Scarlet Nation Podcast: Recent Episodes
John Otterstedt
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.
Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss a quiet opening to the transfer portal season for Rutgers Basketball.
Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss the upcoming start of the transfer portal for Rutgers.
Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer talk about the latest Rutgers football and basketball news.
Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss the dismissal of Rutgers coaches Robb Smith, Zach Sparber and Colin Ferrell.
Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss the state of Rutgers football and hoops after each dropped a weekend contest.
Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer talk about the latest in Rutgers football and basketball.
Bobby Deren is joined by Gopher Illustrated publisher Ryan Burns on the latest podcast.
Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss Wydeek Collier's reclassification to Rutgers' class of 2025.
Bobby Deren and Kristian Dyer discuss the latest Rutgers movement in the transfer portal.
T.J. Fiorillo and Bobby Deren discuss the way the transfer portal is reshaping Rutgers' roster.
247Sports national recruiting analyst Brian Dohn joins Bobby Deren on the latest podcast.
247Sports national recruiting analyst Brian Dohn joins Bobby Deren to talk Rutgers recruiting.
The Scarlet Nation podcast gets you ready for the start of a new Rutgers Football season.
Rutgers four-star commit Michael Thomas III joins Chris Tsakonas on the latest podcast.
Scarlet Nation's Chris Tsakonas welcomes Rutgers football commit Gavin Sidwar to the podcast.
Bobby Deren and Chris Tsaakonas discuss the latest big developments in Rutgers Football and Basketball.
Bobby Deren and Chris Tsakonas discuss the latest from Rutgers first week of summer workouts.
247Sports national recruiting analyst Brian Dohn talks NCAA settlement with Scarlet nation's Bobby Deren.
Rutgers class of 2025 linebacker commit joins Chris Tsakonas on the latest Scarlet Nation podcast
Chris Tsakonas and Bobby Deren discuss the latest developments in Rutgers football and basketball.
Chris Tsakonas and Bobby Deren discuss the exodus of Rutgers players to the transfer portal.
Bobby Deren and Chris Tsakonas discuss what lies beyond the Big Ten Tournament for Rutgers basketball.
Bobby Deren and Chris Tsakonas discuss Rutgers' chances of making it to the postseason.
Bobby Deren and Chris Tsakonas discuss Rutgers' remaining schedule and the potential path to Match Madness.
Chris Tsakonas and Bobby Deren discuss Dylan Harper's commitment and the state of Rutgers Basketball.
Chris Tsakonas and Bobby Deren discuss a monumental week in Rutgers basketball history.
Chris Tsakonas and Bobby Deren discuss a busy weekend full of Rutgers football and basketball.
Chris Tsakonas and Bobby Deren discuss Rutgers' upcoming matchup with Indiana and more.
Bobby Deren and Chris Tsakonas discuss the impact of the Northwestern scandal and how it will affect the season opener against Rutgers.
Scarlet Nation's Chris Tsakonas speaks with Rutgers commit Gabriel Winowich of Detroit Country Day in Franklin, Mich.
247Sports national recruiting analyst Brian Dohn speaks with Bobby Deren about the state of Rutgers Football Recruiting.
Scarlet Nation's Bobby Deren and Chris Tsakonas discuss the latest players to join the Scarlet Knights.
Scarlet Nation's Bobby Deren and Chris Tsakonas discuss the future of Rutgers Basketball.
Meet our newest staff member and hear what our hosts have to say about the Rutgers spring game!
Bobby and Shawn give their thoughts on the news that Sean Gleeson will no longer be serving as the Rutgers offensive coordinator.
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It's your mid-week dose of all things Rutgers football with Bobby Deren and Brian Dohn!
Check out what Bobby and John have to say immediately after Rutgers' opening day victory over Boston College!
If you sneezed last week, you probably missed a commitment. Get the lowdown in our latest Scarlet Nation podcast!
Bobby Deren and Joe Chetta give you the scoop on Coach Pikiell's squad as they get ready for the 2022 Big Ten Basketball Tournament!
