Rutgers QB AJ Surace bears resemblance to Tom Brady

[rutgersal]

People are sleeping on AJ Surace, but not RutgersAl. I think he’s going to be our best Quarterback EVER, though this year, he will hold a clipboard and acclimate to this level of football, as the league he played in wasn’t that great. He’ll have plenty of time to watch film, learn the playbook, develop chemistry with his wide receivers on the scout team, get stronger, and get used to the speed of the game. He’s already on campus training.

Next year, he’ll be ready to go. This will dovetail nicely with the progress of our green wide receivers who might play some this year, but are going to make a huge impact in ‘25. Guys like Duff, Black, Toure, Braithwaite, Fuse, and Strong. Black and Braithwaite in particular supposedly have sub 4.4 speed, but it’s going to take time for them to adjust to the physicality of the game and run good routes.

Surace throws accurately, is very smart, and he is going to take Rutgers football to the next level. All he needs to do is adjust to the speed of the game.

After AJ Steps on the field, Rutgers Football will never be the same, just like how New England Football was never the same once Tom Brady stepped on the field. No pressure, I know.

 

[gmay8]

I dunno.... i think we should aim higher than Tom Brady as our comparison.

 

[RU-AGK]

Actually... I agree.

 

[vkj91]

I dunno.... i think we should aim higher than Tom Brady as our comparison.

Agree. He lost his job to a 3rd baseman at Michigan

 

[mildone]

Whatever you’re smoking, Al, I sure hope you brought enough to share with the rest of us. 😀

 

[Eagleton96]

This is why I never want to be famous

 

[LeapinLou]

This is reminiscent of the classic "Tre Timbers head shot" and "Tim Pernetti is handsome" posts. Two of Al's all time greats.

 

[RW90]

I think AJ clearly needs a song, Al.

 

[mildone]

I think AJ clearly needs a song, Al.

Yes, but perhaps run the lyrics past us first. So we can edit out anything that might get Al arrested.

 

[LeapinLou]

I think AJ clearly needs a song, Al.

If Savon Huggins taught us anything, it's that Al needs to stay out of the recording studio.

 

[mildone]

If Savon Huggins taught us anything, it's that Al needs to stay out of the recording studio.

But... but... but Savon has "hug" in his name. All Al wanted to do was hug him with song.

 

[newell138]

Al, just when i start to enjoy some of your posts you come up with something stupid and insane. While he may turn out to be good, this is just reminiscent of your upset alert posts. Everyone is the next greatest thing. Comparing a HS kid to the greatest QB of all time is just insane

 

[kupuna133]

Glad you didn’t compare him with this picture.

 

[RutHut]

So Tom Brady looks like a hybrid of AJ and a bear? Interesting thought.

 

[rutgersal]

I dunno.... i think we should aim higher than Tom Brady as our comparison.

Joe Montana?

 

[rutgersal]

Al, just when i start to enjoy some of your posts you come up with something stupid and insane. While he may turn out to be good, this is just reminiscent of your upset alert posts. Everyone is the next greatest thing. Comparing a HS kid to the greatest QB of all time is just insane

Come on now, it’s February. Live a little bit.

 

[rutgersal]

I think AJ clearly needs a song, Al.

I’ll get right on it

 

[NickRU714]

2025: Redshirt Freshman (with presumably zero game experience) passes Wimsatt and AK?

@rutgersal Why such low expectations of Wimsatt?
Senior QB but he can't beat out a RS Freshman?

 

[RU-Kidding]

This is reminiscent of the classic "Tre Timbers head shot" and "Tim Pernetti is handsome" posts. Two of Al's all time greats.

And let us not forget another recipient of Al’s affection from Schiano 1.0 …”BIG RON GREEN”

 

[RUevolution36]

you guys took the bait on the "LOOK AT ME!" post.

 

[Rutgers NJ]

Yes, but perhaps run the lyrics past us first. So we can edit out anything that might get Al arrested.

Why, isn't he 18 yet? 👀 😉

 

[rutgersal]

This is reminiscent of the classic "Tre Timbers head shot" and "Tim Pernetti is handsome" posts. Two of Al's all time greats.

