Rutgers Rant

Could this be Greg Schiano’s final year at Rutgers? Plus: Grading men’s hoops' portal haul so far

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the men's basketball team's latest additions from the transfer portal and a bold prediction made by a nationa analyst about football coach Greg Schiano.

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Is it time to panic for Rutgers men's hoops after slow start to transfer portal?

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:42:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the first week of the transfer portal for the men's and women's basketball teams.

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Transfer portal preview: What should Rutgers prioritize? Plus: football spring camp, alum sues school

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:18:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' showing at the College Basketball Crown and preview the upcoming transfer portal window. We also discuss football opening spring camp, an alum suing the school over his tax dollars being used for athletics, and more.

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Gary Redus introduced as women's basketball coach: Did he make a good first impression?

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:43:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to react to Gary Redus II's introduction as the Scarlet Knights' next women's basketball coach, as well as the men's basketball team accepting an invite to the College Basketball Crown.

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What's next for Rutgers hoops after another losing season?

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:19:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' two-day stay in the Big Ten Tournament and what's next going into an interesting offseason.

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LSU assistant Gary Redus II is Rutgers' next women's basketball coach: Is he a home run or a reach?

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:45:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights hiring LSU assistant Gary Redus as their head women's basketball coach and preview the men's basketball team's trip to the Big Ten Tournament.

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Rutgers AD Keli Zinn on Steve Pikiell's situation, football expectations, women's hoops job, more

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:03:00 -0000

Rutgers athletic director Keli Zinn joins the Rutgers Rant for a wide-ranging interview on the men's basketball program's standing, the open women's basketball head coaching position, expectations for the football team, potential renovations to its facilities and much more.

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Keli Zinn fires Coquese Washington in 1st major move as Rutgers AD: What's next?

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:48:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss Keli Zinn's decision to fire head women's basketball coach Coquese Washington and who could be the next potential coach, from Kim Mulkey to more realistic candidates.

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Can Rutgers hoops finish regular season strong? Plus: Special guest discusses legendary 1976 team

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:59:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap an up-and-down week for Rutgers hoops, as well as interview Jeff Kleinbaum about his book on the 1975-76 men's basketball team.

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Rutgers GM Rob Sullivan previews crucial offseason ahead, his role in building next year’s roster

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:31:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant interviews Rob Sullivan, the general manager for the Scarlet Knights men's and women's basketball programs.

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Rutgers’ defense ‘is not broken,’ Greg Schiano says. Can Travis Johansen fix it?

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:51:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss defensive coordinator Travis Johansen's introduction on Thursday.

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As Rutgers basketball bottoms out, can Steve Pikiell make enough changes to resurrect it?

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss where the men's basketball stands as it approaches the longest losing streak of the Steve Pikiell era, President William Tate's guest column defending Rutgers' spending and a big weekend in the Olympic sports. We also welcome Remy Cotton, the hero of Rutgers wrestling's historic upset over No. 6 Minnesota on Friday.

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64 days later, Rutgers has a defensive coordinator: Live reaction

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:30:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant went live to react to the Scarlet Knights (finally) hiring a defensive coordinator after a 64-day search.

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Who stole valuable One Piece cards from Rutgers basketball’s arena? We investigated.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:36:00 -0000

An unknown number of valuable One Piece trading cards were stolen from Jersey Mike’s Arena in the hours following Rutgers basketball’s game against No. 7 Michigan State on Tuesday, a university spokesperson told NJ Advance Media. The incident, which occurred sometime between 9 p.m. on Tuesday and 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, is currently under investigation.

As the Rutgers University Police Department does its due diligence, we at the Rutgers Rant decided to dig into the case ourselves to find out who stole the merchandise that is selling for hundreds of dollars a pop on eBay.

How could this happen? Who are the suspects? Could it be ... one of the hosts of this show?

We dive into all of that in our latest episode of the Rutgers Rant, where we share what we know right now, explain why the cards are so valuable in the first place, set the scene at Jersey Mike’s Arena in the hours before the incident and give our best guesses as to who could have done it.

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Will Rutgers ever hire a defensive coordinator, or will Greg Schiano do it himself?

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:57:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the lingering defensive coordinator search, the Scarlet Knights' latest financial report and how some fans made a pretty penny selling trading cards.

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Basketball battered by Indiana: Live reaction

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 02:07:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant went live on YouTube to discuss the Scarlet Knights' loss to Indiana.

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Is Rutgers football struggling in transfer portal? Has hoops proven doubters wrong?

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:42:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss where things stand in the transfer portal for the Scarlet Knights, our impressions of the players they have added so far, what’s next on the priority list and whether it is time to start worrying about how the roster will shape up when transfer movement is complete.

We also look at the men’s basketball team, which won two of its three games last week — both at home and in overtime — against Northwestern and Oregon to create some separation from the bottom of the Big Ten. Have Steve Pikiell’s Scarlet Knights proved the doubters wrong so far?

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Basketball beats Northwestern for 2nd straight home overtime win

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:25:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant went live to discuss the Scarlet Knights' win over Northwestern in overtime.

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Basketball overcomes controversial call, beats Oregon for 1st Big Ten win

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:58:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant went live to react to the men's basketball team's win over Oregon.

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What Rutgers adding QB, retaining star players in early days of transfer portal window means

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:29:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the impact of retaining star players KJ Duff and Antwan Raymond, what the addition of Boston College quarterback Dylan Lonergan means for redshirt sophomore AJ Surace, and break down the other four transfers the Scarlet Knights have signed thus far — and what it means about the money head coach Greg Schiano’s program is working with in the transfer market.

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KJ Duff + Antwan Raymond are back, plus hoops blows big lead to Ohio State

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:32:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant went live to discuss star football players KJ Duff and Antwan Raymond announcing their return to Rutgers for the 2026 season, as well as the basketball team's loss to Ohio State after blowing a 15-point lead.

