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

While Rutgers' dominant Quick Lane Bowl victory Dec. 26 offered a proper sendoff to the Scarlet Knights' first season in the Big Ten, their coaching staff is already looking forward to 2015 — even if their players have a few weeks off.

With that in mind, here are five burning questions for Rutgers' offense entering the spring:
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

After a few days shrouded in mystery, head coach Kyle Flood made the announcement Tuesday everyone awaited: Leonte Carroo (upper-body injury) is listed as probable for Friday's Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit, per several reports.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Rutgers could see a significant shakeup to its injury report when it is released later in the week, ahead of its Dec. 26 bowl matchup with North Carolina.
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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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(For The Trentonian — John Blaine)

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 make their case for the player who best maximized his ability. See Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 here.
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(For The Trentonian — John Blaine)

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, five review the play this season they'd most like to have back. See Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 here.
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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 review the best play or moment of the season. See Part 1 and Part 2 here.
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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 review the toughest stretch of the season. See Part 1 here.

OK, this was an easy one. 
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first 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 players compare their versions of the best game of the season.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Following Rutgers' first 1,000-yard season for a receiver since 2011, Leonte Carroo earned All-Big Ten honors Monday from both the coaches' and media polls, the league announced.
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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

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — On the game-defining drive Saturday night, Maryland started with the ball at Rutgers' 45-yard line and 2:54 left.

Running back Brandon Ross rushed for a 7-yard gain on first down, then quarterback C.J. Brown kept on a zone read, bringing up a third-and-1 with Rutgers leading, 41-38.

The following are players' accounts of what happened on the final two plays and Rutgers' possession, giving Rutgers a season-ending victory and securing a bowl berth:
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Through nearly four unpredictable and, at times, tumultuous seasons, the most visible player in Rutgers history has heard the outside shouts about poor play and telling him to transfer.

But Gary Nova has also been the target, according to one teammate, of a trend all too common for high-profile athletes: death threats.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — As November drags on, more and more draft-eligible juniors or redshirt sophomores will gauge their stock to see if early entry is a viable option.

Leonte Carroo, arguably Rutgers' top candidate, hasn't spoken publicly about leaving early for the NFL Draft, but two analysts are lukewarm about his prospects this year.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Four cameramen, two audio technicians and a handful of producers and editors will bring you the story of Rutgers receiver Leonte Carroo, which airs on Big Ten Network's "The Journey" on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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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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I chatted today with Bleacher Report Michigan beat writer Adam Biggers and Sports in the Mitten about Saturday's Rutgers home game against the Wolverines (starts at 21:30 mark).
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Jabrill Peppers has played in only three games this season, but Leonte Carroo hopes he sees the chatty Michigan true freshman over top of him on some plays Saturday.

Peppers, Rivals.com's third-ranked recruit a year ago, will reunite with three prominent ex-teammates at Don Bosco Prep when the Wolverines visit Rutgers.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Leonte Carroo almost added prophet to his growing résumé Saturday against Tulane.

Before the game, Carroo posted a picture of the Big Ten's receiving yardage leaders (he was fourth) and captioned, "@c4rroonation: I'm sorry I promise after this weekend it will say #1 i will/we will #choptulane".
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Gary Nova became Rutgers' all-time leader in touchdown passes Saturday on a 93-yard connection with wideout Andrew Turzilli.
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