Fran might be able to recruit, but RU fans forget just how bad he was as a coach here
In his 2 seasons at RU, our passing defense was one of the worst in the nation
Opponent Passing Yards Per Play
2020: 94th worst team
2021: 118th!
Opponent Average QBR:
2020: 106th
2021: 102th
When Schiano sought a new Defensive Coordinator, he passed on Fran Brown (much to the chagrin of some fans here) and picked Joe Harasymiak. The results now speak for themselves:
Opponent Passing Yards Per Play
2023: 13th best team
Opponent Average QBR:
2023: 22nd
I think Schiano knew Fran Brown sucked as a coach — so much so that he’d risk losing him as a recruiter.
Our secondary which has always been a strength in Schiano teams was absolutely dreadful during Fran Bran’s 2 years overseeing the unit
And keep in mind that Fran Brown has never been a solo coordinator or HC on any level
Fran may be able to sweet talk some NJ kids to freeze in the tundra — but they’ll come to regret the player development they could have received at Rutgers.
In his 2 seasons at RU, our passing defense was one of the worst in the nation
Opponent Passing Yards Per Play
2020: 94th worst team
2021: 118th!
Opponent Average QBR:
2020: 106th
2021: 102th
When Schiano sought a new Defensive Coordinator, he passed on Fran Brown (much to the chagrin of some fans here) and picked Joe Harasymiak. The results now speak for themselves:
Opponent Passing Yards Per Play
2023: 13th best team
Opponent Average QBR:
2023: 22nd
I think Schiano knew Fran Brown sucked as a coach — so much so that he’d risk losing him as a recruiter.
Our secondary which has always been a strength in Schiano teams was absolutely dreadful during Fran Bran’s 2 years overseeing the unit
And keep in mind that Fran Brown has never been a solo coordinator or HC on any level
Fran may be able to sweet talk some NJ kids to freeze in the tundra — but they’ll come to regret the player development they could have received at Rutgers.