Thursday, October 31, 2013
In-depth look at Rutgers' David Milewski's new role at defensive tackle
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
Despite watching over a defense that allowed 211 rushing yards last week against Houston, head coach Kyle Flood delivered lofty praise Wednesday for junior defensive end David Milewski.
"The ability to play all four (defensive line positions) is unique, but if anybody can do it David can," Flood said inside the team's media center. "He’s proven already that he deserves the opportunity."
Read more »Labels: David Milewski, defensive line, Kenneth Kirksey, Kyle Flood
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Rutgers' Gary Nova, Chas Dodd could split reps against Temple
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Rutgers' Chas Dodd, Gary Nova face quarterback decision again as Temple nears
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
It took a season and a half, but Rutgers has mustered up a quarterback competition again between Gary Nova and backup Chas Dodd. Nova's three-interception performance Saturday against Houston was a driving force, but a culture of instability at the position is a culprit, as well.
Read more »Labels: Chas Dodd, Gary Nova, Greg Schiano, Kyle Flood, Ron Prince
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Rutgers defensive issues take hit again with Nadir Barnwell's suspension
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Lorenzo Waters' high-ankle sprain against Houston adds to Rutgers' injuries, adjustments
Friday, October 25, 2013
Rutgers' Pennsylvania players sound off on 2013 production
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Max Issaka's return from injury could alter Rutgers' defensive line outlook
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
Max Issaka practiced fully this week, leaving open the possibility the sophomore defensive end makes his first appearance of the season Saturday against Houston.
Read more »Labels: David Milewski, Houston, Max Issaka
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
VIDEO: Rutgers' Gareef Glashen, Kyle Flood anticipate Glashen's return
Gareef Glashen hasn't played in a football game in nearly a month, but the junior cornerback will likely be called upon extensively Saturday against Houston. That's how dire Rutgers' secondary complexion is right now.
Read more »Labels: Gareef Glashen, Houston, Kyle Flood, secondary
Terminology Talk: Rutgers' Isaac Holmes breaks down "tilted" nose tackle
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
TERMINOLOGY TALK
As part of an ongoing series, The Trentonian will take an in-depth look into certain concepts with Rutgers' schemes and explain them through the eyes of the players.
Part 7 focuses on the assignments and schemes of Rutgers' "tilted" nose tackle.
Read more »Labels: Isaac Holmes, Terminology Talk
Monday, October 21, 2013
Knowledge in new system keys Tyler Kroft, Rutgers' mutually beneficial relationship
By Tyler Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
Rutgers' Tyler Kroft has 13 receptions for 215 yards and three touchdowns in the Scarlet Knights' last three games. For context, those numbers are nearly better than any equivalent stat by a Rutgers tight end in the last four seasons.
Read more »Labels: film study, Gary Nova, Ron Prince, Tyler Kroft
While immediate future is unknown, Rutgers' Kyle Flood expects Paul James back in 2013
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Paul James should play again this season but not necessarily Nov. 2 against Temple, head coach Kyle Flood said Monday. (AP photo)
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
PISCATAWAY — Head coach Kyle Flood said Monday that he is "confident" running back Paul James will be back at some point this season.
Read more »Labels: Gary Nova, Houston, Kyle Flood, Paul James
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Newcomer at corner, Rutgers' Delon Stephenson could be next up
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
Less than a week ago, Delon Stephenson was a backup safety whose prospects at seeing time at cornerback were slim at best. After losing two players in five days, he could be Rutgers' best answer at filling out a rotation.
Read more »Labels: Darrell Wilson, Delon Stephenson, Jevon Tyree, Kyle Flood, secondary
T.J. Taylor adjusts as Rutgers adopts new model, inspired by Khaseem Greene
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
T.J. Taylor took trips in middle school to watch his cousin, Syam Rhodes, play football at Elizabeth High School. He'll attempt to make a transition seven years later that Rhodes' teammate nearly perfected in Piscataway.
Read more »Labels: Dave Cohen, Khaseem Greene, secondary, T.J. Taylor
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Rutgers' Julian Pinnix-Odrick receives advice from half brother, Dolphins' Jared Odrick
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
PISCATAWAY — As Julian Pinnix-Odrick sat in a doctor's office in the spring after tearing his ACL, he knew whom he would text first when he found out the official result.
