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The only daily podcast dedicated to covering Rutgers Athletics. Hosted by Aaron Breitman, a fan since the mid-80's and a class of 2000 graduate of Rutgers College. Aaron has covered Rutgers sports extensively over the last nine years, previously as managing editor of On The Banks and co-founder of The Scarlet Faithful website. Episodes include analysis, game previews, postgame and breaking news rapid reactions, recruiting, Rutgers related guests and more.

The Scarlet Faithful Aaron Breitman

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    • 5.0 • 46 Ratings

The only daily podcast dedicated to covering Rutgers Athletics. Hosted by Aaron Breitman, a fan since the mid-80's and a class of 2000 graduate of Rutgers College. Aaron has covered Rutgers sports extensively over the last nine years, previously as managing editor of On The Banks and co-founder of The Scarlet Faithful website. Episodes include analysis, game previews, postgame and breaking news rapid reactions, recruiting, Rutgers related guests and more.

    Rutgers football stacking depth at key positions in 2025 recruiting class, current needs & more

    Rutgers football stacking depth at key positions in 2025 recruiting class, current needs & more

    The Scarlet Faithful podcast is sponsored by Knights of the Raritan, an NIL Collective for Rutgers Athletics.

    David Anderson returns to discuss the recent additions to the 2025 recruiting class, why some commits could see their player ratings increase, class sizes varying based on different power four programs, Chloe Timberg wins a national title and more.

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    • 34 min
    Steve Pikiell discusses expectations for Rutgers with the new roster, Ace & Dylan's potential & more

    Steve Pikiell discusses expectations for Rutgers with the new roster, Ace & Dylan's potential & more

    The Rutgers head coach returns to The Scarlet Faithful podcast to discuss many topics. They include how he strategically built the roster through the transfer portal, the importance of NIL and working with Knights of the Raritan, offensive improvements, positional versatility, the center position and last scholarship available, the goal of winning a national championship, scheduling, making all the pieces fit, addressing his name always being linked to UConn amid the Danny Hurley to Lakers rumors and much more.

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    • 41 min
    Rutgers back in the Jersey Shore Basketball League, players arriving plus spring sports updates

    Rutgers back in the Jersey Shore Basketball League, players arriving plus spring sports updates

    Several current and former Rutgers basketball players are confirmed to play in the Jersey Shore Basketball League, Kentucky transfer Ugonna Onyensu is off the board, will RU fill its last roster spot, players starting to arrive on campus as well as updates with Rowing and Track & Field at NCAA Championships. A little baseball chatter also with the departure of ace pitcher Christian Coppola.

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    • 13 min
    Analyzing ESPN's FPI ranking for Rutgers football including win/loss projection, B1G outlook & more

    Analyzing ESPN's FPI ranking for Rutgers football including win/loss projection, B1G outlook & more

    The preseason Football Power Index for the 2024 season is out and we review the outlook for Rutgers by the predictive rating system. The easiest schedule in the Big Ten, where all opponents rank in the FPI, how many wins predicted for RU and much more.

    Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE!
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    Link to the most improved teams video referenced in this episode:
    https://youtu.be/tAXd4lTYDvA?si=dA-zF7XO1HCnI4Zm

    • 14 min
    Rutgers Football adds a 10th commit & ranked No. 12 ranked nationally, + RU hoops recruiting updates

    Rutgers Football adds a 10th commit & ranked No. 12 ranked nationally, + RU hoops recruiting updates

    DL Robbie Johnson Jr. becomes the 10th official visitor from this past weekend to commit to Rutgers football as the 2025 class surges up the national rankings. Also 2025 priority basketball target Nigel James includes Rutgers in his final four, Jamie Vinson & Mawot Mag commit to Big XII schools, hoops dead period now over and more.

    Subscribe to the Knights of the Raritan Newsletter HERE!
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    • 13 min
    A full review of the nine commitments for Rutgers football this past weekend

    A full review of the nine commitments for Rutgers football this past weekend

    A detailed breakdown of where the 2025 recruiting class currently stands for Greg Schiano's program, who stands out on film, which commits boast impressive offer lists, who had other Big Ten interest, how each can help in the future and plenty more.

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
46 Ratings

46 Ratings

I Like Pike! ,

Scarlet Faithful podcast is awesome

You can tell how much Aaron loves Rutgers Athletics by finding the time to keep us informed with his balanced journalism and grounded approach. Thank you and kudos to Aaron!!

Brian Flynn RC 1983

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A must-listen for fans of Rutgers Athletics

This is my favorite podcast for Rutgers athletics.

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Must listen for RU fans

Excellent podcast for Rutgers fanatics

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