Rutgers experts Brian Fonseca and Pat Lanni discuss the latest news and hot topics surrounding the team. With host Steve Politi.
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Welcome to the Portuguese Football Podcast, a weekly podcast in which host Brian Fonseca discusses the latest happenings in the world of Portuguese football. From the Grandes of Benfica/Porto/Sporting to the sides fighting relegation, from the Seleção A to the U-17, Fonseca takes you through all relevant news, discussing it for listeners to understand and throwing in some personal flavor with his opinion. The podcast is inspired by the Spanish Football Podcast done by the Guardian's Sid Lowe ...
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The Scarlet Spotlight is the preeminent podcast for all topics related to Rutgers University Athletics. Hosted by RU alumni Danny Breslauer and Jon Newman, the show looks to provide Scarlet Knights fans -- and those interested in Rutgers sports -- with a unique analysis of the athletic department and its programs. Check-in on New Jersey’s state university’s college sports and follow their journey in the Big Ten Conference. From interviews with prominent figures in the RU Athletics and New Je ...
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Search for Rutgers AD (finally) underway: What should priorities be?
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52:33The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the school launching its search for its newest athletic director, the basketball team's latest addition and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Where does football stand after spring, Mo Toure's departure? Plus: Hoops gets its center!
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56:14The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the football team's spring game and discuss the men's basketball team's transfer portal additions so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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What Rutgers' 1st transfer addition shows about Steve Pikiell's portal strategy
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1:00:09The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss how the basketball program has navigated the first two weeks of the transfer portal window, discuss their first addition in Darren Buchanan, catch up on spring football, look into lacrosse's big-time upset over Maryland and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Previewing spring football, reviewing Rutgers basketball postmortem
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1:07:51The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss where things stand for the Scarlet Knights in the (very) early days of the basketball transfer portal, preview the football team's upcoming spring camp and break down head coach Schiano’s thoughts on how Rutgers is approaching on the modern era of college sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…
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Where does Rutgers basketball go from here?
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1:03:26The Rutgers Rant looks back on the 2024-25 season and looks ahead to the future of the Scarlet Knights and Steve Pikiell. Where do they go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Previewing Big Ten Tournament, Rutgers' last chance at March Madness
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54:54The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Big Ten Tournament and the path ahead for the Scarlet Knights as they hope to make a miracle run and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Steve Pikiell and his Scarlet Knights are unraveling
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1:01:18The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' road defeats to Purdue and Michigan and head coach Steve Pikiell's uncharacteristic postgame behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Breaking down Ryan Pisarri's comments after interim AD breaks silence
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1:00:01The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the men's basketball team winning back-to-back games and interim AD Ryan Pisarri breaking his months-long silence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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After worst week of season, Rutgers faces must-win in Washington
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56:08The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week for the Scarlet Knights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Another obstacle, another loss for snakebitten Scarlet Knights
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55:26The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' loss to Maryland on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Football (finally) hires DC, basketball beats Illinois in Dylan Harper’s return
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55:00The Rutgers Rant reacts to the football team returning Robb Smith as defensive coordinator and basketball earning a big win over Illinois. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Assessing realistic expectations for Rutgers in final month of regular season
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46:53The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' loss to Michigan and look ahead to the final month of the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Harsh reality hits Rutgers after Michigan State loss
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1:06:08The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' loss to Michigan State, the status of star freshman Dylan Harper and where they go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Basketball takes step back, reports on gymnastics and Rutgers finances released
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50:07The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the men's basketball team's loss to Penn State, as well as the findings of the investigation into the gymnastics program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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UCLA win stops bleeding: Can Rutgers build on it with healthy Dylan Harper?
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57:00The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss how the Scarlet Knights looked against the Bruins, what it means ahead of a crucial four-game stretch outside of Piscataway and whether Monday’s victory could springboard them a season-shifting run to close January. We also touch on football adding another stud defensive end in Ohio transfer Bradley Weaver, share…
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Can Rutgers hoops salvage season that is quickly falling apart?
