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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The Oregon Ducks are the greatest team on this planet. If you believe this to be true this podcast is for you. Join us as we study the Oregon Duck's past, present and future.
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Rutgers Roster Review w/ Aaron Breitman
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On today's Roster Review, we were luck enough to have @aaron_breitman of The Scarlet Faithful join the show to talk Rutgers Football with @Hythloday1! Part of our 18-part look around the Big 10! Check out our patreon for Duck-related content. Please, give us a five-star rating and review on apple podcasts! Follow us on twitter! @quack12podcast And …
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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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Purdue Roster Review w/ Drew Schneider
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Drew Schneider of Hammer and Rails joins the show to chat with Hythloday about the Purdue football roster! Check out our patreon for Duck-related content. Please, give us a five-star rating and review on apple podcasts! Follow us on twitter! @quack12podcast And our Youtube Channel!By Drew Schneider, Adam Chimeo, Hythloday
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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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Ohio State Roster Review w/ Eric Boggs
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Eric "Buckeye" Boggs of @TheOHIOPod joins the show to chat about the Ohio State football roster with film reviewer @Hythloday1! Part 9 of our 18 part series breaking down the rosters of the Big 10! Check out our patreon for Duck-related content. Please, give us a five-star rating and review on apple podcasts! Follow us on twitter! @quack12podcast A…
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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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Maryland Roster Review w/ Tre Moore
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Tre Moore of @LockedOnTerps joins the show to help break down the Maryland roster with @Hythloday1! Part of our 18-part look around the Big 10! Check out our patreon for Duck-related content. Please, give us a five-star rating and review on apple podcasts! Follow us on twitter! @quack12podcast And our Youtube Channel!…
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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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Wisconsin Roster Review w/ Rohan Chakravarthi
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We are joined by @RohanChakrav of @B5Q to break down the Wisconsin football roster with film reviewer @Hythloday1! Part 6 of our 18-part Big-10 preview series! Check out our patreon for Duck-related content. Please, give us a five-star rating and review on apple podcasts! Follow us on twitter! @quack12podcast And our Youtube Channel!…
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Rutgers men's basketball Memorial Day Holiday Mailbag
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This mailbag edition focuses on projecting the starting lineup for Steve Pikiell's team as well as major keys for the roster to come together on the court in order to reach its full potential next season.Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-of-the-raritan.beehiiv.com/subscribe/…
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Rutgers athletics round up including updates on football, basketball, baseball, track & field & more
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This episode gets you caught up with several pieces of news this week including football playing two games on FOX, Josh Kuroda-Grauer winning Big Ten Player of the Year, pitching coach Brendan Monaghan resigning, hoops big man search likely to go past dead period, updates with track & field at NCAA regionals, Anthony Ashnault hired at Princeton, la…
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Rapid reaction to PJ Hayes signing with Rutgers basketball
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A full breakdown of why Hayes checks a major box for next season's team, advanced stats review, his consistency as a three-point shooter and what makes him unique for RU, how the roster is coming together, a late offer to big man Viktor Mikic and more.Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-of-the-raritan.beehiiv.co…
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Minnesota Roster Review w/ Max Oelerking
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Part 5 of our 18-part roster review of the Big 10 is here! This time we break down Minnesota football with Max Oelerking of @SkiUPod1 and @hythloday1 of @AddictedToQuack Check out our patreon for Duck-related content. Please, give us a five-star rating and review on apple podcasts! Follow us on twitter! @quack12podcast And our Youtube Channel!…
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Rutgers basketball maintaining high level of recruiting with 2025 class
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Steve Pikiell and the coaching staff are looking to stack back to back heralded recruiting classes following a historic haul in the 2024 cycle. Following last weekend's live period, Rutgers is very much in the mix with five top 100 recruits in the 2025 class who are rated 4-star or 5-star prospects. A review of where they stand and how Pikiell's vi…
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Rutgers men's basketball busy with visitors as roster build continues
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San Diego wing transfer PJ Hayes visited Rutgers this past week while 6'11" big man Jamie Vinson from the 2024 class is scheduled to visit this weekend. Topics include how both players potentially fit, Steve Pikiell's vision in filling out the roster and how it matches his strength as a coach, plus more.Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsl…
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A new sponsor, where Rutgers stands in the NIL space, PJ Hayes visits Rutgers basketball & more
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An announcement in regard to a new partnership with Knights of the Raritan, a Rutgers NIL Collective, my thoughts on where RU athletics currently stands in the NIL space nationally and how it can improve, hoops hopes to address a key need with Hayes and much more.Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE! https://knights-of-the-rarita…
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As expectations for Rutgers football & basketball increase, identity for both programs remain key
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With the offseason progressing for both football and men's basketball, the fan base and even national media are ramping up expectations for next season. Both programs are in a strong position due to their specific identities and will continue to play a key role moving forward. NOTE: News of transfer wing PJ Hayes visiting Rutgers broke after this r…
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Nebraska Roster Review with TJ Birkel
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Holy Quack! Part 4 of our 18-part Big 10 Roster Review series! This time we talk Nebraska football with @tjbirkel11 of @CommonFanGBR and film reviewer @hythloday1! Check out our patreon for Duck-related content. Please, give us a five-star rating and review on apple podcasts! Follow us on twitter! @quack12podcast And our Youtube Channel!…
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Rutgers hoops potential Feast Week foes, portal needs for offensive style plus spring sports updates
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Matt Norlander reported on who RU could potentially play in Vegas, why the details for the event could change, will hoops add a big man or a shooting wing or both, Chris Gotterup wins a PGA event, as well as multiple updates and commentary on spring sports programs.
