The all-inclusive Rutgers dumpster fire thread...

[MadNY3]

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Gotta say it looks good for them.

 

[orange7]

Why can’t be beat Rutgers in APR…could have been us.

 

[kingtidge]

Would Cincinnati be a better fit than Rutgers for the B1G? It sure is a better fit geographically. I don't know the parameters of what they'd be looking for. I don't know how Cincinnati fits academically. They certainly seem a better fit athletically.

Ohio St would never allow it.

Cincinnati is considered the redheaded setpchild that is getting a bit too big for their own britches as far as buckeye nation is concerned.

 

[NJneer12]

Gotta say it looks good for them.

People in NJ cared more about the redistricting news than the Rutgers news yesterday.

When the initial news broke that they declined, a number of local articles said "yeah, good call. Covid/time/logistics and cost were too much". They all know they are the stand ins waiting to get pummeled. It's embarrassing.

Glad SU had no part in this.

 

[money3189]

This is like an exhibition to me. Apollo against Drago.

 

[Briancuse]

Why can’t be beat Rutgers in APR…could have been us.

I'm really glad we didn't would have been a travesty. Dino would have done the right thing and declined not putting his players in danger.

 

[texascpa]

I'm really glad we didn't would have been a travesty. Dino would have done the right thing and declined not putting his players in danger.

Danger of what? Covid? Aren't they all vaxxed? Probably would have the booster by then. Or are you saying we should just go back to living in a bubble.

 

[Briancuse]

Danger of what? Covid? Aren't they all vaxxed? Probably would have the booster by then. Or are you saying we should just go back to living in a bubble.

Danger of putting your players on the field after being off a month and trying to rush a couple practices together.

 

[BrooklynCuse]

Danger of what? Covid? Aren't they all vaxxed? Probably would have the booster by then. Or are you saying we should just go back to living in a bubble.

Do you really think the players will be mentally and physically ready after not playing or practicing for a month? Especially the players who graduated and won’t play at the next level. I’m willing to bet they gained some holiday weight already.

There’s a reason they ease into spring and fall practice without pads and they’re not even going to get a full set of practices in before the bowl. This is a total money grab for Schiano.

 

[MadNY3]

People in NJ cared more about the redistricting news than the Rutgers news yesterday.

When the initial news broke that they declined, a number of local articles said "yeah, good call. Covid/time/logistics and cost were too much". They all know they are the stand ins waiting to get pummeled. It's embarrassing.

Glad SU had no part in this.

I hear you.

But to say in recruiting thy got into a decent bowl they didn’t qualify for and were the #1 choice is pretty good ammo.

I hope Wake wins this by 100.

I think we post way too much about this program. Two-hour self ban for contributing.

 

[Briancuse]

I hear you.

But to say in recruiting thy got into a decent bowl they didn’t qualify for and were the #1 choice is pretty good ammo.

I hope Wake wins this by 100.

I think we post way too much about this program. Two-hour self ban for contributing.

They were the only choice three teams that played in bowls said no and wake was going to pull out if they didn't have an opponent by tomorrow. The Gator Bowl basically took their cousin to the prom.

 

[Briancuse]

Come within 50 of any decent big ten team.

 

[Reilly35]

Do you really think the players will be mentally and physically ready after not playing or practicing for a month? Especially the players who graduated and won’t play at the next level. I’m willing to bet they gained some holiday weight already.

There’s a reason they ease into spring and fall practice without pads and they’re not even going to get a full set of practices in before the bowl. This is a total money grab for Schiano.

Are the players even on campus?

 

[SURU]

Are the players even on campus?

Most of them. The last team workout was 6 days ago and finals ended yesterday

 

[rrlbees]

Most of them. The last team workout was 6 days ago and finals ended yesterday

Workout as in lifting. Their last football practice was one month ago. And while the last day of finals was yesterday they started last week. I’m willing to bet most are gone not most on campus.

 

[Briancuse]

Most of them. The last team workout was 6 days ago and finals ended yesterday

A lot of colleges have gone virtual so who even know how many were actually on campus.

 

[DoctorBombay]

Gotta say it looks good for them.

No. No it does not.
Horrible and desperate look for them. Putting players health in jeopardy for the almighty dollar is not a good thing.
And for all the ROSUF (Rutgers-obsessed-SU-fans), here’s reason #2738 why we should never measure ourselves against that program. JMHO

 

[orangefog]

No. No it does not.
Horrible and desperate look for them. Putting players health in jeopardy for the almighty dollar is not a good thing.
And for all the ROSUF (Rutgers-obsessed-SU-fans), here’s reason #2738 why we should never measure ourselves against that program. JMHO

I agree, but the way they are portraying it in social media, the typical lazy idiot will think that Rutgers and Schiano earned something.

 

[DoctorBombay]

I agree, but the way they are portraying it in social media, the typical lazy idiot will think that Rutgers and Schiano earned something.

My BIL is a Rutgers alum, & he’s saying everyone he’s spoken to hates this move. Likely a blowout loss and if God forbid a player gets seriously hurt, that program will have some serious ‘splainin to do.

 

[orangefog]

My BIL is a Rutgers alum, & he’s saying everyone he’s spoken to hates this move. Likely a blowout loss and if God forbid a player gets seriously hurt, that program will have some serious ‘splainin to do.

Those people understand what is going on, like we do. Some casual fan or anyone that doesn’t know the details will see some of the Schiano praise and falsely believe he is deserving.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Memphis should play after Hawaii dropped out of their bowl game.

 

[DoctorBombay]

Those people understand what is going on, like we do. Some casual fan or anyone that doesn’t know the details will see some of the Schiano praise and falsely believe he is deserving.

Fair enough. They can spin it any way they want. Sometimes it’s about more than that. They are risking their players health in a low upside move that’s likely to backfire. That coach and program are beyond shame at this point, but integrity still stands for something.
I’m just glad, and i would hope in similar circumstances, we’d say no regardless. JMHO

 

[NJCuse97]

This is like an exhibition to me. Apollo against Drago.

My only problem with this is Rutgers is Apollo. I like Apollo (but Clubber Lang is my favorite Rocky opponent).

 

[money3189]

My only problem with this is Rutgers is Apollo. I like Apollo (but Clubber Lang is my favorite Rocky opponent).

Haha, I hear you. I liked Apollo too.

 

[NJCuse97]

Fair enough. They can spin it any way they want. Sometimes it’s about more than that. They are risking their players health in a low upside move that’s likely to backfire. That coach and program are beyond shame at this point, but integrity still stands for something.
I’m just glad, and i would hope in similar circumstances, we’d say no regardless. JMHO

You hit on the point. “They can spin it any way they want”. Can’t do that if you’re not in it. This isn’t money (or not primarily). This is to show program progress to donors, to the Chancellor, to the students, to the recruits. This is for them to say “We are a program on the rise” and “we wouldn’t have been here without our dedication to academics” which plays well with recruit’s families and the teachers who complain about money being funneled to the AD.