The Tre Timbers headshot was not meant to show his physical progress, it was included just so people would know who I was talking about.

Tim Pernetti IS very handsome.

 

[rutgersal]

2025: Redshirt Freshman (with presumably zero game experience) passes Wimsatt and AK?

@rutgersal Why such low expectations of Wimsatt?
Senior QB but he can't beat out a RS Freshman?

Love Wimsatt.

Wimsatt is Wimsatt, but Surace is going to be the GOAT. 🐐

 

[RU#1fan]

Al, just when i start to enjoy some of your posts you come up with something stupid and insane. While he may turn out to be good, this is just reminiscent of your upset alert posts. Everyone is the next greatest thing. Comparing a HS kid to the greatest QB of all time is just insane

Al posting something that is asinine and ridiculous? Can’t be.

 

[ScarletDog]

Al - you got it mostly right. He will play this year. Write that down.

 

[rutgersal]

Al - you got it mostly right. He will play this year. Write that down.

I am actually secretly hoping for this, but not expecting it, because it’s a lot to take in for a freshman. I figure let the kid relax his first year and get acclimated.

 

[LotusAggressor]

Which Tom Brady? The one who couldn't win the job at Michigan or the one who won 7 Super Bowls?

 

[PSU_Nut]

This is right up there with the Ash will be Parcells/Lombardi post Al made or the 2019 post where he clamed Rutgers could win the Big Ten only to go 0-9 in conference. I guess Surace is this years' Braithwaite who Al claimed would have instant impact and leave with all the records.

I think Chris Ash is going to be a combo of Bill Parcells/Vince Lombardi

Eight months ago, I stated I NEVER would have hired Chris Ash. Thankfully, I'm a lot smarter now, than I was six months ago, and my cupeth is filleth with the Chris Ash Kool Aid. But to be fair, there were legitimate reasons to be concerned, namely: "Why change the template that had worked so...

rutgers.forums.rivals.com

This could be our year to WIN the Big Ten

our best opponents are in a state of transition: - tOSU lost its coach, quarterback, best DLs, best OL, best WRs, best CBS, and best RB to the draft. Replacing Urban Meyer with Ryan Day is like replacing Greg Schiano with Kyle Flood. - Michigan loses its best DLs, best LB, best RB, best Ol...

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[rutgersal]

Which Tom Brady? The one who couldn't win the job at Michigan or the one who won 7 Super Bowls?

The one who beat Alabama.

 

[Brisket and Bourbon]

This is right up there with the Ash will be Parcells/Lombardi post Al made or the 2019 post wear he clamed Rutgers could win the Big Ten only to go 0-9 in conference. I guess Surace is this years' Braithwaite who Al claimed would have instant impact and leave with all the records.

I think Chris Ash is going to be a combo of Bill Parcells/Vince Lombardi

Eight months ago, I stated I NEVER would have hired Chris Ash. Thankfully, I'm a lot smarter now, than I was six months ago, and my cupeth is filleth with the Chris Ash Kool Aid. But to be fair, there were legitimate reasons to be concerned, namely: "Why change the template that had worked so...

rutgers.forums.rivals.com

This could be our year to WIN the Big Ten

our best opponents are in a state of transition: - tOSU lost its coach, quarterback, best DLs, best OL, best WRs, best CBS, and best RB to the draft. Replacing Urban Meyer with Ryan Day is like replacing Greg Schiano with Kyle Flood. - Michigan loses its best DLs, best LB, best RB, best Ol...

rutgers.forums.rivals.com

Jesus Elizabeth Christ I thought you were joking…then you offer evidence of the idiocy 🤦🏻‍♂️

 

[T2Kplus20]

People are sleeping on AJ Surace, but not RutgersAl. I think he’s going to be our best Quarterback EVER, though this year, he will hold a clipboard and acclimate to this level of football, as the league he played in wasn’t that great. He’ll have plenty of time to watch film, learn the playbook, develop chemistry with his wide receivers on the scout team, get stronger, and get used to the speed of the game. He’s already on campus training.

