The only daily podcast dedicated to covering Rutgers Athletics. Hosted by Aaron Breitman, a fan since the mid-80's and a class of 2000 graduate of Rutgers College. Aaron has covered Rutgers sports extensively over the last nine years, previously as managing editor of On The Banks and co-founder of The Scarlet Faithful website. Episodes include analysis, game previews, postgame and breaking news rapid reactions, recruiting, Rutgers related guests and more.
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Buckle up as Rutgers football is projected to play in nine one score games this season
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A discussion on the KFord ratings that project Rutgers football to play in nine one score games in the 2024 season. A look at why the structure of the schedule is a positive aside from the difficulty level, the question of whether the offense can close games a bit differently, the potential ability to be able to come from behind in situations, why …
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What will happen, won't happen and could happen for Rutgers football in the 2024 season #rutgers
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Larry Krayn of Knight Watch returns for a in-depth episode covering a lot of ground a little over two weeks from the Scarlet Knights kicking off its 2024 campaign. We discuss this team in detail through the lense of what we think will happen, won't happen and could happen with the offense, defense, individual players and the team's outlook overall.…
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Ace Bailey & Dylan Harper show they're more than just elite talents for Rutgers men's basketball
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It's Ace Bailey's 18th birthday so it was a good time to discuss the two highest rated recruits in program history showing off their personalities on a recent podcast. There is a lot to like about them and what they bring to this team as a whole. Also this episode highlights Mo Toure on the Butkus Award Watch List, Chase Linton recruiting ranking &…
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Rutgers football enters third week of training camp; Kahleah Copper leads Team USA to Gold #rutgers
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Thoughts on several updates from Greg Schiano after the first scrimmage of camp this past weekend, three Scarlet Knights win medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as well as Rutgers announcing the 2024 Hall of Fame class headlined by the McCourty brothers.Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-of-the-raritan.beehiiv.c…
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BTN Analyst Jake Butt returns to discuss his belief in Rutgers football - #rutgers
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Former Michigan great and current BTN analyst makes his third appearance on The Scarlet Faithful podcast after being the first national media member to label Rutgers as a sleeper for a big season this fall. Discussion includes his view of the program taking the next step, reasons for optimism and why they have the potential to win double digit game…
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Reviewing Torvik player projections for Rutgers men's basketball
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The analytical site BartTorvik.com released player projections for college basketball teams this week. This episode takes a deep dive into individual stat projections for points, rebounds, assists, minutes, offensive efficiency and more for the Rutgers roster.Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-of-the-raritan.be…
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Emily Mason previews the 2024 season ahead for Rutgers women's soccer - #rutgers
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The senior star, who was named to the national defender to watch list on Tuesday, discusses her comeback season last year following a major injury, the success she's had at Rutgers, hosting the USWNT before the Olympics, the bond of the senior class and family atmosphere within the program, goals for her final campaign and much more.The Rutgers wom…
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Thoughts on Jay Young returning to the Rutgers men's basketball coaching staff - #rutgers
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Jerry Carino broke the news and the program officially announced soon after that Jay Young was returning as an assistant coach. Thoughts on what his impact can be in regard to his pedigree as a big man coach, being a trusted confidant and longtime bench coach under Pikiell, the importance of having a fresh set of eyes going into such a crucial seas…
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Takeaways from attending Rutgers men's basketball summer practice
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Thoughts include notes on every player, the overall vibe of the team, the competitiveness of the practice, big picture takeaways and much more.Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-of-the-raritan.beehiiv.com/subscribe/
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Developmental results in 2024 will benefit Rutgers football in 2025 and beyond - #rutgers
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David Anderson returns to discuss why Rutgers needs to meet a certain standard in developing players, how in which the roster could evolve in 2025 after a senior led team this fall,, younger players who could step up soon and much more. Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-of-the-raritan.beehiiv.com/subscribe/…
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Thoughts on Rutgers football becoming the trendy surprise team pick with national media - #rutgers
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As the buzz grows regarding the potential for Rutgers football for the 2024 season among the national media, this episode discusses why the optimism is warranted, why a major leap this season is realistic, how to view RU being a trendy sleeper pick as fans and the importance of showing results as a developmental program.Subscribe to the Knights of …
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The big thing critics are missing with Rutgers' non-conference schedule - #rutgers
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A full review of the non-conference schedule for Rutgers men's basketball including the potential impact on metrics and analytics, major opportunities against Houston and Alabama, the buy game debate, the seven game gauntlet and how the slate was carefully crafted to support the development of this team.Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsl…
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Rutgers football recruiting has big weekend highlighted by landing 4-star WR Dyzier Carter
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Rutgers continues to roll on the recruiting trail after gaining a commitment from offensive players in the 2025, 2026 and 2027 classes this past weekend. This episode breaks down the additions of 2025 TE Ben Rothhaar, 2026 WR Dyzier Carter and 2027 TE Connor Winn, the positive vibes with the program and more as training camp begins on Monday.Subscr…
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Five things Rutgers football needs to make progress on during training camp
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Rutgers football begins training camp on Monday, July 29. Here are five areas that are important for this team to make progress with over the next month leading up to the season opener against Howard on August 29. Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-of-the-raritan.beehiiv.com/subscribe/…
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Authenticity of Rutgers football program on full display at Big Ten Media Days
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A full rundown on key points made and media coverage of Rutgers football at Big Ten Media Days on Tuesday. Greg Schiano, Kyle Monangai, Tyreem Powell and Mo Toure represented the program well and validated high hopes for the season ahead. Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-of-the-raritan.beehiiv.com/subscribe/…
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Will Rutgers basketball have the best backcourt in the Big Ten?
