NCAAF - Rutgers Scarlet Knights
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| Location: New Brunswick, NJ | Stadium: Rutgers Stadium (43,500) | Owner: |
| GM: | Coach: Kyle Flood | National Championships: 1 |
Rutgers News
| Spring game and rally at Rutgers |
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) Rutgers held its Scarlet-White spring football game, and raised money for those still in need after being victimized by Superstorm Sandy in October. But that wasn't the only event on campus Saturday as supporters of fired athletic director Tim Pernetti held a rally to re-instate him. Pernetti and basketball coach Mike Rice were dismissed after videos of Rice physically and verbally abusing players were revealed. |
Standings - Big East
Team Leaders
| Name | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| PaY | Gary Nova | 2,695 |
| Cmp% | Gary Nova | 57.0 |
| RuY | Jawan Jamison | 1,075 |
| Y/Ru | Jawan Jamison | 4.2 |
| Rc | Mark Harrison | 44 |
| RcY | Brandon Coleman | 718 |
| TD | Gary Nova | 22 |
| Int | Brandon Jones | 5 |
Team Rankings - Offense
| Total | Big East Rank | Div I - FBS Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPG | 21.5 | 6 | 98 |
| RuY/G | 121.4 | 7 | 106 |
| PY/G | 208.5 | 7 | 88 |
| TO | 22 | 5 | 60 |
| Rat | 61.3 | 5 | 98 |
Team Rankings - Defense
| Total | Big East Rank | Div I - FBS Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA/G | 14.2 | 1 | 4 |
| RuY/G | 97.2 | 1 | 6 |
| PaY/G | 214.5 | 4 | 39 |
| Tk | 32 | 1 | 9 |
| Sk | 26 | 3 | 56 |
Latest Game - Dec 28, 2012
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Player News
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Cardinals selected Rutgers TE D.C. Jefferson with the No. 219 overall pick. Jefferson (6-foot-6, 255) never exceeded 20 receptions in a college season, and scored just two career touchdowns. A long-armed (34 1/4") blocking tight end, Jefferson ran forty times of 4.97 and 5.00 at his March 28 Pro Day. He's not a short- or long-term threat to Rob Housler. |
Last 5 Games
| Date | Team | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 28 | @Virginia Tech | L, 13-10 | Boxscore Recap |
| Thu, Nov 29 | Louisville | L, 20-17 | Boxscore Recap |
| Sat, Nov 24 | @Pittsburgh | L, 27-6 | Boxscore Recap |
| Sat, Nov 17 | @Cincinnati | W, 10-3 | Boxscore Recap |
| Sat, Nov 10 | Army | W, 28-7 | Boxscore Recap |
Next 5 Games
| Date | Team | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 29 | @Fresno State | 3:00PM EDT | Preview |
| Sat, Sep 7 | Norfolk State | 12:00PM EDT | Preview |
| Sat, Sep 14 | Eastern Michigan | 12:00PM EDT | Preview |
| Sat, Sep 21 | Arkansas | 12:00PM EDT | Preview |
| Sat, Oct 5 | @Southern Methodist | 1:00PM EDT | Preview |
Quarterback
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Bimonte, Mike | 6'4" | 220 | 0 | 2 | Manalapan, NJ, USA | |
| 10 | Czeczotka, Richard | 6'1" | 215 | 0 | 1 | East Northport, NY, USA | |
| 19 | Dodd, Chas | 6' | 200 | 03/17/1992 | 21 | 4 | Lyman, SC, USA |
| 5 | Laviano, Chris | 6'3" | 200 | 0 | 1 | Glen Head, NY, USA | |
| 15 | Nova, Gary | 6'2" | 225 | 0 | 3 | Elmwood Park, NJ, USA | |
| 11 | Rankin, Blake | 6'4" | 190 | 0 | 1 | Bloomsburg, PA, USA |
Full Back
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Bergen, Sam | 6' | 235 | 03/06/1992 | 21 | 3 | East Stroudsburg, PA, USA |
| 46 | Burton, Michael | 6' | 230 | 02/01/1992 | 21 | 3 | Long Valley, NJ, USA |
| 40 | Marquez, Kevin | 6'1" | 235 | 0 | 1 | Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA |
Running Back
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Ayres, Dontea | 5'9" | 205 | 0 | 1 | Salisbury, MD, USA | |
| 28 | Huggins, Savon | 6' | 200 | 0 | 3 | Jackson, NJ, USA | |
| 34 | James, Paul | 6' | 205 | 06/27/1993 | 19 | 2 | Glassboro, NJ, USA |
| 36 | Lewis, Aubrey | 5'9" | 165 | 0 | 1 | Montclair, NJ, USA | |
| 6 | Peoples, Desmon | 5'8" | 175 | 0 | 1 | Cheltenham, PA, USA |
Wide Receiver
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Agudosi, Carlton | 6'6" | 200 | 0 | 1 | Somerset, NJ, USA | |
| 4 | Carroo, Leonte | 6'1" | 190 | 0 | 2 | Edison, NJ, USA | |
| 17 | Coleman, Brandon | 6'6" | 220 | 06/22/1992 | 20 | 3 | Accokeek, MD, USA |
| 83 | Gignac, Jeff | 6'5" | 210 | 0 | 1 | Wayne Hills, NJ, USA | |
| 83 | Lewis, Phil | 6'2" | 190 | 08/06/1991 | 21 | 3 | Metuchen, NJ, USA |
| 87 | Matthews, Vance | 6'4" | 180 | 0 | 1 | Cape May, NJ, USA | |
| 80 | Peele, Ruhann | 6'1" | 180 | 0 | 1 | Linden, NJ, USA | |
| 7 | Pratt, Quron | 6' | 190 | 04/25/1991 | 22 | 4 | Palmyra, NJ, USA |
| 14 | Shuler, Miles | 5'10" | 175 | 0 | 3 | Long Branch, NJ, USA |
Tight End
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Bellia, Tyler | 6'4" | 235 | 10/10/1991 | 21 | 4 | New City, NY, USA |
