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Friday, September 27, 2013

Rutgers' Brandon Coleman sees targets drop

Brandon Coleman's four catches are his least production in a three-game span since he became a full-time starter a year ago. (AP Photo)

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

Quint Kessenich, an ESPN sideline reporter, touched on a conversation he shared with Razorbacks defensive coordinator Chris Ash last Saturday about Rutgers' Brandon Coleman during the teams' 3:30 p.m. telecast.
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Monday, September 23, 2013

Charting Ron Prince's first-half play calls in Rutgers' win against Arkansas

Brandon Coleman hauls in a late pass Saturday from Gary Nova. Coordinator Ron Prince's run-pass ratio against Arkansas was 41-to-59. (AP Photo)

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

Outside of Rutgers' opener Aug. 29 at Fresno State, Saturday was the best opportunity to gauge coordinator Ron Prince as a play caller. 
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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Rutgers' Kyle Flood: Paul James is out indefinitely

Paul James left Saturday's game against Arkansas in the second half and did not return. (AP Photo)

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

Head coach Kyle Flood said Paul James suffered a lower-leg injury Saturday against Arkansas and will be out at least through Oct. 10 at Louisville.
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Saturday, September 21, 2013

Inside Rutgers' Gary Nova's fourth-down touchdown to Leonte Carroo against Arkansas

Gary Nova's fourth-and-12 touchdown to Leonte Carroo on Saturday was his second this season on fourth down. (AP Photo)

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

PISCATAWAY — Gary Nova's fourth-and-12 touchdown to Leonte Carroo against Arkansas on Saturday was his second to Carroo this season on fourth down.

Nova said Saturday that Rutgers tried to exploit the matchup earlier in the game, and offensive coordinator Ron Prince tried it again with Rutgers trailing, 24-14, with 10 minutes left.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Quotable: Arkansas' Brett Bielema talks Rutgers in SEC conference call

Arkansas' Brett Bielema (AP Photo)

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

Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema held his weekly SEC conference call Wednesday in anticipation of Rutgers' first game at home against an SEC opponent.

Our story for print is linked, but here's part of Bielema's transcript:
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