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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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As Michael Vick returns to Rutgers, Scarlet Knights look for revenge 11.09.2025 37:50

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Scarlet Knights' meeting with Norfolk State, which is led by head coach Michael Vick. We also say so long to one of our longtime hosts. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show. Learn mor...

Did Rutgers defense show enough progress in win over Miami (Ohio)? 08.09.2025 41:56

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the win over Miami of Ohio, discuss whether the Scarlet Knights showed enough improvement defensively to dispel the concerns surrounding them and project how good the offense could be with quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, stud receiver Ian Strong and their strong supporting cast. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW...

Why Rutgers' defense needs to bounce back against Miami of Ohio 03.09.2025 47:02

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview this Saturday's contest against Miami of Ohio, what we want to see from the Scarlet Knights on both sides of the ball and how the RedHawks looked in their season-opening loss to Wisconsin in Madison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What to make of Rutgers' tight win over Ohio to start 2025 season 29.08.2025 52:42

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' too-close-for-comfort 34-31 win over Ohio to start the 2025 season. Should head coach Greg Schiano and company be more encouraged by the offense or concerned about the defense? Also: How was Keli Zinn's first Rutgers football game day as athletic director? Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3u...

2025 season preview: Will Rutgers break through with big year? 26.08.2025 1:03:31

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the football program's 2025 season. We also touch on athletic director Keli Zinn's meeting with local media on Monday. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show. Learn more about your ad choic...

After strong 1st impression, what should Keli Zinn's priorities be as Rutgers AD? 31.07.2025 52:07

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss Keli Zinn's official introduction as Rutgers' next athletic director, what she shared in her first press conference and what her priorities should be as she begins the job. Read our coverage of Rutgers athletics at NJ.com/Rutgers, and discuss the Scarlet Knights with us and other Rutgers fans by signing up for our Discord: discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW Learn more about...

Habemus AD! Is Keli Zinn the most qualified person to lead Rutgers' athletic department? 28.07.2025 47:22

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the school (finally) hiring an athletic director and to preview training camp. Read our coverage of Rutgers athletics at NJ.com/Rutgers, and discuss the Scarlet Knights with us and other Rutgers fans by signing up for our Discord: http://discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is going on with the athletic director search? Plus: Las Vegas! 23.07.2025 56:16

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the latest developments in the athletic director search and recap Big Ten media day. Read our reporting at NJ.com/Rutgers, join our Discord community (discord.gg/fbVDPPA3uW) to interact with us and other Scarlet Knight fans and follow us on Twitter (@RutgersRant) for the latest updates on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey become Rutgers' highest-ever NBA Draft picks: What it means 27.06.2025 49:15

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss former Scarlet Knights Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey being picked in the top five of the 2025 NBA Draft and what it means for the program going forward. We also touch on the ongoing search for the school's next athletic director. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After hiring President, is Rutgers set to fill athletic director spot soon? 03.06.2025 1:00:44

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the school's search for an athletic director, its hiring of a president and the football program's big recruiting weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Search for Rutgers AD (finally) underway: What should priorities be? 05.05.2025 52:33

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the school launching its search for its newest athletic director, the basketball team's latest addition and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where does football stand after spring, Mo Toure's departure? Plus: Hoops gets its center! 28.04.2025 56:14

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the football team's spring game and discuss the men's basketball team's transfer portal additions so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Rutgers' 1st transfer addition shows about Steve Pikiell's portal strategy 08.04.2025 1:00:09

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss how the basketball program has navigated the first two weeks of the transfer portal window, discuss their first addition in Darren Buchanan, catch up on spring football, look into lacrosse's big-time upset over Maryland and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Previewing spring football, reviewing Rutgers basketball postmortem 25.03.2025 1:07:51

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss where things stand for the Scarlet Knights in the (very) early days of the basketball transfer portal, preview the football team's upcoming spring camp and break down head coach Schiano’s thoughts on how Rutgers is approaching on the modern era of college sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where does Rutgers basketball go from here? 14.03.2025 1:03:26

The Rutgers Rant looks back on the 2024-25 season and looks ahead to the future of the Scarlet Knights and Steve Pikiell. Where do they go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Previewing Big Ten Tournament, Rutgers' last chance at March Madness 10.03.2025 54:54

The Rutgers Rant is back to preview the Big Ten Tournament and the path ahead for the Scarlet Knights as they hope to make a miracle run and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Pikiell and his Scarlet Knights are unraveling 05.03.2025 1:01:18

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' road defeats to Purdue and Michigan and head coach Steve Pikiell's uncharacteristic postgame behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking down Ryan Pisarri's comments after interim AD breaks silence 24.02.2025 1:00:01

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the men's basketball team winning back-to-back games and interim AD Ryan Pisarri breaking his months-long silence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After worst week of season, Rutgers faces must-win in Washington 17.02.2025 56:08

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week for the Scarlet Knights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another obstacle, another loss for snakebitten Scarlet Knights 10.02.2025 55:26

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' loss to Maryland on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football (finally) hires DC, basketball beats Illinois in Dylan Harper’s return 06.02.2025 55:00

The Rutgers Rant reacts to the football team returning Robb Smith as defensive coordinator and basketball earning a big win over Illinois. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Assessing realistic expectations for Rutgers in final month of regular season 03.02.2025 46:53

The Rutgers Rant is back to recap the Scarlet Knights' loss to Michigan and look ahead to the final month of the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harsh reality hits Rutgers after Michigan State loss 27.01.2025 1:06:08

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the Scarlet Knights' loss to Michigan State, the status of star freshman Dylan Harper and where they go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Basketball takes step back, reports on gymnastics and Rutgers finances released 22.01.2025 50:07

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss the men's basketball team's loss to Penn State, as well as the findings of the investigation into the gymnastics program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UCLA win stops bleeding: Can Rutgers build on it with healthy Dylan Harper? 14.01.2025 57:00

The Rutgers Rant is back to discuss how the Scarlet Knights looked against the Bruins, what it means ahead of a crucial four-game stretch outside of Piscataway and whether Monday’s victory could springboard them a season-shifting run to close January. We also touch on football adding another stud defensive end in Ohio transfer Bradley Weaver, share our thoughts on the Scarlet Knights’ current 10-m...