| 89 | Carrezola, Paul | 6'2" | 240 | 11/27/1990 | 22 | 4 | Langhorne, PA, USA |
| 86 | Kroft, Tyler | 6'6" | 235 | 0 | 2 | Downingtown, PA, USA | |
| 90 | Larrow, Michael | 6'4" | 270 | 11/30/1990 | 22 | 4 | Union, NJ, USA |
Offensive Line
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Wright, Marquise | 6'3" | 285 | 0 | 2 | Englewood, NJ, USA |
Defensive End
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Issaka, Max | 6'3" | 255 | 0 | 2 | Port Reading, NJ, USA | |
| 49 | Jackson, Myles | 6'4" | 235 | 0 | 2 | West Chester, PA, USA | |
| 31 | Milewski, David | 6'4" | 245 | 02/13/1992 | 21 | 3 | Sayreville, NJ, USA |
| 48 | Thompson, Marcus | 6'2" | 260 | 0 | 4 | Oakland Park, FL, USA |
Defensive Line
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Hamilton, Darius | 6'4" | 260 | 0 | 2 | West Paterson, NJ, USA | |
| 72 | Holmes, Isaac | 6'3" | 275 | 08/02/1991 | 21 | 4 | Hoboken, NJ, USA |
| 95 | Kirksey, Kenneth | 6'1" | 275 | 0 | 3 | Daytona Beach, FL, USA | |
| 93 | Mera, Djwany | 6'4" | 260 | 0 | 2 | Hollywood, FL, USA | |
| 92 | Merrell, Jamil | 6'4" | 255 | 05/09/1990 | 23 | 4 | Bear, DE, USA |
| 99 | Page, Al | 6'2" | 280 | 0 | 2 | Bronx, NY, USA | |
| 53 | Pinnix-Odrick, Julian | 6'5" | 250 | 0 | 1 | Montclair, NJ, USA | |
| 97 | Pollard, Jamil | 6'3" | 280 | 0 | 1 | West Deptford, NJ, USA | |
| 98 | Stephenson, Daryl | 6'3" | 280 | 0 | 2 | Sayreville, NJ, USA |
Linebacker
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | DePaola, Nick | 6' | 210 | 02/09/1991 | 22 | 4 | Parkton, MD, USA |
| 50 | Gause, Quentin | 6'1" | 220 | 0 | 2 | Rochester, NY, USA | |
| 22 | Lambert, Quanzell | 6'1" | 230 | 0 | 1 | Sicklerville, NJ, USA | |
| 25 | Liston, Lester | 6'2" | 235 | 0 | 1 | Grand Blanc, MI, USA | |
| 3 | Longa, Steve | 6'1" | 220 | 0 | 1 | Saddle Brook, NJ, USA | |
| 37 | Merrell, Jamal | 6'4" | 220 | 05/09/1990 | 23 | 4 | Bear, DE, USA |
| 56 | Milito, Anthony | 5'11" | 240 | 08/25/1992 | 20 | 2 | Basking Ridge, NJ, USA |
| 54 | Mills, Justin | 6'1" | 230 | 11/04/1991 | 21 | 3 | Sayreville, NJ, USA |
| 48 | Murray, Griffin | 6'1" | 235 | 01/25/1992 | 21 | 2 | Rye, NY, USA |
| 45 | Snyder, Kevin | 6'3" | 225 | 0 | 3 | Mechanicsburg, PA, USA | |
| 46 | Whitaker, Dallas | 6'2" | 215 | 11/13/1992 | 20 | 2 | Milford, NJ, USA |
Defensive Back
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Aiken, Johnathan | 5'11" | 185 | 0 | 3 | Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA | |
| 12 | Barnwell, Nadir | 5'11" | 190 | 0 | 1 | Piscataway, NJ, USA | |
| 39 | Cooper, Mezo | 6' | 200 | 0 | 4 | Providence, RI, USA | |
| 18 | Deering, Jeremy | 6'2" | 210 | 08/12/1990 | 22 | 4 | Tampa, FL, USA |
| 2 | Glashen, Gareef | 5'10" | 180 | 06/19/1991 | 21 | 3 | Miami, FL, USA |
| 29 | Jacobs, Davon | 6' | 170 | 0 | 1 | Paterson, NJ, USA | |
| 9 | Johnson, Tejay | 6'2" | 190 | 0 | 2 | Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA | |
| 35 | Royster, Sheldon | 5'11" | 185 | 0 | 2 | Woodbridge, NJ, USA | |
| 27 | Stephenson, Delon | 5'11" | 190 | 0 | 1 | Sayreville, NJ, USA | |
| 82 | Tartacoff, J.T. | 5'11" | 190 | 03/12/1992 | 21 | 4 | Skillman, NJ, USA |
| 26 | Thomas, Ian | 6'1" | 200 | 0 | 1 | Baltimore, MD, USA | |
| 8 | Tyree, Jevon | 5'11" | 190 | 0 | 1 | Somerset, NJ, USA | |
| 21 | Waters, Lorenzo | 6' | 200 | 07/17/1992 | 20 | 3 | Accokeek, MD, USA |
Kicker
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Behnke, Joe | 6' | 170 | 0 | 4 | West Windsor, NJ, USA | |
| 93 | Borgese, Nick | 5'11" | 175 | 06/23/1993 | 19 | 2 | Hamburg, NY, USA |
| 95 | DeLouisa, Nick | 6'3" | 200 | 01/26/1992 | 21 | 3 | Tewksbury, NJ, USA |
| 1 | Federico, Kyle | 6' | 195 | 0 | 2 | Pontre Vedra, FL, USA |
Punter
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | DiPaula, Anthony | 6'1" | 190 | 0 | 2 | Manalapan, NJ, USA | |
| 96 | Murray, Aidan | 5'8" | 170 | 0 | 1 | Mahwah, NJ, USA |
Long Snapper
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | DeBoer, Kelsey | 6'1" | 200 | 0 | 1 | Poynette, WI, USA | |
| 85 | Jones, Robert | 6' | 210 | 03/20/1991 | 22 | 4 | West Caldwell, NJ, USA |
Game Information
| Average Age: 21.1 |
| Average Height: 6'1.4" |
| Average Weight: 216.2 |
Passing
| Player | GP | Att | Cmp | % | TD | PaY | YPA | YPG | LgPa | Int | Rat | F | FL | Sk | SkYd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova, Gary QB | 13 | 388 | 221 | 57.0 | 22 | 2,695 | 6.9 | 207.3 | 85 | 16 | 80.2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 75 |
Jamison, Jawan RB 