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59:41The show is back to discuss where the Scarlet Knights stand after a two-game losing streak to Wisconsin and Indiana and ahead of a crucial two-game stretch against No. 20 Purdue and No. 22 UCLA, how much Dylan Harper’s illness has impacted them and whether they will make a miraculous turnaround to reach the postseason. Learn more about your ad choi…
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What does Rutgers have to do in Big Ten play to make NCAA Tournament?
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1:00:33The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' blowout win over Columbia and where they stand in the NCAA Tournament picture as Big Ten play restarts. We also touch on football updates and each give our hopes for Rutgers athletics during the 2025 calendar year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Rate Bowl recap: Scarlet Knights blow big lead in disappointing season finale
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37:03The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Rate Bowl, discuss the Scarlet Knights’ defensive issues, break down the reason for its offense’s second-half struggles and put the 2024 season into perspective after it officially came to a close. We also tough on the men’s basketball team’s outlook for the rest of this winter after its loss to Princeton in Ne…
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Rate Bowl preview: Will Rutgers beat Kansas State again?
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43:33The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Rate Bowl between the Scarlet Knights and Kansas State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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How far can Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey carry Rutgers? Plus: football portal talk
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50:06The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey’s contributions in a crucial win over Seton Hall, how the rest of the Scarlet Knights fared against the Pirates, the drama of the final moments at Jersey Mike’s Arena and what it all means for the remainder of the season. We also catch up on what the football program has done in the tr…
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Previewing Seton Hall, reacting to football's 2025 schedule
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50:24The Rutgers Rant is back to preview basketball's rivalry game against Seton Hall and react to football's 2025 schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Rate Bowl bound! Rutgers returns to Arizona, will face Kansas State
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51:43The Rutgers Rant is back to break down the Scarlet Knights going to the Rate Bowl, their matchup with Kansas State and which of the seniors we think will play. We also touch on the men's basketball team's loss to Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Reviewing Rutgers football's roster after signing day, before transfer portal window opens
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1:04:02The Rutgers Rant goes through the Rutgers football roster after national signing day and before the transfer portal window opens next week. Read more coverage at NJ.com/rutgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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How should Rutgers feel after 7-5 football season?
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1:02:19The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' win over Michigan State to end its regular season, discuss the big picture of what this fall means and look ahead to their potential bowl destination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Dylan Harper's dominance puts Rutgers' ceiling on full display
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55:04The Rutgers Rant discusses Dylan Harper's dominance at the Players Era Festival and previews the football team's regular season finale against Michigan State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' stunning loss to No. 24 Illinois. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Would Senior Day win over Illinois mark successful season for Rutgers?
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46:51The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' Senior Day meeting with Illinois. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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BOWLING! Rutgers clinches postseason, salvages special season possibility with win over Maryland
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55:11The Rutgers Rant discusses the Scarlet Knights' 31-17 win over Maryland, what it means for them to become bowl eligible and what they can do in the final two games of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Can Rutgers break College Park curse against Maryland?
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47:56The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' road trip to College Park, where they face Maryland on Saturday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Did Rutgers football turn a corner in win over Minnesota?
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59:37The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' 26-19 win over Minnesota, discuss what an improved defense means moving forward and predict how many wins they can earn in the final three games of the season. We also preview basketball's game against Saint Peter's and recap the women's soccer team's loss to UCLA in the Big Ten Tournament cham…
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Hoops off to encouraging start, football faces red-hot Minnesota
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54:07The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the men's basketball team's encouraging start to the 2024-25 season and preview the football program's home game against a red-hot Minnesota team with a lot of familiar faces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Basketball season preview: What should we expect from Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey?
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1:01:03The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the 2024-25 men's basketball season. We share our expectations for five-star freshmen Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, our reasons for optimism and concern and our season predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' loss to USC, discuss where they stand at the bye week, give our take on what caused the October backslide and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Can Rutgers stabilize season vs. USC in LA?
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46:43The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' trip to Los Angeles to face USC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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After Rutgers loses to UCLA, is it time to panic in Piscataway?
