Finally a win, 38-0 over Morgan St. Nice to see a victory from the Scarlet Knights...it's been too long. Teel had a solid game, and Rutgers defense played marvelous, shutting out Morgan State, and forcing four turnovers - their first four of the season. It was good to see Teel play well again, but the true test will come next week in Morgantown as RU will battle WVU. Kenny Britt and Anthony Davis, who were suspended for the game versus Morgan State for violation of team rules, WILL PLAY against WVU on Saturday Oct. 4th. Chris Paul-Etienne saw the most game action of his career, and showed some potential, juking out defenders on several occassions and displaying a very strong arm. He only had 3 pass attempts, but I think he's a guy that could possibly be a "sleeper" and eventually a starter for the Knights if not later this year, or maybe even next year. That'll do it for this week - RU wins easy...38-0!
I think Rutgers has a chance next week, I really do. I'll talk more extensively in my next write-up which will be later next week.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Game Four Preview: Morgan State @ Rutgers
Tyler
Scarlet Surge
Date Posted: 9/25/08
Rutgers vs. Morgan State. It's good to be back home. Following a tough loss to Navy, this is pretty much a must win at this point. If you lose, you fall to 0-4, and you just got beat by a D-1AA team. No offense to Morgan State, but to lose to a D-1AA team in your own building - that's the ultimate low.
As a matter of fact, Morgan State is a pretty darn good team. On the defensive line, they average 298 lbs. On the offensive line, they average 310 lbs. They have NUMEROUS D-1A transfers. This game WON'T be a blow out. I say Rutgers by two touchdowns, but not a 40 point win or anything. This is an athletic, respectable squad with a fast paced, athletic defense.
Want to know more about Morgan State? Well, they have 9 interceptions on the season...that's better than our...0! They have good ball hawking corners combined with a decent pass rush - this team could definitely hold us in check.
But, it's only a matter of time before Rutgers bursts out of this slump. And it starts this week. Mike Teel is going to get his act together this week. He will finally start throwing the ball downfield again - we have to, there is no other choice. You can't keep shielding him from opponents secondaries afraid of interceptions. Look - if your not going to throw the ball down the field against Morgan State, the Teel SHOULD NOT be your starting QB. Your wasting his time, the team's time, and the fan's time. It's due for a change if your going to continue to shelter him like a mom to a 12 year old during a rated "R" movie.
*Just to show you how athletic Morgan State is, check out this catch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V-GKOkiEAA
My prediction:
Rutgers 33
Morgan State 14
Game Ball: Mike Teel - He'll step up big this week. 17/30, 272 yards, 2 TD's, and surprisingly 0 interceptions.
Game Time: 3:30 PM ET.
Site: Rutgers Stadium. Piscataway, NJ.
Weather: Rain all day.
*Breaking News: Jabu Lovelace out for season, broken leg sustained during Thursday's practice. Chris-Paul Etienne.
Scarlet Surge
Date Posted: 9/25/08
Rutgers vs. Morgan State. It's good to be back home. Following a tough loss to Navy, this is pretty much a must win at this point. If you lose, you fall to 0-4, and you just got beat by a D-1AA team. No offense to Morgan State, but to lose to a D-1AA team in your own building - that's the ultimate low.
As a matter of fact, Morgan State is a pretty darn good team. On the defensive line, they average 298 lbs. On the offensive line, they average 310 lbs. They have NUMEROUS D-1A transfers. This game WON'T be a blow out. I say Rutgers by two touchdowns, but not a 40 point win or anything. This is an athletic, respectable squad with a fast paced, athletic defense.
Want to know more about Morgan State? Well, they have 9 interceptions on the season...that's better than our...0! They have good ball hawking corners combined with a decent pass rush - this team could definitely hold us in check.