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13 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1.2 | 16 | 0 | 158.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dodd, Chas QB | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 79.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pratt, Quron WR | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 39.6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Wright, Tim WR
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12 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 39.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rushing
| Player | Att | RuY | Avg | YPG | LgRu | TD | F | FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jamison, Jawan RB
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255 | 1,075 | 4.2 | 82.7 | 64 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Huggins, Savon RB | 119 | 410 | 3.4 | 41.0 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Deering, Jeremy DB,WR | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 5.2 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Martin, Ben RB
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10 | 48 | 4.8 | 48.0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shuler, Miles WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 3.6 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James, Paul RB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 22.0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burton, Michael FB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 2.3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dodd, Chas QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nova, Gary QB | 22 | -44 | -2.0 | -3.4 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
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Robinson, Mason DB
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1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Rec | Yds | Avg | YPG | LgRc | RcTD | F | FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman, Brandon WR | 43 | 718 | 16.7 | 55.2 | 85 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
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Harrison, Mark WR
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44 | 583 | 13.3 | 44.8 | 71 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
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Wright, Tim WR
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39 | 449 | 11.5 | 37.4 | 46 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Jamison, Jawan RB
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28 | 323 | 11.5 | 24.8 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Pratt, Quron WR | 22 | 230 | 10.5 | 20.9 | 45 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Jefferson, D.C. TE 
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20 | 168 | 8.4 | 18.7 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shuler, Miles WR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 10.1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kroft, Tyler TE | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 29.5 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrezola, Paul TE | 8 | 45 | 5.6 | 9.0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Burton, Michael FB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 8.5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Huggins, Savon RB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deering, Jeremy DB,WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1.1 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Wright, Marquise OL,DL | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carroo, Leonte WR | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Scoring
| Player | TD | TD | RcTD | KRTD | TD | 2Pt | XP | FG | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman, Brandon WR | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
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Jamison, Jawan RB
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7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
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Harrison, Mark WR
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6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Borgese, Nick K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 32 |
| Federico, Kyle K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 31 |
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Wright, Tim WR
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2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Huggins, Savon RB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Carrezola, Paul TE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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Jefferson, D.C. TE
