Isn't that patently obvious at this point. The last 5 are the most difficult Rutgers stretch and perhaps the most difficult stretch in the country.If Rutgers had lost to Maryland at home and Penn State on the road on January 2 and 5 respectively, no one would have said a negative word. Not a chance. If Rutgers had Northwestern at home and Nebraska on the road in the last 5, there would be no panic.The schedule created rising expectations and an opportunity for a big fall at the end. With all that being said,Rutgers wins 2 more games and dances as a 9 seed.