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How to rate Kyle Monangai, Rutgers' new recruiting region, offensive line improving depth + more
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David Anderson returns to discuss the potential impact of Ohio transfer Shedrick Rhodes on the right side of the offensive line, how 2025 commit Isaiah Deloatch projects along with how the current class is shaping up, North Carolina becoming a strong resource for RU recruiting, as well as why Kyle Monangai is still underrated as a running back both…
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Penn State Roster Review w/ Nittany Blues Podcast
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Part 3 of our 18-part series breaking down the rosters of the Big 10 has led us to Penn State! Join us, film reviewer @hythloday1, and the hosts of @nittanybluespod (@andrew_burdman & @VinsanityXC) in our Penn State Roster Review! Check out our patreon for Duck-related content. Please, give us a five-star rating and review on apple podcasts! Follow…
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Rutgers basketball looking Vegas bound, shooting target in the portal & farewell Big Cliff
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Matt Norlander's report on Tuesday night reconfirmed Rutgers' likely involvement in a groundbreaking Feast Week Tournament involving NIL, San Diego wing PJ Hayes on RU's radar, what about a big man, Cliff goes to Bama and more.
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Rutgers football signs transfer RT Shedrick Rhodes Jr & has top rated DT CJ West visit
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Greg Schiano and the coaching staff are active in the transfer portal following spring camp targeting areas of need. The rhythm of this offseason is putting the program in a good position for the critical fall ahead. Also Gavin Wimsatt transfers to Kentucky.
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Stock Risers for Rutgers football following spring camp & new challenges for next season
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David Anderson returns to discuss the roster in depth and how certain players improved their stock heading into training camp, how the offense could evolve personnel wise with Athan Kaliakmanis starting at QB, defensive depth building along the line, why the team's mindset should be different for next season and more.…
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Northwestern Roster Review w/ David Gold
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Part 2 of our 18 Part Roster Review of the Big 10! Today we cover the Northwestern Wildcats with David Gold of Inside NU and Hythloday of Addicted to Quack! Check out our patreon for Duck-related content. Please, give us a five-star rating and review on apple podcasts! Follow us on twitter! @quack12podcast And our Youtube Channel!…
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Potential impact of Jordan Derkack & Zach Martini on Rutgers basketball
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Sam Federman of Mid-Major Madness and the Brackets, Bubbles, and Bid Stealers podcast joins to discuss his thoughts on the additions of Derkack and Martini, how they'll fit Steve Pikiell's vision for next season, the roster as a whole and much more.
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Big picture takeaways on Rutgers QB decision
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With Athan Kaliakmanis named the starter and Gavin Wimsatt departing, a full discussion on the current quarterback room, why the decision makes sense in the long term, development vs. experience, the impact of it being Kirk Ciarrocca's personnel now and much more.
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Rapid reaction to Big Ten announcing 2024-2025 league opponents for Rutgers men's basketball
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A full review of the 20 game conference slate that was announced by the Big Ten on Wednesday afternoon as well as where Rutgers stands with its current roster as the portal entry deadline has arrived.
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Rapid reaction to Rutgers naming Athan Kaliakmanis starting QB, Gavin Wimsatt enters transfer portal
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Pete Thamel broke the news on Wednesday that Rutgers has made a decision at Quarterback following the conclusion of spring camp. This episode discusses how Athan raises the floor of the offense, the staff's belief in Ajani Sheppard as the backup, Gavin Wimsatt's time at RU and more.
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Rutgers spring camp takeaways on QB battle, depth at WR & a potential steal on the recruiting trail
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David Anderson returns to discuss his thoughts after watching the Scarlet-White game, a full breakdown of Gavin Wimsatt v. Athan Kaliakmanis, the strong coaching staff in place, two new commits and more.
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@pac10reid of @notruckstopspod drops by to recap the glory of the Oregon Spring game and why it means so much/little. Check out our patreon for Duck-related content. Please, give us a five-star rating and review on apple podcasts! Follow us on twitter! @quack12podcast And our Youtube Channel!By Pac-10 Reid, Adam Chimeo, Aaron Schroeder
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Rutgers adds 3-star WR commit, Spring Game Preview & NFL Draft projections for Max Melton
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David Anderson returns to breakdown the commitment of 3-star WR Sah'Nye "Ice Cup" Degraffenreidt in the class of 2025, a full preview of what to watch for in Saturday's Scarlet-White Spring Game, the likelihood of Max Melton getting drafted in rounds 2 or 3 and more.
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