The RU Screw Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The RU Screw Podcast makes its debut on Sports Radio 1766 with the Not Live Unaffiliated Pregame Show! We talk USC, staying up for the game, and Danny Breslauer making the conversation about basketball within minutes of the show starting
Fake Greg Schiano has re-taken control of the Fake Rutgers Scarlet Knights, as they travel across the country to face off in a primetime matchup against the Fake USC Trojans. Max, Alec, and Mike go through the game, preview USC and Los Angeles, and talk about how Rutgers can win.NOTE: This episode was streamed live on YouTube.Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@sportsradio1766Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/sportsradio1766Max: twitter.com/ruscrewpodAlec: twitter.com/aleccr12Mike: twitter.com/mikebbent
Joined by The Knight Report's Mike Broadbent, Max and Alec recap Rutgers Football's third straight loss, this one to UCLA, what went right and wrong, and preview Friday night's primetime matchup against USC. They also receive a message on the campaign trail from Rutgers Fan Hall of Fame candidate Kevin Fine, and previewed Rutgers Men's Basketball's season after the charity exhibition against St. John's.NOTE: This episode was streamed live on YouTube.Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@sportsradio1766Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/sportsradio1766Max: twitter.com/ruscrewpodAlec: twitter.com/aleccr12Mike Broadbent: twitter.com/mikebbent
Alec takes the reigns this week, playing through Rutgers' upcoming home matchup against Wisconsin on EA Sports College Football 25. Can Alec flex his EA CFB muscle and take down the Badgers, or is Heisman difficulty too much to handle?NOTE: This episode was streamed live on YouTube.Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@sportsradio1766Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/sportsradio1766Max: twitter.com/ruscrewpodAlec: twitter.com/aleccr12
Max and Alec recap Rutgers Football's loss to Nebraska, what went right and wrong, and preview Saturday's home matchup with Wisconsin. They give their predictions and Max talks Heisman odds, as Alec recaps his poor football weekend with the Seahawks falling to the Giants.NOTE: This episode was streamed live on YouTube.Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@sportsradio1766Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/sportsradio1766Max: twitter.com/ruscrewpodAlec: twitter.com/aleccr12
Max and Alec, joined by The Knight Report's Mike Broadbent, simulate Rutgers' upcoming tilt against Nebraska on EA Sports College Football 25. Can the Scarlet Knights get the road win to stay unbeaten? Will Alec go rogue and take over the previously computer-simulated game? (Hint: maybe)NOTE: This episode was streamed live on YouTube.Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@sportsradio1766Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/sportsradio1766Max: twitter.com/ruscrewpodAlec: twitter.com/aleccr12
In the first part of a two-part marathon episode, Max and Alec recap the wild win over Washington and preview Saturday's matchup at Nebraska. They're also joined by former Rutgers beat reporter James Kratch to discuss whether the 2006 Scarlet Knights would have made the 12-team College Football Playoff, and talk about how to fix the MLB Wild Card Round. They're also joined by The Knight Report's Mike Broadbent to look ahead to the Cornhuskers, and predict the game.NOTE: This episode was streamed live on YouTube.Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@sportsradio1766Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/sportsradio1766Max: twitter.com/ruscrewpodAlec: twitter.com/aleccr12
On today's episode we are joined by Brian Fonseca of NJ Advance Media, Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, and Danny Breslauer of Knights of the Raritan. We talked about the Virginia Tech game, a little Rutgers men's basketball media day, and also had this week's edition of Rutgers Football Simulated Season against Washington!NOTE: This episode was streamed live on YouTube.Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@sportsradio1766Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sportsradio1766Max: https://twitter.com/ruscrewpodAlec: https://twitter.com/aleccr12
We preview the Virginia Tech game and talk about Jon Rothstein being on campus before getting to this week's edition of Rutgers Football Simulated Season.NOTE: the Simulated Season is best consumed by watching on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nz8dxzl--I), but we decided to put it up as audio too.After Fake Greg Schiano's unceremonious firing over the bye week, Alec and Max take over the Fake Rutgers Scarlet Knights as they travel to Blacksburg to take on Virginia Tech. Will the duo lead Rutgers to new heights, or will the coaching change prove to be a disastrous move?
A short episode, mostly centered around Danny Breslauer!NOTE: You can now text us or leave a voicemail on our brand new phone line at 256-667-1766! Calling will go direct to voicemail, and you can leave a message there! 256-667-1766!-Danny's inaugural appearance on Sports Radio 1766, a brief conversation with Max, where Max felt Danny was very rude-Alec goes out to the Knights of the Raritan season kickoff event in New Brunswick and talks to Danny about KTR as well as Sports Radio 1766-Max, Adam, and Mike of The RU Screw Podcast reunite at the tailgate before Rutgers-Howard and talk with Danny about Max's alleged shtick, and other things
It's time for our Rutgers football season preview extravaganza! In this episode:-Alec gets everyone up to speed on the Rutgers depth chart with 12 minutes of rapidfire analysis-We open up the phone lines for a very special season prediction segment-Answer questions from listeners-Over/unders for the seasonFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sportsradio1766Follow Alec: https://twitter.com/aleccr12Follow Max: https://twitter.com/ruscrewpod
This is the first ever episode of Max and Alec on Sports Radio 1766, a new podcast focusing mainly on Rutgers sports. On this episode we discuss: -national media disrespect of Rutgers basketball-Trenton's Cure Insurance Arena and Jersey Jam 2-what does Greg Schiano like to eat?-Alec, master of Rutgers trivia-Max's Dylan Harper proclamation-Jim Mandich vs. Nick Saban-EA College Football-Michael Phelps' Mickey Mouse Medals-horse dancing-baldness...and more!NOTE: if you're wondering why you're already subscribed, this feed was previously used for The RU Screw Podcast. The RU Screw Podcast still exists as a subsidiary of Sports Radio 1766.
Six and Two Rutgers Football takes on a wobbly looking Ohio State on Saturday, so we talked about that. Also we talk about the new Rutgers men's basketball rallying cry, as well as Halloween, and we try to plan our tailgate for Saturday.
Max and Adam discuss Rutgers' comeback against Michigan State, the rain, double plays, and more, and then Danny joins Max at the end to discuss double plays and Pitino vs. Pikiell.
We talked about possibly being three days from full on Rutgers football mania. Also celebrities, stadium music, all time Greg Schiano wins, basketball, and other stuff
Obviously, we start with the story of the summer: Richard Kent's rise to stardom and his spat with Brandin Knight. Then we have the same conversation about the football team that we've been having for a decade. The real fun comes later, when we discuss a story of lies and deception from our text chain's annual summer steak day and name several wankers of the week.
This episode features audio recorded before, during, and after the Northwestern game, where Max, Adam, Danny, and Danny's mom all sat together.
Max, Adam, Mike, and Danny (via Zoom on his phone, not on his computer, he wanted to make sure we knew that we weren't worth the effort to open his laptop) are here to kind of discuss Rutgers basketball.
We talk about the crippling sadness of the Nebraska loss, the firing of Sean Gleason, and more.
Adam has a new song. Also we talked about Ohio State, fake punts, unwritten rules, Nebraska, and some other stuff.
Max and Adam discuss how everything about Saturday was fun, other than the actual game. We are then joined by a special guest, who comes on right in time to play Overrated/Underrated. We revive an old segment, and finish with our gambling segment.
James Kratch of Elite Sports NY joined us for this episode. We talk about Temple, which Max claims is the worst football game he's ever attended. You won't believe who James maybe possibly thinks could take some snaps at QB for Rutgers on Saturday. Adam is having a hard time getting pumped up for Iowa for some reason. James tells us some stories from his time on the Rutgers beat, we play overrated/underrated, and finish with our gambling segment.
We recap the Wagner game. Kind of. We discuss Temple the only way we know how: by finding out who is a Temple alum. We discuss some of Schiano's biggest wins as Rutgers coach, the Rutgers boardwalk, the Queen, Wanker of the Week, and more. We finish with our revitalized gambling segment.
Danny Breslauer joined as a cohost for this episode. We break down the most important thing from this weekend: Danny's trip to Chestnut Hill. We talk about the Boston College game, and Danny reveals that he has Rutgers starting 6-1. We discuss Knights of the Raritan, the debut of the RV at the tailgate, holidays, and attempt a new segment with Danny.
Max and Adam are back to preview the Rutgers football season. We talk about the useless depth chart that was released Tuesday, and Adam's tailgate becoming an RV tailgate. We have a Wanker of the Week: Pat Hobbs. Other important topics, such as soap, are discussed, and we end with our gambling segment.
This is a very special episode, containing haphazardly recorded audio from various points of the night before, during, and after Rutgers' 70-68 win over #1 Purdue at The RAC.
Max and Adam are back, though Mike was not available because he forgot he bought tickets to a Devils game, though he did call in to provide a Devils update at the 1st intermission. Max and Adam discuss the upcoming super important unimportant Rutgers-Maryland game. Rutgers women's soccer correspondent Kevin Fine calls in with a report. Then there's basketball talk, bandwagon fan talk, and the always somehow getting worse football gambling segment.
Danny Breslauer joins as a guest host. We start in the obvious place: dog talk, eventually making our way to discussing the Ohio State game. stadium ingress, and more. We get to some Rutgers basketball, replay some of Danny's old calls, have some computer issues, and peter out with our somehow-getting-worse-every-week gambling segment.
Max and Adam start the episode without Mike who is a few minutes late because he's not a true Schianoman. To lighten the mood Max debuts his newest song 'Milkthink'. The guys discuss Rutgers 3-0 start and the challenge of playing Michigan. Fake Vlad makes an appearance with a voicemail followed by a totally original segment by Adam called 'Fact or Fictitious'. Adam calls his dad during the episode about a middle name question before Mike debuts his new segment 'Non-Weekend Perceptions'. Gambling finishes up the episode.
Greg Schiano gave an All-time motivational speech before Rutgers win over Syracuse so Max, Mike and Adam break that speech down along with a recap of the game. They also discuss the USC job, play a new game called Patriotic or Unpatriotic and wonder if Adam Korsak is getting too much love. Pop-Tart etiquette, Wanker of the Week and gambling finish up this episode.
Max, Mike and Adam are back after Rutgers week one win vs. Temple. And there is a new song to go along with the opening win! Other topics in the episode include tailgate food for noon starts, how good Rutgers looked on the field, Gavin Wimsatt joining the team and the fugazi sellout that was announced. The guys also give their predictions for the season at the end of the episode.
After a lengthy hiatus the guys are back together in person. Max introduces a new segment to get things rolling. Geo Baker and Ron Harper returning, Rutgers football recruiting and NIL are discussed. Adam pitches a new segment idea before the topics delve into English soccer and boardwalk food along with other non-Rutgers related topics and segments.
We start the episode announcing an indefinite suspension for Mike, but bring good news in that we found a replacement guest co-host in soon-to-be-graduated Rutgers Men's Basketball player Nick Brooks. We discuss the NCAA tournament, the scene in the locker room after both the win and the loss, what the bubble was like, interesting gifts the players received, player rights, why Nick loved Rutgers and playing for Steve Pikiell, some Pikiell impersonations, and play overrated/underrated.
Before Rutgers takes on Houston in the round of 32 Max and Adam caught up with Danny Breslauer and his brother Jordan who are out in Indianapolis for the game. Take a listen to hear about their experience watching Rutgers beat Clemson, if Rutgers will beat Houston and if they'll go back in person for the Sweet 16 and skip out on Passover.
Rutgers men's basketball is on to the Round of 32 for the first time in 38 years after beating Clemson! Max, Mike and Adam do an emergency episode to discuss the big win, preview Houston, the significance of a possible deep tourney run and poke fun at the NCAA for showing how much they don't care about the women's tournament.
Rutgers men's basketball is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 30 years! Max, Mike and Adam hear from their good friend the fake Steve Somers to start the episode before breaking down the excitement surrounding the tournament. Adam interviewed former Rutgers player Joey Downes (14:45)to get his take on this year's team, his time at Rutgers, which offense was the toughest to replicate on the scout team, NIL rights and revealed one of the greatest mysteries of all-time related to Steve Pikiell and the podcast.
We discuss Rutgers men's basketball locking up its spot in the NCAA tournament, our never ending chase for clout and using that clout to get Phil Murphy to participate in #WeRwithU, talk with Danny Breslauer about a lot of Rutgers basketball, including which player all time he'd want taking the final shot, brackets, and more. We end the episode with Keep Calm and Query On, where we discuss the turbulence in the British royal family.
Max and Adam are here as usual, and in a surprise to everyone, Mike shows up for the entire episode. The episode was recorded during the Michigan game. We talk a lot of Rutgers basketball, and steal a topic from the Rutgers Rant, the best Rutgers sports podcast: which current Rutgers player has the best chance at having a productive NBA career? We also talk snow, Cancun, rackets, hear from our old friend Vlad, and more.
Adam has a new song (35:05), and Danny Breslauer (15:45) is allowed on the podcast for way too long to discuss Rutgers basketball and to explain his tweets. Max is bored by an hour of Rutgers basketball talk. Mike shows up late, and Adam, Mike, Charlie, and Roopali debut a new segment about The Crown called "Keep Calm and Query On." #FreeAP
Former Rutgers Men's Basketball player Deshawn Freeman joins as a guest (34:55). First, Max makes his DJ debut with a mix that Rutgers basketball fans will love. Adam has an early Wanker of the Week related to our new subsidiary, twitter.com/RutgersOutsider. Mike is present for the podcast. We discuss a bunch of Rutgers basketball related stuff. Then, Deshawn comes on to talk about playing at Rutgers, playing overseas, which of his Rutgers teammates could eat the most, and more. After Deshawn (55:41), we talk some Rutgers football, some more Rutgers basketball, and play overrated/underrated.