Bobby and Joe take a deep dive on the world of Rutgers hoops as the final stretch of the season kicks into high gear.
Recruiting never ends, which is Bobby and Shawn are jumping head-first into the 2023 recruiting class in our latest podcast. Does Rutgers have a shot with the top recruits?
Don't miss this episode for the inside scoop on the players who are signing with Rutgers this week!
Rutgers traveled out to Penn State and came home with a 28-0 defeat. While the offense struggled, the defense definitely had some highlights.
Bobby and Shawn give you the scoop as we head into this important time period of the football recruiting calendar.
If you are looking for some answers in the wake of Rutgers 52-3 loss to Wisconsin, you came to the right place.
It wasn't the game that Rutgers fans expected. Bobby and Joe break down the game and give some perspective heading into the bye week.
In our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast, John and Bobby give their instant thoughts on the Scarlet Knights' 31-13 loss to No. 11 Michigan State, as well as their insight into what fans can expect moving forward.
There's no way to sugarcoat the defeat suffered at the hands of Ohio State today, so Bobby Deren and Joe Chetta are going to offer the good, the bad, and the ugly as they reflect on the 52-13 victory for the Buckeyes.
Bobby and Joe take a look back at the Scarlet Knights' hard-fought battle against Michigan.
It is a big week for Rutgers football, and the Scarlet Nation podcast is back with a look at this week's matchup against Michigan, the previous week's contest against Delaware, and a look at the world of recruiting.
The Rutgers fanbase breathed a collective sigh of relief this afternoon with the announcements that both Ron Harper Jr. and Geo Baker will be returning to Rutgers for the 2021-22 season. What does this mean for Harper Jr. and Baker? What does this mean for Steve Pikiell's squad? Bobby Deren and Brian Dohn break it down in our latest Scarlet Nation podcast!
We are heading into the hottest part of the summer, and there's a lot of heat in the Rutgers football program. Greg Schiano has the Scarlet Knights sitting at No. 11 in the 247Sports Composite rankings for the class of 2022. In today's podcast, Bobby Deren and Shawn Brown discuss the latest developments along the recruiting trail.
Rutgers kicked off the camp season with its "Chop Elite" camp on Wednesday evening. The event drew hundreds of prospects, as well as college coaches from up and down the East coast. There was a nice contingent of committed players, as well as some top targets on-hand. In our latest podcast, we take a look at the event and lay out a blueprint for what fans can expect over the next few months. This is an intense time for recruiting, and Rutgers is standing strong at No. 7 in the 247Sports composite ranking for 2022!
The end of the spring football is here, and today's podcast looks back at the spring and forward as Greg Schiano and his staff get ready for the 2021 football season.
The Rutgers football program is heading into a new stage of the recruiting season, and Brian Dohn joins the podcast to discuss what fans can expect in the coming weeks and months.
Rutgers is sitting pretty in the top 10 of the national recruiting rankings, and we are about to enter an exciting period of the recruiting calendar. What can fans look forward to in the not so distant future? Who are the prime targets to keep an eye on? How does it all fit together? Bobby Deren and Shawn Brown break it all down!
The No. 3 dual threat quarterback in the country, Gavin Wimsatt, committed to Rutgers on Friday night, moving the Scarlet Knights' 2022 recruiting class to No. 6 in the national rankings. What does it mean to a Scarlet Knight program that is rebuilding under head coach Greg Schiano? Bobby Deren breaks it down with 247Sports National Recruiting Analyst, Brian Dohn.
In our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast, Bobby Deren is talking Rutgers hoops with our resident basketball recruiting guru, Matt Agnoli.
Rutgers is headed to the B1G Tournament and, ultimately, to the NCAA Tournament this year. It is a big year for the team, as well as the fans who follow it. Today we are talking to super-fan Brian Kelley, the former Court Club president who has seen more "away" Rutgers basketball games than anyone we know. Brian has a unique perspective on the team, and we were happy to have him share it!
What is happening in the world of Rutgers basketball? Is this an NCAA Tournament team? Bobby Deren and Brian Dohn look at the past, present, and future of Steve Pikiell's program as it tries to work its way into the tournament for the first time since 1991.
