Rebuilding Rutgers

Steve Politi, James Kratch and Keith Sargeant talk about what Rutgers fans can expect from new quarterback Art Sitkowski, preview the Texas State game and offer fans a chance to rename the podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reporters Steve Politi, Keith Sargeant and James Kratch preview the Rutgers football season, and the question is: Will the Scarlet Knights go bowling in Chris Ash's third campaign? To do so, RU will need to reach six wins. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new NCAA rule allows Rutgers to sign most of its 2018 recruiting class in December. Is that a good thing? Who can play immediately? What’s next in recruiting? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off covering a 4-8 campaign in Year 2 of the Ash era, NJ.com reporters discuss the expectations for Rutgers next season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off the Indiana debacle, would Rutgers fans perceive the team’s progress in 2017 differently with a lopsided loss to Michigan State? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Rutgers continues its bowl quest, should Chris Ash play for the future by starting freshman Johnathan Lewis at QB against either Indiana or Michigan State? Plus, our team of college football analysts explain once and for all why Penn State is not more Jersey than Rutgers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Penn State has traditionally dominated on the field, can Rutgers turn its annual affair against the Nittany Lions to a legit rivalry game? Plus, a deeper dive into the Scarlet Knights’ bowl chances. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss why Rutgers and Maryland, with second-year coaches trying to rebuild their respective programs, can use this Big Ten game as a measuring stick. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a rematch with Michigan looms, bowl-hungry Rutgers has to wonder about an alternate Big Ten. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off the Illinois win, Rutgers and Chris Ash have an unexpected Purdue problem. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rutgers has lost 16 straight Big Ten games. Is stopping their losing streak more important than playing freshmen? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the Scarlet Knights’ offensive philosophy as defensive guru Greg Schiano returns to the banks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NJ.com’s Rutgers football crew opines on whether or not freshmen can spark an upset of Nebraska in their Big Ten opener. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We reflect on Eastern Michigan upsetting Rutgers and discuss where the Scarlet Knights go from here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the 30-14 loss to Washington in the books, we offer takeaways on the season opener and look ahead to what lies ahead for the Scarlet Knights in Week 2. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NJ Advance Media reporters Steve Politi, Ryan Dunleavy and Keith Sargeant share their thoughts on the hot-button issues facing the Rutgers football program heading into the 2017 season, and also address the “Rostergate’’ controversy between NJ.com and Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve heard about the attempts to create a new culture at Rutgers and turn the football program around. But will it actually happen? Can it actually happen? In our season finale, join us for a roundtable discussion on the future of Rutgers Football under Chris Ash.Featuring Ryan Dunleavy, Todderick Hunt, Steve Politi and Keith SargeantHosted by Joe GiglioProduced by Erin Medley, Alyssa Passeggio and Andrew Zuckerman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Patrick Hobbs was hired as Rutgers’ new athletic director, he made fundraising a priority. What Rutgers needed — and what Hobbs wanted — was 100 million dollars. But how can a rebuilding program possibly raise that much money? We introduce you to some of the deep-pocketed donors who give money to the Rutgers Football program. These people will never don a Scarlet Knights uniform, but they play a significant role in Rutgers’ future.Story and narration by Keith SargeantHosted by Joe GiglioProduced by Erin Medley and Andrew Zuckerman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 9, 2006: Rutgers 28, Louisville 25. The Scarlet Knights had never beaten a team ranked as high as No. 3 in the country until this game. Now, as we near the 10-year anniversary of the greatest win in Rutgers Football history, we go behind the scenes and take you back to that memorable week. Fans, broadcasters and players — including Ray Rice, Brian Leonard and Mike Teel — relive the drama.Story and narration by Steve PolitiAdditional reporting by Ryan DunleavyHosted by Joe GiglioProduced by Erin Medley and Andrew ZuckermanSpecial thanks to the Rutgers Radio Network See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Ash has invested heavily in nutrition and Sports Science to catch up to other Big Ten programs, and it’s Kenny Parker’s job to run the show. Officially, Parker is Rutgers' strength and conditioning coordinator. Unofficially? He’s much more than that. Meet the man who spends more time with the players than anyone else does.Story and narration by Ryan DunleavyHosted by Joe GiglioProduced by Erin Medley and Andrew Zuckerman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices