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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — This is the offense Rutgers expected to see.

Armed with Leonte Carroo, a healthy Andre Patton and the return of Janarion Grant, Rutgers spent 46 percent of its snaps in shotgun during Saturday's 41-38 come-from-behind victory at Maryland.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

For the first time this season, Leonte Carroo was unseated as Rutgers' top target-eater. The culprit? A sophomore who played only one offensive snap the week before.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Lost in Saturday's 56-17 loss to No. 13 Ohio State was the subtle return of sophomore Andre Patton to a normal diet at wide receiver.

Relegated to Rutgers' run-heavy packages after returning from an upper-body injury that cost him the first four games, Patton played a season-high 36 snaps Saturday, second most at receiver to Leonte Carroo.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Saturday's 26-24 victory against Michigan was yet another reminder that Rutgers will mold its game plan based on the opposing defense.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

Through five games, coordinator Ralph Friedgen has an idea of what works for Rutgers' offense and its ceiling with certain packages and personnel.
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Despite a slew of injuries, Rutgers got some good news Tuesday when receiver Andre Patton (upper body) got another full practice in with the first-team offense. He said he didn't miss a beat with quarterback Gary Nova.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Nick Arcidiacono played only 11 snaps last week at Navy, but the sophomore tight end's presence should grow in the coming weeks.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

Thanks for returning to the weekly Rutgers mailbag, this time four days removed from a home opener against Howard. A week ago we discussed Dre Boggs as a returner, Rutgers' injury report and more.

You can tweet me @Tyler_Barto or email tbarto@trentonian.com each week with your questions.
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Rutgers' injury report is out: Nick Arcidiacono (upper body), Bryan Leoni (lower body) and Andre Patton are out Thursday against Washington State. Here's what you missed this weekend:
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Saturday night's scrimmage was a boon for Rutgers' offense, which saw two 100-yard passers and several scorers during different field periods. The countdown is on: head coach Kyle Flood said the team will start preparing Wednesday for Washington State.
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Rutgers got its first glimpse Friday of its first-team offense in full, including receiver Leonte Carroo, who says he has no restrictions. Today's practice begins at 12:45 p.m.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

Less than a week remains until the start of Rutgers training camp. This top-25 countdown will run infrequently, documenting who's got the most to prove in 2014.

No. 6 — WR Andre Patton (6-foot-4, 195 pounds)
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

Even at 6-foot-4, Andre Patton still looks up to Brandon Coleman.

The wiry true freshman has drawn head coach Kyle Flood's attention, namely through Saturday's first scrimmage at High Point Solutions Stadium. For his part, Patton has tried to emulate the hulking 6-foot-6 Coleman, the blueprint for Rutgers' receivers.
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