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A full discussion regarding BTN Analyst Raphael Davis recently tweeting that Dylan Harper and Jeremiah Williams were the best backcourt in the Big Ten, a review of the top guards on paper entering the season, what both playmakers need to do to reach their ceiling as well as for Rutgers to fulfill its potential as a team this season plus more.Subscr…
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Rutgers football picked in top half of Big Ten preseason poll + What to watch for on Media Days
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Cleveland.com released its unofficial Big Ten preseason poll on Monday and Rutgers was selected ninth out of 18 teams. A full breakdown of 1-18, how it reflects the 2024 schedule for the Scarlet Knights, as well as several big picture and RU related things to watch for during Big Ten Media Days this week. A full rundown of the coaches schedule in s…
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A review of Rutgers player ratings in EA Sports College Football 25
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David Anderson returns to talk the history of Rutgers in video games, a deep dive on specific player ratings on offense and defense, how the new game could help in reality, Ryan Hart gets his flowers and more. Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-of-the-raritan.beehiiv.com/subscribe/…
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Evaluating Rutgers football's 2025 recruiting class by Power Four & Big Ten offers
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This episode focuses on the increase in talent and depth that Greg Schiano and his coaching staff are adding in the current recruiting cycle with a comprehensive review of power four offers, Big Ten offers, blueblood programs and more for the 29 commits in the 2025 class.Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-of-th…
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Takeaways on Rutgers basketball's scrimmage highlights, a high profile offer & MLB Draft update
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Discussion includes observations on the recent 3+ minute highlight reel that Rutgers men's basketball published on Tuesday from a recent scrimmage including players that stood out, things that jumped out for the team overall and more. Also 4-star guard Kiyan Anthony, son of Carmelo, was offered by the program. Rutgers baseball has four players sele…
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Episode 400: Thoughts on Rutgers football transfers, hoops newcomers & memories of key wins/losses
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Discussion includes two draft picks for Rutgers baseball, four transfers and returning players that could impact positive change for football this season, hoops newcomers getting attention plus some memorable experiences I've had as a Rutgers fan as the podcast hits a milestone. Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knigh…
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Janarion Grant still electric after all these years & a positive sign ahead of B1G Media Days
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The greatest returner in Rutgers football history has scored touchdowns in back to back games in his fifth season in the CFL. This episode delves into the greatness of Grant and his time on the banks as well as a full review of the best returners in program history. Also a positive sign in who RU is sending to represent the program at Big Ten Media…
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Appreciating Corey Sanders, 4-star Aiden Derkack offered & more
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With a viral highlight video of Corey Sanders on social media this week, I took time to discuss his impact on Rutgers men's basketball in the early years of the Steve Pikiell Era. Also 4-star shooting guard in the 2026 class, Aiden Derkack, and brother of current RU guard Jordan Derkack, picked up an offer from the program this week. Plus a footbal…
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Latest Torvik projections ranks Rutgers men's basketball in top 20 + height review for roster
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Bart Torvik released updated analytical projections for the 2024-2025 season providing more optimism for Steve Pikiell's team in how they measure up on paper nationally and within the Big Ten. Also the program released the new roster as we go through the heights listed for every scholarship player and thoughts on how it plays into positionless bask…
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Rutgers just scratching the surface of its potential entering decade two as a Big Ten member
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A discussion on Rutgers now 10 years in the Big Ten, the struggles and the progress made in multiple areas in recent years, the importance of the next decade for the athletic department as well as how we are experiencing the journey as a fan base.Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-of-the-raritan.beehiiv.com/sub…
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Greg Schiano doing what he was hired to do at Rutgers
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With another 4-star commit in Kamar Archie, the 2025 recruiting class for Rutgers football continues to trend as one of the best ever in Schiano's career. Entering year five of his second tenure, the program is cooking with gas on the recruiting trail. Future classes could rank even higher if RU can have a special season this fall. Subscribe to the…
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Rutgers football lands first 2026 commit, men's hoops 2025 recruiting updates, RU at Olympics & more
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3-star QB Gavin Sidwar committed to Rutgers on Monday night and this episode begins with a full breakdown of what he brings to the program as well as a pattern that has established in recent classes. Rutgers men's basketball were finalists for two 4-star prospects that ultimately chose another program this past Monday. However, Steve Pikiell and st…
