Rutgers Rant

<p>Rutgers insider Brian Fonseca discusses the latest news and hot topics surrounding the team with host Steve Politi.</p>

As Athan Kaliakmanis returns to former home, will Rutgers bounce back against Minnesota?

The Rutgers Rant is back to predict the Scarlet Knights' first road game of the season at Minnesota. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-25
56:07

How does missed opportunity vs. Iowa impact season outlook for Rutgers?

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' 38-28 loss to Iowa on Friday night. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-20
38:17

Will Rutgers break through vs. Iowa?

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' Big Ten opener against Iowa. We welcome a former Scarlet Knight as our first guest picker, a segment we expect to continue through the rest of the football season. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-18
54:08

Is Rutgers ready for Big Ten play?

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' win over Norfolk State and look at whether they are ready for Big Ten play. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-15
32:34

As Michael Vick returns to Rutgers, Scarlet Knights look for revenge

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' meeting with Norfolk State, which is led by head coach Michael Vick. We also say so long to one of our longtime hosts. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-11
37:48

Did Rutgers defense show enough progress in win over Miami (Ohio)?

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the win over Miami of Ohio, discuss whether the Scarlet Knights showed enough improvement defensively to dispel the concerns surrounding them and project how good the offense could be with quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, stud receiver Ian Strong and their strong supporting cast. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-08
42:14

Why Rutgers' defense needs to bounce back against Miami of Ohio

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview this Saturday's contest against Miami of Ohio, what we want to see from the Scarlet Knights on both sides of the ball and how the RedHawks looked in their season-opening loss to Wisconsin in Madison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-03
47:21

What to make of Rutgers' tight win over Ohio to start 2025 season

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' too-close-for-comfort 34-31 win over Ohio to start the 2025 season. Should head coach Greg Schiano and company be more encouraged by the offense or concerned about the defense? Also: How was Keli Zinn's first Rutgers football game day as athletic director? Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-29
52:36

2025 season preview: Will Rutgers break through with big year?

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the football program's 2025 season. We also touch on athletic director Keli Zinn's meeting with local media on Monday. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-26
01:03:08

After strong 1st impression, what should Keli Zinn's priorities be as Rutgers AD?

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss Keli Zinn's official introduction as Rutgers' next athletic director, what she shared in her first press conference and what her priorities should be as she begins the job. Read our coverage of Rutgers athletics at NJ.com/Rutgers, and discuss the Scarlet Knights with us and other Rutgers fans by signing up for our Discord: discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-31
51:13

Habemus AD! Is Keli Zinn the most qualified person to lead Rutgers' athletic department?

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the school (finally) hiring an athletic director and to preview training camp. Read our coverage of Rutgers athletics at NJ.com/Rutgers, and discuss the Scarlet Knights with us and other Rutgers fans by signing up for our Discord: http://discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-28
46:08

What is going on with the athletic director search? Plus: Las Vegas!

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the latest developments in the athletic director search and recap Big Ten media day. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-23
55:46

Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey become Rutgers' highest-ever NBA Draft picks: What it means

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss former Scarlet Knights Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey being picked in the top five of the 2025 NBA Draft and what it means for the program going forward. We also touch on the ongoing search for the school's next athletic director. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-27
48:41

After hiring President, is Rutgers set to fill athletic director spot soon?

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the school's search for an athletic director, its hiring of a president and the football program's big recruiting weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-03
01:00:25

Search for Rutgers AD (finally) underway: What should priorities be?

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the school launching its search for its newest athletic director, the basketball team's latest addition and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05-05
52:35

Where does football stand after spring, Mo Toure's departure? Plus: Hoops gets its center!

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the football team's spring game and discuss the men's basketball team's transfer portal additions so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-28
55:30

What Rutgers' 1st transfer addition shows about Steve Pikiell's portal strategy

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss how the basketball program has navigated the first two weeks of the transfer portal window, discuss their first addition in Darren Buchanan, catch up on spring football, look into lacrosse's big-time upset over Maryland and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-08
59:52

Previewing spring football, reviewing Rutgers basketball postmortem

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss where things stand for the Scarlet Knights in the (very) early days of the basketball transfer portal, preview the football team's upcoming spring camp and break down head coach Schiano’s thoughts on how Rutgers is approaching on the modern era of college sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-25
01:07:17

Where does Rutgers basketball go from here?

The Rutgers Rant looks back on the 2024-25 season and looks ahead to the future of the Scarlet Knights and Steve Pikiell. Where do they go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-14
01:03:26

Previewing Big Ten Tournament, Rutgers' last chance at March Madness

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Big Ten Tournament and the path ahead for the Scarlet Knights as they hope to make a miracle run and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-10
54:54

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