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Football hires controversial coach, basketball avoids disaster vs. Penn

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:51:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the football program's change at offensive line coach, the men's basketball team's near-disaster vs. Penn and more.

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Is there any hope for Rutgers basketball under Steve Pikiell?

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:06:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the men's basketball team's loss to Seton Hall and whether there is hope moving forward under head coach Steve Pikiell.

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Rutgers declines invite to Birmingham Bowl: Did Scarlet Knights make right choice?

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:05:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the decision to decline an invitation to the Birmingham Bowl, the reasons for it and what it means.

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After soul-crushing loss to Penn State, what's next for Rutgers football?

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:38:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' season-ending loss to Penn State and what's next in a crucial offseason.

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Rutgers loses heartbreaker to Penn State: Instant reaction

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:08:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant reacted live to a heartbreaking loss to Penn State.

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Will Rutgers upset Penn State in biggest game of Greg Schiano's 2nd stint? Plus: How bad can things get for hoops?

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' season finale with Penn State and recap the men's basketball team's rough weekend.

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Rutgers stunned by Central Connecticut State: Postgame show

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 03:35:00 -0000

We react to Rutgers getting upset by Central Connecticut State.

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Previewing Rutgers-Ohio State, the 'most important tune-up game in school history'

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:06:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the football program's game against No. 1 Ohio State and recap the basketball team's 4-0 start to the season.

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Steve Pikiell on his 2025-26 Rutgers team, new GM, smashing phones and more

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell joins the show to talk about his 2025-26 Scarlet Knights, new general manager Rob Sullivan's responsibilities, where the program stands in his 10th year in charge and more. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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With Maryland win, Rutgers sets up all-time opportunity against Penn State

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:16:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' win over Maryland and how it sets up an incredible opportunity in their season finale against Penn State. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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Can Rutgers beat budding rival Maryland to keep bowl hopes alive?

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:01:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' home game against Maryland on Saturday. We also interview Rutgers radio play-by-play announcer Chris Carlin. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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Rutgers hoops beats Rider to open 2025-26 season: Postgame live show

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 04:56:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant recapped the Scarlet Knights' season-opening win over Rider on Wednesday.

Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans, follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show and subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@RutgersRant) to watch all of our postgame reactions.

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Rutgers basketball 2025-26 preview: Can Scarlet Knights surpass low expectations?

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the 2025-26 Rutgers basketball season. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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After latest blowout loss, Rutgers looks like 1 of worst teams in college football

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:13:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the blowout loss the Scarlet Knights suffered against the Illini (6-3, 3-3), what went wrong on both sides of the ball in what was an overall bad performance for head coach Greg Schiano’s team and why it feels like the athletic department has regressed to the early days in the Big Ten.

Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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Can Rutgers get revenge against Illinois, earn 2nd straight win? Plus: Scott Goodale!

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:12:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' road game against Illinois. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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Can Rutgers turn season around after crucial Purdue win?

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:13:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' crucial win over Purdue, discuss wide receiver KJ Duff's breakout game and debate how much improvement the defense showed. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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Will defensive changes be enough for Rutgers to beat Purdue, snap long losing streak?

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:15:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' road game against Purdue. We welcome Julian Pinnix-Odrick, who played at Rutgers between 2012 and 2016 and currently serves as an analyst for the program's radio broadcast, as our guest picker. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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Should Greg Schiano fire DC Robb Smith after Oregon debacle?

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:47:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the situation of the Scarlet Knights defense, their disastrous performance against Oregon and why they’ve struggled so much. We also look at potential solutions and more big-picture thoughts on the program in the sixth season of Schiano’s second stint. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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Can Rutgers upset Oregon on Homecoming? Plus: Greg Schiano's revealing NIL comments

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:05:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' Homecoming game with No. 8 Oregon, discuss head coach Greg Schiano's revealing comments on the department's previous NIL efforts and more. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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Will Rutgers win another game this season?

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:14:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant recaps the Scarlet Knights' loss to Washington, looks ahead at the final six games of the 2025 season and discusses Penn State's decision to fire coach James Franklin. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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Will Rutgers bounce back after bye week with win over Washington?

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 20:25:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' meeting with Washington in Seattle on Friday. We do so alongside program legend Eric LeGrand, who shares his prediction for the game and the latest on his business venture that is now collaborating with his alma mater.

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Can Rutgers salvage 2025 season after 0-2 Big Ten start?

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' loss to Minnesota and look ahead to what they need to fix in the bye week to straighten out their 2025 season outlook. We also share the tragic news of our colleague Todderick Hunt's death while remembering what made him a beloved member of the Rutgers and New Jersey football communities. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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As Athan Kaliakmanis returns to former home, will Rutgers bounce back against Minnesota?

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:56:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to predict the Scarlet Knights' first road game of the season at Minnesota. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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How does missed opportunity vs. Iowa impact season outlook for Rutgers?

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 14:47:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' 38-28 loss to Iowa on Friday night. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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Will Rutgers break through vs. Iowa?

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:30:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' Big Ten opener against Iowa. We welcome a former Scarlet Knight as our first guest picker, a segment we expect to continue through the rest of the football season. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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Is Rutgers ready for Big Ten play?

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:04:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' win over Norfolk State and look at whether they are ready for Big Ten play. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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As Michael Vick returns to Rutgers, Scarlet Knights look for revenge

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' meeting with Norfolk State, which is led by head coach Michael Vick. We also say so long to one of our longtime hosts. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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Did Rutgers defense show enough progress in win over Miami (Ohio)?

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:43:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the win over Miami of Ohio, discuss whether the Scarlet Knights showed enough improvement defensively to dispel the concerns surrounding them and project how good the offense could be with quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, stud receiver Ian Strong and their strong supporting cast. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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Why Rutgers' defense needs to bounce back against Miami of Ohio

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:04:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview this Saturday's contest against Miami of Ohio, what we want to see from the Scarlet Knights on both sides of the ball and how the RedHawks looked in their season-opening loss to Wisconsin in Madison.