Brad Wachtel, NCAA Tournament projection guy and former Rutgers men's basketball Director of Basketball Administration and student manager, joins to talk Rutgers basketball and their outlook for the season (44:56).
Beforehand, Max and Adam discuss:
-the mystery of the pronunciation of Omoruyi -the football win over Maryland -who we'd want to see Rutgers play in a bowl -angry sports fans on the internet
Later, after Brad (1:10:20), Mike joins Adam and Max to discuss:
-rooting against Rutgers for gambling purposes? -a long game of overrated/underrated -how to fix the college football playoff and the US electoral system at the same time -other stuff, just listen to the episode and stop reading this
Topics include*:
-the Penn State game -"Live" analysis of Rutgers-Syracuse for the final 30 minutes of the episode -breaking news from Sir Yacht -Matt Millen -Greg Schiano's coach speak montage -a voicemail from our friend Esther -frying smoked salmon? -Mike's tier drop -a new segment, "Max Grincher" -washed or not washed
*this is now in list form because no one wants to read sentences
Brian Fonseca of NJ Advance Media joins the podcast. First, Max, Adam, and Mike talk about the Purdue game, discuss if they'd try to tackle Johnny Langan for $1000, play our Greg Schiano press conference montage, debate whether or not coaches are ever served hot dogs on recruiting visits, and more. Brian then joins(38:45) to discuss Rutgers basketball. After (57:25), we reenact Danny's phone call to Spectrum about BTN being down. We play a new game, Knights Out Of Focus, talk some more Rutgers basketball, have a true Wanker of the Week, and Max and Adam fight over the Rutgers-Seton Hall drama.
Max and Adam talk about the Illinois game, bring back an old segment, "Is That Bad," and revel in the nostalgia of fans questioning Greg Schiano's second half adjustments and play calling. We debut a new segment, catching you up on all of the coachspeak from Greg Schiano's postgame press conference. Danny Breslauer comes on and tries (fails) to explain how him comparing a Rutgers basketball player to a turkey sandwich is a compliment. Mike joins, we talk Sbarro, play a new song from a listener, the floss dance, the Michigan game, and Max continues his annual gambling tradition for the 8th straight season.
Max and Adam talk about Mike's absence, as well as the Ohio State game. A new friend of the podcast leaves a voicemail. Danny Breslauer joins(27:15) to talk Rutgers-Seton Hall, explain a tweet, and more. Mike finally joins and debuts a new segment, "Mike's Fear Drop." Adam plays the audio from a argument with Charlie about MACtion, and we finish with Wanker of the Week and our somehow-getting-worse-by-the-week gambling segment.
We’re back to talk about the lateral play and what to take away from the Indiana game. Max calls for a quarterback change and Adam explains how the lateral play prompted him to email the wrong famous scientist. We play a new game called "We Hereby Claim," where we change the results of past Rutgers sporting events. Mike disappears for a long portion of the episode. We've got a song from Danny Breslauer (!) who joins us briefly to talk about the song. We finish with some Rutgers basketball talk, and our gambling segment that we should probably cancel.
We finally have an actual football game to talk about. Adam, Max, and Mike discuss the fun of the Michigan State game. We've got a rant, play a few voicemails, and Mike has a new song. Later, we've got Wanker of the Week, and Danny Breslauer joins us for a bit, and somehow hoodwinks us into talking college basketball.
Tim Wright, former Rutgers football player, Super Bowl Champion, and owner of The Wright Cut joins as a guest (21:40). First, Mike, Max, and Adam talk about the start of football season, and Max has a new song, which Mike does not like. Tim Wright joins as a guest, tells us about Dome Audio, playing for Greg Schiano at Rutgers and in the NFL, Dome Audio, hair, Dome Audio, Gronk, and more. After, we hear from our old friend Vlad, Max tries to talk some actual football, we do our over/unders for the season, Adam has a new Top 10, and we peter out with our failing gambling segment.
James Kratch of NJ Advance Media joins as a guest, as does Danny Breslauer, who hosts some other podcast. First, Adam, Mike, and Max ask whether the last seven months of the podcast should be stricken from the record, as well as the release of the roster and the possibility of tailgating. James Kratch then joins (18:20) to discuss the outlook for Rutgers football, COVID related protocols, his run-in with Chris Ash on the day he was fired, margaritas, ties, various suggestions for rule changes throughout sports, and more. After, we talk about soap, do a half assed gambling segment, and bounce around before Danny Breslauer shows up to save the end of the episode.
We had a lot of fun this episode. Should Rutgers be playing football this year? Probably not, but WHO CARES, FOOTBALL IS BACK! The RU Screw Podcast is back! Adam has a new song, Max is simultaneously disgusted and excited, and Mike talks sometimes. We break down various Rutgers position groups, kind of, and break down the schedule that hasn't been released yet. We have a Wanker of the Week, play underrated/overrated, hastily bring back our gambling segment, talk about Queen Elizabeth for some reason, and much more.
In this episode the guys discuss the latest with what is going on in college athletics, the B1G postponing football season and if they believe other conferences will compete this fall. After a lengthy discussion on that things get a bit more fun as topics include that time Greg Schiano wore a cowboy hat, the Court Club's pizza rule, marketing ideas for the podcast and Mike's 'new' game 'Underrated/Overrated'.
This episode the guys are joined by former Rutgers men's basketball player Hamady N'Diaye (25:34). He discussed what he's doing now overseas playing professional basketball, his most notable and fun memories at Rutgers, his favorite opponents to play against, his wardrobe, team struggles, his journey to America, love for the fans and much more.
After a healthy break Max, Mike and Adam are back for a lengthy episode. The guys talk about their current furlough situation, debate if jokes are more important than slight factual inaccuracies, then give an update to what they've been doing during the pandemic. Things get serious discussing Black Lives Matter and COVID-19. Former Rutgers gymnast and current ESPN/SEC Network broadcaster Lauren Sisler joins the episode (39:30). On the back end the guys play Overrated/Underrated before Charlie and Howie steal the show.
This episode is the audio of the live video stream that we did on May 11th at 8 PM in conjunction with Danny Breslauer and Jon Newman of the Scarlet Spotlight in order to raise funds for COVID-19 relief. We talked to former Rutgers men's basketball coach Bob Wenzel, Eric LeGrand, Seattle morning radio host and Rutgers alumni Carla Marie, and Jason and Devin McCourty.
Proceeds will be split between The Middlesex County Food Bank and #FeedRVillage. Contribute here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/RUScrewPod-ScarletSpotlight-Covid19
You can watch the entire video stream here (the video is choppy for the first few minutes but clear thereafter): https://twitter.com/RUScrewPod/status/1259996782630764544
Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic joined as a guest. First, Mike, Max, and Adam spend the first 14 minutes stumbling all over place, pinballing from topic to topic in a dazzling display of disorganization. You should probably just skip to our discussion with Nicole. She came on to discuss sandwiches, the challenges facing college football during the pandemic, Rutgers, Greg Schiano, bored coaches, Jersey Shore, dog mascots, and much more. After, we stumble around some more, playing some old clips from the past, underrated/overrated, attempt to take more calls, and more.
The recording of this episode was streamed live on Twitch at twitch.tv/RUScrewPod. Danny Breslauer joined us, while Mike Vorkunov did not, because he "fell asleep," supposedly. We had some early sound issues, but got them fixed about three minutes in. We discuss the financial problems going forward in college sports, our all time favorite Rutgers basketball lineups, Rutgers football broadcasts, recruiting, the stepback challenge, Max and Danny fight over who is the better basketball player, Adam's dog is being difficult, and more.
After one of the craziest weeks in sports history, we're back with our Kind Of A Fake NCAA Selection Show, joined by Danny Breslauer. The recording of the show was streamed live on Twitch. We discuss the cancelling of the NCAA Tournament, what this season meant to Rutgers fans, the outlook for next season, reveal our own bracket projections, try to figure out how to use Zoom , and much more, all while having a lot of fun during a stressful time for everyone.
Back on February 9th, before the Rutgers-Northwestern men's basketball game, Max, Adam, and Danny Breslauer went back to our old stomping grounds at WRSU and participated in Alumni Knightline. Jon Newman, Kevin Fine, Jerome, and Danny's dad joined as guests. We discussed the Northwestern game, what we thought of the rest of basketball season, and a bunch of other things.
Danny Breslauer came on to talk Rutgers basketball, as usual. There's a new song at the end of the episode, submitted by listener Andrew Young. But first, Mike is back, and he's here to take the reigns back from Adam and Max, reigns that he never really had. The three of us discussed our thoughts on Rutgers' tournament chances, the rest of the season, the Michigan game, Rutgers using our "Pikesicles" idea, and various other basketball topics. Then we called Danny while he was at work, and after closing his office door, he tells us his level of panic, gives us his thoughts on the upcoming games against Wisconsin and Penn State, and updates us on his plans for the weekend. After, we played Overrated/Underrated, had to bleep a lot of company names, discussed airplanes, pasta, and more.
We talked again with Brad Wachtel (bwachtel23 on Twitter,factsandbracks.blogspot.com, discussion starts at 1:21:45). Danny Breslauer of The Scarlet Spotlight and Mike Vorkunov, seemingly formerly of The RU Screw Podcast, also joined as guests. Max and Adam start off by discussing the Northwestern game, because obviously. We get into basketball math, the Maryland game, Michigan fans, the remaining schedule, and more. We have a great new game, Overrated or Underrated. Then we call Danny Breslauer, and play everyone's favorite game, Danny Explains His Tweets, he gives his thoughts on the upcoming Ohio State game, and we see if he wants us to ask Brad a question, which we then forgot to ask. Then Brad Wachtel came on to discuss his latest projection for Rutgers and to break down the good and bad on their tournament resume. After, Mike told us to call him, so we did, and he answered.
Danny Breslauer of The Scarlet Spotlight and Mike Vorkunov, formerly of The RU Screw Podcast, joined as guests. Adam and Max talk a lot about the men's basketball games against Iowa, Nebraska, and Purdue Max has a new...something. Fake Vlad calls in for the first time in awhile. We play the schedule game, argue over whether close games are more fun than blowouts, discuss stories of leaving sporting events early, and much more. We then call Mike to see if he knows what a trapezoid is, among other things. After, Danny joins (1:23:50) to try and tell us what a trapezoid is, and also to give his analysis of the upcoming games against Michigan and Maryland.
Danny Breslauer of the Scarlet Spotlight podcast joined us as a guest this episode, which he didn't know was happening until we called him while we were recording. First, Adam, Mike and Max discuss the two games from the past week and Rutgers being ranked for the first time in 41 years. Max and Adam have an argument over Adam's complaints during the Minnesota game. Danny then joined to talk about how he's feeling about Rutgers being ranked, and also to preview the upcoming game against Iowa. After, Max has a new song (48:57), we discuss Keith Sargeant's article about the hiring of Steve Pikiell, renovating the RAC, some football talk, Wanker of the Week, and we beta test a new podcast game.
Bracketologist and former Rutgers Men's Basketball Director of Basketball Administration Brad Wachtel joined as a guest (interview at 37:50). First, Max and Adam recapped the Penn State and Illinois games and reveled in how much fun this season has been to this point. We made a surprise call to Danny Breslauer to ask about how he's feeling and to preview the Indiana and Minnesota games. Brad Wachtel then joined to discuss Rutgers' tournament chances, what they need to do going forward, told some stories of his time as a student manager from 2001-2005, and more. After the interview, we talked a bit of Rutgers football, followed by a lot of content of questionable quality, including a Steve Pikiell impression, a surprise appearance by Mike, salad talk, Wanker of the Week, and much more.
Richie joined this episode to discuss the latest on Rutgers football recruiting as we enter the Early Signing Period. But first, Max and Adam recapped the men's basketball win against Seton Hall, including an impromptu rant, a new Christmas song (17:40), and a call from a good friend of the podcast, the fake Vladimir Putin. Then Richie joined the podcast (26:50) to discuss recruiting and a little basketball as well. After, Max gave his own recruiting analysis (47:30), and the podcast closed with another new Christmas song (1:06:15), another call from Vlad, and a discussion about Adam's new puppy.
It actually happened. Greg Schiano is back! That's the main focus of the episode along with two new songs and we hear from the fake Steve Somers. There's also Rutgers basketball talk and non-sports related nonsense at the end.
Adam, Mike and Max return with plenty to talk about. Starting with the latest on the Greg Schiano rumors and hold up with a deal getting done. Mike then debuts his song to lighten the mood. The episode shifts to Rutgers scoring 21 points vs. Ohio State and the team's overall improvement under Nunzio. The guys then discuss what has happened the first four games of the basketball season. Things go in a weird direction with animal coaching talk, stadium urinals, Popeye's new chicken sandwich, Wanker of the Week, Washed or Not Washed and gambling picks to finish up
We couldn’t get together to record an episode this week, so instead of releasing no content, we’re putting out another clip show. There is a new song in this episode (2:40), followed by all of the songs that have been made in the last few months. Other clips include Savon Huggins talking about Greg Schiano, Eric LeGrand telling us about his new clothing line, some clips from our episode with guest co host Danny Breslauer of The Scarlet Spotlight, and much more. Enjoy, and we will see you next week!
Max and Adam host this episode without Mike but there is plenty to talk about with the Greg Schiano rumors heating up. The guys discuss the likely return of Schiano along with Butch Jones being interviewed. Adam then debuts his song 'Lyle, Lyle, Lyle'. The Random Topic Generator helps guide the guys through a host of topics including Rutgers loss to Illinois, the Rutgers softball abuse report, twitter disses, coaches favorites music artists, Schiano hijacking the start of hoops season and much more.
This episode features Max's newest song, 'I Want It Piscataway'. Other topics discussed are Rutgers win over Liberty, a banner problem, Cole Murphy's celebrations, the latest on Greg Schiano, what Halloween candy would Rutgers be, some basketball talk, Washed or Not Washed, Wanker of the Week, gambling picks and a call from Fake Vlad.
Max fills Mike and Adam in on what happened vs. Minnesota. Did Chris Ash even bother trying to recruit New Jersey? Are you 'with Jeff'? The first ever listener song 'We Should Skip Schiano Maybe' debuts. Max follows it up with his newest song 'Greg's Still The One'. KenPom rankings are out! Are the guys excited about hoops season? Vlad calls in, Wanker of the Week, Washed or Not Washed and gambling picks finish up this episode.
MIke and Max, sans Adam, begin by giving their thoughts on the biggest news from the weekend, Rutgers fans who are mad online and Scott Goodale's Twitter response. They move on to discussing the football game against Indiana and break down all of the important stats, such as rushing yards and passing yard. After an obligatory discussion about the head coaching search, Max introduces a new machine to help guide the podcast without Adam. Various topics are discussed, such as the old Big East, sports rule change suggestions, press box food, Pittsburgh, lettuce on fat sandwiches, and much more. Adam checks in because he's angry about something, Mike introduces his new segment, and, of course, the show finishes with their Week 8 gambling picks in the league where they play...for no pay.
Max and Adam are without Mike but start off the episode recapping another bad Rutgers loss. After discussing the Maryland game they jump into the news on Art Sitkowski and Raheem Blackshear's decisions to redshirt this season. Then Max's newest song about Greg Schiano debuts, followed by a call from their friend Fake Vlad. After discussing what realistic coaching candidates are out there, Adam and Max makes the pitch to get Urban Meyer. A new fashion segment, multiple Wankers Of The Week and Gambling Picks finish up this episode.
Rutgers actually fired Chris Ash. Do you really need a description for this week? Just listen.
Adam, Mike, and Max are back. Since no one wants to read a long description, here's a rapid fire breakdown of the episode: Butch/Lyle Jones, Art Sitkowski's improvement, punching and electrocution celebrations, going for it (or not) on 4th down, how bad is losing to this BC team, should fans be more frustrated with Ash or Hobbs, Greg Schiano, a song, film review, and, of course, our gambling picks for week 5 in the league where they play...for no pay.
Former Boston College quarterback and current BC sideline reporter Scott Mutryn joined as a guest. But first, Mike, Max and Adam give their week old thoughts on the Iowa game and wonder if there's any hope outside of our sweet punting prince. A new segment debuts featuring a beloved friend of the podcast. (25:35) Scott Mutryn then joins to talk about Boston College's loss to Kansas, gives a breakdown of BC football, tells us about his inglorious NFL career, the Hasselbeck brothers, and more. (46:58) After, the guys discuss the importance of the BC game for Chris Ash. Then, they discuss the opening of The House That Hobbs Built, which leads to Max and Mike sucking all the fun out of the room. Finally, the podcast finishes with Wanker of the Week, Angry Adam, and gambling picks for Week 4 in the league where they play...for no pay.
Former Rutgers running back and 5 star recruit Savon Huggins joins the podcast for over an hour for a discussion about his recruiting process, his time at Rutgers from 2011-2014, his struggles on the field, Greg Schiano stories, his motivational speaking, and much more. Visit teamdowit.com for more information about Savon's football performance training and his motivational speaking.
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Adam Jacobi (Twitter: adam_jacobi) of Go Iowa Awesome, and also of the internet, joined as a guest. First, Mike, Adam, and Max discuss the UMass game and the positives that fans can take away from the 48-21 win. The guys then break down the biggest matchup of the weekend, Steve Politi vs. Clay Travis, and laugh about Hugh Freeze. (38:30) Adam Jacobi joins the podcast to discuss some Iowa football, the other Adam Jacobi, the Rutgers-Iowa basketball games from last season, and a lot of other stuff. (1:00:00) After, the guys talk some basketball recruiting, the women's soccer team, open up the phone lines, discuss the Florida Man hurricane expert, do Wanker of the Week, and give their gambling picks for Week 2 in the league where they play...for no pay.
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Richie Schnyderite and Chris Nalwasky of The Knight Report joined as guests in this episode, which also includes guest appearances by 20 other people. Mike, Adam, and Max are joined by Richie and Chris for a wide ranging discussion about the start of Rutgers football season. Topics include the non-naming of a starting quarterback, the state of the offensive line, depth on defense, and much, much more. (44:45)After Richie and Chris left, Max had some things he wanted to say about the upcoming season. Then, the guys open up the phone lines and bring on 20 (yes, 20) guests to give their thoughts on the upcoming season, including media members, Rutgers alumni, and friends of the podcast. A completely original football gambling segment debuts and the guys then pick their over/unders for the season.
Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press joined as a guest to discuss our favorite topic, paying the players. But first, Adam, Mike, and Max discuss what no one has discussed before and give their thoughts on the Rutgers football quarterback situation. The guys go through some anonymous quotes from Big Ten coaches about Rutgers football and then talk about the recent news regarding the low season ticket numbers. (33:25) Jerry Carino comes on for a wide ranging discussion about paying the players and money in college sports. (1:15:15)After, Adam mocks Mike for not knowing the name of the Rutgers fight song, and Mike texts his RU alumni friends to see if any of them know the name. The guys discuss the new Rutgers athletics donation campaign, The Bells Must Ring, and the donations that the podcast has made. Each of the guys gives his best idea of how Rutgers could increase donations. Mike uses Wanker of the Week to try and settle a personal dispute with Max, and then there's some other crap at the end of the podcast that may or may not be worth listening to.
DJ Yoshi, Steve Politi, James Kratch, and Eric LeGrand joined the pod as guests on this episode, recorded live from the Eric LeGrand Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, August 3rd. (3:51) DJ Yoshi, the former DJ for Rutgers football games, talks with the guys about his time at Rutgers, the worst kinds of song requests, and his career highlights. (21:05) Mike delivers four of the most incredibly cringeworthy minutes in the history of recorded audio as he gives updates on Max and Adam's performance in the tournament. (25:05) Mike is mercifully joined by Steve Politi and James Kratch of NJ Advance Media, who recount their failures in the tournament, talk some Rutgers football, and shamelessly promote their new Rutgers Sports Insider subscription. (35:05) Eric LeGrand comes on to discuss the tournament, calls Max a troll, and talks about his soon to be released clothing line.
Danny Breslauer of The Scarlet Spotlight joins Adam, Mike, and Max for the entire episode as a guest co-host. After briefly engaging in self indulgence and telling the story of how The RU Screw Podcast was created, the guys discuss the SHI Stadium naming rights deal (9:50) and the opening of the new football locker room. Football season is finally almost here, so the guys discuss many things about the upcoming season, including Art Sitkowski, WR play, Gary V, Chris Ash opening up to his players, and Robert Barchi. The guys dug up some fun old WRSU audio (50:38), including a terrible take by Adam, and break down some of Danny’s best RU broadcasting moments (1:00:10). Then, Danny is asked to explain his tweets (@DannyBreslauer), followed by the guys going through Danny’s Rutgers sports heartbreak over the years, which Danny describes in incredible detail. The episode finishes with a funny segment by Mike that the guys intended to do at the beginning but forgot, plus Wanker of the Week, which is Adam, since he almost burned his house down right before recording.
Eric LeGrand is the guest this episode (13:10). Max, Mike and Adam talk about the news that Rutgers and Michigan will be playing a wrestling and men's basketball double header at Madison Square Garden, as well as Big Ten Football Media Days. Eric LeGrand then joins the podcast. Topics include the Eric LeGrand Cornhole Tournament, the outlook for the Rutgers football program, being recruited by Greg Schiano, the 2008 Rutgers football team, diving on the ground for free shirts, drinking with the Gronkowski family, meeting Carli Lloyd, and much more! After the interview, the guys have Wanker of the Week and discuss the infamous Gary, who owes Carli Lloyd money. Mike has something positive to say about facilities for the first time. The guys discuss the Netflix Fyre Fest documentary, since Max finally saw it. The show ends with the guys discussing all of their plans for the podcast, plans that may or may not ever come to fruition.
No new episode this week, since it's July and there's nothing to talk about. But we did put together a clip show, featuring our best moments from the first year of the podcast! If you're a long time fan, enjoy reliving our best moments, and if you're new, enjoy getting a sampling of the pod!
0:40 – Max and Mike mock Adam for betting the Rutgers moneyline vs Buffalo. (Episode 4) 2:39 – Who sucks less: Kyle Flood or Chris Ash? Possibly the funniest segment in show history. (7) 11:35 – Keith Sargeant tells us about a dog pooping on the practice field. (7) 12:18 – Bob Wenzel talks about the atmosphere at the RAC at the 1989 A-10 Championship game. (10) 13:00 – The guys discuss their fan experiences at the end of the Louisville football game in 2006. (11) 16:47 – Mike Teel tells us what the student section smelled like during the Louisville game. (11) 17:13 – The guys talk to friend of the podcast Barb about valid excuses for missing the Penn State game. (12) 21:38 - Jamaal Westerman talks about how Greg Schiano kind of tricked him into committing. (13) 23:00 – Adam tells the story of losing his mind and ripping out his seat cushion after the Faily Special. (13) 25:37 – The guys read through Pat Hobbs’ statement to fans at the end of the 2018 football season. (14) 33:17 – The guys give their fun ideas for Rutgers to improve the fan experience at games. (15) 36:04 – Mike and Max attempt to role play as a Rutgers ticket salesman and fan. It goes poorly. (16) 38:17 – Rutgers will need virtual reality sex machines in the future. (18) 40:00 – Max displays a hilariously incredible level of incompetence. (18) 41:15 – Max gives his expert recruiting analysis for the 2019 Rutgers Football Recruiting class. (19) 47:09 – Max and Adam discuss different ideas for men’s basketball fan groups. (Please Retweet) 49:33 – Max and Adam argue over whether they want to see the Bob Kraft video. (Please Retweet) 52:24 – The guys discuss Rutgers Men’s Basketball making it to the NIT bubble. (Going Bald) 54:17 – Ryan Anderson tells us about the best trash talking fans in the Big Ten (Beeline) 55:37 - The guys and CJ Gettys have a great discussion about food, including Girl Scout Cookies (Beeline) 59:18 – The guys discuss the funniest hate message that the podcast has ever received. (The Scarlet Seven) 1:02:41 – The guys give their response to the Rutgers Athletics strategic plan. (The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence) 1:04:04 – Max goes on a hype rant about the 2019-2020 Rutgers Men’s Basketball team. (Grit Tan Laundry) 1:08:15 – Gio Rescigno talks about the time a Rutgers trainer built him a third hamstring on the sideline. (Third Hamstring) 1:10:04 – The guys discuss the transfer of Eugene Omoruyi. Tampering? Tampering. (Third Hamstring) 1:11:18 – The guys discuss the dueling intros to their new segment, “Angry Adam.” (‘Ello Guvnah) 1:13:42 – PAY THE PLAYERS
Mike, Adam, and Max discuss the news of UConn reentering the Big East, and give Rutgers fans permission to enjoy UConn’s misery. Next, they discuss the idea of ESPN College Gameday going to Rutgers for the 150th anniversary of college football. Mike takes a break from mocking Max’s mustache to try to guess the name of the new Rutgers baseball coach. Other Rutgers related topics include football recruiting, Rutgers basketball, and an update on the construction of The Rod. Mike has a new Tier Drop about beers. Wanker of the Week is back, and a (kind of) new segment makes its debut as Adam rants about the Newark Airport. Be sure to listen until the end of the podcast for a deleted scene.
This week, Max, Mike and Adam have former Rutgers quarterback Giovanni Rescigno on as a guest (15:30). But first, they discuss the new statue going up outside of the football stadium and give their expert analysis on the newest Rutgers football recruits. They then bring Rescigno on to discuss a variety of topics, including golf, the proper way to cook a steak, important New Jersey debates, paying the players, and of course Rutgers Football. After, Eugene Omoruyi's transfer decision is discussed, and Max gushes over Steve Pikiell's recent quotes about playing smaller lineups. The guys discuss Mike's honor of recently being named one of the 10 Cutest Dads in Hudson County. Wanker of the Week is back, and they close with a discussion about doves.
James Kratch of NJ Advance Media joins the podcast for the first time (34:55). But first, Max, Mike and Adam start off by discussing the fallout from Eugene Omoruyi's shocking transfer announcement, and how the Rutgers basketball team will move forward. Max eventually grows tired of talking about a player who is no longer at Rutgers, and goes on an epic rant hyping up the players currently on the team (14:25). They then talk about the strategic vision document released by Rutgers last week. James Kratch comes on to talk about Rutgers football, rowing, grit, Mike Francesa, going to college at South Carolina, and much more. Later, Adam reads a list of the best names in college lacrosse, followed by a seamless transition into a discussion about The Daily Targum. Max talks about his disdain for kicking in football. They close with dueling Wankers of the Week.