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Kroft, Tyler TE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Returning
| Player | KR | Yds | Avg | KRTD | LgKR | PR | Yds | Avg | TD | LgPR | FC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deering, Jeremy DB,WR | 18 | 438 | 24.3 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Robinson, Mason DB
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4 | 93 | 23.3 | 0 | 35 | 29 | 111 | 3.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Shuler, Miles WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Bachety, Beau TE
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1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
Punting
Defense
| Player | Int | Yds | InTD | LgInt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jones, Brandon DB
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5 | 15 | 1 | 14 |
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Ryan, Logan DB
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4 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
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Greene, Khaseem LB
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2 | 58 | 0 | 33 |
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Warren, Wayne DB
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2 | 25 | 1 | 25 |
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Harmon, Duron DB
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1 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
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Beauharnais, Steve LB
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1 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Merrell, Jamal LB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Cooper, Marcus DB
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1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Waters, Lorenzo DB | 1 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Holmes, Isaac DL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kirksey, Kenneth DL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnson, Tejay DB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tartacoff, J.T. DB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thompson, Marcus DE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deering, Jeremy DB,WR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glashen, Gareef DB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merrell, Jamil DL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Booker, Marvin DE
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hamilton, Darius DL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Robinson, Mason DB
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lambert, Quanzell LB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Vallone, Scott DT
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gause, Quentin LB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson, Myles DE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Issaka, Max DE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Snyder, Kevin LB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DePaola, Nick LB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Glaud, Ka'Lial DE
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Upcoming
| Date | Opponent | Time (EST) | Game Info | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 29 | @Fresno State | 3:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Sep 7 | Norfolk State | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Sep 14 | Eastern Michigan | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Sep 21 | Arkansas | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Oct 5 | @Southern Methodist | 1:00 PM | Preview | |
| Thu Oct 10 | @Louisville | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Oct 26 | Houston | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Nov 2 | Temple | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Nov 16 | Cincinnati | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Thu Nov 21 | @Central Florida | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Nov 30 | @Connecticut | 12:00 PM | Preview | |
| Sat Dec 7 | South Florida | 12:00 PM | Preview |
Depth Chart
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Cardinals selected Rutgers TE D.C. Jefferson with the No. 219 overall pick. Jefferson (6-foot-6, 255) never exceeded 20 receptions in a college season, and scored just two career touchdowns. A long-armed (34 1/4") blocking tight end, Jefferson ran forty times of 4.97 and 5.00 at his March 28 Pro Day. He's not a short- or long-term threat to Rob Housler.