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What to make of Rutgers' tight win over Ohio to start 2025 season

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:29:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' too-close-for-comfort 34-31 win over Ohio to start the 2025 season. Should head coach Greg Schiano and company be more encouraged by the offense or concerned about the defense?

Also: How was Keli Zinn's first Rutgers football game day as athletic director?

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2025 season preview: Will Rutgers break through with big year?

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the football program's 2025 season. We also touch on athletic director Keli Zinn's meeting with local media on Monday. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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After strong 1st impression, what should Keli Zinn's priorities be as Rutgers AD?

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:50:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss Keli Zinn's official introduction as Rutgers' next athletic director, what she shared in her first press conference and what her priorities should be as she begins the job.

Read our coverage of Rutgers athletics at NJ.com/Rutgers, and discuss the Scarlet Knights with us and other Rutgers fans by signing up for our Discord: discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW

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Habemus AD! Is Keli Zinn the most qualified person to lead Rutgers' athletic department?

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:33:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the school (finally) hiring an athletic director and to preview training camp. Read our coverage of Rutgers athletics at NJ.com/Rutgers, and discuss the Scarlet Knights with us and other Rutgers fans by signing up for our Discord: http://discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW.

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What is going on with the athletic director search? Plus: Las Vegas!

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:38:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the latest developments in the athletic director search and recap Big Ten media day. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show.

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Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey become Rutgers' highest-ever NBA Draft picks: What it means

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:35:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss former Scarlet Knights Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey being picked in the top five of the 2025 NBA Draft and what it means for the program going forward. We also touch on the ongoing search for the school's next athletic director.

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After hiring President, is Rutgers set to fill athletic director spot soon?

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:21:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the school's search for an athletic director, its hiring of a president and the football program's big recruiting weekend.

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Search for Rutgers AD (finally) underway: What should priorities be?

Mon, 05 May 2025 18:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the school launching its search for its newest athletic director, the basketball team's latest addition and more.

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Where does football stand after spring, Mo Toure's departure? Plus: Hoops gets its center!

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:39:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the football team's spring game and discuss the men's basketball team's transfer portal additions so far.

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What Rutgers' 1st transfer addition shows about Steve Pikiell's portal strategy

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:17:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss how the basketball program has navigated the first two weeks of the transfer portal window, discuss their first addition in Darren Buchanan, catch up on spring football, look into lacrosse's big-time upset over Maryland and more.

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Previewing spring football, reviewing Rutgers basketball postmortem

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:25:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss where things stand for the Scarlet Knights in the (very) early days of the basketball transfer portal, preview the football team's upcoming spring camp and break down head coach Schiano’s thoughts on how Rutgers is approaching on the modern era of college sports.

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Where does Rutgers basketball go from here?

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:35:42 -0000

The Rutgers Rant looks back on the 2024-25 season and looks ahead to the future of the Scarlet Knights and Steve Pikiell. Where do they go from here?

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Previewing Big Ten Tournament, Rutgers' last chance at March Madness

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:07:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Big Ten Tournament and the path ahead for the Scarlet Knights as they hope to make a miracle run and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

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Steve Pikiell and his Scarlet Knights are unraveling

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:22:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' road defeats to Purdue and Michigan and head coach Steve Pikiell's uncharacteristic postgame behavior.

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Breaking down Ryan Pisarri's comments after interim AD breaks silence

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:37:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the men's basketball team winning back-to-back games and interim AD Ryan Pisarri breaking his months-long silence.

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After worst week of season, Rutgers faces must-win in Washington

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:43:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week for the Scarlet Knights.

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Another obstacle, another loss for snakebitten Scarlet Knights

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:41:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' loss to Maryland on Sunday.

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Football (finally) hires DC, basketball beats Illinois in Dylan Harper’s return

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:58:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant reacts to the football team returning Robb Smith as defensive coordinator and basketball earning a big win over Illinois.

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Assessing realistic expectations for Rutgers in final month of regular season

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:18:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' loss to Michigan and look ahead to the final month of the regular season.

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Harsh reality hits Rutgers after Michigan State loss

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:13:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' loss to Michigan State, the status of star freshman Dylan Harper and where they go from here.

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Basketball takes step back, reports on gymnastics and Rutgers finances released

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:34:09 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the men's basketball team's loss to Penn State, as well as the findings of the investigation into the gymnastics program.

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UCLA win stops bleeding: Can Rutgers build on it with healthy Dylan Harper?

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:05:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss how the Scarlet Knights looked against the Bruins, what it means ahead of a crucial four-game stretch outside of Piscataway and whether Monday’s victory could springboard them a season-shifting run to close January.

We also touch on football adding another stud defensive end in Ohio transfer Bradley Weaver, share our thoughts on the Scarlet Knights’ current 10-man portal haul, discuss the latest on women’s basketball star Kiyomi McMiller’s saga and break down a near top-five upset from the wrestling program.

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Can Rutgers hoops salvage season that is quickly falling apart?

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:02:00 -0000

The show is back to discuss where the Scarlet Knights stand after a two-game losing streak to Wisconsin and Indiana and ahead of a crucial two-game stretch against No. 20 Purdue and No. 22 UCLA, how much Dylan Harper’s illness has impacted them and whether they will make a miraculous turnaround to reach the postseason.

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What does Rutgers have to do in Big Ten play to make NCAA Tournament?

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:28:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' blowout win over Columbia and where they stand in the NCAA Tournament picture as Big Ten play restarts. We also touch on football updates and each give our hopes for Rutgers athletics during the 2025 calendar year.

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Rate Bowl recap: Scarlet Knights blow big lead in disappointing season finale

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:35:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Rate Bowl, discuss the Scarlet Knights’ defensive issues, break down the reason for its offense’s second-half struggles and put the 2024 season into perspective after it officially came to a close. We also tough on the men’s basketball team’s outlook for the rest of this winter after its loss to Princeton in Newark last weekend.

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Rate Bowl preview: Will Rutgers beat Kansas State again?

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:50:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Rate Bowl between the Scarlet Knights and Kansas State.

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How far can Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey carry Rutgers? Plus: football portal talk

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:42:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey’s contributions in a crucial win over Seton Hall, how the rest of the Scarlet Knights fared against the Pirates, the drama of the final moments at Jersey Mike’s Arena and what it all means for the remainder of the season.

We also catch up on what the football program has done in the transfer portal during the first week of its current 20-day window, dissecting the three additions they made, the three outgoing transfers they lost and what should be the priority entering the final two weeks of the window.

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Previewing Seton Hall, reacting to football's 2025 schedule

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:56:52 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview basketball's rivalry game against Seton Hall and react to football's 2025 schedule.

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Rate Bowl bound! Rutgers returns to Arizona, will face Kansas State

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:59:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to break down the Scarlet Knights going to the Rate Bowl, their matchup with Kansas State and which of the seniors we think will play. We also touch on the men's basketball team's loss to Ohio State.

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Reviewing Rutgers football's roster after signing day, before transfer portal window opens

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:34:52 -0000

The Rutgers Rant goes through the Rutgers football roster after national signing day and before the transfer portal window opens next week.

How should Rutgers feel after 7-5 football season?

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:16:49 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' win over Michigan State to end its regular season, discuss the big picture of what this fall means and look ahead to their potential bowl destination.

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Dylan Harper's dominance puts Rutgers' ceiling on full display

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:43:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant discusses Dylan Harper's dominance at the Players Era Festival and previews the football team's regular season finale against Michigan State.

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How did Rutgers lose that game?

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 15:25:14 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' stunning loss to No. 24 Illinois.

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Would Senior Day win over Illinois mark successful season for Rutgers?

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:19:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' Senior Day meeting with Illinois.

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BOWLING! Rutgers clinches postseason, salvages special season possibility with win over Maryland

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:23:27 -0000

The Rutgers Rant discusses the Scarlet Knights' 31-17 win over Maryland, what it means for them to become bowl eligible and what they can do in the final two games of the season.

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Can Rutgers break College Park curse against Maryland?

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' road trip to College Park, where they face Maryland on Saturday night.

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Did Rutgers football turn a corner in win over Minnesota?

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:04:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' 26-19 win over Minnesota, discuss what an improved defense means moving forward and predict how many wins they can earn in the final three games of the season. We also preview basketball's game against Saint Peter's and recap the women's soccer team's loss to UCLA in the Big Ten Tournament championship game.

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Hoops off to encouraging start, football faces red-hot Minnesota

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:50:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the men's basketball team's encouraging start to the 2024-25 season and preview the football program's home game against a red-hot Minnesota team with a lot of familiar faces.

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Basketball season preview: What should we expect from Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey?

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:24:44 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the 2024-25 men's basketball season. We share our expectations for five-star freshmen Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, our reasons for optimism and concern and our season predictions.

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Has Rutgers football lost its identity?

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:39:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' loss to USC, discuss where they stand at the bye week, give our take on what caused the October backslide and more.

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Can Rutgers stabilize season vs. USC in LA?

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' trip to Los Angeles to face USC.

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After Rutgers loses to UCLA, is it time to panic in Piscataway?

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:28:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant returns to recap the Scarlet Knights' 35-32 loss to UCLA on Saturday. We discuss the disastrous defensive performance against the Bruins, a much-improved offense and where Rutgers goes from here. We also touch on men's basketball's exhibition loss to St. John's, where five-star freshmen Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper shined.

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Previewing Rutgers' must-win game against UCLA

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview what amounts to a must-win matchup for the Scarlet Knight, sharing our take on running back Samuel Brown’s season-ending injury and dissecting what this game could mean for the outlook of Rutgers’ season. We also touch on the preseason exhibition the men’s basketball team will play against St. John’s in Piscataway on Thursday night.

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What's next for Rutgers after blowout loss to Wisconsin?

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:40:07 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to try and make sense of the Scarlet Knights' 42-7 loss to Wisconsin. We recap the “unacceptable” result, look at what went wrong and recalibrate our expectations for the rest of the 2024 season.

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Wisconsin preview: Will Scarlet Knights get back on track against beat-up Badgers?

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' crucial home game against Wisconsin, including the key matchup that could decide the contest and why it is crucial for Rutgers to get back on track against the beat-up Badgers

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What is Rutgers' 2024 ceiling after Nebraska loss?

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:49:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' 14-7 loss to Nebraska, what plagued them during a frustrating afternoon in Lincoln and what it means for the rest of the 2024 season.

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Nebraska preview: another week, another chance at history for Rutgers

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview Rutgers football’s road trip to Nebraska, the keys to the contest — including, among other things, stopping “prodigy” true freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola — and what they need from quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis as star running back Kyle Monangai faces a stout defensive front. We also touch on men’s basketball’s trip to Chicago for Big Ten Media Day on Thursday, as well as where head coach Steve Pikiell’s team landed in preseason projections of the league standings.

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Off to its best start of Big Ten era, Rutgers football's rise continues

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:47:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights’ big victory over Washington, the good signs from quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis that earned offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca’s trust, the concerning moments from a defense that bent very far but did not break often against the Huskies, and more. We also touch on the men’s basketball team’s open scrimmage this weekend.

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Major opportunity awaits Rutgers vs. Washington: Will Scarlet Knights take advantage?

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' massive meeting with Washington, discuss what it means for Rutgers in the big picture and share our predictions for the contest. We also talk about the highly anticipated hoops team's media day on Tuesday.

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Rutgers survives Virginia Tech comeback, leaving plenty of questions entering Big Ten play

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:30:26 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' historic road win over Virginia Tech and what to take away from the second-half meltdown that almost resulted in a brutal loss.

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Will Rutgers earn historic win at Virginia Tech? Plus: Gia Girman!

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant previews the Scarlet Knights' trip to Virginia Tech, predicts whether they will earn a historic victory in Blacksburg and what areas will be key in the matchup. Plus, we speak with Rutgers women's soccer forward Gia Girman about her viral moments, her game-winning goal in her first game back and her hopes for the rest of the 2024 season.