The Rutgers 2022 football recruiting class currently sits at #3 in the B1G and top 10 in the country. In our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast, Bobby Deren and Shawn Brown talks about the future of the Rutgers football squad. What can we expect in the future? Find out!
In our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast, Bobby sits down with 247Sports national recruiting analyst, Brian Dohn, to discuss the Rutgers football 2021 signees. How did Greg Schiano fare in his goal to strengthen the Scarlet Knights? Find out in our latest show!
The nationally ranked Rutgers men's basketball squad plays #23 Michigan State before a rematch with Ohio State. How is the team looking as it prepares to battle the Spartans? Which players have surprised our staff? What can we expect to see from the Scarlet Knights as we inch toward the postseason? John and Bobby break it all down in our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast!
Scarlet Nation welcomes 247Sports national recruiting analyst, Brian Dohn, to the podcast. Dohn and Deren talk about the early signing period and more!
How did the Scarlet Knights do when all was said and done on Signing Day? Bobby Deren and Shawn Brown talk about Greg Schiano's first full class in his second tenure leading the Rutgers football program.
With the kickoff to the Rutgers 2020 season a day away, there's no better time to catch up with Bobby and Shawn for another edition of the Scarlet Nation podcast!
The big question on everyone's minds is: "Will there be a B1G football season?" In our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast, we explore this question and discuss the positives and negatives of playing in the spring and fall.
As July fades into August, it is time to look at the past, present and future of Rutgers recruiting. Bobby Deren and Shawn Brown give you an inside glimpse at how Greg Schiano's staff is building for the future.
Bobby Deren and Shawn Brown chat about the world of Rutgers football, with emphasis on the wild world of recruiting. Rutgers is making a splash on the national scene in Greg Schiano's first year back in Piscataway.
In our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast, Bobby Deren and Shawn Brown explore how Greg Schiano and his Rutgers football program are navigating the recruiting waters in the midst of a quarantine. How is the recruiting class shaping up, and what can fans expect in the coming months?
It is never too early to look at the upcoming Rutgers basketball season. In today's podcast, Bobby Deren and John Otterstedt look at the 2020-21 season from all angles. Which players are coming in? What type of impact can they make? What can we expect from the returning players?
Greg Schiano is picking up right where he left off. Rutgers finished in the recruiting top 25 during Schiano's last season at the helm, and the Scarlet Knights appear to be headed in the same direction now that he is back in charge. In our latest podcast, Dohn and Deren talk about Schiano's latest recruiting efforts.
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!
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!
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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.
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.
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!
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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.
Scarlet Nation editor Bobby Deren was interviewed by Rutgers student radio station WRSU today. Check out what he had to say!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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?
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!
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
In our latest Scarlet Nation podcast, we are talking to Shawn Brown, our resident Rutgers recruiting analyst. The hour-long show delves into questions such as:
-How were the Rutgers camps structured this year?
-How important are the camps in the grand scheme of things?
-Which recruits stood out?
-Over the past month, how did Rutgers fare with the recruits listed as "high" on our Charting the -Offers feature?
-Has recruiting been strong enough to compete in the B1G East division?
-What's the early returns on the hiring of Bergen Catholic head coach Nunzio Campanile to the Rutgers staff?
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In our latest episode, we talk to Doreen Ash, the wife of Rutgers head coach Chris Ash. She offers the insight that only someone who has traveled the country with Chris Ash can offer. We discuss her transition to New Jersey, impressions of her new state, selling points of Rutgers/NJ, and more. What’s something that the average fan might not pick up about Chris from watching him on the sidelines or in press conferences? What is her role within the Rutgers football program? We have all this and much more!
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In our latest episode, we are talking to Lee McDonald of Special Teams Solutions. Lee is a former Rutgers kicker who currently mentors many of the top special teams prospects in the region. He talks to us about the favorites to kick and punt for the Scarlet Knights this year, as well as the life of a punter and kicker at the D1 level.