Rutgers TE D.C. Jefferson might have injured his pectoral muscle while completing the bench press at the Combine. Jefferson only managed three reps and was being attended to after the event. He usually completes around 20 reps of the 225 pound bench press. Jefferson is still learning to be a receiver, but his willingness to block stands out.
Rutgers senior TE D.C. Jefferson will attend the East-West Shrine Game. Jefferson is likely draftable on his frame alone, but the senior could really improve his evaluation with a consistent week. He only recorded 18 receptions for 155 yards and a touchdown, most of which occurred in the red zone, but Jefferson's blend of height and athletic ability is intriguing.
Rutgers' Joe Martinek settling into role at fullback. Two years after Ray Rice left Piscataway, NJ for the NFL, Joe Martinek emerged as the Scarlet Knights' primary ball carrier and rushed for 967 yards and 9 TDs. That was 2009. These days, the senior is serving as the fullback and getting it done in bits and pieces - and an occasional big play as he demonstrated with a 60-yard TD reception against Pitt two weeks ago.
For those who think that Joe Martinek's move to fullback means he will be a single-speed battering ram, they are very wrong. Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano has plans for Martinek at fullback and went so far as to say "I don’t think we’re looking to get him fat. We don’t need that. What we do with our fullback he has to be an athlete." Just look at what Schiano did with Brian Leonard to see how Martinek could be used.
In an interview with ESPN, Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano talked about how impressive tight end D.C. Jefferson was physically and how he was to play an important role in Frank Cignetti's offense. "... we really need him to become a key performer for us -- a clutch performer is probably a better way to say it -- and he's capable of it. And especially in this offense, because the tight end is such a big part of it." Just look at Cignetti's last stop to see the importance of the tight end. At Pitt, Dorin Dickerson and Nate Byham were both good tight ends and Jefferson has a nice blend of their skill sets.
When D.C. Jefferson came to Rutgers, he was a strong-armed dual-threat quarterback, but he now resides at tight end.ÿ Under new offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti and tight ends coach Brian Angelichio, Jefferson could finally breakout.ÿ Angelichio says "In our offense, tight end is a focal point and someone you need to be successful for the offense to run."ÿ And about Jefferson, "Obviously, he has impressive physical characteristics. He can run and do some things." Jefferson has all the talent in the world but has not turned it into any production.ÿ Under the new regime, he will definitely be one to watch this spring.
Rutgers receiver Mohamed Sanu (leg) and running back Joe Martinek (ankle) are both listed as questionable against West Virginia on Saturday. Both have performing at half speed and haven't been fantasy considerations these last few weeks.
Rutgers running back Joe Martinek ran for 52 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries in Saturday's loss at Pitt. Martinek has had a disappointing season thus far and, unfortunately, it probably won't get much better from here on out.
Rutgers running back Joe Martinek continues to deal with an ankle injury that has limited him of late. Sounds like Martinek is a very questionable start this week against Army.
Rutgers running back Joe Martinek has been limited in practice due to an ankle injury, but sounds determined to play through the pain. "“Structurally, everything is okay, so I’m happy with that,” Martinek said. “It’s just pain now. Football is a contact sport. You’ve got to deal with pain sometimes. ...If I’m not 100 percent (on Saturday) I’ll be close. It’s just a little pain. I’m sure almost every player in the country has had to play through pain at some point." Martinek won't be 100 percent, but you can bet the big fella will strapping on the pads and at least give it a go against Tulane on Saturday.