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Did Rutgers' 2024 outlook change during bye week?

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:08:09 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss how the Scarlet Knights' future opponents looked during their bye week, whether that changed the outlook for the 2024 season and more.

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Is this Rutgers' best offense in a decade?

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:27:02 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' emphatic win over Akron on Saturday. We discuss how quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis performed, the start of running back Kyle Monangai's Heisman campaign and how Rutgers looks heading into the bye week.

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What do we want to see from Rutgers vs. Akron?

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' upcoming home game against Akron. We discuss whether Rutgers will stretch the field against the Zips, what we're looking for from the defense and more.

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How did Rutgers' offense look in Athan Kaliakmanis' debut?

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:01:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' season-opening win over Howard at SHI Stadium on Thursday night. We break down quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis' Rutgers debut, the postgame kerfuffle that ensued and what it means for our season expectations.

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What is Pat Hobbs' legacy as Rutgers athletic director?

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:51:29 -0000

The Rutgers Rant returns to discuss our investigation into the gymnastics program and Pat Hobbs' handling of it, his legacy as the athletic director of the Scarlet Knights and more.

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Previewing Rutgers football's 2024 season

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:14:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the football team's highly anticipated 2024 season. We discuss quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis' importance, share our predictions for the campaign and more.

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Recapping Rutgers' 1st scrimmage of training camp

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the scrimmage, going over what head coach Greg Schiano took away from the afternoon and what it means going forward as training camp approaches the halfway point.

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Training camp is here! Preview plus preseason predictions

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview Rutgers football training camp, which begins this week. We also share our preseason predictions in a number of categories, as well as answer questions from our insiders over at NJ.com/text.

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Big Ten Media Day recap, Olympics preview

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:49:09 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' trip to Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis and touch on what was discussed at Lucas Oil Stadium. We will also touch base with columnist Steve Politi, who is in Paris to cover the 2024 Summer Olympics, to discuss the former Scarlet Knights in attendance.

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Big Ten Media Day preview, basketball observations

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' trip to Big Ten Media Days, recap our observations from a basketball practice last week and more.

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Is Rutgers football putting together its best recruiting class ever?

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:19:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss what DJ McClary's addition means for Rutgers, whether it now positions the 2025 class to surpass the historic 2012 group and more. We also discuss how the men’s basketball team looked at one of its workouts in the first week of its summer program.

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Todderick Hunt explains Rutgers football's recent recruiting success

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:29:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant welcomes recruiting analyst Todderick Hunt to break down why the Scarlet Knights have had so much success in the 2025 class thus far, which prospects stick out from the group, what's next and more.

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Football's huge recruiting weekend, plus end of year review

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:17:11 -0000

The Rutgers Rant discusses the football program's fruitful official visit weekend, plus we look back on the 2023-24 season as a whole.

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How will Rutgers be impacted by NCAA settlement? Plus, catching up on football, basketball

Tue, 28 May 2024 17:26:46 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to catch up on the past three weeks, from recruiting updates on the football and basketball front to an NCAA court settlement that marks a huge shift in the future of college sports.

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Emergency Pod: Rutgers names starting QB, Gavin Wimsatt enters transfer portal

Wed, 01 May 2024 19:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant shares its immediate reaction to the Scarlet Knights naming Athan Kaliakmanis their starting quarterback, Gavin Wimsatt hitting the transfer portal.

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Has Rutgers landed on starting QB after spring?

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:49:27 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' spring game, the football program's outlook following camp and whether they seem to have a starting quarterback at this point. We also share updates on basketball transfer portal recruiting and Max Melton being drafted to the NFL.

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Is Rutgers' Dylan Harper best player in '24 class? Plus football scrimmage No. 2

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:20:35 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss Dylan Harper's outstanding performance at the Jordan Brand Classic, the football team's second scrimmage of the spring and more.

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Recapping Rutgers' 1st spring scrimmage, transfer portal talk

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:31:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Rutgers football team's first scrimmage of spring camp, catch up on the latest in basketball's transfer portal pursuits and more.

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Catching up on transfer portal, McDonald's AA game, football spring camp

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:51:58 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to catch up on a busy couple weeks for the Scarlet Knights, from transfer portal movement to McDonald's All-American game to football spring camp opening.

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Busy season for Rutgers: Transfer portal, spring camp, NCAA wrestling championships

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:35:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to dissect a busy period in Rutgers sports, from the transfer portal in basketball (and track!) to the NCAA championships in wrestling to football's upcoming spring camp.

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Transfer portal season! Where Rutgers stands, what it needs to add

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:46:58 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss where Rutgers basketball stands on the transfer portal's first day and taking a look at the Scarlet Knights' outlook at the NCAA wrestling championships.

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Evaluating Rutgers basketball's season, reviewing wrestling's big weekend

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:28:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to evaluate the men's basketball team's season as it heads into the Big Ten Tournament this week and preview what should be an active offseason in Piscataway. We also discuss the wrestling program's big showing at the Big Ten Championships and catch up on how spring sports have started their season.

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After home loss to Maryland, Rutgers has little hope left for postseason

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:52:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' home loss to Maryland, what it means for the remainder of the season and what's gone wrong during their current three-game slide. We also touch on Dylan Harper co-headlining an event with Tom Brady and a strong start from some spring sports.

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Can Rutgers still reach NCAA Tournament after win streak is snapped?

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:03:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' loss to Minnesota that snapped a four-game win streak and their NCAA Tournament chances with six games to play.

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How far can Jeremiah Williams take Rutgers this season?

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:28:52 -0000

The Rutgers Rant discusses the Scarlet Knights' resurgence with Jeremiah Williams, how the outlook on the rest of the season looks with him in the fold and more.

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Basketball bounces back in Jeremiah Williams' debut

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the men's basketball team's win over Michigan, Jeremiah Williams' Rutgers debut after a legal victory over the NCAA and more.

