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Rutgers Rant

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Rutgers insider Brian Fonseca discusses the latest news and hot topics surrounding the team with host Steve Politi.

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Catching up on football recruiting, hoops summer workouts and the World Cup 02.07.2026 47:44

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss what it saw from its first glimpse of the 2026-27 basketball team, the football program's big recruiting month and the FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Dylan Harper reaches NBA Finals with Spurs, Rutgers catches shrapnel for falling short with him 02.06.2026 58:10

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss Dylan Harper reaching the NBA Finals with the San Antonio Spurs as a star rookie, the latest wave of outside noise on Greg Schiano, the football team’s kickoff times, what’s next for the men’s basketball team’s 2026-27 roster and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We won an award! So why does it look like one of our hosts got arrested? 30.04.2026 59:37

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss our hosts winning an APSE award — and why one of their headshots looks like a mugshot — as well as where football stands after spring camp and how men's basketball's transfer portal haul looks right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could this be Greg Schiano’s final year at Rutgers? Plus: Grading men’s hoops' portal haul so far 20.04.2026 1:00:11

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the men's basketball team's latest additions from the transfer portal and a bold prediction made by a nationa analyst about football coach Greg Schiano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it time to panic for Rutgers men's hoops after slow start to transfer portal? 13.04.2026 49:25

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the first week of the transfer portal for the men's and women's basketball teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transfer portal preview: What should Rutgers prioritize? Plus: football spring camp, alum sues school 06.04.2026 1:02:11

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' showing at the College Basketball Crown and preview the upcoming transfer portal window. We also discuss football opening spring camp, an alum suing the school over his tax dollars being used for athletics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Redus introduced as women's basketball coach: Did he make a good first impression? 17.03.2026 43:25

The Rutgers Rant is back to react to Gary Redus II's introduction as the Scarlet Knights' next women's basketball coach, as well as the men's basketball team accepting an invite to the College Basketball Crown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's next for Rutgers hoops after another losing season? 13.03.2026 59:41

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' two-day stay in the Big Ten Tournament and what's next going into an interesting offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LSU assistant Gary Redus II is Rutgers' next women's basketball coach: Is he a home run or a reach? 09.03.2026 1:04:27

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights hiring LSU assistant Gary Redus as their head women's basketball coach and preview the men's basketball team's trip to the Big Ten Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rutgers AD Keli Zinn on Steve Pikiell's situation, football expectations, women's hoops job, more 04.03.2026 59:03

Rutgers athletic director Keli Zinn joins the Rutgers Rant for a wide-ranging interview on the men's basketball program's standing, the open women's basketball head coaching position, expectations for the football team, potential renovations to its facilities and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keli Zinn fires Coquese Washington in 1st major move as Rutgers AD: What's next? 02.03.2026 55:15

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss Keli Zinn's decision to fire head women's basketball coach Coquese Washington and who could be the next potential coach, from Kim Mulkey to more realistic candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Rutgers hoops finish regular season strong? Plus: Special guest discusses legendary 1976 team 23.02.2026 59:12

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap an up-and-down week for Rutgers hoops, as well as interview Jeff Kleinbaum about his book on the 1975-76 men's basketball team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rutgers GM Rob Sullivan previews crucial offseason ahead, his role in building next year’s roster 17.02.2026 1:12:05

The Rutgers Rant interviews Rob Sullivan, the general manager for the Scarlet Knights men's and women's basketball programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rutgers’ defense ‘is not broken,’ Greg Schiano says. Can Travis Johansen fix it? 13.02.2026 52:52

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss defensive coordinator Travis Johansen's introduction on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Rutgers basketball bottoms out, can Steve Pikiell make enough changes to resurrect it? 09.02.2026 53:14

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss where the men's basketball stands as it approaches the longest losing streak of the Steve Pikiell era, President William Tate's guest column defending Rutgers' spending and a big weekend in the Olympic sports. We also welcome Remy Cotton, the hero of Rutgers wrestling's historic upset over No. 6 Minnesota on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

64 days later, Rutgers has a defensive coordinator: Live reaction 06.02.2026 31:07

The Rutgers Rant went live to react to the Scarlet Knights (finally) hiring a defensive coordinator after a 64-day search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who stole valuable One Piece cards from Rutgers basketball’s arena? We investigated. 30.01.2026 1:02:15

An unknown number of valuable One Piece trading cards were stolen from Jersey Mike’s Arena in the hours following Rutgers basketball’s game against No. 7 Michigan State on Tuesday, a university spokesperson told NJ Advance Media. The incident, which occurred sometime between 9 p.m. on Tuesday and 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, is currently under investigation. As the Rutgers University Police Department...

Will Rutgers ever hire a defensive coordinator, or will Greg Schiano do it himself? 26.01.2026 1:11:04

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the lingering defensive coordinator search, the Scarlet Knights' latest financial report and how some fans made a pretty penny selling trading cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Basketball battered by Indiana: Live reaction 24.01.2026 29:58

The Rutgers Rant went live on YouTube to discuss the Scarlet Knights' loss to Indiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Rutgers football struggling in transfer portal? Has hoops proven doubters wrong? 12.01.2026 58:31

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss where things stand in the transfer portal for the Scarlet Knights, our impressions of the players they have added so far, what’s next on the priority list and whether it is time to start worrying about how the roster will shape up when transfer movement is complete. We also look at the men’s basketball team, which won two of its three games last week — both at h...

Basketball beats Northwestern for 2nd straight home overtime win 12.01.2026 33:54

The Rutgers Rant went live to discuss the Scarlet Knights' win over Northwestern in overtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Basketball overcomes controversial call, beats Oregon for 1st Big Ten win 06.01.2026 35:08

The Rutgers Rant went live to react to the men's basketball team's win over Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Rutgers adding QB, retaining star players in early days of transfer portal window means 05.01.2026 56:00

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the impact of retaining star players KJ Duff and Antwan Raymond, what the addition of Boston College quarterback Dylan Lonergan means for redshirt sophomore AJ Surace, and break down the other four transfers the Scarlet Knights have signed thus far — and what it means about the money head coach Greg Schiano’s program is working with in the transfer market. Learn...

KJ Duff + Antwan Raymond are back, plus hoops blows big lead to Ohio State 03.01.2026 35:04

The Rutgers Rant went live to discuss star football players KJ Duff and Antwan Raymond announcing their return to Rutgers for the 2026 season, as well as the basketball team's loss to Ohio State after blowing a 15-point lead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football hires controversial coach, basketball avoids disaster vs. Penn 22.12.2025 1:04:36

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the football program's change at offensive line coach, the men's basketball team's near-disaster vs. Penn and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices