Rutgers Starting to Feel at Home in Yankee Stadium

Rutgers won for the second time at Yankee Stadium in a seven-week span, turning back Iowa State 27-13 in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl. Thanks to a near-flawless defensive effort, a 131-yard rushing performance from Jawan Jamison, and an 86-yard scoring bomb to Brandon Coleman from Chas Dod. Greg Schiano has long stated his belief that Rutgers has every right to call New York City its own. On the field, the Scarlet Knights proved just that this season. BOX SCORE: Rutgers 27, Iowa State 13 PHOTOS: Images from the bowl season “To be able to win it at home, it’s a lot of fun,” Schiano said after his team notched its fifth consecutive bowl win. “Really, really proud of our kids. We worked hard in preparation. Season certainly didn’t end the way we wanted with (the loss at) Connecticut. When you’re in New York City, that can be a distraction and a temptation, but they kind of know when it’s time to work, it’s time to work.” A crowd of 38,328 — much of which was filled with scarlet-clad Rutg...