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Rutgers QB’s AJ Surace and Dylan Lonergan Speak On Position Battle
Rutgers quarterbacks Aj Surace and Dylan Lonergan spoke with several members of the media yesterday after the second day of spring camp to talk about the ongoing battle between the two for who would succeed Athan Kaliakmanis as the starting quarterback for the Scarlet Knights. Surace had long been hailed as the eventual successor for […]
Greg Schiano gives update on two veteran defensive pieces
Rutgers made major changes to the defensive side of the ball — on and off the field. The Scarlet Knights hired Travis Johansen to be the new defensive coordinator. Head coach Greg Schiano also brought in many new pieces through the transfer portal. On top of all the new additions, Rutgers might be getting back […]
Rutgers Football Spring Practice: OC Kirk Ciarrocca Press Conference
As was alluded to yesterday by head coach Greg Schiano, several of the assistant coaches on the Rutgers football staff will have press conferences with the media throughout the duration of spring training camp. This time, it was offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca’s turn to answer questions from the media. He started the press conference by […]
Rutgers Women’s Basketball Adds Preston Beverly as Assistant Coach
Rutgers women’s basketball has added former Missouri assistant coach Preston Beverly to its coaching staff, according to The Knight Report. Beverly worked with the Tigers for the last two seasons under former head coach Robin Pingeton and is the fourth staffing hire the Scarlet Knights have made in the past two days. Beverly played his […]
Rutgers Head Coach Greg Schiano Hosts Spring Practice No.1 Press Conference
Rutgers football head coach Greg Schiano hosted his first press conference of spring training camp to help preview the upcoming spring slate and to give insight into where the team is at as spring practice kicks off. This is the first of many press conferences that will occur over the next couple of weeks, as […]
Rutgers Women’s Basketball Adds Matthew Brune as General Manager
In a media scrum after the press conference where new Rutgers women’s basketball coach Gary Redus II was introduced to the university, Rutgers athletic director Keli Zinn announced to a group of reporters that women’s basketball will get its own general manager, and that Rob Sullivan will solely focus on the men’s side of things […]
Rutgers Women’s Basketball Adds Manisha Redus and Lauren Hansen as Assistant Coaches
New Rutgers women’s basketball coach Gary Redus II has added two assistant coaches to his staff, as the program is set to hire Manisha Redus and Lauren Hansen as assistant coaches, according to The Knight Report. Manisha, who is Gary’s sister, was an assistant coach at Florida Atlantic University for one season before being offered […]
Rutgers Football Spring Practice: Transfers to Keep an Eye On
Rutgers football brought in a fair number of players via the transfer portal to revamp its defense and boost its offensive depth. With spring camp just around the corner, there are a few transfers that stand above the rest to keep an eye out for in the early practices. Note: former South Dakota cornerback Mikey […]
Rutgers Football Promotes Former Player to Assistant Tight Ends Coach
Rutgers football has promoted former wide receiver Isaiah Washington to be the team’s new assistant tight ends coach, according to a post made by 247sports. Washington joined the team’s coaching staff last summer as a player development assistant. He will now be taking on additional responsibilities thanks to the internal promotion. Washington originally came to […]
Rutgers Football Spring Practice: Reinforcements Return From Injury
One storyline that should not be overlooked as Rutgers Football heads into spring camp is the number of guys who are returning from injury. Last season, the Scarlet Knights had 12 players listed as out for the season by the end of it, with several others getting significantly banged up along the way. With spring […]
3 things to watch as Rutgers Football begins spring practice
Rutgers is set to begin springs practices on Friday and there is plenty to keep an eye on. After a five-win season, and 2-7 record in the Big Ten, the Scarlet Knights made changes to the roster and coaching staff. This is the first chance to see how the team looks on the field. This […]
Rutgers makes top five for 2027 four-star OL Terrance Smith
Rutgers remains in the mix for one of the top players in Pennsylvania. Four-star offensive lineman Terrance Smith narrowed his list down to five teams and the Scarlet Knights were listed alongside four SEC programs. Smith told Hayes Fawcett of On3 that his final five is made up of Rutgers, LSU, Florida, Auburn, and Tennessee. […]
Former Rutgers Football Assistant Coach Who Worked With Undefeated 1976 Squad Honored By Pro Football HOF
