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Thoughts on Rutgers Football entering week 2, Keli Zinn's first month and Olympic Sports Update Sep 02, 2025

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The hope is for the Rutgers defense to make major progress in week 2 against Miami (OH), the offense looks to continue to sharpen its arsenal, Keli Zinn makes a positive impression in week 1 and a full rundown of the first few weeks for RU Olympic Sports programs.#rutgersfootball #rutgers

Rapid Reaction to Rutgers' 34-31 win against Ohio: Outlier or Cause for Concern? Aug 29, 2025

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David Anderson and I breakdown the season opener including the encouraging play of the offense and special teams, major concerns coming to light defensively, standout performances, stats and much more.#rutgersfootball

Rutgers Football 2025 Season Preview Crossover Episode Part II Aug 28, 2025

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Part Two of our season preview featuring The Knight Report, Knight Watch and The Scarlet Faithful. Richie O'Leary, Mike Broadbent and Alex Crouthamel from KTR join Larry Krayn of Knight Watch, Scarlet Faithful contributor David Anderson and Aaron Breitman focuses defensive projections and game by game season predictions.#rutgersfootball

Rutgers Football 2025 Season Preview Crossover Episode Part I Aug 27, 2025

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A special two episode season preview featuring The Knight Report, Knight Watch and The Scarlet Faithful. Richie O'Leary, Mike Broadbent and Alex Crouthamel from KTR join Larry Krayn of Knight Watch, Scarlet Faithful contributor David Anderson and Aaron Breitman for a look back at last season's predictions as well as a full offensive preview. Part 2 on Thursday will include a defensive preview and game by game season predictions.#rutgersfootball

Rutgers- Ohio Game Preview: MACattack, opening night mindset & season tone setter Aug 27, 2025

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David Anderson and I preview the 2025 season opener between Ohio and Rutgers including what to watch for, keys to victory and much more. Thursday, August 28 at 6pm on BTN.#rutgersfootball

Rutgers Football Season Preview: Strengths & Weaknesses, Floor & Ceiling, Keys to Progress + More Aug 25, 2025

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David Anderson and I preview the 2025 Rutgers football season with a lengthy back and forth on what we hope for this team, why being critical signals how far the program has come in Greg Schiano's second tenure, the importance of the Iowa game, the strength of the offensive coaching staff, questions on what this team's identity will be and much more.#rutgersfootball

Preseason Thoughts on Rutgers Football & Keli Zinn's heavy lift to land corporate sponsorship Aug 05, 2025

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David Anderson is back as we discuss several training camp topics including the surprise addition of Wydeek Collier, the potential impact of strength coach Spencer Brown and the need for speed, the pink elephant in the offensive room, the many new faces on defense and surviving MACtion. In addition, we close with a discussion on new Rutgers AD Keli Zinn, her goal of driving corporate sponsorship, her experience being an asset and the value of her partnership with President Tate.#rutgers

The reported hiring of Keli Zinn as AD proves Rutgers is serious about winning Jul 28, 2025

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After 11+ months, Rutgers is reportedly replacing disgraced former AD Pat Hobbs with Keli Zinn, LSU's Executive Deputy Director of Athletics and Chief Operating Officer. I discuss why this hire checks many boxes for an athletic department sorely in need of a makeover. President Tate has made his first big move and it brings real optimism for alignment and real success for Rutgers Athletics moving forward. Zinn has the ceiling to become a home run hire. #rutgers

It's official, the Rutgers AD Search is a mess! Jul 18, 2025

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With reports that top choice and Rutgers alum Brian Lafemina turned down the chance to be athletic director, more questions are left unanswered. Is the search back to the drawing board? Is there an internal power struggle? Will the BOG bring President Tate more into the fold after waiting to long to pursue an AD candidate in earnest? What is the search firm doing anyway? All of this is discussed and more on the latest episode of The Scarlet Faithful podcast.#rutgers

Rutgers Athletics leaderless a month away from transformational year beginning in college sports Jul 11, 2025

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It's been 329 days since Pat Hobbs resigned as AD at Rutgers and the search to replace him remains ongoing. With revenue sharing in place and more changes still to come, the Scarlet Knights are falling behind every day they are without a leader. A discussion on the frustrations of where Rutgers isn't right now, looking at other schools who have filled AD positions very quickly as well as new President Tate needing to step up right away and create alignment throughout the administration.

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