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Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 87-82 OT win over Nebraska Jan 18, 2024

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A record rebounding performance, signs the offense is figuring things out, a three-point duel, free throw struggles, great individual and team performances, drama down the stretch and more in what was a thrilling and gutty win for the Scarlet Knights.

Episode No. 269: Can Rutgers limit Nebraska from three? Jan 17, 2024

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The Huskers are shooting 38.5% from three in Big Ten play and are 13-1 this season when making at least eight shots from behind the arc. Rutgers need to close out shooters, make enough threes to keep up and play with purpose for 40 minutes to defend its homecourt on Wednesday night. Nebraska (13-4; 3-3) at Rutgers (9-7; 1-4) on the Big Ten Network at 7:00 pm.

How fixable is the Rutgers offense? Jan 16, 2024

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A deep dive into some of the issues that have resulted in historically low shooting percentages and an extremely inefficient offense for the Scarlet Knights. I take a look at how fixable some of the issues from a personnel and concept perspective could be for the rest of this season.

Rapid Reaction to Rutgers' 73-55 loss at Michigan State Jan 14, 2024

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The Scarlet Knights led by 1 in the second half before surrendering a back breaking 19-0 run. A lack of depth and bench production, transition defense and more is covered.

Can Rutgers add to Michigan State's misery? Jan 12, 2024

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The Scarlet Knights look to build off its win against Indiana against a Spartans team coming off a one possession loss to Illinois on Thursday night. This preview highlights several keys to victory in a game when Rutgers will be double digit underdogs, Tom Izzo will be on the warpath and Steve Pikiell's defensive scheming will be so important to the outcome. Rutgers (9-6; 1-3) at Michigan State (9-7; 1-4) plays on Sunday, January 14 at noon ET airing live on the Big Ten Network.

2025 non-conference opponent possibilities for Rutgers Football Jan 11, 2024

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A deep dive into how Rutgers could fill two open slots remaining for the 2025 schedule, a review of the current blueprint for non-conference scheduling in Schiano 2.0, power five opponent possibilities and more.

Rapid Reaction to Rutgers' 66-57 win over Indiana Jan 10, 2024

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The Scarlet Knights beat the Hoosiers for the ninth time in 11 meeting and did it the old fashioned way. Defense, rebounding and toughness despite shooting so poorly once again. The emergence of Austin Williams and other trends to watch for.

Keys to victory for Rutgers against Indiana Jan 09, 2024

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The Scarlet Knights look to get on track against the Hoosiers, who last won at the RAC in 2018. A look at the frontcourt matchups, the importance of guard play and Rutgers dictating pace through their defense as well as much more. Indiana (11-4: 3-1) at Rutgers (8-6; 0-3) 7 pm on Peacock.

Minnesota perspective on QB Athan Kaliakmanis Jan 08, 2024

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Dan of Gopher Insight returns to discuss the Minnesota career of QB Athan Kaliakmanis, his season under offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca, why his departure made sense and more. Note: This episode was recorded prior to the report that Rutgers LB coach Corey Hetherman was being hired as Minnesota's new defensive coordinator.

Rutgers football recruiting, women's hoops lands 5-star, wrestling, NFL playoffs & more Jan 08, 2024

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A busy weekend warrants a recap including football adding Florida State DT Malcolm Ray and BYU LS Austin Riggs, women's hoops landing 5-star guard Kiyomi McMiller, wrestling earns two wins, many Scarlet Knights make the NFL playoffs plus a few thoughts on men's hoops.

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