Former Rutgers defensive line coach/ defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell, who worked under head coach Frank Burns during the 1976 undefeated season, was honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a part of their 2026 “Awards of Excellence.” He was one of three coaches to receive the honor this week. Cottrell is considered a […]
Rutgers Baseball Shuts Out Delaware In Midweek Action
After falling 2-1 in their weekend series against Illinois, Rutgers baseball dominated Delaware 8-0 in some midweek action to kick off a five-game homestand from the Scarlet Knights. Freshman pitcher Henry Radbill started the game on fire, pitching 4.1 scoreless innings before being relieved. Bullpen pitchers Jacob Peterson, Jason Masick, and Matthew Cruz did what […]
Rutgers Basketball: Three Team Needs to Address in the Transfer Portal
Despite the season not technically being over yet, it is time to start thinking about the transfer portal, which is less than a few weeks away. It is an unfortunate truth in this day and age that if you’re not tampering, you’re not trying. This means that Rutgers basketball is likely going to reach out […]
Knights in the NBA: Ace Bailey Heats Up
Several former Rutgers basketball players have made their mark on the NBA this season. Dylan Harper has looked good coming off the bench for the San Antonio Spurs, while his brother, Ron Harper Jr, has contributed solid minutes to the Celtics when he was called up from the G-League. After taking some time to adjust […]
Rutgers Football Recruiting: Scarlet Knights hope for McCourty repeat with four-star Woodward twins
Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano landed in-state twin brothers Devin and Jason McCourty in 2005 out of St. Joseph High School in Montvale. This duo went on to have legendary careers in Piscataway and became part of the Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame in 2024. Schiano and the Scarlet Knights are hoping that history repeats […]
Rutgers Gymnastics Punches Ticket to NCAA Championships
Rutgers women’s gymnastics has punched its ticket to the NCAA Championships for the second season in a row after having a good performance at the Big Ten Championships. They used a 195.700 total team score at the Big Ten Championships in Champaign, which was the best of the four teams that competed on Friday night, […]
Rutgers takes rubber match in series loss at Illinois
The Scarlet Knights continued Big Ten play over the weekend with a three-game set in Champaign against Illinois. Rutgers salvaged the series with a win on Sunday afternoon, but lost two out of three against the Illini. Rutgers is now 13-10 overall and 3-3 in conference play. The team will be back in action on […]
Rutgers Basketball: The Pros of the Crown
Last week, Rutgers basketball accepted an invitation to the College Basketball Crown. The announcement was met with mixed opinions from the fanbase; however, the decision does come with upside without having that much of a downside. Minimal Downside One of the most important things to note about the crown is that it costs nothing for […]
Rutgers Wrestling Suffers Blood Round Heartbreak at NCAA Tournament
Rutgers will be leaving the NCAA tournament with none of its wrestlers earning all-American status after both Heavyweight Hunter Catka and 197-pounder Remy Cotton lost in the blood round. The Scarlet Knights had a rough start to the tournament, going 2-7 during the first session, meaning that 7 of their nine wrestlers were forced to […]
Rutgers Football Recruitment Updates: Late March 2026
The 2027 recruiting class is in full swing, with a few players already setting official visit dates for the early summer. So far, just like in our late February and early March recruiting updates, Rutgers only has one commitment from the 2027 class, Tight End Sydney Padilla from West Orange High School. They are working towards adding to […]
Rutgers Football Adds Former Super Bowl Winning Offensive Lineman to Coaching Staff
Rutgers Football is set to hire Gino Gradkowski, a former NFL center who won Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens, to its coaching staff as an assistant offensive line coach. The 37-year-old played a total of six seasons in the NFL, where he played in 60 games, starting 20, before he moved on to […]
No.16/17 Rutgers Men’s Lacrosse Set For First Conference Matchup of the Season vs No.7 Ohio State
No. 16/17 Rutgers men’s Lacrosse is set to open conference play against No.7 Ohio State on Saturday. The Scarlet Knights have enjoyed a good start to their season, going 7-2 in their first nine games. However, their only losses this season came against the two ranked teams they played, No.3 Princeton and No.12 Army. The […]
Rutgers Football Hires Former LA Chargers Assistant Coach Jeff Carpenter
Rutgers football has added another assistant coach with NFL experience this offseason, as they have hired former Los Angeles Chargers quality control coach Jeff Carpenter to be an offensive assistant, according to Chrise Iseman of USA Today. Carpenter and current Scarlet Knights offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca have experience working together, as Carpenter was a graduate […]
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