Rutgers Rant

Rutgers didn’t lose 78-0 to Michigan, but the Wolverines did dominate them again. Next up, Penn State, which is not as good as it has been, but is still one of the Big Ten’s top teams. Is there any way the Scarlet Knights can compete? Plus, C. Vivian Stringer closes in on her 1000th win, some Greg Schiano coaching carousel talk and much more.

The Scarlet Knights returned from their bye week and put up a stronger-than-expected fight in a 31-17 loss at Wisconsin. Now they’ll host No. 4-ranked Michigan. Should Rutgers fans be worried Jim Harbaugh will score 78 points again? Was the loss to the Badgers a sign of progress, or a disappointment? Plus, more discussion about Rutgers’ historic field hockey season.

Rutgers lost its seventh straight game this past weekend against Northwestern, but delivered its best performance of the season in the close 18-15 loss. Will this game be used as a reason for hope going forward after Chris Ash’s revitalized defense impresses? We also discuss the Rutgers recruiting outlook, the upcoming open week, Tom Flacco and much more.

We re-assess head coach Chris Ash’s standing after Rutgers’ sixth straight loss. Plus, we discuss quarterback Artur Sitkowski’s struggles, Ash’s decision to take more control of the offense and columnist Steve Politi sends a personal message to Greg Schiano.

Rutgers is 1-5 and on its way to 1-11 after a 38-17 home loss to Illinois, the Scarlet Knights’ fifth straight loss. Every week, we ask the same question: If Rutgers goes 1-11, does head coach Chris Ash get fired? The answer hasn’t changed, but things may be turning, as we discuss. Also: Breaking down Rutgers’ rough day on defense and looking ahead to the Maryland game.

Rutgers lost its fourth straight game this past weekend, but it didn’t get blown out like in the first three defeats. Did the Scarlet Knights get a moral victory instead with their 24-17 loss to Indiana? Can Rutgers now end the bleeding and beat Illinois? We also discuss the offensive line, de-commitment concerns on the recruiting trail and much more.

The Scarlet Knights got hammered by Buffalo last weekend and are 17-point underdogs at home to Indiana. Is there anything Chris Ash and Rutgers can do to stop the bleeding and end the three-game losing streak? Where is athletics director Pat Hobbs? Can Ash survive a 1-11 finish?

Rutgers suffered a stunning 55-14 loss at Kansas, and some humiliated Scarlet Knights fans are calling for head coach Chris Ash’s job. Is he in any danger of being fired? Will Rutgers make a quarterback change for Buffalo, and should it?

Rutgers quarterback Artur Sitkowski’s injury scare was just that - a scare. But why did Chris Ash and John McNulty have him throwing the ball in the first place? We discuss the 52-3 loss to Ohio State and what to expect from Kansas.

Steve Politi, James Kratch and Keith Sargeant discuss the Texas State triumph while looking ahead to a Week 2 trip to Ohio State.

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.

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.

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?

Fresh off covering a 4-8 campaign in Year 2 of the Ash era, NJ.com reporters discuss the expectations for Rutgers next season.

Fresh off the Indiana debacle, would Rutgers fans perceive the team’s progress in 2017 differently with a lopsided loss to Michigan State?