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There's a new writer on the Rutgers beat for NJ Advance Media. Pat Lanni joins host Steve Politi and Brian Fonseca for the first time to recap the Rutgers football spring game, catch up on C. Vivian Stringer's retirement/the subsequent coaching search and the offseason activity of the men's basketball program.
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Rutgers' wild season came to an abrupt end with its double-overtime loss to Notre Dame in the First Four. And so did this era of Scarlet Knights basketball, with Geo Baker out of eligibility and Caleb McConnell and Ron Harper Jr. expected to move on. How will this group be remembered? And what does the future look like for Steve Pikiell's program? We also discuss last weekend's NCAA wrestling championships, spring football, Saint Peter's and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Rutgers did not have to sweat out the NCAA selection show much -- the Scarlet Knights were one of the first names called -- but they will have to work overtime in their second straight trip to the Big Dance. We break down Rutgers' First Four game against Notre Dame in Dayton, examine what the team could do if it gets past the Fighting Irish and much more. We also talk a little football, a little wrestling and a little lacrosse. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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What figures to be a wild March for Rutgers athletics has begun. We discuss the Scarlet Knights' double-bye in the Big Ten men's basketball tournament and whether or not Steve Pikiell's team is guaranteed another trip to the Big Dance. We also break down the Big Ten wrestling tournament, the start of spring football practice and offer a tale of a road trip gone awry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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And Illinois makes four. Rutgers men's basketball has revived its season in stunning fashion, knocking off a quartet of nationally-ranked teams to thrust themselves back into the NCAA Tournament discussion. Did the victory over the Illini inside a wild Jersey Mike's Arena secure a Big Dance bid? Or do the Scarlet Knights still have work to do -- and how much? We also talk a little football and wrestling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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There is much to discuss on a special edition of the podcast. The Rutgers men's basketball team has fallen back off the bubble after barely landing on it, the football program has seen some high profile comings and goings and yes, we even have a co-host entering the transfer portal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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