In today's episode of the Scarlet Nation Podcast, New Jersey quarterback guru Tony Racioppi talks about Rutgers quarterbacks Artur Sitkowski, Johnathan Lewis, Jalen Chatman and more!
In our latest episode, John is talking to Scarlet Nation recruiting analyst Shawn Brown. They begin by taking a look at recent Rutgers commit, Donald Williams, a 3-star defensive back out of Camden. From there, they look at recruits who might be leaning toward Rutgers, as well as standouts from the recent Nike camp. Finally, Shawn discusses the power structure of the North Jersey parochials, highlighting the top recruits and the team that Rutgers is most likely to pull in a recruit from.
Cheikh N'Diaye has served as a student manager for the Rutgers men's basketball program over the past 4 years. Recently, he joined the staff at Scarlet Nation. In our latest episode, N'Diaye answers questions posed by our readers on the Round Table. Some of these questions included: What are some of the biggest changes since Pike took over? Who is the hardest working player? What can we expect from Peter Kiss and Myles Johnson? Who can step up and take the big shots now that Corey is gone? There's a lot more to digest in this episode, so give it a listen!
Our latest podcast was taped directly after Saturday's scrimmage. Bobby and Brian F. give their thoughts about the team as they prepare for the 2018 season.
In our latest podcast, John, Brian and Bobby kick things off with an inside look at Scarlet Nation's move to the 247Sports network. From there, we give the scoop on the top recruits who visited Rutgers this week.
Brian Kelly is not only a long time message board moderator on Scarlet Nation, but he is also a long-time leader of the Rutgers Court Club. The organization supports the Rutgers basketball program. Brian has only missed 4 games - both home and away - over the past 15 years. He has had the opportunity to get to know not only the coaches, but also the players. In today's interview, Brian provides his insight on the current squad, as well as some nuggets on past players and coaches.
In our latest edition of the Scarlet Nation Podcast, John and Bobby talk about the football team as they head into the spring session. What's going on with the quarterbacks? Who might jump to the forefront among the running backs? We tackle these questions and more!
Our latest episode takes us one-on-one with Scarlet Nation recruiting analyst Shawn Brown. Shawn goes down the list and answers questions asked by our Scarlet Nation readers. It is a great look at the latest recruiting class, as well as the future of Rutgers football!
In today's episode, we touch on a number of topics, ranging from new offensive coordinator John McNulty to draft prospects for RU players, to recruiting.
Today we are talking with Marcus Hammond of nextlevelgreats.com, who has worked with many of the state's top quarterbacks, receivers and defensive backs. He provides his expert opinion on the Rutgers quarterback situation heading into 2018. Which current member of the team has the best chance of starting? What does he think about the incoming freshmen? It's all here in our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast!
We kick off our latest podcast with a look at the Rutgers offensive coordinator situation in the wake of Jerry Kill's retirement. What can Rutgers fans expect of this hire? From there, we look at the class that will sign for the Scarlet Knight football squad this week.
We kick off today's episode with a look at the events that unfolded this weekend with Greg Schiano and the University of Tennessee. From there, we discuss what we learned about Rutgers from the Michigan State Game, most notably the quarterback position. We discuss options at the position next year, as well as the potential hire of a quarterbacks coach. Finally, we explore the draft possibilities of the Scarlet Knights. Enjoy the show!
In our latest episode, we are talking football and hoops. Both teams are on an upswing, and we discuss what you can expect from each moving forward. This includes our early look at the offensive, defensive and coaching MVP's for Chris Ash's squad, as well as a guess at the ceiling in terms of wins for Coach Pikiell's team. We kick if off with football and then switch over to hoops at the 16:30 mark.
In our latest episode, we take a look at how Rutgers compares to a traditional B1G power when it comes to impact upperclassmen on the field. We also look at 2019 quarterback commit Zamar Wise and what it will take for the Scarlet Knights to hold onto its 2018 class.
In our latest episode, we take a look at the recent commitment of 2019 QB Zamar Wise, as well as the two decommitments that impacted the Scarlet Knights this week. From there, we take a long look at the quarterback position. What is going well? What needs to be improved? Which quarterback can deliver that improvement? We have it all on the Scarlet Nation Podcast!