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Hoops, wrestling fall short of top-10 upsets: What's next?

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 18:17:51 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss basketball's loss to No. 2 Purdue, wrestling's missed opportunity against No. 9 Minnesota and much more.

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Basketball's present is bleak, but future remains bright

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:16:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the men's basketball team's latest loss to Michigan State, its brutal offensive woes and the outlook for the rest of the season with potential reinforcements coming. We also recap how commits Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey performed at the HoopHall Classic in Springfield over the weekend, Reggie Sutton's decision to return for his seventh season with the football program and more.

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Basketball season hits crossroads, Caitlin Clark dazzles RAC crowd

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 21:54:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the men's basketball team's rough start to the Big Ten slate, the outlook on the rest of the season and how it pertains to the program's future, the women's basketball team welcoming Caitlin Clark to Piscataway, the wrestling team's winning weekend and Big Ten outlook, and more.

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Kaliakmania! Rutgers lands transfer QB to compete with Gavin Wimsatt

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:25:16 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights earning a commitment from Minnesota transfer QB Athan Kaliakmanis, the men's basketball team's plight ahead of Big Ten play and Caitlin Clark's visit to Piscataway this weekend.

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Pinstripe Bowl champions! Rutgers beats Miami to cap winning season

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 17:21:26 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Rutgers football team's victory over Miami in the Pinstripe Bowl. We also look ahead to the football program's offseason, touch on the recent NIL discussion, talk the men's basketball team's recent loss to Mississippi State and more.

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Pinstripe Bowl Preview Pod: Rutgers vs. Miami

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 17:32:39 -0000

The Rutgers Rant previews the Scarlet Knights' meeting with Miami in the Pinstripe Bowl.

Note: this episode was recorded on Monday, December 18th.

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Evaluating Rutgers' 2024 recruiting class, which may be best of Schiano 2.0

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:41:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant welcomes NJ.com recruiting analyst Todderick Hunt to break down the 2024 recruiting class, which made their commitments official on Wednesday.

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Is Rutgers about to get a transfer QB? Plus more stuff

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:05:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' pursuit of a transfer portal quarterback and what it means for the position in Piscataway, the contract extensions given to head coach Greg Schiano and his two coordinators, and more stuff.

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Big week for Rutgers: Basketball beats Seton Hall, football keeps stars for 1 more year

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:41:44 -0000

The Rutgers Rant returns to discuss the men's basketball program's win over Seton Hall, the football program's successful efforts to bring multiple key starters back for one more season and the wrestling team's scrappy bout with Princeton over the weekend.

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Dylan Harper is Rutgers bound! 5-star guard's commitment ushers in new era for Scarlet Knights

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:38:29 -0000

The Rutgers Rant recaps Dylan Harper's commitment day, discusses what the five-star guard pledge means for the program and look toward what will be the most anticipated season in program history.

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Pinstripe Bowl bound! Rutgers welcomes Miami to the Bronx

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:54:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant crew is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' selection to the Pinstripe Bowl, the start of the transfer portal window and more.

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Crucial month awaits Rutgers before bowl, after Maryland loss

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:38:08 -0000

The Rutgers Rant recaps the Scarlet Knights' loss to Maryland in their regular season finale on Saturday, look at where they stand in the bowl game picture, evaluate where they stand entering a crucial month and take a stab at which way key decisions will go.

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Will Rutgers end regular season with a win over Maryland?

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 21:52:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant previews the Scarlet Knights' regular season finale against Maryland, plus some Boomer-Zoomer and Thanksgiving plans.

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Penn State proves too much for Rutgers, whose bowl outlook seems clear

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:10:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant recaps the Scarlet Knights' loss to No. 12 Penn State in State College, discusses men's basketball's recent four-game home win streak, evaluates where football stands in the bowl game picture and much more.

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Football faces Penn State, basketball beats Georgetown

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:53:21 -0000

The Rutgers Rant previews the football team's upcoming trip to State College to face No. 12 Penn State, discusses Greg Schiano's interesting press conference comments, recaps the men's basketball team's win over Georgetown and goes over the survey sent out to fans to gauge interest in premium upgrades to Jersey Mike's Arena. Plus: Boomer-Zoomer and a fantasy football battle between co-hosts.

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Iowa loss exposes Rutgers offense, Gavin Wimsatt's limitations

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:00:22 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to talk about the Scarlet Knights' road loss to Iowa on Saturday. We discuss what the result means for Rutgers' obvious offensive limitations, for Gavin Wimsatt's outlook as the program's quarterback of the future and for the Scarlet Knights' bowl projections. We also touch on men's basketball's 2-0 weekend, Ace Bailey officially signing with the Scarlet Knights and a tough weekend for Rutgers' olympic sports programs.

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Can Rutgers get signature win in Iowa? Plus basketball, sign stealing

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:30:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant previews the Scarlet Knights' road trip to Iowa, recaps men's basketball's season opening loss to Princeton and breaks down the latest episode of Michigan's sign-stealing scandal that Rutgers was roped into.

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

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:42:48 -0000

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.

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Will Rutgers pull off historic upset of No. 1 Ohio State?

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant crew is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' meeting with No. 1 Ohio State in Piscataway on Saturday.

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Opportunities aplenty for Rutgers in final 3rd of season

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:45:00 -0000

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.

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Going bowling: Rutgers football locks up bid with Indiana win

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000

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 loss to Northwestern.

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Will Rutgers clinch bowl game bid against Indiana?

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:05:00 -0000

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.

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

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000

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.

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

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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.

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Wisconsin exposes why Rutgers is 'not there yet'

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:57:33 -0000

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.

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

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:33:00 -0000

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.

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Evaluating where Rutgers football stands entering season-defining stretch

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant recaps the Scarlet Knights' win over Wagner and where they stand entering the season-defining three-game stretch they face. And for the first time ever, we have a guest!

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Football hits Wagner week as basketball practices get underway

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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.