Special episode! Rutgers Athletics released its strategic plan, "The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence," this week. So, we decided to rearrange our schedules on Memorial Day Weekend to convene and give our thoughts on the plan. How will Rutgers improve on the field? How will they secure their future financially?
The guys have fancy new audio equipment, as well as TWO guests on this episode: former Rutgers basketball player CJ Gettys (19:51) and former Rutgers punter Ryan Anderson (59:21). Before the interviews the guys figure out how Michigan will replace John Beilein (maybe Steve Pikiell?). The guys get into the signing of Akwasi Yeboah and discuss the evolution of small ball in basketball, a conversation to which Mike only half listens. CJ Gettys is the first guest, discussing the British Basketball League, girl scout cookies, Adam's grievances with England, and much more. Ryan Anderson hops on to talk about his skills as a receiver, punting in the dark, and his journey to becoming an NFL punter. The episode moves on with the debate about McLane Carter and the Rutgers quarterback situation, and finishes with a game that no one other than Max wanted to play.
Max and Adam welcome Mike back to the podcast after his mysterious absence. We discuss the news that Travis Vokolek is transferring and examine the players who have transferred in and out of Rutgers the last few years. We read and laugh about what we believe to be the best hate message we have received to this point. Adam's phone goes off several times. The NFL Draft is discussed, including Rutgers' draft picks. We touch on our new favorite subject, Mike Francesa. Max poorly reads from an article about Rutgers' Fyre Fest inspired marketing tactics. We set our terms for helping the Rutgers marketing department. Wanker of the Week is back, and we debut two new segments, Mike's Tier Drop and a super secret original cutting edge segment.
Max and Adam are back to highlight the Scarlet-White Spring Game and discuss the groundbreaking of The Rod. This episode's guest is Richie Schnyderite of The Knight Report as he gives an actual breakdown of the Spring Game. The focus then turns to basketball and the loss of Jay Young from the coaching staff. The guys give their take on the St. Johns opening while transition to their picks for Wanker of the Week and the Bob Kraft saga in OT Thread of the week. Plus other really awesome funny topics after the sports talk ends.
Max and Adam are back, delivering over an hour of premium-ish content. Mike's whereabouts are unknown. Rutgers Wrestling hype. Pat Hobbs' interview on that other Rutgers sports podcast. WE TALK RUTGERS FOOTBALL. Greg Schiano conspiracy theory! Wide ranging discussion about Rutgersfest. Adam sideswipes Tom Izzo. Max wonders why he hasn't received his share of the Rivals' money. Wanker of the Week, a new segment. Girl Scout Cookies. Off topic thread of the week. Max gives real basketball analysis, for once. And much more.
Max and Adam try to do the podcast, but the show is hijacked by Mike, who has found a way to finagle his way back on, at least for now. The guys start with the women's basketball team getting back into the tournament and their inevitable 2nd round matchup with UConn. Then, they celebrate the men's basketball team getting onto the fringes of the NIT bubble and recap the season. Other important issues were discussed, such as Kevin Willard's shiny head, baldness, and the Jon Rothsteinism tournament. Kerry Miller, creator of the Rothsteinism tournament (and national college basketball reporter for Bleacher Report) joined the podcast to discuss his tournament, as well as the actual NCAA tournament. Mike is again suspended for the final part of the podcast, where Max and Adam discuss baseball managers wearing full uniforms, the OT thread of the week, and much more.
Max and Adam start things off with some news about why Mike is not a part of the episode. Then the shenanigans begin with talk about beer and wine being sold at Rutgers athletic events. From beer bingo to pretzel talk eventually Max and Adam make their way to discussing the last few men's basketball games. And after promising to focus more on the women's team Max breaks down what he saw in their win vs. Wisconsin and why Cviv gets to dictate when she's 'done'. It all wraps up with the OT Thread of the week, plane etiquette and a PSA for those looking to imitate Robert Kraft.
Football talk is back as National Signing Day is all over with. Max, Mike and Adam first recap their Super Bowl Sunday with an extremely important question about food etiquette (3:00), while up in New England Greg Schiano is now the new D coordinator for the Patriots (11:00) . Does that end the dream of Greg returning to Rutgers one day? Ryan Patti of Rivals brings the crew back to 2019 National Signing Day to recap the class Chris Ash brought in (19:30). Max then gives his own football recruiting analysis (34:30). Following the football talk, the guys recap Rutgers hoops tough OT loss to Illinois (43:30), while Adam explains how Max got under his skin yet again after the game (49:00). The episode finishes up with the RUScrewPod Off-topic thread of the week which will have all weather people buzzing (1:02:30). Also, there are a lot of poll questions posed during the episode, which you can vote on at: https://twitter.com/RUScrewPod
Max, Mike and Adam are back for a special edition of the RUScrewPod after Rutgers released the CSS comprehensive report on how the University can reach competitiveness in the Big Ten. The guys first addressed the big concern about their name (1:30-7:15) before issuing an apology for a major error made in the previous episode (7:15-10:05). Recurring guest and friend of the show, Keith Sargeant, gave his take on what stood out to him while answering all questions the guys had about what Rutgers athletics will do next (10:05-33:30). After Keith the 'MMA' team discuss their take on the report and what they would do if they were in charge (33:30-57:00).
The RUScrewPod makes the official announcement that they are now the official podcast of Rutgers Rivals, The Knight Report. After a brief introduction of themselves to any new listeners (:50-7:40), Mike, Max and Adam turn their attention to the Rutgers men's basketball team after two B1G wins in a row (7:42-18:20). A new segment called 'RU Screwed?' debuts when Mike brings up engagement proposals at sporting events (18:22-24:38). Stuff gets serious when discussing Amy Towers nomination to the BOG and the 'athletics vs. academics' debate (24:40-48:15). Finally to lighten up the mood the episode finishes up with another new segment where the guys pick an OT Thread on the Rivals message boards to figure out how they can relate to it (48:18-1:01:30).
After a dark month of basketball there is something to be positive about as the guys react to Rutgers upsetting No. 16 Ohio State at the RAC. What was different this time and how polite was the court storming? Have you ever been hounded by the Rutgers ticket office to buy more seats? Mike and Max role play (poorly) to figure out the best way to sell those seats. And how about those Birthplace of College Football billboards? Meanwhile the college football transfer portal is lit! And finally the guys discuss Greg Schiano being let go from his coaching position at Ohio State. Will he ever return to the Rutgers sidelines?
Rutgers basketball season is in full swing so the guys give their take on what happened in the losses at Fordham and Seton Hall while also wondering how Kevin Willard gets his head so shiny. And should we really be trusting our barbers? Adam also decided to take his shot explaining his issues with Steve Pikiell to Rutgers twitter which shockingly didn't go well (:30-16:45). Max then let's it be known why he's had enough of some people saying pro athletes don't care (16:45-18:45). Meanwhile the guys try to figure out how badly Pat Hobbs mismanaged the allegations with former swim coach Petra Martin (18:45-33:15). Finally, what are some fun and unique ways to give fans some entertainment at Rutgers games? The guys have some special things in mind to lend some help to the marketing department (33:30-52:00).
