Pinstripe Opponent?

[krup]

Syracuse gives us a good chance to win, and I would say even win big. Perception is reality, 7-6 and a bowl win is a heck of a better reality going into the off season than 6-7 and getting trounced by GT or Duke. We simply do not have a QB that can compete with winning programs, take Syracuse, be happy, and find ourselves a QB in the portal.

Looking at the stats, it seems Syracuse is decent against the run, and not nearly as good against the pass. That isn’t a great matchup for RU because we can’t take advantage of bad pass defenses.

BC is a better matchup because, while they can move the ball on offense, they can’t stop anything on defense so we could just run the ball down their throats and control the game.

 

[RUforlife]

Looking at the stats, it seems Syracuse is decent against the run, and not nearly as good against the pass. That isn’t a great matchup for RU because we can’t take advantage of bad pass defenses.

BC is a better matchup because, while they can move the ball on offense, they can’t stop anything on defense so we could just run the ball down their throats and control the game.

I would take BC as well, again 7-6 is a lot better going into the off season than 6-7 and I just don't think we match up well against GT or Duke.

 

[krup]

Yes - this. I want to play a team we can beat. And agree we must get a QB in the portal. Gavin has to be told that it’s a real QB competition next year and the job isn’t his to lose going into the season. He can decide whether to stay or leave and let the chips fall.

I totally agree with needing to improve the WB position.

However, nothing made RU’s lack of weapons at the skill position sink in more for me than when on yesterday’s telecast they had to dig so deep for players to focus on from our offense that our “top wide receiver” listed was a former walk on who was averaging about 36 receiving yards per game.

 

[bigmatt718]

Looking at the stats, it seems Syracuse is decent against the run, and not nearly as good against the pass. That isn’t a great matchup for RU because we can’t take advantage of bad pass defenses.

BC is a better matchup because, while they can move the ball on offense, they can’t stop anything on defense so we could just run the ball down their throats and control the game.

BC would probably be the easiest of the 4 possible Pinstripe opponents to beat. We ran for over 200+ last year vs them with a worse team. Monangai would run all over them.

 

[ScarletDave]

The Yankees will push for Syracuse. They see this game as a sellout with this matchup, no matter what. Book it- Rutgers vs. Syracuse. Anything else would shock me as any other matchup might not sellout, especially if weather is a factor.

Syracuse sellout Yankee? LOLOL … they literally just played there 2 weeks ago against big regional rival Pitt (in the 100th anniversary game) and there was 300 people there … Yankees will learn to stay away from that dumpster fire

 

[bigmatt718]

Syracuse sellout Yankee? LOLOL … they literally just played there 2 weeks ago against big regional rival Pitt (in the 100th anniversary game) and there was 300 people there … Yankees will learn to stay away from that dumpster fire

Yeah I think the Yankees have enough of a sample study to know that Cuse ain't drawing shit.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Not necessarily. Syracuse at least has a semblance of offense and their biggest issue seems to be poor discipline and the resulting penalties. Their play style is erratic- I’ll bet we would be an underdog against anyone we play.

Sewercuse has a better offense if Schrader is healthy and plays
But RU has a chance against them.

RU has no chance vs Duke and almost no chance vs GA Tech

 

[AreYouNUTS]

Cuse - OUT (there last year)
BC - assume Fenway

GT - THIS is our best possible opponent in my humble opinion.

Total D 119
Run D 128 (out of 130)

….this is a “Schiano Special” in the making.

 

[AreYouNUTS]

almost no chance vs GA Tech

Say WHAT? Please see my post. They are a perfect matchup for us.

 

[DJ Spanky]

Rutgers would've been 9-3 with Cuse's schedule.

At least.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Say WHAT? Please see my post. They are a perfect matchup for us.

Which post?

 

[AreYouNUTS]

Which post?

Just above. Their D is abysmal. Worst oin P5 (Total D 119 Run D 128). With a month to prepare, and get healthy, this is the kind of game Schiano drools over IMHO.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Just above. Their D is abysmal. Worst oin P5 (Total D 119 Run D 128). With a month to prepare, and get healthy, this is the kind of game Schiano drools over IMHO.

I hope so but RU is really easy to defend with no passing attack.

GA Tech QB is very good

 

[AreYouNUTS]

I hope so but RU is really easy to defend with no passing attack.

GA Tech QB is very good

They can't defend the run. At all. Good QB, yes, but with a month to rest/heal and prepare, I love Greg in these situations (and this is coming from someone who thought Greg did a HORRIBLE job yesterday, both preparing and adjusting, so FWIW).

 

[RUGuitarMan]

A number of bowl projections I’ve seen, has the Pinstripe as RU vs Ga Tech. I think that would be an interesting and tough matchup. RU would be healthier (so would GT). They were 5-3 in the ACC. Had wins against Miami & UNC and losses to Bowling Green and BC. They played Georgia tough yesterday.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

They can't defend the run. At all. Good QB, yes, but with a month to rest/heal and prepare, I love Greg in these situations (and this is coming from someone who thought Greg did a HORRIBLE job yesterday, both preparing and adjusting, so FWIW).

From the eye test, GA Tech looks like a darn good team

 

[AreYouNUTS]

From the eye test, GA Tech looks like a darn good team

When did you watch them, yesterday? In one of the nation's biggest rivalries? I never gauge teams based off games as such. We're talking about a team that lost to both Bowling Green and Boston College this season.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

When did you watch them, yesterday? In one of the nation's biggest rivalries? I never gauge teams based off games as such. We're talking about a team that lost to both Bowling Green and Boston College this season.

