Hughes Planning to Prep, and Reclassify
Running back Elijah Hughes starred for Elizabeth (N.J.) High in 2011, but is heading to Avon (Conn.) Old Farms for the 2012 season. Hughes, who is the cousin of Rutgers standout linebacker Khaseem Greene, spoke to Scout.com about his plan, the schools he is talking to and what he hopes to get out of playing at Avon.
Via recruiting.scout.com
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3 days ago
Discuss
We Meet Again: Rutgers and Syracuse Could Play Twice in 2012
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and the Big East is content to keep on keepin’ on. With West Virginia nearing their Big East buyout, some talks have surfaced about potential scheduling issues if they indeed leave early, which – barring any massive breakdowns – should happen. If the Big East cannot grab another team [...]
Via Kegs 'n Eggs
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4 days ago
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4 days ago
National Football Prospectus: Rutgers
The NFL Draft Bible ranks the top pro prospects from Rutgers for 2012 and beyond:
CLASS OF 2012
MOHAMED SANU
WR 6016 215 4.54 1ST RD
DESMOND WYNN
OG 6054 305 5.12 5TH RD
JUSTIN FRANCIS
DE 6024 270 4.85 6TH RD
MANNY ABREU
OLB 6020 260 4.75 7TH RD
JOE MARTINEK
FB
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Via NFL Draft Bible
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3 days ago
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3 days ago
SR.com TV: Team Reacts to Flood Hiring
PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Two days before National Signing Day, Rutgers hired Kyle Flood to replace Greg Schiano as the head coach of the football program. Team leaders Brandon Jones, D.C. Jefferson and Betim Bujari all watched the press conference from the team meeting room and offered their thoughts Tuesday afternoon.
Via rutgers.scout.com
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10 days ago
SR.com TV; Greene and Bujari
PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- After Kyle Flood was introduced as Rutgers' new coach, linebacker Khaseem Greene and offensive guard Betim Bujari gave their thoughts. Greene also spoke about a team meeting he called the day after coach Greg Schiano left for the NFL.
Via rutgers.scout.com
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12 days ago
PAY UP
Schiano owes Rutgers $800,000
Former Rutgers coach Greg Schiano recently signed a $15 million deal to become the head coach of the Bucs, but he'll reportedly have to give $800,000 of it to his old employer.
Via IMAGE CPR
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16 days ago
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16 days ago
Rutgers Lands Two Big Commitments, Literally.
It’s been talked about for some time now. The 2012 recruiting class for Rutgers and Head Coach Greg Schiano could be the best in school history. That potential took another step toward reality this week.
The Scarlet Knights received two verbal commitments at a position of need. Schiano and his staff have clearly made the offensive line a priority throughout this recruiting...
Via Double G Sports
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18 days ago
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18 days ago
Rutgers Football: Fantasy Recap And Outlook
Overview-
It was thought before the season that the Rutgers 2011 season would depend on how much the offense improved from a year in which they were last in nearly every offensive category. That actually turned out to not be the case. The Scarlet Knights finished the season on a roll winning 4 of their last 5, including a bowl victory over Iowa State while struggling for much of...
Via Football Nation
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21 days ago
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21 days ago
Six Scarlet Knights Named to BIG EAST All-Bowl Team
Six members of the Rutgers football team were selected to the 2011 ESPN.com BIG EAST All-Bowl team. Junior linebacker Khaseem Greene, the BIG EAST Co-Defensive Player of the Year, was also selected to CBSSports.com All-Bowl team.
Via Rutgers Intercollegiate Athlethics
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January 13, 2012
Four Scarlet Knights to Play in Postseason All-Star Games
Four members of the 2011 Rutgers football team DE Manny Abreu (Union City, N.,J.), DL Justin Francis (Opa-Locka, Fla.), FB Joe Martinek (Hopatcong, N.J.) and OL Desmond Wynn (Bear, Del.) will participate in postseason all-star games in January.
Via Rutgers Intercollegiate Athlethics
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January 06, 2012
New Jersey Sports Writers Association to Honor Greene and LeGrand
Rutgers Football teammates Khaseem Greene (Elizabeth, N.J.) and Eric LeGrand (Avenel, N.J.) will be two of the honored guests at the 76th anniversary banquet of the New Jersey Sports Writers Association.
Via Rutgers Intercollegiate Athlethics
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January 06, 2012
With Mohamed Sanu departing, who becomes go-to receiver for Rutgers?
As expected, Rutgers junior wide receiver Mohamed Sanu announced his intentions to declare for the NFL Draft, skipping his senior season on the banks. It was the right decision at the right time for Sanu, who many predict will be drafted in the late first round to mid second round range.
Sanu set a school and Big East record this season, catching 115 passes this season. He gained...
Via Double G Sports
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
Welcome to the Scarlet Walk!
