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Braxton Kyle saw his recruitment reach new heights this off-season after committing to Rutgers, then camping and collecting an offer from in-state Georgia. Kyle fills out his uniform as a true defensive tackle at 6-foot-3 and 320 pounds, and plays big, too. Kyle pushes the pill and battles inside. He's bulky in the middle of the defensive line and came away with multiple sacks and pressures. The big man not only occupied gaps and ate up blockers, Kyle also snatched an interception right before the end of the first half. He also punctuated the game for Suwanee (Ga.) North Gwinnett with a strip-sack. Georgia is actively working to change Kyle's mind and the Longhorns extended an offer following his strong Week 1 debut.

At least for a couple of years - difficult fundraising for football facility without an AD

Heading to the O’s game in a couple minutes, what are the must sees over at Camden yards?

Pickles pub, centerfield statues, & boog Powell‘s barbecue are all places I’ve been, and will go again

They used to be a bar in the warehouse in right field, I don’t remember the name, but I remember it was good, not sure if it is still there??

They also don’t do the tour anymore. Unfortunately, they took it away during Covid have not brought it back.

Any other “can’t misses” while I’m there?

Any news?

Rutgers women tied Wake Forest 1-1 today. Wake had the edge in shots and appeared to have more possession than Rutgers (Wake 61%; RU 39%). Should we be a bit concerned about Rutgers WSOC? Anyone else catch the game today?

No mention of Gordan moving up to a 5.7 three star?

For me it's Omar and Mouzone Wild West-like standoff:

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"Even if I miss, I can't miss"

I think this guy would be perfect here.

RU should pursue a current #2 AD at a Big Ten blue blood (not just any Big Ten school), or maybe from the SEC (though not sure of the culture fit there) ... or the current AD at a strong sports and academic school from a dying conference, or a conference at risk of dying ... like Stanford (Bernard Muir has been at Stanford for 12 years ... started at Delaware and Georgetown - East Coast teams ... 5 years at various assistant AD duties at Notre Dame, at the NCAA running or helping run the NCAA Basketball Championship).

I have NO idea whether he is available, or has any interest, or if RU has the money, clout or connections or interest ... Stanford is very prestigious (off the charts academically, very strong in sports, especially Olympic sports) ... but stuck in the ACC, both as a secondary ACC team, and the ACC is hardly guaranteed to survive.

Just saying.

First and foremost, I'm hoping Pat takes care of himself, and commend him for putting his health first.
He's done an overall tremendous job as our AD, and I'm hoping the "next man up" can continue the momentum.
Brief review below:

Positives:
- Hiring Schiano
- Hiring Pike
- Getting Battaglia refurbished
- Rodkin
- APC
- NIL (hiring a team to solicit big $$ corporations and small businesses)
- Rac renovations coming soon
- Engaging personality - always accessible to fans and donors

Negatives:
- Hiring Ash
- Nearly bundling Schiano's rehire
- NIL (initially, now it's much improved)
- CVS (debatable though - he likely had his hands tied)

Pat stepped into a tough situation and did an overall great job. He treated everyone (fans, media, co-workers. subordinates, etc.) with a tremendous amount of respect and dignity
Overall, I'd give him an A- or B+

Thank you, Pat, you will always be a Loyal Son!