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Sunday, December 7, 2014

Six-for-six: Rutgers' most exciting Big Ten players of the future

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

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second in a six-part entry series each day in which Rutgers players reflect on their first season in the Big Ten. 

Each post will cover a different topic of the season. Today, six list the players they're most looking forward to see take the field next for Rutgers. See Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5 here.


Rutgers' first Big Ten season held breakout potential for several players. Who are Rutgers players most excited to see play in the future?
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Monday, November 17, 2014

By the numbers: Rutgers' Ralph Friedgen finds parts for power runs against Indiana

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

PISCATAWAY — Lots of 21 personnel (two backs, one tight end). Few gimmicks (save one reverse). A halted three-game losing streak.

That's what offensive coordinator Ralph Friedgen brought Saturday against Indiana, using a season-low nine formations in Rutgers' 45-23 victory against Indiana.
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Sunday, November 16, 2014

Rutgers' Josh Hicks breakout game comes on heel of adjusted running style

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

PISCATAWAY — The last time Josh Hicks remembers falling backward on a run was during his junior year of high school. And it took two guys to do so.
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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Rutgers' struggling Big Ten run game could yet feature Josh Hicks

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

PISCATAWAY — Kyle Flood thinks the issue is bigger than only one player, but he's moving freshman Josh Hicks back to running back to make sure.

Hicks, who spent the last month at safety, could be part of a four-back committee along with classmate Robert Martin, who led Rutgers in rushing and touches last week against Wisconsin.
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Rutgers' Johnathan Aiken: 'I was screaming at the television' against Michigan

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

PISCATAWAY — Sitting in Rutgers' locker room with a one-half suspension following an ejection for targeting a week earlier, safety Johnathan Aiken was writing down notes before entering during the second half Saturday against Michigan.

That's when he actually remained under control.
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Quick hits from Tuesday's Rutgers football practice, bye week

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

PISCATAWAY — Here are some quick hits from Tuesday's practice, the first from Rutgers' bye week after Saturday's victory against Michigan:
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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Quick hits from Wednesday's Rutgers football practice, Howard game week


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

PISCATAWAY — Here are some quick hits from Wednesday's practice, the final one open to the media before Saturday's home opener against Howard:
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Friday, August 15, 2014

What they're saying about Rutgers football, Aug. 15

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Friday's practice is closed to the media. Rutgers' scrimmage Saturday — its final major tune-up before its Aug. 28 season opener — begins at 7 p.m. in High Point Solutions Stadium. 
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