Saturday, September 6, 2014
Rutgers' Kemoko Turay delivers earlier than most expected as Big Ten nears
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
Few could have imagined Kemoko Turay's rapid development through two games, during which time he leads Rutgers with three sacks.
But that's the luxury Rutgers has found in the Newark native with two full years of football to his name.
Read more »Labels: Big Ten, defensive line, Howard, Kemoko Turay
Friday, July 25, 2014
Proving it in Piscataway (No. 7 — Rutgers' Quanzell Lambert)
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Proving it in Piscataway (No. 9 — Rutgers' Kenneth Kirksey)
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
Less than two weeks remain 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. 9 — DT Kenneth Kirksey (6-foot-1, 275 pounds)
Read more »Labels: defensive line, Kenneth Kirksey, training camp
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Proving it in Piscataway (No. 11 — Rutgers' Julian Pinnix-Odrick)
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By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
Less than two weeks remain 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. 11 — DE Julian Pinnix-Odrick (6-foot-5, 250 pounds)
Read more »Labels: defensive line, Julian Pinnix-Odrick, training camp
Monday, July 21, 2014
Proving it in Piscataway (No. 13 — Daryl Stephenson)
Friday, July 18, 2014
Proving it in Piscataway (No. 16 — Kemoko Turay)
Friday, July 11, 2014
Proving it in Piscataway (No. 20 — Djwany Mera)
Sunday, April 20, 2014
After weight gains, losses, Rutgers' Quanzell Lambert settles in at rush end
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Off of "best spring", Rutgers' Kenneth Kirksey sees numbers game along defensive line
Friday, March 28, 2014
Rutgers' rush defensive ends get minor tweak under coordinator Joe Rossi
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Rutgers' Eric Wiafe to learn three-technique from roommate Darius Hamilton
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Inside Rutgers' down sack numbers from defensive ends
Thursday, October 31, 2013
In-depth look at Rutgers' David Milewski's new role at defensive tackle
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
Despite watching over a defense that allowed 211 rushing yards last week against Houston, head coach Kyle Flood delivered lofty praise Wednesday for junior defensive end David Milewski.
"The ability to play all four (defensive line positions) is unique, but if anybody can do it David can," Flood said inside the team's media center. "He’s proven already that he deserves the opportunity."
Read more »Labels: David Milewski, defensive line, Kenneth Kirksey, Kyle Flood
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Rutgers defensive issues take hit again with Nadir Barnwell's suspension
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Rutgers' Julian Pinnix-Odrick receives advice from half brother, Dolphins' Jared Odrick
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
PISCATAWAY — As Julian Pinnix-Odrick sat in a doctor's office in the spring after tearing his ACL, he knew whom he would text first when he found out the official result.
Read more »Labels: defensive line, Julian Pinnix-Odrick
Thursday, October 3, 2013
With deteriorating depth inside, Rutgers could turn to David Milewski at tackle
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| Head coach Kyle Flood, right, will oversee a shallow interior defensive line Saturday at SMU. David Milewski could see time at defensive tackle. (AP Photo) |
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
Don't be surprised to see David Milewski, a 250-pound former linebacker, line up along the interior defensive line Saturday at SMU.
Read more »Labels: David Milewski, defensive line, Kenneth Kirksey, SMU
Monday, September 9, 2013
Lil' Wayne inspires Marcus Thompson's new ploy for Rutgers' defensive line
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| Isaac Holmes (72) and the Rutgers' defensive line have adopted a weekly evaluation of toughness through index cards. (AP Photo) |
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: @Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
A training camp idea has morphed into a defensive line mantra.
With inspiration from Lil' Wayne, Marcus Thompson schemed to make sure Rutgers' front four maintained toughness throughout the season.
Read more »Labels: defensive line, Isaac Holmes, Jim Panagos, Marcus Thompson
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Gary Nova sits again, Antwan Lowery returns as Kyle Flood meets media
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
PISCATAWAY — Gary Nova didn't practice for both two-a-day practices for the second time in three days Wednesday, but head coach Kyle Flood insists it was planned.
Read more »Labels: Antwan Lowery, defensive line, Gary Nova, Kyle Flood
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Quanzell Lambert plays weight-ing game in new pass rush role
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
PISCATAWAY — No one has been busier in the past week than Quanzell Lambert. The redshirt freshman, officially converted to defensive end, finds himself in new packages, meets privately to understand technique and rushes to get to a new normal playing weight.
Read more »Labels: defensive line, dime defense, Jim Panagos, Quanzell Lambert
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Follow-up: how Rutgers' defense could look on third downs
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| Jamil Merrell said he wouldn't be surprised if he moved to defensive tackle on passing downs, opening up potential for four pass rushers on a given play. Four-and-a-half of his 5.5 sacks in 2012 came at tackle. (Tyler Barto) |
By Tyler Barto
Twitter: Tyler_Barto
tbarto@trentonian.com
Jamil Merrell, now at defensive end, said Sunday he wouldn't be surprised if he moved inside on passing downs. The look would give Rutgers four pass rushers across the line, potentially including 257-pound three-technique Darius Hamilton.
Read more »Labels: Darius Hamilton, defensive line, Jamil Merrell
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