We have a shorter episode this week, but it is loaded with Bobby Deren's thoughts on the state of Rutgers football. How close are they to breaking out? How does this rebuild compare to Schiano's?
On the heels of a disappointing loss to Eastern Michigan, Scarlet Nation readers are wondering if the Scarlet Knights have the components and coaching to make a turnaround this season. And if not, they are wondering if the pieces are being put in place for a turnaround next year. We decided to explore those questions with the help of former Rutgers defensive lineman Pete Tverdov. His perspective was particularly informative not only because he played for the Scarlet Knights, but also since his brother is a freshman on the current squad. Hear what he had to say!
All Rutgers fans want Rutgers to compete at the highest level. To do that, they need money. There will be an influx shortly when the Scarlet Knights receive their equal share of B1G revenue. However, they still won't be on an even keel when it comes to alumni donations. In recent years, the administration has been making inroads to energizing the fan base and raising revenue. This has resulted in some big goals, including those highlighted on the rutgersbigtenbuild.com website. In today's podcast, we talk to one of the fans who is making it his mission to raise money, raise awareness, and connect other fans to the school's fundraising efforts. Jon Newman will give you an inside glimpse into what the school is up to, how he is contributing, and what we can expect to see in terms of on-campus renovations and improvements. This is an awesome inside look into where Rutgers has been, and where it is going.
We welcome Scarlet Nation recruiting gurus Shawn Brown and Bobby Deren to the podcast to discuss the Scarlet Knights' 2018 recruiting class. How has Coach Ash and his staff been doing on the recruiting trail? Let's find out! Here is what you can expect in this episode:
:55 - What does Shawn think of the recruiting class thus far?
2:00 - Are any of the 3 star commits worthy of a 4th star?
3:45 - What does Bobby Deren think about the recruiting class?
5:50 - Is Rutgers casting a wide net with their scholarship offers?
8:40 - What does Bobby think about Rutgers' recruiting strategy in the state of New York?
10:00 - Who is the top offensive player currently committed to Rutgers? 12:20 - Is it possible that one of the Scarlet Knights' top offensive prospects will get a look on defense?
13:40 - Who is the top defensive player currently committed to Rutgers?
15:55 - Which player in the recruiting class is flying under the radar?
19:15 - Which 4 star prospects might be added to the 2018 recruiting class?
23:05 - Which area of need has best been addressed by this recruiting class?
24:00 - Which coaches are killing it on the recruiting trail?
26:20 - Should Rutgers concentrate more on the parochials or publics?
28:00 - Which schools in South Jersey are the top recruiting priorities?
30:00 - Should Rutgers expand the "State of Rutgers" or double its efforts in New Jersey?
The Scarlet Knights are making their way toward the opening game of the season, and we hit this episode excited to talk about the latest rumblings from the practice field. But first, we took a look at the latest commitment in the 2018 recruiting class, offensive lineman Raiqwon O'Neal. Here is a breakdown of what you will hear...
:30 - What can Rutgers expect in their latest offensive lineman commitment?
5:00 - Why are we hearing so much about freshman running back Raheem Blackshear lately?
6:40- Who are the freshmen receivers who have stood out thus far?
14:00 - Has Rutgers' issues at the punter position been solved with Ryan Anderson?
15:00 - What else stood out during the scrimmage?
16:46 - How did Kyle Bolin earn a spot as a captain before playing a down of football at Rutgers?
17:50 - What do each of the other captains bring to the squad?
21:30 - What can we read into Brendan DeVera's move from fullback to linebacker?
23:40 - What has to happen this year for the season to be considered a success?
We are back with another Round Table Rundown. This is where we run down the top things that fans are talking about on our premium message board, The Round Table. Here is a quick guide to point you to the start times of each discussion!
1:00 - How does practice this year compare to past years?
9:00 - What's the situation at linebacker this year?
15:30 - Will Nick Suriano transfer to Rutgers from Penn State?
23:00 - What's the update on the Rutgers special teams?