Rutgers running back Joe Martinek has been limited in practice this week and probably won't be full speed against Tulane Saturday. "When you have a sprained ankle and you put it in that position that originally hurt it, it is going to tweak it again," Schiano said. "That happened a couple times (last) Saturday." Even if Martinek plays, he likely won't see a his normal workload. Freshman Jordan Thomas should see more work this week.
Rutgers running back Joe Martinek is still limited in practice due to an ankle injury and his status versus North Carolina is unknown. If Martinek can't play, true freshman Jordan Thomas will get the start.
Rutgers running back Joe Martinek's injury is now being called an ankle sprain and could be more serious than first thought. "I thought after the game that he would be okay, but I'm not so sure anymore,'' said Schiano this morning. "We have to wait and see. The good thing is we have a week to do that. He won't do much this week.'' Martinek has the bye week to rest up, but ankle injuries can be tricky. Rutgers' next game is against North Carolina in Week Four.
Rutgers running back Joe Martinek left Saturday's game in the fourth quarter with a leg injury, but The Star Ledger reports that he should be good to go against North Carolina on September 25. Martinek is expected to miss a few days of practice, and the bye week will help.
Personal reasons may keep Rutgers third-down back Kordell Young out of the opener against Norfolk State. He's been away from practice for a week. Young, who has has had three knee surgeries, may be the unluckiest player in college football. Hopefully things can clear up, he can return to action and have a productive campaign.
Rutgers running back Joe Martinek (knee/hamstring) is listed as the starter against Norfolk State. The Knights should have an easy time with Norfolk, so don't expect Martinek and Mohamed Sanu to last past halftime.
Rutgers running back Joe Martinek was back at practice on Monday after missing time with a hamstring injury. Earlier Martinek's injury was mentioned as a knee injury. Obviously a tender hamstring is much less serious. He should be good to go come September.
Rutgers running back Kordell Young (three knee surgeries) is excited about getting back on the field, and is looking to make a positive impact because, as he tells Tom Luicci, he "just loves football." Young is expected to play a role for the Scarlet Knights, but it likely won't lead to fantasy-worthy numbers. Here's hoping for an injury-free campaign for this hard working back.
Rutgers running back Joe Martinek (knee) took it easy in practice. Martinek will again be the plow horse for the Scarlet Knights, and it shouldn't cause much concern when a veteran takes it easy at this point in practice.
The Star-Ledger reports that Rutgers running back Joe Martinek is driven by his rushing total from a season ago: 967 yards. He's focused on going beyond the 1,000-yard mark and leading the Scarlet Knight ground attack. Though it appears that coach Greg Schiano wants to make this a wide-open competition, we'll look for Martinek to be the rock in the backfield, and he'll emerge as a solid fantasy back this season.
The Star-Ledger reports that Rutgers running back Kordell Young (knee) will miss spring practice and wide receiver Mason Robinson will "be limited" until fall camp as well. Both should be key factors in the Tom Savage-led Rutgers' offense.
Rutgers coach Greg Schiano told ESPN.com that he expects the running back battle between Joe Martinek, De'Antwan Williams and the incoming freshies will be "wide open." Reading between the lines of Brian Bennett's piece, it sure sounds like Schiano is clamoring for someone to take the job from the "tough, consistent" Martinek. Williams missing spring while recovering from an undisclosed injury doesn't help matters.
Rutgers running back Jourdan Brooks has decided to leave the program. Brooks was third on the team in rushing last season with 60 carries for 282 yards and four scores.
Rutgers offensive tackle Anthony Davis has decided to forgo his senior year and enter the 2010 NFL Draft. Davis will immediately become one of the top tackles in the draft. With the loss of Davis, the Scarlet Knights will have to replace three starters on the offensive line in 2010.
