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

GLASSBORO — Rutgers commit Ronnie James made his signing official Wednesday, along with teammate Juwan Johnson, who's committed to Penn State.

Chances are, James could've given Rutgers a verbal commit much earlier when he met with head coach Kyle Flood last summer.
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PISCATAWAY — On the same day Rutgers announced Ruhann Peele will be suspended for the rest of the season, running back Paul James met the media for the first time since suffering a torn ACL in September.

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By Tyler Barto

Twitter: @Tyler_ Barto

tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — After arriving in a deep Wisconsin backfield, Corey Clement didn't mind the wait behind future pro James White and Heisman contender Melvin Gordon.

He had already built up that tolerance from playing side by side with Rutgers running back Paul James for two seasons at Glassboro High.

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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

Kyle Flood delivered the news Sunday that most at Rutgers feared: star running back Paul James will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Justin Goodwin trotted onto Rutgers' practice bubble turf Tuesday as a full participant at running back, and that's about the only certainty head coach Kyle Flood could muster.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — At 3:23 p.m. on Saturday, Ralph Friedgen quietly stepped out of an elevator leading him from the coaches' box, exiting through an opening from the chain-link fence at High Point Solutions Stadium.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

PISCATAWAY — Desmon Peoples has spent so much time going up against Rutgers' first-team defense that he forgot other teams might not place the same premium on speed.

He found out against Washington State, against whom he rushed eight times for 36 yards, both career highs.
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Head coach Kyle Flood has been part of FCS upsets at Hofstra and Delaware, knocking off FBS teams like USF, Connecticut and Navy. He'd like to not reverse roles Saturday against Howard.
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Head coach Kyle Flood won't look ahead a week —  "You'd really better cherish and enjoy each one of those game weeks" — but the temptation is only human with a Big Ten opener looming. Your daily links:
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

Rutgers fans got their first glimpse Thursday night (and well into Friday morning) at new play caller Ralph Friedgen's offense, and the longtime Maryland coach stuck to the basics.
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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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Rutgers' final two-a-day practices are in the books, and Tuesday's 10 a.m. practice all but caps training camp. Preparation for Washington State begins Wednesday.
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

Paul James thought he had worked enough on his burst in the offseason. Then defensive back Davon Jacobs caught him from behind on a 96-yard run during Saturday's scrimmage.
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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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Another day of training camp, another prognosis for Kyle Flood to report. This time it was freshman corner Dre Boggs, whom Flood expects to miss "a little bit." Running back Justin Goodwin has moved over in his stead.
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The first full practice for players begins today at 12:30 p.m. in Piscataway. Offensive coordinator Ralph Friedgen will have his first look at Rutgers' first-team offense in full.
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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. 2 — RB Paul James (6-foot, 205 pounds)
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

Less than a month 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. 19 — RB Desmon Peoples (5-foot-8, 175 pounds)
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com

The only one that remained was the 5-foot-8 sophomore with six career carries.
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