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1:05:07The Rutgers Rant returns to recap the Scarlet Knights' 35-32 loss to UCLA on Saturday. We discuss the disastrous defensive performance against the Bruins, a much-improved offense and where Rutgers goes from here. We also touch on men's basketball's exhibition loss to St. John's, where five-star freshmen Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper shined. Learn mor…
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Previewing Rutgers' must-win game against UCLA
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41:59The Rutgers Rant is back to preview what amounts to a must-win matchup for the Scarlet Knight, sharing our take on running back Samuel Brown’s season-ending injury and dissecting what this game could mean for the outlook of Rutgers’ season. We also touch on the preseason exhibition the men’s basketball team will play against St. John’s in Piscatawa…
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What's next for Rutgers after blowout loss to Wisconsin?
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52:37The Rutgers Rant is back to try and make sense of the Scarlet Knights' 42-7 loss to Wisconsin. We recap the “unacceptable” result, look at what went wrong and recalibrate our expectations for the rest of the 2024 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Wisconsin preview: Will Scarlet Knights get back on track against beat-up Badgers?
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47:15The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' crucial home game against Wisconsin, including the key matchup that could decide the contest and why it is crucial for Rutgers to get back on track against the beat-up Badgers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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What is Rutgers' 2024 ceiling after Nebraska loss?
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56:45The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' 14-7 loss to Nebraska, what plagued them during a frustrating afternoon in Lincoln and what it means for the rest of the 2024 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Nebraska preview: another week, another chance at history for Rutgers
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45:36The Rutgers Rant is back to preview Rutgers football’s road trip to Nebraska, the keys to the contest — including, among other things, stopping “prodigy” true freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola — and what they need from quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis as star running back Kyle Monangai faces a stout defensive front. We also touch on men’s basketball’s…
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Off to its best start of Big Ten era, Rutgers football's rise continues
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1:01:01The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights’ big victory over Washington, the good signs from quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis that earned offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca’s trust, the concerning moments from a defense that bent very far but did not break often against the Huskies, and more. We also touch on the men’s basketball team’s…
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Major opportunity awaits Rutgers vs. Washington: Will Scarlet Knights take advantage?
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52:41The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' massive meeting with Washington, discuss what it means for Rutgers in the big picture and share our predictions for the contest. We also talk about the highly anticipated hoops team's media day on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Rutgers survives Virginia Tech comeback, leaving plenty of questions entering Big Ten play
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58:47The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' historic road win over Virginia Tech and what to take away from the second-half meltdown that almost resulted in a brutal loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Will Rutgers earn historic win at Virginia Tech? Plus: Gia Girman!
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54:24The Rutgers Rant previews the Scarlet Knights' trip to Virginia Tech, predicts whether they will earn a historic victory in Blacksburg and what areas will be key in the matchup. Plus, we speak with Rutgers women's soccer forward Gia Girman about her viral moments, her game-winning goal in her first game back and her hopes for the rest of the 2024 s…
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Did Rutgers' 2024 outlook change during bye week?
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47:47The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss how the Scarlet Knights' future opponents looked during their bye week, whether that changed the outlook for the 2024 season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Is this Rutgers' best offense in a decade?
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54:34The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' emphatic win over Akron on Saturday. We discuss how quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis performed, the start of running back Kyle Monangai's Heisman campaign and how Rutgers looks heading into the bye week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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What do we want to see from Rutgers vs. Akron?
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54:42The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' upcoming home game against Akron. We discuss whether Rutgers will stretch the field against the Zips, what we're looking for from the defense and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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How did Rutgers' offense look in Athan Kaliakmanis' debut?
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45:24The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' season-opening win over Howard at SHI Stadium on Thursday night. We break down quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis' Rutgers debut, the postgame kerfuffle that ensued and what it means for our season expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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What is Pat Hobbs' legacy as Rutgers athletic director?
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55:32The Rutgers Rant returns to discuss our investigation into the gymnastics program and Pat Hobbs' handling of it, his legacy as the athletic director of the Scarlet Knights and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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Previewing Rutgers football's 2024 season
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1:06:32The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the football team's highly anticipated 2024 season. We discuss quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis' importance, share our predictions for the campaign and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com
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