Rutgers wide receiver Tim Brown caught four passes for 99 yards and a touchdown in the win over Central Florida at the St. Pete bowl. There were concerns that Brown's gimpy ankle could be a problem for this game, but he seemed to be 100 percent. His injury no doubt scared some people to not draft him in post season leagues.
Rutgers wide receiver Tim Brown (ankle) remains "day-to-day" according to head coach Greg Schiano, thus his status for this weekend's St. Petersburg Bowl remains in doubt.
It's hard to imagine Brown having a considerable impact on Saturday, thus fantasy owners will want to sit the talented senior.
Rutgers wide receiver Tim Brown (ankle) could miss the St. Petersburg Bowl against UCF. “It’s hurting me real bad,” said Brown. “I really want to see what’s going on. Just waiting to hear from Doc.” Brown had seven catches for 114 yards against Louisville in week 12 playing through the injury, but was held without a catch last week against West Virginia. Brown has a couple of weeks to rest before the Dec. 19 bowl game, but at this point we'd consider him questionable.
Rutgers wide receiver Tim Brown (ankle) and kicker San San Te (leg) both practiced on Monday, but in a limited capacity. They are both considered day-to-day. It's championship week and this is not a time to be starting players that may not play. Avoid the Rutgers kicking situation and Brown. Mohamed Sanu is an option if you are looking for a WR3. Rutgers plays Louisville on Friday night.
Rutgers running back Kordell Young will miss the rest of the season with more knee problems. Young has had nothing but bad injury luck during his career at Rutgers.
Rutgers wide receiver Tim Brown caught an unlikely 81 yard touchdown pass with 22 seconds remaining to defeat Connecticut. For the day, Brown caught 5 passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns. An amazing turn of events, as Connecticut scored a go-ahead touchdown with just 38 seconds left, only to have Brown score just 16 seconds later.
After back-to-back 100 yard rushing performances, Rutgers running back Joe Martinek is in position to lock up the starting tailback spot for Rutgers. “He’s running well,” coach Greg Schiano said. “If he can string a few more of those together, (Martinek) can lock it down.” Martinek has been battling Jourdan Brooks for the right to be the Scarlet Knights' lead back. Right now Martinek has the edge.
Rutgers running back Joe Martinek ran 19 times for 147 yards and two touchdowns in the win over Maryland.
Martinek took control in the fourth quarter with touchdown runs of 29 and 61 yards to put the game away.
Rutgers running back Joe Martinek ran 23 times for 121 yards in Saturday's win over Florida International.
If you were worried about Kordell Young and Jourdan Brooks, this game may set you at ease. Young and Brooks combined for just six carries in the game.
Rutgers running back Kordell Young (knee) says he is healthy and ready to play.
Even if Young is ready, he will likely see limited snaps against Florida International on Saturday. Jourdan Brooks and Joe Martinek should see the bulk of the carries.
Jourdan Brooks and Joe Martinek are listed as co-starters at running back for Rutgers's game against Florida International. After two weeks of play it is hard to get a read on the Rutgers running back situation once again. Both have had their moments.
The Star-Ledger reports that Rutgers running back Kordell Young (knee) could see the field this weekend against Florida International. We'll have to see Young run for a little bit before recommending him for any college fantasy football duty.
Rutgers wide receiver Julian Hayes was impressive in this weekend's scrimmage, catching over 100 yards worth of passes from several of the Scarlet Knight quarterbacks.
Tim Brown is the most likely candidate to replace the departed Kenny Britt and Tiquan Underwood. Hayes is a name to remember in Big East leagues.
Rutgers running back Kordell Young (knee) has still yet to receive medical clearance, and it looks like he may miss the first two scrimmages. Young, one of the key cogs in the attack, cannot seem to catch a break. Joe Martinek is the top candidate to lead the Rutgers ground game.
Running back Joe Martinek currently leads the race to be Rutgers lead back this season. "I thought Joe ran hard," coach Greg Schiano said of the bruising runner after Saturday's practice. He's not flashy but he hits hard, and that is all that might be needed for this straight forward runner to capture the starting gig for the Scarlet Knights.
