The Scarlet Faithful

As a graduating senior at Rutgers, Ellis Gordon shares his unique perspective in covering men's basketball, football and more during his four years as a student. We discuss Schiano 2.0, Steve Pikiell's offense, the 2024 recruiting class and much more.

Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, Lathan Sommerville and Bryce Dortch are all leading their respective teams deep in state tournament play as their high school careers approach the end before joining Rutgers this offseason.

A preview of the final week of the regular season for Big Ten men's basketball, the many factors Rutgers faces down the stretch of this disappointing season, as well as updates on winter and spring sports for the Scarlet Knights.

A terrible start and brutal shooting night made it that much more remarkable that the Scarlet Knights were even within two possessions late in the game. Poor offensive execution and not enough production from the starters were major reasons for the loss.

The Scarlet Knights take on the Cornhuskers on Sunday, March 3 at 6:30 pm ET on BTN in what will be a hostile environment on Senior Night. After beating Nebraska at the RAC in January, can a new look shortened rotation help RU sweep the season series against an NCAA Tournament bound team?

The Scarlet Knights ended its three game losing streak with its most efficient offensive performance of the season. It was a dominant win and encouraging response following Sunday's loss to Maryland. A full recap and more here.

The Scarlet Knights look to end a three game losing streak on Thursday night (8:30 pm ET on FS1) and pull off the season sweep of Michigan in the process. Coming out with energy and playing to its strengths should be focal points in this contest.

Several assistant coaches were extended this week and the program is well positioned for the 2024 season for multiple reasons. Several spring sports are off to strong starts as track and field makes progress at the Big Ten Indoor Championships.

Following a disappointing loss to Maryland, a full discussion on what to watch for the rest of this season, questions for next season, why expectations should remain high, my view on how to process failing to reach them and more.

The Scarlet Knights had a extremely poor offensive performance against the Terps that sunk any hope of a victory. The loss is its third in a row as decision making and inability to get high percentage looks resulted in a lack of shot making.

The Scarlet Knights will attempt to get off the mat and sweep the season series against the Terps at the RAC on Sunday, February 25 (Noon ET on BTN). The top two defensive teams and two worst offensive teams in Big Ten play will likely battle it out in another rock fight.

A brutal defensive performance by the Scarlet Knights led to a blowout defeat against the Boilermakers in Mackey. Mag's absence, bench play, the inability to disrupt Purdue and much more in this episode.

The Scarlet Knights look to win in Mackey arena for a second straight season at 7:00 pm ET on FS1. After a close meeting at the RAC, can this team deliver the Boilermakers its first loss at home this season and improve its postseason resume? Keys to the game, how they matchup and what must change from the first meeting is discussed and more.

Fan Duel announced its win total projections for 2024 recently and this episode focuses on how its changed already for Rutgers, factors to consider with the schedule and pondering what reasonable expectations should be for the Scarlet Knights next season.

As several high profile college basketball coaches call out their own players and teams this season, Steve Pikiell continues to protect and believe in his own program just as he’s done his entire tenure at Rutgers. It’s fostered the never give up culture at RU.

The four game winning streak ends as the Scarlet Knights turned in a subpar defensive performance against an improved Gophers team that shot 50% from three.

The Scarlet Knights will look to make some program history in Big Ten play on Sunday (6:30 pm ET on BTN). Entering this matchup on a four game winning streak, there are plenty of keys to ponder in hopes of building on momentum. Injury questions, how RU defends the Minnesota bigs and shooters, which players can step up again including from behind the arc and more are discussed regarding this key ma...

The Scarlet Knights came from 13 points down behind a dominant defensive performance and timely offense to win its fourth straight game. Jeremiah Williams shined once again but multiple players stepped up in Mawot Mag's absence.

The Scarlet Knights host the Wildcats on Thursday, February 15 at 6:30 pm ET airing live on BTN. RU attempts to stay hot and win its fourth straight game. Northwestern is without its top shooter Ty Berry now out for the season. Topics include how that impacts their lineup, the defensive pressure of Rutgers, the offensive mentality, key traits for both teams and more.

David Anderson returns to discuss Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano's second tenure, what's worked, what's changed, how the Big Ten dynamics impact the future, transfer portal management and recruiting plus more.

The dean of the New Jersey basketball beat is back to discuss the unexpected turnaround over the last three games for the Scarlet Knights, the impact of Jeremiah Williams, the new look rotation, Steve Pikiell's steady hand, the remaining schedule, renewed postseason hopes and much more.

Topics include the offseason development and additions within the program, a strong returning core, the non-conference schedule, expectations for this season and more.

The Scarlet Knights have won three straight games and have an opportunity to make a postseason run after all. A look at the schedule remaining, why the three-point line could ultimately determine this team's fate and much more.

The Scarlet Knights win its third straight game and largest margin of victory against a ranked foe ever. The Jeremiah Williams effect is real as RU delivers its most complete performance of the season. A run is in progress and the tables are turning.

The Scarlet Knights welcome the No. 11 Badgers on Saturday at noon with the game airing live on BTN. Rutgers returns home after back to back road wins while Wisconsin has lost three straight. Kedrick Stumbris of Sconnie Six Pack joins the episode to help preview the critical matchup for both teams. I joined Kedrick for his podcast here: https://youtu.be/K12qm28XVGI?si=xNykVl-0-tZXWs3q