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Jordan Derkack discusses the offseason and what Rutgers basketball is building towards next season
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The Northeast Conference Player of the Year joins the podcast to discuss on why he chose to come to Rutgers, how his game translates on both the offensive and defensive side of the court, the importance of learning how to adapt roles, leadership, team goals, his relationship with Geo Baker and much more.Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsl…
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How the most recent Rutgers football commits can elevate the program
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David Anderson returns to breakdown the impact of 4-star linebacker DJ McClary flipping from Penn State, the playmaking abilities of running back John Forster, the intriguing defensive additions and much more. Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-of-the-raritan.beehiiv.com/subscribe/…
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Tyson Acuff out 3 months with foot injury, half glass empty & half glass full reaction
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Rutgers men's basketball announced on Friday that veteran guard Tyson Acuff fractured his foot in practice this week and will miss three months of basketball activities. Here is a breakdown of the impact of Acuff missing the rest of the offseason along with a review of the potential negatives and positives for this team in the short and long term.S…
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My origin story as a fan & content producer covering Rutgers Athletics
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With an Indiana podcast publicly airing complaints against men's basketball coach Mike Woodson, it brought me back to how I started covering Rutgers athletics, how the department has made major strides embracing media coverage over the years, some of my own experiences developing my own brand and more. Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsle…
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Minutes distribution along with pace and tempo key for Rutgers in 2024-2025 season
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With Steve Pikiell's team into its second week of summer workouts, here are some thoughts on what was reported, why pace and tempo is critical with the intended style of play based on how the roster was built, the freedom to manage minutes next season and more. Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-of-the-raritan.…
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Rutgers football's 2025 recruiting class chasing history after flipping DJ McClary from Penn State
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4-star linebacker DJ McClary committed to Rutgers on Sunday. It was a significant result for multiple reasons including another recruiting win over Big Ten foes, stockpiling several top 15 recruits in New Jersey, solidifying the highest player grade average in the class for the program in modern era, another signal things are changing in the long t…
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Examining Rutgers hoops portal class tier ranking & Phil Steele's preseason projections for football
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A full review of where The Athletic has Rutgers men's basketball ranked within the Big Ten as far as transfer portal additions this offseason and why they missed the mark. Also, a comprehensive deep dive on Phil Steele's preseason rankings and projections for Rutgers football.Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-…
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Rutgers football recruiting keeps rolling, adds another four commits over three days
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Greg Schiano and the coaching staff have grown the 2025 recruiting class to 27 commits after landing running back John Forster on Saturday, a pair of cornerbacks in Kaylib Singleton and Jakarrion Kenan on Sunday followed by EDGE Canaan Edwards on Monday night. This episode dives into what these prospects bring to the program, where the class stands…
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Rutgers' Chloe Timberg on winning a national title, preparing for Olympic Trials, her future & more
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Chloe Timberg discusses her journey towards winning a national championship in the pole vault, how her path began, the impact of her coach Carl Porambo, the progress that Rutgers track & field has made as a program, pursuing her Olympic dreams at trials at the end of June, her plans for next year and more. Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Ne…
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Rutgers basketball begins summer workouts with Dylan Harper sidelined & more thoughts on this team
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Steve Pikiell's program begins summer workouts on Saturday, June 15. News broke on Friday afternoon that Dylan Harper will miss a few weeks due to elective knee surgery. Thoughts on his absence and several others including where Rutgers stacks up on paper vs. the rest of the Big Ten, potential strengths and weaknesses and more as the journey begins…
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Takeaways on Rutgers' hot streak on recruiting trail & evaluating most recent commits
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David Anderson returns to give his insight on the most recent commits over the few days in the 2025 recruiting class as well as some big picture takeaways for Rutgers football moving forward.Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-of-the-raritan.beehiiv.com/subscribe/…
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4-star WR Michael Thomas continues an impressive three day stretch for Rutgers football recruiting