Rutgers redshirt freshman running back Kordell Young (left knee) could only sit and watch as the team began drills, though he told NJ.com that he feels he'll be ready for the season opener. While Young may be healthy for the season opener it's hard to imagine him being in any semblance of game shape. Right now Jourdan Brooks appears to be the man in the backfield.
Rutgers running back Jourdan Brooks (knee) has been cleared for the start of fall camp. Kordell Young on the other hand continues to have issues with his surgically repaired knee and will be limited in camp. Young's knees have been an issue throughout his career. We'll take a wait and see approach on Rutgers running backs.
Rutgers freshman back Joe Martinek was the leading rusher by a large margin at the spring game. His stats tallied 79 yards and three touchdowns for the Scarlet team, which won 31-3. Martinek is one of many in a talented set of runners at Rutgers expected to battle this season. With his primary competition resting due to injury, Martinek continued to post solid spring numbers, and he has the potential of moving up the depth chart with continued successes.
Rutgers wide receiver Tim Brown made the most of his limited number of touches in the Scarlet-White spring game. He garnered 116 yards on just five receptions, averaging over 23 yards per catch. Brown also hauled in a 46 yarder from Dom Natale, showing why he such upside as a deep-ball threat. With the departures of Tiquan Underwood and Kenny Britt, expect Brown to be the go-to-guy in 2009.
With fellow Rutgers running backs Jourdan Brooks, Kordell Young and Tyrone Putman nursing injuries, Joe Martinek seized the day during a weekend scrimmage, posting 124 yards on 18 carries, including a long touchdown scamper. Martinek just seems to get it done. Yes, it's hard to invest a pick on a back operating out of such a crowded backfield, but he's the one on the field, and he's the one impressing coaches.
Rutgers running back Jourdan Brooks injured his knee earlier in the week and did not participate in Saturday's scrimmage. Brooks will likely miss a significant portion (if not all) of spring practice but won't require surgery.
Rutgers rising junior Mason Robinson is impressing as he looks to make the switch from running back to wide receiver this spring. Rutgers has too many running backs and not enough playmakers out wide, and he's more than just getting a look out wide. The speedster is giving reason to believe that he could become a serious threat in the passing game and Tom Luicci's piece from The Star-Ledger credits Robinson's team-first attitude as a key factor in the early success of the position switch. With Kenny Britt and Tiquan Underwood no longer in the picture Robinson could become a solid fantasy wide receiver.
Rutgers kicker San San Te had back surgery in the offseason and his recovery is doing well. "He's good," coach Greg Schiano said. "He had a favorable visit to the doctor. By the end of spring, hopefully he?ll be kicking." San San Te should be ready to go this fall.
Rutgers has an October 10 opening on their schedule, and the team is struggling to find an opponent. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano conceded that the Scarlet Knights may have to settle for a Football Championship Subdivision opponent, which isn't ideal from a competitive standpoint but could provide some intriguing lineup options for fantasy owners.
Rutgers running back Mason Robinson saw practice time at wide receiver, and it appears this will continue through the remainder of the spring. Robinson saw 40 carries last year, but with the losses at wide receiver coach Greg Schiano is looking to get some experienced playmakers out wide. This is an interesting move to watch, and it sounds like this could become permanent.
Running back Kordell Young had a "repair" done to his left knee and will be held out of spring practice. Young apparently injured the knee in the Papajohns.com Bowl against North Carolina St. Young has battled left knee injuries throughout his career, and this latest setback certainly puts doubt in our mind on whether he will ever be able to overcome them.
Rutgers has dismissed wide receiver Dennis Campbell from the team due to the ever popular "violation of team policy." Campbell caught 13 passes for 183 yards and a single touchdown in 2008. With Kenny Britt and Tiquan Underwood graduating, Campbell was expected to fill one of the starting roles next to Tim Brown. Even before the dismissal, Brown was our top choice to emerge as the Scarlet Knights' leading receiver in 2009.
Rutgers quarterback Jabu Lovelace underwent surgery on his ankle and will miss spring practice. Lovelace had pins removed from the ankle that were causing him discomfort. With Lovelace out, it opens the door for Dom Natale or incoming freshman Tom Savage to win the starting job. Natale will enter spring as the favorite, but don't count out Savage.
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