The Rutgers football season is over, so Max, Adam, and Mike talk about what we can learn from it. Then we go over Pat Hobbs' letter to fans, line by line, and analyze it closely. What's even going on in that letter?! Plus, some Rutgers basketball talk. It's good to be back.
Down to a two-man crew this week Max and Adam are back for Episode 13. Magically Adam convinced former Rutgers football player, Jamaal Westerman, who played in the NFL and is now with the Hamilton Tigers-Cats in the CFL, to come to his home 'studio' (1:55). Hear what it's likes to play pro ball in Canada, how creative Greg Schiano was getting Jamaal to commit to Rutgers, his best memories On the Banks and of course the guys got a question in about playing for Rex Ryan with the Jets. After the interview stick around for the recap of the Penn State loss and how Adam took his frustrations out after the botched 4th down play now known as 'The Faily Special'. Finally after successfully taking Rutgers to cover the spread last week the guys make their final pick of the year on the Michigan State game.
It's Penn State week, so it's Barb week. Max, Adam, and Mike come up with their best reasons to skip the Penn State game Saturday and run them by Barb (15:08), who tells us if they're valid. They also talk about the Michigan game, which was surprisingly not a total mess, and discuss how to bet the spread against Penn State (-27). Also, Max and Adam get super excited about the Rutgers men's basketball team — VERY excited (42:35).
Has it really been 12 years since Rutgers took over the college football scene on Nov 9, 2006 vs. Louisville? Mike, Max and Adam relive the magical night and talk to the QB of that team, Mike Teel (23:58)to get a first-hand account of the madness that was Pandemonium in Piscataway. Did Jeremy Ito really know he was getting a second chance at the game-winning FG? Who partied the hardest afterwards? Meanwhile for the 2018 football team what did last week's loss to Wisconsin prove, but more importantly can Rutgers cover a 39 point spread vs. Michigan this week? And college basketball has arrived! So what's the over/under for wins this season? Plenty of hoops talk to enjoy too.
With no Rutgers football game to recap Mike, Max and Adam get a nice reprieve from that depressing subject and turn their attention to the upcoming basketball season! The guys got to talk to the last head coach to take Rutgers to the NCAA Tournament, Bob Wenzel (17:53), who had some great stories about his time On the Banks, going to the big dance, the change from the A10 to the Big East and if he thinks Steve Pikiell is the right guy for the program today. Don't worry, if you're trying to figure out whether or not to take Rutgers +30 vs. Wisconsin this weekend(or Moneyline...cough...Adam...cough, cough) the guys answer that important question as well.
After homecoming weekend Mike, Max and Adam discuss what they took out of Rutgers 18-15 loss to Northwestern. They chat about helping 'helmet guy' go viral while Adam gives the scoop on who brought a 'FIRE ASH' flag into the stadium. Meanwhile programs like Purdue and Syracuse are improving which has to annoy Rutgers fans a lot. So how does Rutgers have any positive fans left at this point? You'll hear about Barb and her threat to Rutgers fans as the guys try to help her out a bit for the Penn State game. And with the bye week here and no spread to pick it's time to check in on how the early season Over/Under picks are doing (spoiler alert: not well) while placing bets on some news ones.
Mike, Adam, and Max discuss all of the funny things that happened during the Maryland debacle. Max takes issue with the strange language that football coaches use. Then we find out exactly what Quaker Steak and Lube is and discuss what the stereotypical Rutgers fan looks like. Max and Adam disagree over how enjoyable it is to be Chris Ash right now, and we ponder the possibility of the return of Lord Schiano. We finish by discussing our thoughts on how to bet the spread for this weekend: Northwestern -20.5.
After a demoralizing blackout loss to Illinois the guys are back and ready to role play! Max and Adam debate the essential question: Who sucks less, Kyle Flood or Chris Ash? (15:58) Keith Sargeant of NJ Advance Media also joins the show to discuss his torturous career covering Rutgers athletics, and answers important Rutgers questions. (26: 57) Later on Max, Mike and Adam decide on a name for the fictitious Rutgers-Maryland rivalry trophy. (50:23) And of course they give you their betting advice on the spread for this week’s game.
Max, Adam, and Mike try to talk about Rutgers-Indiana and end up talking about bad stadium food and gripe about Bavarian snacks. What did the RU Brewfest do wrong? We spend a lot of time discussing how to make the in-game experience better. Who is Adam angry at this week? Why are we talking about beards? A better question: How should we bet Illinois -2? All on this episode of the pod.
Can you believe we did a podcast after that game? Adam, Max, and Mike bemoan the Buffalo loss and the donors who want unconditional support from Rutgers fans. The first RU Screw Pod t-shirts are in the works. What does courage mean to you? We talk about crappy beer and college standards. We fixed Midnight Madness! Also, a reluctant conversation about the Rutgers quarterbacks and tell you who to pick this week if you need to put money down on Indiana -17.
Adam, Mike and Max hardly talk about the beatdown at Kansas and get to what everyone is talking about: What should Rutgers do with Chris Ash? They discuss how Rutgers spends its donations and if they can spend more on hiring coaches. Mike finds out what star Buffalo QB Tyree Jackson looks like. Then he buys tickets for Saturday at a shockingly low price. Finally, how will they bet on Rutgers +5.5 this weekend?
Adam, Mike, and Max discuss the RU-Ohio State game and Mike complains about feeling old at a bar. We are joined by a very special guest. Also, we highlight the importance of the Kansas game, then daydream about whether it would be more fun to be a fan of a big time football or basketball program. Later, Adam reminisces about the 2003 RU football season for some reason. Finally, we gloat about our 2-0 record against the spread, and offer our picks for the Kansas game.
Max, Adam, and Mike are back for episode 2. So what did they think of Art Sitkowski in his college debut? Should Rutgers fans be praised or shamed for the football team's attendance? Who is Adam angry at this week? An Ohio State breakdown from an OSU beat writer. Then the fun stuff: 3rd quarter songs and our personal podcast hashtag. Also, how do we bet Ohio State -33.5?
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The only Rutgers sports podcast that sounds like you and your friends' text chain. This is debut episode. Max, Adam, and Mike talk about Art Sitkowski and the upcoming Rutgers football season. Then they take a trip into the dark web. (24:20) NJ Advance Media columnist Steve Politi comes on for a long discussion about what to expect from the Scarlet Knights in 2018 and where to set expectations, tells a Greg Schiano story, and worries about Christmas in Detroit. (56:41) Finally, Rutgers over/unders and whether to take the points this weekend against Texas State.
The only Rutgers sports podcast that sounds like you and your friends' text chain. Here's a few minutes to let you know what to expect.