We're Going Bowling!!

[RU848789]

First time in 9 years, apart from the somewhat undeserved Gator Bowl 2 years ago. 6-2 and playing with house money the rest of the year. The defense is clearly a top 25 unit and our running game is getting to that level, I think, and our special teams have been above average (especially the last 2 games), but the passing game needs help for us to finish with better than 6 or maybe 7 wins.

But I'll take it after Flood/Ash destroyed much of what Greg built. Yes, it's taken 4 years, but we were at a nadir reminiscent of what we saw after Shea (although at least we were in the B1G and had decent facilities for Greg 2.0), so it's understandable it took awhile. I'm happy, but not satisifed. Can't wait to go to a bowl again, though.

 

[MADHAT1]

 

[eddynyse]

WE GOING BOWLING!!!

 

[mildone]

Fire Schiano. Bench Wimsatt. What am I forgetting?

 

[JCin128]

We are not done yet!!! Going to surprise at least one more team before this thing is over. But………. We are going bowling, we are going bowling, we are going bowling!!!!!!

 

[rurichdog]

See you in the Bronx

 

[RutgersLifeR]

Congrats to these kids, the coaches, and us!!!!!

 

[read option]

We just checked the primary box for our season. Second box is a B1G conference win over one of the traditional powerhouses. Last box is a Bowl win.

Very proud of our program today!

 

[willisneverrana43]

See you in the Bronx

I truly hope I'm not taking a subway to the bowl game.

 

[RU848789]

OSU is a near impossible ask for a win, but I think PSU is beatable, if we play perfectly and they make some mistakes. Same with Iowa and MD. Not saying we're going to win any of the last 4, but if we continue to play tough, disciplined, clean football, I think we're going to be in these games and if we're in them, you never know what might happen.

 

[jay_hq]

 

[MTOleBlue]

Finally!!

 

[eddynyse]

I do think we deserve the bowl two years ago! We were much more responsible and effective dealing with COVID than others team and were able to play every game.

 

[jordkap]

Fire Schiano. Bench Wimsatt. What am I forgetting?

Jalen Berger is betting than Monangai is up there too

 

[RU848789]

I truly hope I'm not taking a subway to the bowl game.

I don't think Pasadena is a subway stop...

 

[rurichdog]

Jalen Berger is betting than Monangai is up there too

Nobody ever said that

 

[RU848789]

I do think we deserve the bowl two years ago! We were much more responsible and effective dealing with COVID than others team and were able to play every game.

I didn't mean we didn't deserve it over all of the other 5 win teams, because we did for the reasons you noted - I was just talking about it from a football perspective, as 5 win teams just don't belong in bowls, IMO.

 

[76Scarlet]

Nice CONVINCING win!! Program really needed this shot in the arm. Great job guys!!!👍

 

[rutgersguy1]

 

[Rutgers85]

Not to be that guy but do all 6 win teams go bowling?

 

[mildone]

Not to be that guy but do all 6 win teams go bowling?

You can’t say ”not to be that guy” and then be that guy. 🙂

I mean, you can. And you did. And, well, so did everybody else that ever started a sentence with “not to be that guy”.

But you shouldn’t. Unless you really feel like doing it. Then it’s okay.

They call me “Mr. Absolutes, Man of Strong Convictions”.

 

[eddynyse]

We need one more win to qualify for the Las Vegas Bowl! Maybe Iowa or Maryland!

 

[Knight Shift]

First time in 9 years, apart from the somewhat undeserved Gator Bowl 2 years ago. 6-2 and playing with house money the rest of the year. The defense is clearly a top 25 unit and our running game is getting to that level, I think, and our special teams have been above average (especially the last 2 games), but the passing game needs help for us to finish with better than 6 or maybe 7 wins.

But I'll take it after Flood/Ash destroyed much of what Greg built. Yes, it's taken 4 years, but we were at a nadir reminiscent of what we saw after Shea (although at least we were in the B1G and had decent facilities for Greg 2.0), so it's understandable it took awhile. I'm happy, but not satisifed. Can't wait to go to a bowl again, though.

 

[bac2therac]

Incredible acheivment for this downtrodden program. Season is a success no matter what happens the rest of the season

 

[Knight Shift]

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Who are these losers? 😉
You think Mandel will show us some love?

Yes! Good job @PatrickRU92

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

Not to be that guy but do all 6 win teams go bowling?

With the BIG tie ins - I believe it’s close to matthematically impossible for us to miss. Nobody wants to go to Detroit though so let’s hope we can win another one just in case. I think pin stripe is the worst we would get anyway though.

 

[rutgersguy1]

Not to be that guy but do all 6 win teams go bowling?

Has a bowl eligible B10 team ever been left out in the cold? I’d guess no.

Usually they’re trying to find enough teams to fill spots rather than too many teams and P5s get left out who want to participate.

 

[rutgersguy1]

Who are these losers? 😉
You think Mandel will show us some love?

Yes! Good job @PatrickRU92

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Lol, I posted the Mandel tweet in the game thread.

 

[redking]

Unfortunately I’m married, so I won’t be.

 

[Jimpeg]

We need one more win to qualify for the Las Vegas Bowl! Maybe Iowa or Maryland!

doesnt work that way...bowls are aligned with conference affiliations and bowls do not want repeat bowl eligible teams playing,..even if RU beats Iowa/MD... so based on the big10 affiliation and prior appearances RU would be next up for pinstripe bowl..instead of Music City, Guaranteed Rate or Quick Lane.....

 

[brgRC90]

Congratulations to the team!

 

[Knight Shift]

Unfortunately I’m married, so I won’t be.

Sucks to suck? 😉

 

[ivan brunetti]

Congratulations on reserving bowling time. One step at a time!

 

[RUDivision]

Very happy for the kids especially the seniors! Congrats boys !

 

[RUGuitarMan]

Congrats to the team, they deserve it. Maybe they can get another win, it’s a real gauntlet the rest of the way.

 

[e5fdny]

doesn't work that way...bowls are aligned with conference affiliations and bowls do not want repeat bowl eligible teams playing. Even if RU beats Iowa/MD...so based on the big10 affiliation and prior appearances RU would be next up for pinstripe bowl...instead of Music City, Guaranteed Rate or Quick Lane.....

This.

Still bottles (tMB phrase - lol) the Pinstripe is that high on the B1G bowl totem pole.

Last year Minny went at 8-4 and Wisky went to the Guaranteed Rate (old Insight) at 6-6.

 

[rutgersguy1]

 

[Rufaninga]

Fire Schiano. Bench Wimsatt. What am I forgetting?

Our offense is basic.

Basically we are going BOWLING!!!

 

[RUBOB72]

He would have to be very very good to start. Let him sign and get here first before anointing him as the MAN.

 

[Jimpeg]

This.

Still bottles (tMB phrase - lol) the Pinstripe is that high on the B1G bowl totem pole.

Last year Minny went at 8-4 and Wisky went to the Guaranteed Rate (old Insight) at 6-6.

agree...not a fan of watching a football game in baseball stadium but it is NYC...would others feel different if this was a Metlife? ...and for RU does heading up the turnpike have that "bowl feeling" of travleing for an away game.