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A breakdown of what Thomas brings to the offense for the future, the wide receiver position a strength in the 2025 class, a top 25 overall ranking within striking distance and how things are shaping up historically for the program plus more.Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-of-the-raritan.beehiiv.com/subscribe…
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Rutgers football lands 4-star Jaelyne Matthews, offensive line ceiling continues to rise long term
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The Scarlet Knights now have four 4-star commits per the 247 Sports composite rankings and continue to increase its player grade average in the 2025 class. Matthews joins a very talented and highly rated offensive line group that highlights how Rutgers has a chance to really compete and win in the trenches in the Big Ten in the future. Subscribe to…
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Three takeaways following three more commitments for Rutgers in the 2025 recruiting class
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ver three days from Saturday through Monday, Greg Schiano's program added two 4-star commits in S Tariq Hayer and OL Joshua Blackston as well as 3-star OL Gerrick Gordon. A detailed look at all three prospects who have almost four dozen power offers combined. Takeaways include the importance of Rutgers winning battles against other Big Ten foes, bu…
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Rutgers football stacking depth at key positions in 2025 recruiting class, current needs & more
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The Scarlet Faithful podcast is sponsored by Knights of the Raritan, an NIL Collective for Rutgers Athletics.David Anderson returns to discuss the recent additions to the 2025 recruiting class, why some commits could see their player ratings increase, class sizes varying based on different power four programs, Chloe Timberg wins a national title an…
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Steve Pikiell discusses expectations for Rutgers with the new roster, Ace & Dylan's potential & more
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The Rutgers head coach returns to The Scarlet Faithful podcast to discuss many topics. They include how he strategically built the roster through the transfer portal, the importance of NIL and working with Knights of the Raritan, offensive improvements, positional versatility, the center position and last scholarship available, the goal of winning …
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Rutgers back in the Jersey Shore Basketball League, players arriving plus spring sports updates
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Several current and former Rutgers basketball players are confirmed to play in the Jersey Shore Basketball League, Kentucky transfer Ugonna Onyensu is off the board, will RU fill its last roster spot, players starting to arrive on campus as well as updates with Rowing and Track & Field at NCAA Championships. A little baseball chatter also with the …
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Analyzing ESPN's FPI ranking for Rutgers football including win/loss projection, B1G outlook & more
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The preseason Football Power Index for the 2024 season is out and we review the outlook for Rutgers by the predictive rating system. The easiest schedule in the Big Ten, where all opponents rank in the FPI, how many wins predicted for RU and much more.Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-of-the-raritan.beehiiv.co…
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Rutgers Football adds a 10th commit & ranked No. 12 ranked nationally, + RU hoops recruiting updates
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DL Robbie Johnson Jr. becomes the 10th official visitor from this past weekend to commit to Rutgers football as the 2025 class surges up the national rankings. Also 2025 priority basketball target Nigel James includes Rutgers in his final four, Jamie Vinson & Mawot Mag commit to Big XII schools, hoops dead period now over and more. Subscribe to the…
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A full review of the nine commitments for Rutgers football this past weekend
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A detailed breakdown of where the 2025 recruiting class currently stands for Greg Schiano's program, who stands out on film, which commits boast impressive offer lists, who had other Big Ten interest, how each can help in the future and plenty more.
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Big recruiting weekend ahead for Rutgers football, Knights in the Pros, Mike Rice & more
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Seven four star recruits highlight a strong visitor list this weekend, Kahleah Copper leads the WNBA in points, Dale Stanavich promoted to AA, a pitcher commits to Steve Owens, Rowing at nationals, hoops offers top recruit in 2025 class and some thoughts on Mike Rice landing at Linden high school.
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How Rutgers men's basketball measures up in Big Ten following NBA early entry deadline
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A review of how all 18 league teams currently project analytically per Bart Torvik right after the NBA early entry deadline passes and how Rutgers stacks up, how much things might change in the next two weeks, Morgan Smith named First Team All-American for RU softball as well as why the passing of Bill Walton brings perspective on the journey ahead…
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Optimism for Rutgers football is growing around the Big Ten conference
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A review of the annual anonymous quotes from Big Ten coaches in Athlon Sports' season preview, perception is changing around the conference from some independent sites, preseason power rankings and more. Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-of-the-raritan.beehiiv.com/subscribe/…
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