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No upset in Michigan, but progress remains evident for Rutgers, Gavin Wimsatt

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:23:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant discusses football's loss to Michigan and what it means for the outlook of the rest of the season.

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Can Rutgers pull off unthinkable upset over Michigan?

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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.

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

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 21:00:00 -0000

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.

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

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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.

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

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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.

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Predicting Rutgers-Temple, catching up on Dylan Harper

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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.

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Football crushes Northwestern as hoops has Harper Hysteria

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 17:19:53 -0000

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.

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Predicting Rutgers' 2023 season, opener vs. Northwestern

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000

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.

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

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

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.

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Recapping Rutgers at Rucker, football's second scrimmage,

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0000

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.

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Gavin Wimsatt misses mark in 1st Rutgers scrimmage as starter

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:42:00 -0000

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.

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No QB battle at Rutgers: Gavin Wimsatt is the guy

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 21:17:00 -0000

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.

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Football media day storylines, catching up on hoops offseason

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:44:00 -0000

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.

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

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 17:56:00 -0000

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.

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

Mon, 22 May 2023 16:32:00 -0000

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.

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Recapping Rutgers spring game, where QB competition stands

Mon, 01 May 2023 15:15:07 -0000

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.

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Catching up on football spring camp, basketball and wrestling offseason

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:45:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant returns to discuss a busy month, including football's spring camp, the fluid men's basketball offseason, wrestling's big transfer portal addition and what's next and more.

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

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:29:00 -0000

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.

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Rutgers basketball looks broken as it limps to finish line

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:25:00 -0000

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.

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Epic comeback vs. Penn State has Rutgers on verge of NCAA Tournament

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:35:20 -0000

The Rutgers Rant discusses the men's basketball program's epic comeback over Penn State, whether that earns Derek Simpson more playing time, what to do with Paul Mulcahy and why the Scarlet Knights struggle so much offensively.

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Is it time to panic for Rutgers basketball?

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:00:44 -0000

Rutgers basketball has lost three straight games since key starter Mawot Mag suffered a season-ending knee injury. A 10-point home loss to Nebraska, the 12th-place team in the Big Ten, is sounding the alarm bells in Piscataway. Is it time to panic in Piscataway?

The Rutgers Rant discusses all of that and more, including the need for Paul Mulcahy to be more assertive, Cliff Omoruyi's NBA prospects and whether head coach Steve Pikiell is too nice.

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Rutgers basketball in a good spot. Football, wrestling? Not so much

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:40:46 -0000

The Rutgers Rant discusses where the men's basketball program stands at the midpoint of the Big Ten season, the football program's offensive outlook after a lack of movement in the transfer portal, the wrestling team's down year and the women's basketball program's strong first season under head coach Coquese Washington.

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With Ace Bailey committed, Rutgers basketball's future is brighter than ever

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:45:58 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the commitment of five-star forward Ace Bailey and what it means for the program's future, including the pursuit of Dylan Harper. We talk about the Scarlet Knights' epic overtime win over Ohio State. We touch on offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca's introduction and his plans for the offense, quarterback Gavin Wimsatt.

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The OC is chosen: Kirk Ciarrocca returns to Rutgers

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 18:14:25 -0000

The Rutgers Rant discusses Greg Schiano's hire of Kirk Ciarrocca as the Scarlet Knights' offensive coordinator. We also touch on the men’s basketball program’s win over Maryland.

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Rutgers is in the Big Ten title race after upsetting No. 1 Purdue once again,

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 16:43:45 -0000

The Rutgers Rant discusses every angle of the the Scarlet Knights' monster upset over No. 1 Purdue at Mackey Arena, from the the chaotic finish to what it all means moving forward.

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Signing Day special: Evaluating Rutgers' 2023 recruiting class

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant welcomes NJ Advance Media recruiting analyst Todderick Hunt to the show. He breaks down the Scarlet Knights' 2023 recruiting class, discusses transfer portal targets and the current state of recruiting at large in the age of NIL. We also discuss the men's basketball team's big win over Wake Forest.

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Did Rutgers basketball get hosed with controversial finish in loss to Ohio State?

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 16:29:58 -0000

The Rutgers Rant discusses the controversial finish to the Scarlet Knights' gut-wrenching loss to Ohio State on Thursday.

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Quiet start to Rutgers football's offseason, basketball beats Indiana (again)

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:13:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant crew discusses the football program's quiet start to the offseason, between the lack of an offensive coordinator hire and the relatively positive start to the transfer portal window, along with the basketball team's huge start to Big Ten play with a dominant win over No. 10 Indiana.

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Reviewing Rutgers' 2022 season, previewing pivotal, potentially wild offseason

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:50:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant crew discusses a down 2022 season for the Scarlet Knights and previews a pivotal — and potentially wild — offseason for the program led by head coach Greg Schiano. We touch on the players Rutgers must prevent from entering the transfer portal, the positions of it needs to attack, the offensive coordinator search and more. We also touch on the men's basketball team as it enters the toughest stretch of its non-conference slate.

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Should Gavin Wimsatt still be Rutgers' long-term QB plan after offense sputters again?

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:33:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant crew discusses Gavin Wimsatt and the offense's immense struggles in the Scarlet Knights' loss to No. 11 Penn State, the alleged sold-out crowd at SHI Stadium, the quarterback situation heading into the offseason and the outlook for the rest of the regular season. We also talk Rutgers basketball's loss to Temple and Rutgers wrestling's big week in California, dish our World Cup winner predictions and issue a pair of mea culpas.

Open: Rutgers' loss to Penn State, Gavin Wimsatt's struggles

11:35: True/False

33: Predictions

37: Wrestling, World Cup

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Rutgers soccer wins Big Ten title, Gavin Wimsatt grows in loss to Michigan State

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:01:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant discusses the Scarlet Knights' loss to Michigan State and all that it entailed: Gavin Wimsatt's growth, the defense's regression, the worst day of a season-long penalty issue, the end of half clock management and the end of game shenanigans. We touch on men's soccer's historic Big Ten Tournament title, basketball's undefeated start and the depth that creates potential for the wrestling team's success this season and beyond.