5 times this season.
I do a shit load of sports betting bruh

 

[AreYouNUTS]

5 times this season.
I do a shit load of sports betting bruh

yup...like I said...they lost to both Bowling Green and BC.

BC - put up 563 total yards (308 on the ground). Season average 383/game total yards. Put up 38 (averaged 25 PPG this season)
BG - 103 Total O nationally yet put up 438 yards and 38 points (averaged 26 this season)

(we averaged 22.3 PPG this season but faced the toughest schedule in the nation when it comes to Total D/Scoring D)

 

[RU#1fan]

Syracuse sellout Yankee? LOLOL … they literally just played there 2 weeks ago against big regional rival Pitt (in the 100th anniversary game) and there was 300 people there … Yankees will learn to stay away from that dumpster fire

Nobody wants to see a football game in Yankee Stadium unless they are absolutely forced to. Like our situation with the Pimpstripe Bowl aka ‘ the Bowl that no Team wants”.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

yup...like I said...they lost to both Bowling Green and BC.

BC - put up 563 total yards (308 on the ground). Season average 383/game total yards. Put up 38 (averaged 25 PPG this season)
BG - 103 Total O nationally yet put up 438 yards and 38 points (averaged 26 this season)

(we averaged 22.3 PPG this season but faced the toughest schedule in the nation when it comes to Total D/Scoring D)

And Maryland lost to NW

How did yesterday’s game go for RU ?

I’m saying that GA Tech is not a good match up for RU

 

[AreYouNUTS]

And Maryland lost to NW

How did yesterday’s game go for RU ?

I’m saying that GA Tech is not a good match up for RU

BASED ON WHAT, though? Give us something.

Total D - 5th worst in P5
Run D - WORST in P5
Lost to: BC and Bowling Green
Played in: the shitty ACC
Did not face: The defenses we faced; NOT EVEN CLOSE....

....looks like a damn good "matchup" to me.

 

[TM94goRU]

Syracuse sellout Yankee? LOLOL … they literally just played there 2 weeks ago against big regional rival Pitt (in the 100th anniversary game) and there was 300 people there … Yankees will learn to stay away from that dumpster fire

I think more will go to a bowl game. My comment was only dealing with the way the suits of the Yankees would feel.

 

[shields]

Like us better if Kyle plays.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Like us better if Kyle plays.

If he’s going NFL he’ll prob sit the bowl game out

 

[AreYouNUTS]

If he’s going NFL he’ll prob sit the bowl game out

Doesn't seem like the kind of kid who would sit out but never know I guess.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Doesn't seem like the kind of kid who would sit out but never know I guess.

I absolutely hate it when players sit out bowl games

 

[scarletrat]

Hopefully GT. Is Miami in the mix?

 

[Hardslider21]

Just above. Their D is abysmal. Worst oin P5 (Total D 119 Run D 128). With a month to prepare, and get healthy, this is the kind of game Schiano drools over IMHO.

Georgia 31
G - Tech 23 that’s abysmal?

 

[AreYouNUTS]

Georgia 31
G - Tech 23 that’s abysmal?

THAT is one of THE biggest rivalry games in college football. Throw it out the window (as I've always done for every team going into bowl season...). Look at the rest of their season. They CAN NOT stop the run. They lost to Boston College and Bowling Green.

 

[AreYouNUTS]

I absolutely hate it when players sit out bowl games

Same my friend, same!

 

[bac2therac]

are people actively rooting for the easiest opponent instead of drawing the best possible opponent to give our program a chance to actually do something. Bring on the best team. Sorry playing BC would also be disastrous for attendance

 

[DennisHajekRC84]

They can't defend the run. At all. Good QB, yes, but with a month to rest/heal and prepare, I love Greg in these situations (and this is coming from someone who thought Greg did a HORRIBLE job yesterday, both preparing and adjusting, so FWIW).

He does have a knack for bowl prep. I'll give him that. Not sure what he does..oh nevermind.

 

[RUskoolie]

I would be fine with playing any of them. BC would be my last pick.

Some of you never stop complainig. First true bowl game in early a decade and whining you don't want to beat the shit out of Syracuse?

 

[G- RUnit]

are people actively rooting for the easiest opponent instead of drawing the best possible opponent to give our program a chance to actually do something. Bring on the best team. Sorry playing BC would also be disastrous for attendance

BC probably bring more fans than GT
Don’t think amount of RU fans going changes.
7-6 lot better than 6-7. Just is.

 

[Knight Shift]

I would be fine with playing any of them. BC would be my last pick.

Some of you never stop complainig. First true bowl game in early a decade and whining you don't want to beat the shit out of Syracuse?

Greg vs. Nunz (if the new coach is not on board yet)

 

[RUskoolie]

Greg vs. Nunz (if the new coach is not on board yet)

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Never in my life have I seen someone fall ass backwards into promotions so many times while being shitty at their job. Its impressive with him.

 

[RUTGERS95]

are people actively rooting for the easiest opponent instead of drawing the best possible opponent to give our program a chance to actually do something. Bring on the best team. Sorry playing BC would also be disastrous for attendance

you need to ask this with our fans?

 

[RUTGERS95]

Never in my life have I seen someone fall ass backwards into promotions so many times while being shitty at their job. Its impressive with him.

he sells the nj recruiting pipeline

 

[RUtix4me]

Why is CBS projecting us for the Guaranteed Rate bowl and NW for Pinstripe?