Emotional Hofstra Postgame

[ancienthooper]

I know it will never happen, but I wish all the posters who make the extreme, over-the-top criticisms would take the 25 minutes to watch this video. Not for Pikes, he's a big boy and can take it, but for the players.

 

[cm_13]

This really got me. Heartbroken for these guy but appreciate everything they gave us the last few years.

 

[FLKnight]

Quite the 25 minutes. Hard not to root for these guys.

Somewhat surprised they didn't ask Paul about returning (tough to do in the moment, but I think they could have done it tactfully). I wonder if he's not coming back, what the reason would be?

I think as Pike said, they all need some time off to decompress before making any future decisions. The disappointment is too raw right now.

 

[Luvscarletknights]

So proud of these guys.

So much more to life than W's and L's.

 

[pigmasty83]

Wow. I balling here.

 

[runrutgersrun]

I wouldn't be surprised if Paul ends up coaching at some point.

Maybe...hopefully....here! Go RU!

 

[29PAS]

If Pike is not one of the most genuine people out there I don’t know who is. I just love that we have him and would love to meet him some day so I could say that in person.

 

[Mr Magoo]

This is a must watch for all, especially some of the negative ones

…and especially our prospective recruits and their families

 

[RU82]

Paul sure didn’t sound or look like a guy who is planning to come back for another year.

 

[runrutgersrun]

I wish I had a bunch of kids that were high major level players so I could send them to play for Coach Pikiell

A couple of our posting "fans" have already mentioned that negative Rutgers recruiting will be in vogue bigtime over the next few weeks, pointing to our poor ending to this season. If you could get a recruit (and his family!!) to watch this postgame interview, the recruit could see/hear what a quality program he could be signing onto by coming to RU. Great interview...love this program. GO RU!

 

[RUJMM78]

Pikiell showed once again that he is a outstanding head coach and spokesman for Rutgers University.

 

[Roy_Faulker]

Best recruiting video ever.

 

[RUsojo]

Masterclass in deflecting criticism on the loss, which is a good skill to have when selling a program.

 

[IL Lusciato]

Also caleb admitted something obvious, which is they showed up for games that they had no interest in playing and couldn’t get up for, which for some reason a large portion of this board didn’t want to admit or accept as reality with every team.

@bac2therac

Yes. Heard that too.

 

[ru66]

We are lucky and grateful to have players and coaches like that. Losing a game or a bid pales in It's importance. It's just sad to see the hurt but to see the affection and love you know what's really important and special.

 

[BOGDANOVICH]

What an amazing display of genuine emotion and camaraderie. Who would not want to play for this guy?

 

[RUtrumpet92]

You can see the genuine bonds between those three, formed over years of ups and downs together. That's real love.

 

[29PAS]

Paul sure didn’t sound or look like a guy who is planning to come back for another year.

I agree that's what it looked like - I also think he's a really serious, emotional guy and after he has some time to think about everything, he decides to come back. At least I hope so. JMO

 

[Knightmoves]

Great wrap up to the season that shows what great people we have in RU BB. Caleb and Paul gave everything they have to RU BB. RU fans should always be thankful to have had them on our team.

Will @madchuck weigh in with his thoughts on this presser? After the loss last nite he immediately brought out the daggers for Coach Pike.

 

[RUKen]

Really really worth the watch. Pike is an amazing leader and overall great person. I have no doubt every parent of our players say “I trust you to take care of our son”
And the players. Great ambassadors of Rutgers. And they showed how much they have grown by being here. And at the end of the day, they are kids. We need to remember that

 

[rudad02]

If Pike is not one of the most genuine people out there I don’t know who is. I just love that we have him and would love to meet him some day so I could say that in person.

He sure is. Stopped into his office in the Rack randomly one day in his first year just to say a quick hello. Didn't know me from Jack. Said come on in sit down. Was so real & so regular.
Have seen him on several random occasions since then. Always so friendly & down to earth. As you said so genuine.

 

[fg7321]

This video is Coach's best recruitment tool. Parents who see this will know their kids will be treated with love and respect .

We are lucky to have Coach Pikiell.

 

[ScarletLongIsland]

Wow amazing

 

[shields]

Madchuck is ass.

 

[Groz]

Tremendous video that is raw emotions. Both Paul and Caleb showed how much they care about Coach Pikiell and Coach showed how much he cares about his players.

Best of Luck,
Groz

 

[ScarletDave]

Ran into Pikiell this past football season on the ramp in the stadium, I was heading down for some hot chocolate he was heading up. Said hey coach and he stopped and talked for like a minute. Had his son & family with him too. No coach speak, no putting on a happy face for the donors. Just real genuine amazing dude. We are so lucky to have him representing Rutgers