Kevin Willard recently talked about adjustments he's making to how he runs his basketball program, in order to adapt to life with the transfer portal. I'm sure he's only giving voice to concerns that most other coaches have.

He said that he will never take any more than three freshmen a year anymore. His reasoning was that freshmen have to be paid for, just like everybody else, even though they've never shown that they will contribute. And if they do contribute, they're likely to move on for a bigger paycheck anyway. In his view, the best bet nowadays is to comb the portal list for proven value.

There was a lot more to it than that, but that was the part that really stuck with me.

"We won't take any more than three freshmen a year. And everyone says, 'Well, why?' I tell them, you have to pay freshmen. They haven't scored a bucket for you. They're unproven, as good as they are and I think I have one of the best freshmen in the country. [But] they still haven't scored for you. So you're going to go out there and you're going to have to commit money to them and then at the end of the year, really, they're all going to transfer because it's the only way for them to find out what their true value is, is to go in the portal," he said.
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" I thought I was going to build Maryland with three or four freshman classes. And get those guys better. And then that's just not the way it is anymore. "

https://247sports.com/college/maryl...g-strong-label-for-transfer-portal-237568050/

Was supposed to be played Mon-Tue. Just posting this because I posted about it it in a thread earlier this week. I wish the people of Florida the best possible.

With hoops coming today, I'd hope wrestling follows suit as well

Strong is obviously dinged and did not play as much as he wasn’t 100%, and saw very few targets. Felter was a huge loss as he was our 2nd best lineman, and our OL as a whole struggled in pass protection, yielding 4 sacks.

Defense played very well. When your defense gives up 14 points, defense isn’t the issue.

As for our offensive void, Black and Duff stepped into the void, and were our Top 2 leading receivers. Too bad Black dropped that Touchdown pass but redeemed himself by making our lone Touchdown catch.

His drop nevertheless symbolized our day. We had our opportunities, just could not capitalize.

Athan had an off day and was well below 50% as we could not give him adequate time to make his throws. His throw which Black dropped was right on the money.

The only disappointment I have is Monagai only had 19 carries, as we got away from the run in the 2nd half. I thought I heard he had 65 yards at halftime.

I expected we were going to run the ball in the 2nd half. He needs to get at least 25-30 carries. If you’re going to lose, lose with your best.

Beat Wisconsin and no one will care that we lost to Nebraska. Let’s Get it!

Went to the Navy game (my second favorite team). They beat undefeated Memphis (Memphis favored by 9.5) in an incredible game, 56-44. Was watching RU-VA Tech online also. Memphis closed it to 49-44 with a 1:20 left. Got the insides kick and I thought it was over for Navy. Navy intercepted a pass at the Navy 14 with 29 seconds left and returned it for a touchdown. At the same time, Rutgers closed out the big road win.

It seems like this idea for a 70 team football 'league' is starting to have some legs. More AD's and TV people are starting to get involved.

So IF this actually happens, you would have to think these massive cross country conferences would be no more. It just wouldn't make sense.

What happens to the Big Ten in other sports? It seems pretty silly for all our Olympic sports to travel all over the country when we could put together a solid conference with just northeast and mid-Atlantic schools.

Assuming the Big East doesn't want to take any teams, do we start a conference with the east coast B1G schools and ACC/ American northeast schools?

Rutgers
Maryland
Penn State
Boston College
Syracuse
Pittsburgh
Temple

Can you convince some Big East teams to join? Seton Hall, Georgetown, St Johns, Providence, Villanova...

Friday Night Lights is back. Team played to a close score with a lot of new faces making their presence known. One who isn't new is LSM Splain. He had quite a day. These intrasquad scrimmages are fun. The kids really get after and they are often run and gun affairs. If you ever get to see one, check it out. They are very competitive.

This should be interesting, but I bet Michigan & Harbaugh come out of this documentary looking as pure as the driven snow. I’m guessing NJ native Chris Partridge gets some face time.

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Anyone else rapidly losing confidence in our field goal kicker? He seems like a great dude but man he’s had some tough games as of late

October 12th vs. Wisconsin

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Alrighty folks! We are back at our normal location (Joe’s Surf Shack) this week featuring very special guest Eric Legrand! Joe’s will have the game on with sound featuring their usual gameday deals and Rutgers Swag Giveaways!

🍻Drink Deals🍻
$3.50 Miller + Coors Cans
$2.50 Miller + Coors Pints
$8 LeGrand Whiskey Drinks
$10 Miller or Coors Light pints with a shot of LeGrand

Really epic of Joe’s to get this one together this week. I'm sadly in Aruba this week but don't fret I have contacted a local beach bar to show the game 🤣

Sometimes there were reasons RU didn't get some NJ " stars". And sometimes we are lucky not to have gotten them.

Anyone have an idea when the times for those games might be announced?

First match in an hour. Germany/Scotland. Going to be a great tourney as always!

Rutgers Basketball has offered 2029 combo guard JJ Crawford today, he is the son of Jamal Crawford and plays for the same EYBL program as top 2025 guard target Kaden Powers who was on campus this past weekend.

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49 shutouts from a unique delivery.
His Game 1 against the Big Red Machine is available on YT.