Rutgers coach.
Dec 05, 2019•21 min
Episode 53: The Welcome Back Greg Schiano Episode
Greg Schiano is your new Rutgers football coach, and Bobby welcomes Brian Dohn to the podcast to break it down from different angles. Dohn never holds back, so get ready for another Scarlet Nation podcast! Also, if you aren't a Scarlet Nation subscriber, you are missing out on an opportunity to get a front row seat as Schiano rebuilds the Rutgers football program. For Cyber Monday, we are offering your first month for $1, or 75 percent off an annual subscription....75% off!!!!! This offer is onl...
Dec 02, 2019•36 min
Dohn and Deren recap the Schiano situation
Brian Dohn and Bobby Deren take some time to give their thoughts on the Rutgers situation in the wake of talks breaking off between the university and Greg Schiano.
Nov 26, 2019•34 min
Bobby Deren is interviewed by WRSU
Scarlet Nation editor Bobby Deren was interviewed by Rutgers student radio station WRSU today. Check out what he had to say!
Nov 26, 2019•20 min
Episode 50: Breaking down the Schiano news
To say that Rutgers fans were shocked when they heard that Greg Schiano and Rutgers parted ways would be an understatement. In the aftermath of the announcement, John and Bobby hopped on the phone and shared some of their thoughts on the situation.
Nov 25, 2019•29 min
Episode 49: The hunt for a new Rutgers head football coach begins
In our first podcast since today's firing of Chris Ash, we are taking a look at a long list of candidates who might garner consideration. The discussion only focuses on candidates with head coaching experience, though others might be considered who have yet to hold the top spot in a program. Among the many coaches that we discuss are Greg Schiano, Joe Moorhead, Lance Leiopold, and Todd Monken. Who is a long shot? Who might be a good fit? Find out in our latest Scarlet Nation podcast!
Sep 30, 2019•57 min
Episode 48: Bobby and Brian look back at UMASS and a head to Iowa
In our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast, Brian and Bobby look back at Rutgers' 48-21 victory over UMASS while looking ahead to this weekend's matchup against nationally ranked Iowa. Of course, they take a detour or two into the world of recruiting and more!
Sep 05, 2019•25 min
Episode 47: Bobby talks to Rutgers AD Pat Hobbs
In our latest podcast, Bobby Deren talks to Rutgers Athletic Director Pat Hobbs. They discuss the big win against UMASS, his thoughts on the rebuilding process, facility upgrades and much more!
Sep 03, 2019•11 min
Episode 46: Rutgers 2019 Season Preview Show
Bobby Deren chats it up with 247Sports.com national recruiting analyst, Brian Dohn, about the 2019 Rutgers football season. Dohn is the former Rutgers publisher for Scout.com, as well as a Rutgers graduate. With all of the hats that he has worn, Dohn has a unique perspective on the Rutgers football program.
Aug 29, 2019•27 min
Episode 45: The Rutgers depth chart crystal ball
Bobby Deren is flying solo in today's edition of the Scarlet Nation Podcast. Since Rutgers didn't provide the media with a depth chart this week, he decided to look into his crystal ball and come up with his own. Check out his predictions, and feel free to roast him on the message board if he is wrong on Friday!
Aug 27, 2019•19 min
Episode 44: Countdown to Rutgers vs UMASS
Chris Ash's Rutgers squad is working its way towards the opening kickoff on August 30th. In our first podcast of the season, Bobby Deren shares his observations from camp. How is the team looking? What is going on with the quarterback position? Who is standing out? How does the schedule look?
Aug 22, 2019•40 min
Episode 43: A look back and ahead at Rutgers wrestling
How did Rutgers wrestling get to where it is right now? And how does that bode for the future of the program? We are talking to our resident wrestling expert, Mike Abromitis, better known as Abro on the ScarletNation.com message board. Mike loves the sport of wrestling, and you can't help but be excited about the future of the program when you hear him talk about it!
Apr 02, 2019•35 min
Episode 42: Taking the temperature of Rutgers football recruiting
Another recruiting season has recently ended, and a new one has begun. In our latest podcast, Shawn Brown looks back at how Rutgers closed its 2019 recruiting class and provides a glimpse at some of the talent that was on-hand for the team's recent Junior Day.
Feb 28, 2019•38 min
Episode 41: Talking football and a bit of hoops
In our latest Scarlet Nation podcast, we are running down some hot topics in Rutgers football and beyond. We also touch on the Rutgers basketball program as it hits the meat of the Big 10 schedule.
Jan 03, 2019•31 min
Episode 40: Shawn Brown looks back at the early signing period
This is our second look at the early signing period. This time we are talking to Shawn Brown, one of the region's most respected recruiting analysts. Shawn offers his insight not only into the class, but also the manner in which it came together.
Dec 27, 2018•23 min
Episode 39: A look back at the early signing period in Rutgers football
The early signing period has come to a conclusion, and Rutgers definitely pulled some surprises in December. Who did they reel in? What does it mean for the future of Rutgers football? And what can we expect in the coming weeks?
Dec 22, 2018•31 min
Episode 38: Basketball is about to begin!
The Rutgers men's basketball team is about to open their season against FDU, and the Scarlet Nation Podcast is taking a look at Coach Pikiell's team as they get ready for the 2018-19 season. Bobby and Brian will discuss the hoops team, as well as the football team as they prepare for Michigan this weekend.
Nov 08, 2018•14 min
Episode 37: We are talking Rutgers basketball and football!
The Rutgers basketball season is about to kick off, and this week's episode explores Bobby and Brian's insights from today's open practice. How is the team looking? What can fans expect? We hit on all that, plus take a look at the world of Rutgers football.
Oct 30, 2018•18 min
Episode 36: Post Indiana and looking ahead to Illinois
In the wake of Rutgers' closest game since its opening day victory over Texas State, Bobby Deren and Brian Fonseca look back at Indiana game and see what we can take away from the Scarlet Knights' performance. The also look ahead to this week's matchup with Illinois.
Oct 02, 2018•15 min
Episode 35: Where is Rutgers headed after the Kansas debacle?
In the latest episode live from Rutgers after today's practice, Brian Fonseca and Bobby Deren discuss the devastating loss to Kansas and break it down from several angles.
Sep 17, 2018•15 min
Episode 34: The upgrade/downgrade show - Where has RU football improved since Chris Ash's first year?
In our latest episode, we look down the 2016 and 2018 depth charts to get a sense of where Rutgers is has grown over the past two years. For each position, we look over the names, discuss them a bit, and offer a final assessment.
Aug 08, 2018•30 min
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In our latest podcast, Bobby Deren talks about the 10 things that he learned from the annual B1G Media Day. The conversation spans the quarterback situation, the tight ends, the investigation, and much more!
Jul 24, 2018•26 min
Episode 32: Brian Dohn on the dismissed players and recruiting
247Sports recruiting analyst Brian Dohn joins us to discuss the recent dismissal of Rutgers football players Brendan DeVera and KJ Gray. What does it mean to the team? What does it mean to recruiting? From there, Dohn widens the scope to discuss recent developments along the recruiting trail. At 56 minutes, this might be our longest podcast yet! For more on the dismissals and the world of Rutgers recruiting, don't forget to join us at ScarletNation.com!...
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