Premium members get the latest exclusive information involving Rutgers. This week's Walk features tons of recruiting news, including one top prospect naming Rutgers his leader, as well as bowl gifts and a cool photo honoring Eric LeGrand. The only way to get the information is to become a member of ScarletReport.com, so sign up today.
Via rutgers.scout.com
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January 04, 2012
SR.com TV: Shuler, Francis On Pinstripe Win
NEW YORK -- Rutgers won its fifth straight bowl game when it bested Iowa State in the Pinstripe, and ScarletReport.com is putting the finishing touches on the coverage from it. In the penultimate piece, freshman receiver Miles Shuler and fifth-year senior Justin Francis discuss the win, their place in the program and more.
Via rutgers.scout.com
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January 04, 2012
SR.com TV: 1-on-1 with QB Gary Nova
NEW YORK -- The latest true freshman quarterback to start a game at Rutgers, Gary Nova's first season on the Banks came to a close Friday in a victory at the New Era Pinstripe Bowl. Playing behind Chas Dodd, Nova discussed his first bowl victory and thoughts on the future of the program.
Via rutgers.scout.com
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January 02, 2012
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...
Via College Sports University
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December 31, 2011
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December 31, 2011
Greene’s ankle injury won’t keep him from missing time next season
Rutgers’ Pinstripe Bowl win over Iowa State yesterday was dampened every so slightly by the ankle injury to star linebacker Khaseem Greene. The Big East co-Defensive Player of the year was carted off the field after his ankle twisted awkwardly on a rush of ISU quarterback Steele Jantz. There hasn’t been an official diagnosis of the…
Via College Football Talk
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December 31, 2011
THIS ONE'S FOR YOU
Rutgers coach dedicates win to Eric LeGrand
Greg Schiano gives the shout to Eric LeGrand following the Pinstripe Bowl yesterday. Note to writers everywhere -- no longer necessary to suffix Eric's name with 'Rutgers player who was paralyzed.'... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com
Via Bob's Blitz
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December 31, 2011
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December 31, 2011
Rutgers' LB Khaseem Greene Snaps Ankle in Pinstripe Bowl
Rutgers' LB Khaseem Greene rolled his ankle in the Pinstripe Bowl yesterday, possibly due to Yankee Stadium turf not allowing the lineback to plant properly. Greene said afterwards his foot “kind of...
Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com
Via Bob's Blitz
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December 31, 2011
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December 31, 2011
Hey Big E, This one's for you buddy!
On Friday the Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeated the Iowa State Cyclones 27-13 to win the New Era Pinstripe Bowl played at Yankee Stadium in Da Bronx, New York. After the game, Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano dedicated the team's victory to Eric LeGrand. Schiano grabbed a stadium microphone and addressed LeGrand who was seated in the Rutgers team box and was being shown on the...
Via Beer Mug Sports
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December 31, 2011
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December 31, 2011
SR.com TV: QB Dodd Talks Pinstripe Bowl Win
NEW YORK -- Rutgers won its fifth straight bowl game and quarterback Chas Dodd played a big part with an 86-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter in the 27-13 victory against Iowa State in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. After the game, he talked about it with the media.
Via rutgers.scout.com
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December 31, 2011
Rutgers Wins Pinstripe Bowl For “Big E” With Strong Defense
It wasn’t necessarily pretty but when it was all said and done, the scoreboard read 27-13 in favor of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. They had just defeated Iowa State to win the Pinstripe Bowl Championship.
Head coach Greg Schiano and his team stood on the field with the game’s trophy, celebrating their victory. With the microphone in hand, Schiano called up to “Big E” who...
Via Double G Sports
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December 31, 2011
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December 31, 2011
LeGrand-inspired Rutgers wins Pinstripe Bowl 27-13
All year long Eric LeGrand inspired Rutgers from his wheelchair.
How could the Scarlet Knights ever slack off when their former teammate stayed so positive, was so sure he could overcome a devastating spinal injury and one day walk again?
After Rutgers completed its season with a 27-13 victory over Iowa State in the Pinstripe Bowl on Friday, it was time for the Scarlet Knights...
Via AP on Fox
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December 31, 2011
Iowa State falls short to Rutgers in Pinstripe
Iowa State pulled off the biggest upset of the college football season, a victory that will go down as one of the most memorable in the history of the program.
Then the Cyclones didn't win another game.
Iowa State lost 27-13 to Rutgers in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Friday, its third straight loss since beating Oklahoma State on Nov. 18 in Ames.
''The program...
Via AP on Fox
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December 30, 2011
Rutgers 27, Iowa State 13: Rutgers Runs Past Iowa State in Pinstripe Bowl
Jawan Jamison rushed for two touchdowns as the Scarlet Knights won their second game this season at Yankee Stadium.
Via New York Times Sports
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December 30, 2011
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