Read more »Labels: defensive line, Julian Pinnix-Odrick
With high sack total, Rutgers' offensive line takes on more responsibility
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
Despite — or perhaps resulting from — Rutgers' 118th sacks allowed ranking, offensive coordinator Ron Prince has asked the Scarlet Knights' offensive line to pass protect more without help from backs or tight ends, guard Antwan Lowery said Tuesday.
Read more »Labels: Andre Civil, Antwan Lowery, offensive line, Ron Prince
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Ian Thomas leaves Rutgers for baseball, spreads corner depth thin
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
PISCATAWAY — Head coach Kyle Flood announced Tuesday that starting cornerback Ian Thomas has left the program to pursue a career in baseball. Flood didn't get the sense that Thomas would try to play baseball at Rutgers.
Read more »Labels: cornerback, Ian Thomas, Kyle Flood, Lew Toler, transfer
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Previous recruiting targets affect Rutgers' current cornerback situation
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| Kyle Flood is dealing with a makeshift cornerback rotation, one that could've looked different based on past recruiting efforts. (AP photo) |
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
Despite the presence of three players 19 years old or younger in Rutgers' cornerback rotation, head coach Kyle Flood said Thursday expectations for the group wouldn't change.
Read more »Labels: Anthony Cioffi, Gareef Glashen, Ian Thomas, Kyle Flood, Nadir Barnwell
Friday, October 11, 2013
Breaking down of Rutgers' offensive scheme in full against Louisville
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| Rutgers' offense featured repetitive formations and personnel groupings Thursday at Louisville, which held Rutgers to 58 plays outside of its final drive. (AP photo) |
By Tyler Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
In terms of yardage, point production and pass protection — heck, using any metric — Rutgers' 24-10 loss Thursday night to No. 8 Louisville was its worst offensive outing of the season.
Read more »Labels: Gary Nova, Louisville, offensive line, Ron Prince
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Rutgers' Tejay Johnson comes full circle in second impactful meeting with Louisville
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
Tejay Johnson sounds like a football purist Tuesday after Rutgers' practice inside its team bubble. The sophomore safety almost sounds like he's lamenting the changing tides of the college football landscape toward spread offense.
Read more »Labels: Jamal Merrell, Louisville, Tejay Johnson
Despite Louisville's Teddy Bridgewater's poise, Rutgers won't divert from defensive philosophy
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
Head coach Kyle Flood said Monday that playing against Louisville's Teddy Bridgewater, one of the nation's most efficient quarterbacks, won't alter Rutgers' plan to force the No. 8 Cardinals into passing situations.
Read more »Labels: Jamal Merrell, Kyle Flood, Louisville, Teddy Bridgewater
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Gary Nova, Rutgers' offense show most wrinkles to date leading up to Louisville
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| Gary Nova threw for 283 yards, four touchdowns and one interception Saturday at SMU. His performance has given coordinator Ron Prince flexibility. (AP file photo) |
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
Can you imagine Rutgers' old regime running only four plays out of a base I-formation? That's what the Scarlet Knights did Saturday at SMU, and it'll likely continue Thursday at Louisville, which is 18th in total offense nationally.
Read more »Labels: Gary Nova, Justin Goodwin, Louisville, Paul James, Ron Prince, SMU
Friday, October 4, 2013
Return of SMU running back Traylon Shead adds wrinkle to Rutgers preparation
Thursday, October 3, 2013
With deteriorating depth inside, Rutgers could turn to David Milewski at tackle
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| Head coach Kyle Flood, right, will oversee a shallow interior defensive line Saturday at SMU. David Milewski could see time at defensive tackle. (AP Photo) |
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
Don't be surprised to see David Milewski, a 250-pound former linebacker, line up along the interior defensive line Saturday at SMU.
Read more »Labels: David Milewski, defensive line, Kenneth Kirksey, SMU
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
SMU offense could be forced to adapt against Rutgers pass rush
Quotable: SMU's June Jones talks Garrett Gilbert, Rutgers and NCAA firings
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| SMU head coach June Jones, right, says quarterback Garrett Gilbert, ninth nationally in yards per game, is growing more comfortable with Jones' run-and-shoot offense. (AP Photo) |
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
June Jones, SMU's head coach and Rutgers' next opponent, spoke Monday on the American conference call. You can access the story linked, but here's what Jones said that didn't make the cut:
Read more »Labels: American, Garrett Gilbert, June Jones, Quotable, SMU
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