Hey everybody, the Rutgers football team just finished practice a little while ago. Here are a few brief notes from head coach Greg Schiano.
-- Schiano feels really good about Rashad Rochelle’s future saying his “potential is limitless”. Highlighted not only his talents but his strong work ethic on and off the field.
-- Schiano not only is looking for a win this week to springboard good vibes into the offseason, but he’s hoping that the team plays to its best ability and not have those mistakes that’s been happening in bunches. He calls them “explosions”.
“I want them to think about playing our type of football. The process is what gets to that result.”
-- Schiano was asked about exit meetings for after the season and if he’s had to change what he does given the transfer portal and such.
“You have to. You can’t stick your head in the sand. There is a new reality. I constantly meet with our players and it’s really a continuation of conversations. To me those are relationships.”
-- In terms of Thanksgiving, the team will have practice in the morning and then everybody will spread out for dinner and festivities.
“Everybody will be with a teammate or a coach. Nobody is allowed to have Thanksgiving alone.”
Also spoke with Kyle Monangai and Aron Cruickshank
Monangai
-- Said he and the team wants to finish the year strong on a high note. Looking forward to competing even without a chance at a bowl game.
-- The RB room has had its share of injuries this year and they all lean on each other and count on one another to move past it
-- He mentioned the running back got off to a good start against Boston College but then it tailed off a bit. It got going again for a few weeks especially for him against MSU, and he hopes the ground game can end the season well. Said the offense has improved as the campaign has gone on.
-- Personally he said he's played through injuries and everything and wanted to put his best foot forward.
Cruickshank
-- He's given some thought on what's next is next after the season but didn't dive much into it. The focus is still on Maryland.
-- His ACL injury last year put a toll on him. He's happy that (knock on wood) he's been able to play in every game and was still able to have fun.
-- Given that this is his last game as a college player coming up, he's soaking everything up even the little things from the chop box, to practice, and more. He wants the "W" badly on Saturday for the seniors.
-- Said he's glad he transferred to Rutgers and felt the support from the fans.
-- Schiano feels really good about Rashad Rochelle’s future saying his “potential is limitless”. Highlighted not only his talents but his strong work ethic on and off the field.
-- Schiano not only is looking for a win this week to springboard good vibes into the offseason, but he’s hoping that the team plays to its best ability and not have those mistakes that’s been happening in bunches. He calls them “explosions”.
“I want them to think about playing our type of football. The process is what gets to that result.”
-- Schiano was asked about exit meetings for after the season and if he’s had to change what he does given the transfer portal and such.
“You have to. You can’t stick your head in the sand. There is a new reality. I constantly meet with our players and it’s really a continuation of conversations. To me those are relationships.”
-- In terms of Thanksgiving, the team will have practice in the morning and then everybody will spread out for dinner and festivities.
“Everybody will be with a teammate or a coach. Nobody is allowed to have Thanksgiving alone.”
Also spoke with Kyle Monangai and Aron Cruickshank
Monangai
-- Said he and the team wants to finish the year strong on a high note. Looking forward to competing even without a chance at a bowl game.
-- The RB room has had its share of injuries this year and they all lean on each other and count on one another to move past it
-- He mentioned the running back got off to a good start against Boston College but then it tailed off a bit. It got going again for a few weeks especially for him against MSU, and he hopes the ground game can end the season well. Said the offense has improved as the campaign has gone on.
-- Personally he said he's played through injuries and everything and wanted to put his best foot forward.
Cruickshank
-- He's given some thought on what's next is next after the season but didn't dive much into it. The focus is still on Maryland.
-- His ACL injury last year put a toll on him. He's happy that (knock on wood) he's been able to play in every game and was still able to have fun.
-- Given that this is his last game as a college player coming up, he's soaking everything up even the little things from the chop box, to practice, and more. He wants the "W" badly on Saturday for the seniors.
-- Said he's glad he transferred to Rutgers and felt the support from the fans.