Next year, he’ll be ready to go. This will dovetail nicely with the progress of our green wide receivers who might play some this year, but are going to make a huge impact in ‘25. Guys like Duff, Black, Toure, Braithwaite, Fuse, and Strong. Black and Braithwaite in particular supposedly have sub 4.4 speed, but it’s going to take time for them to adjust to the physicality of the game and run good routes.

Surace throws accurately, is very smart, and he is going to take Rutgers football to the next level. All he needs to do is adjust to the speed of the game.

After AJ Steps on the field, Rutgers Football will never be the same, just like how New England Football was never the same once Tom Brady stepped on the field. No pressure, I know.

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[koleszar]

 

[Brisket and Bourbon]

Full retard is SOP…

 

[newwavedave1]

OL recruiting has been sub-par. Could effect how well any of our QBs play. It all starts upfront.

 

[Ray6232010]

People are sleeping on AJ Surace, but not RutgersAl. I think he’s going to be our best Quarterback EVER, though this year, he will hold a clipboard and acclimate to this level of football, as the league he played in wasn’t that great. He’ll have plenty of time to watch film, learn the playbook, develop chemistry with his wide receivers on the scout team, get stronger, and get used to the speed of the game. He’s already on campus training.

Next year, he’ll be ready to go. This will dovetail nicely with the progress of our green wide receivers who might play some this year, but are going to make a huge impact in ‘25. Guys like Duff, Black, Toure, Braithwaite, Fuse, and Strong. Black and Braithwaite in particular supposedly have sub 4.4 speed, but it’s going to take time for them to adjust to the physicality of the game and run good routes.

Surace throws accurately, is very smart, and he is going to take Rutgers football to the next level. All he needs to do is adjust to the speed of the game.

After AJ Steps on the field, Rutgers Football will never be the same, just like how New England Football was never the same once Tom Brady stepped on the field. No pressure, I know.

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SMFH,Please STOP!!!

 

[nutfromSEC117]

 

[rutgersal]

OL recruiting has been sub-par. Could effect how well any of our QBs play. It all starts upfront.

We had the Big Tens leading rusher and were among the league leaders in sacks allowed. How does that prove subpar OL recruiting?

LT - Pierce
LG - Felter
C - Zilinskas
RG - Sutton
RT - Needham

Pierce, Felter, and Zilinskas played very well. Sutton was beaten at times because he wasn’t 100%. Needham was injured, but should be 100%
By the time next season starts.

We have a logjam of linemen biding their time and waiting for their opportunity.

- Chin, Stone, White, Alexander and Asamoah will provide quality depth

- don’t know what mozell Williams, Nick Oliveira, Stinette, DeCrocce , and Allen will provide, but they are all mature kids now, and might be able to step in

From a talent and depth perspective, the line has never been in better shape

 

[ScarletDog]

I am actually secretly hoping for this, but not expecting it, because it’s a lot to take in for a freshman. I figure let the kid relax his first year and get acclimated.

I know the kid...agree it's a lot for a frosh...but if someone can do it, it's him. Time will tell. Regardless, I hope we have stronger QB play....we can be a very good team if we step forward at this position.

 

[ScarletDog]

We had the Big Tens leading rusher and were among the league leaders in sacks allowed. How does that prove subpar OL recruiting?

LT - Pierce
LG - Felter
C - Zilinskas
RG - Sutton
RT - Needham

Pierce, Felter, and Zilinskas played very well. Sutton was beaten at times because he wasn’t 100%. Needham was injured, but should be 100%
By the time next season starts.

We have a logjam of linemen biding their time and waiting for their opportunity.

- Chin, Stone, White, Alexander and Asamoah will provide quality depth

- don’t know what mozell Williams, Nick Oliveira, Stinette, DeCrocce , and Allen will provide, but they are all mature kids now, and might be able to step in

From a talent and depth perspective, the line has never been in better shape

I agree out line improved a ton. But I would say the sack number was low in large part because we passed so little. To contradict myself, there were a lot of games where GW had a lot of time back there. The beauty of the running game was that we were able to run the ball well in a lot of games even though the defense knew we were going to run over and over. They could not stop it at times. Hope we can take another step forward....will be fun to watch.

 

[newwavedave1]

Was referring to this year's class.