25:00 - Is Bobby happy with the current RU football recruiting class?
The smell of football is in the air! With the team officially hitting the practice field for the first time this week, we decided to look back at the reports from the first practice and break down the early buzz. We talk about the linebacker situation, the running backs, the quarterbacks, early injuries and much more!
Is Rutgers on the path to athletic success? Is there more that the athletic program can be doing? We talk to agent, sports writer, professor and Rutgers grad, Jason Belzer, to get his take on the state of the Rutgers program. It is an insightful look at the program from the Schiano era to today. Don't forget to chime in with your thoughts on the Scarlet Nation message board!
In today's episode, we are taking a stroll down the front page of the site, as well as the topics being discussed on our Round Table message board. We start things off by discussing Carlton Agudosi, exploring why the head coach of the Cardinals had this to say about him: “That’s a big, tall fast guy that should have had big numbers in college.” From there, we look at some of the biggest losses to graduation, the uptick in recruiting, recruiting rankings, Bobby's #1 reason to be excited about this upcoming season and much more!
Highlights:
2:27: What happened to Carlton Agudosi?
6:00: Which recent Rutgers grads have the best shot of making it in the NFL?
11:30: Does Rutgers have a shot to rise in the recruiting rankings?
21:30: What is Jerry Kill looking for in a quarterback?
22:50: How is the Rutgers OL looking for 2017?
25:00: Which player departures will be the hardest to replace?
32:45: Heading into the new season, what are the reasons to fear? What are the reasons to hope?
What makes a great recruiter? In today's episode, we talk to two future Scarlet Knights, as well as two high school coaches in pursuit of the answer.
Highlights:
1:57: Incoming Rutgers DB Tim Barrow talks about his decision to attend Rutgers, as well as the traits that define a great recruiter.
8:20: Tottenville NY head coach Brian Neville adds his insight into what makes a great recruiter.
14:00: One of the latest Rutgers commits in the class of 2018 is Tottenville WR/LB Zihir Lacewell. He is rated 3 stars by Rivals and 4 stars by Scout. What does he look for in a top recruiter? Which Rutgers coach is making a strong impression on him?
17:00: Newark West Side head coach Marion Bell has seen the recruiting process as a coach and father of a FBS recruit. He offers his insights into the recruiting process and highlights a few Rutgers coaches who have made an impact at his school.
In today's episode, we take a look at the lineup of camps held by Chris Ash and his Scarlet Knight football program. What is the point of the camps? How can the program benefit? We also discuss new commit Zihir Lacewell and explore some of the topics discussed on the scarletnation.com message board.
1:22 - What is the format of Rutgers' football camps this year?
2:15 - What are the early observations from camp? What's the talent level? Who has raised their stock?
8:45 - How does the camp system help Chris Ash build a winner at Rutgers?
10:45 - What are the early thoughts on captains for the 2017 football season?
13:00 - Are leaders developing on the team?
15:00 - What changes can we expect as the team hits the practice field this summer?
17:00 - How does Richie Schnyderite see recruiting shape up this year?
17:50 - What does Rivals.com national recruiting analyst Mike Farrell think about the camp season,and Rutgers' place in it?
In our latest episode, we welcome former Rutgers quarterback Mike Teel, who led the Scarlet Knights through much of 2005-2008 and holds many Rutgers records. Before Mike joins us, Bobby and John discuss some of the hot topics trending on the scarletnation.com message boards.
Highlights: 1:20 - What is your top reason to believe that Rutgers football will be better in 2017?
5:00 - What was the best offense that host Bobby Deren has seen during his time covering Rutgers?
5:45 - Will New Jersey be more prominently featured in the new Adidas uniforms and Rutgers gear? Is it a good move?
8:26 - What should fans expect from the new director of recruiting communications, Omar Hales?
11:30 - Mike Teel joins the podcast!
In our first episode, we introduce our listeners to the Scarlet Nation podcast and discuss a few topics of interest to our scarletnation.com readers. For example, we discuss past and present recruiting, including the big question of the day: "Is Rutgers getting off to a slow start on the recruiting trail this year?"