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Rutgers shows both sides of rebuild in loss to Michigan, plus hoops preview

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:49:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant crew had plenty to discuss this week, from the football program's tale-of-two-halves loss to No. 4 Michigan to the upcoming men's basketball season. We talk quarterback Gavin Wimsatt's performance, make season predictions for hoops and get into why the train horn sound at SHI Stadium must go.

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Rutgers hands keys to QB Gavin Wimsatt: Is it right move?

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:08:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant crew discusses head coach Greg Schiano's decision to name redshirt freshman Gavin Wimsatt as the starting quarterback and what it means for the future of the program. We also discuss Rutgers' upcoming meeting with Michigan, the outlook without star running back Samuel Brown and the basketball program's scrimmage with Fairfield.

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Rutgers beats Indiana in Nunzio Campanile's debut. Can it upset Minnesota?

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:37:07 -0000

The Rutgers Rant discusses the Scarlet Knights' Homecoming win over Indiana, interim offensive coordinator Nunzio Campanile's debut, true freshman Sam Brown's breakout game, the usage of veteran quarterback Noah Vedral while keeping redshirt freshman Gavin Wimsatt glued to the bench and the upcoming road trip to Minnesota.

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Rutgers has all 3 QBs healthy for Indiana after bye week: Can it pull out the Homecoming win?

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 20:41:40 -0000

The Rutgers Rant crew discusses a crucial Homecoming meeting with the Hoosiers, what we believe would mark a successful reign for interim OC Nunzio Campanile, whether Rutgers fans will ever have a chance to carry the goal posts at SHI Stadium into the Raritan River, Knoxville-style, and what it would take to #ThrowPolitiInTheRaritan.

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Rutgers fires OC Sean Gleeson: What's next for the offense?

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:20:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant crew discusses the news that Greg Schiano fired his offensive coordinator Sean Gleeson during the bye week, what changes need to be made by interim OC/QB coach Nunzio Campanile and where the Scarlet Knights go from here in the second half of the season.

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Rutgers can’t beat Ohio State, but can Greg Schiano beat up Ryan Day?

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 21:20:17 -0000

The NJ Advance Media crew recaps Rutgers' road loss to No. 3 Ohio State, debates who would win a fight between Greg Schiano and Ryan Day and previews Friday's pivotal game against Nebraska on the latest episode of the Rutgers Rant.

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Iowa ends Rutgers' unbeaten start: Should alarm bells ring after loss?

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 21:45:00 -0000

We discuss Rutgers' first loss of the season to Iowa, the quarterback position after Evan Simon's second consecutive start and the greatness (or lack thereof?) of astronaut/Senator/pioneer John Glenn ahead of the Scarlet Knights' trip to Columbus to face No. 3 Ohio State.

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What did Greg Schiano yell at OC Sean Gleeson in Rutgers’ win over Temple? We tried to decipher

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0000

The Rutgers Rant crew discusses the horrendous offensive display in Saturday's win over Temple, what head coach Greg Schiano yelled at offensive coordinator Sean Gleeson and how the current quarterback injury crisis impacts the upcoming Big Ten opener against Iowa.

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Yes, it was Wagner that Rutgers crushed for its 2nd win, but...

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 21:49:00 -0000

The NJ Advance Media crew discusses Rutgers' obliteration of Wagner, the ongoing quarterback carousel and the possibility of the Scarlet Knights racing out to a 5-1 (!) start to the season.

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Rutgers earns season-opening win, but does it have a quarterback?

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0000

The NJ Advance Media crew discusses Rutgers' season-opening win over Boston College and the interesting situation at quarterback that emerged from it.

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Previewing Rutgers' season-defining opener against Boston College

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 22:06:17 -0000

The Rutgers Rant crew previews the Scarlet Knights' season opener against Boston College this weekend. Steve Politi, Pat Lanni and Brian Fonseca discuss the quarterback battle, the offensive line rotation and the defensive line depth before making a prediction on arguably the most important game of the season.

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Rutgers football starts training camp, basketball courts Bronny James

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:53:19 -0000

The Rutgers Rant is back. After a summer hiatus, the hosts are back to preview Rutgers football training camp, recap Big Ten Media Days, discuss the hubbub around Drew Singleton's waiver request and explore the possibility that Bronny James plays college basketball in Piscataway.

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Rutgers basketball's big week, baseball's NCAA Tournament snub, 2021-22 year in review

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:33:13 -0000

The Rutgers Rant crew discusses a pair of huge news items for the Scarlet Knights' men's basketball program, the baseball team getting snubbed by the NCAA Tournament selection committee (or did they?) and review the 2021-22 season as a whole.

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Introducing Father Wants Us Dead

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:20:38 -0000

Sports columnist Steve Politi introduces NJ.com's true crime podcast series: Father Wants Us Dead. Two veteran journalists bring us the story of a N.J. Sunday school teacher who murdered his wife, mother and three children — only to disappear and begin a new life entirely on the other side of the country.

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Recapping Rutgers spring game, future of women's hoops after C. Vivian Stringer

Tue, 10 May 2022 20:31:00 -0000

There's a new writer on the Rutgers beat for NJ Advance Media. Pat Lanni joins host Steve Politi and Brian Fonseca for the first time to recap the Rutgers football spring game, catch up on C. Vivian Stringer's retirement/the subsequent coaching search and the offseason activity of the men's basketball program.

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Rutgers lost a March Madness classic. What's next?

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:23:57 -0000

Rutgers' wild season came to an abrupt end with its double-overtime loss to Notre Dame in the First Four. And so did this era of Scarlet Knights basketball, with Geo Baker out of eligibility and Caleb McConnell and Ron Harper Jr. expected to move on. How will this group be remembered? And what does the future look like for Steve Pikiell's program? We also discuss last weekend's NCAA wrestling championships, spring football, Saint Peter's and more.