But, it's only a matter of time before Rutgers bursts out of this slump. And it starts this week. Mike Teel is going to get his act together this week. He will finally start throwing the ball downfield again - we have to, there is no other choice. You can't keep shielding him from opponents secondaries afraid of interceptions. Look - if your not going to throw the ball down the field against Morgan State, the Teel SHOULD NOT be your starting QB. Your wasting his time, the team's time, and the fan's time. It's due for a change if your going to continue to shelter him like a mom to a 12 year old during a rated "R" movie.
*Just to show you how athletic Morgan State is, check out this catch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V-GKOkiEAA
My prediction:
Rutgers 33
Morgan State 14
Game Ball: Mike Teel - He'll step up big this week. 17/30, 272 yards, 2 TD's, and surprisingly 0 interceptions.
Game Time: 3:30 PM ET.
Site: Rutgers Stadium. Piscataway, NJ.
Weather: Rain all day.
*Breaking News: Jabu Lovelace out for season, broken leg sustained during Thursday's practice. Chris-Paul Etienne.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Wow...
Well. I think it's finally time to bench Mike Teel. We rushed for about 200 yards today as a team, and he STILL couldn't get anything going in the passing game. You can also tell the coaches are hesistent to really call any passing plays unless we ARE FORCED to pass. The time is now to build the future, not watch this team play in the past.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Game Three Preview: Rutgers @ Navy
Tyler
Scarlet Surge
Date Posted: 9/18/08
This is a huge game for the Scarlet Knights. Coming off a dismal 44-12 loss to UNC, they need to jumpstart their season after starting 0-2. UNC could have a very good year, but as of right now, it needs to be viewed as a pretty bad loss for a team who is trying to build a dynasty in Piscataway.
We will see what happens, but I think Rutgers escapes with a victory here. Now, I don't think they'll trounce Navy by any means, but I have a feeling they'll win convincingly. Maybe this is what this football team needs? Some adversity. Maybe it needs to be viewed as the "underdog" or the "team that can't accomplish anything."
Rutgers 25 Navy 17. The Rutgers defense and offense finally come into their own, and they mix in a big play out of the special teams. Teel has a big game, and Courtney Greene finishes the game with 15 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 FF. Hey, it's just predictions.
Lets hope RU can get this victory! R...U...R...U!
On a side note, the game being on CBS CSN is a disappointment. I do indeed get that channel, but I know many Rutgers fans do not. Not only that, but I do not believe it is in High Definition. Pretty unfortunate. But, maybe in the local area they will put it on regular CBS, channel 2.
*I will also be doing live-blogging. That means I will be sharing my thoughts DURING THE GAME! Every 30 minutes or so I'll chime in with a few comments during the game, so basically if you are near a PC during the game, check it out here. Don't forget to leave comments too, haha.
Scarlet Surge
Date Posted: 9/18/08
This is a huge game for the Scarlet Knights. Coming off a dismal 44-12 loss to UNC, they need to jumpstart their season after starting 0-2. UNC could have a very good year, but as of right now, it needs to be viewed as a pretty bad loss for a team who is trying to build a dynasty in Piscataway.
We will see what happens, but I think Rutgers escapes with a victory here. Now, I don't think they'll trounce Navy by any means, but I have a feeling they'll win convincingly. Maybe this is what this football team needs? Some adversity. Maybe it needs to be viewed as the "underdog" or the "team that can't accomplish anything."
Rutgers 25 Navy 17. The Rutgers defense and offense finally come into their own, and they mix in a big play out of the special teams. Teel has a big game, and Courtney Greene finishes the game with 15 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 FF. Hey, it's just predictions.
Lets hope RU can get this victory! R...U...R...U!
On a side note, the game being on CBS CSN is a disappointment. I do indeed get that channel, but I know many Rutgers fans do not. Not only that, but I do not believe it is in High Definition. Pretty unfortunate. But, maybe in the local area they will put it on regular CBS, channel 2.
*I will also be doing live-blogging. That means I will be sharing my thoughts DURING THE GAME! Every 30 minutes or so I'll chime in with a few comments during the game, so basically if you are near a PC during the game, check it out here. Don't forget to leave comments too, haha.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Speechless...
I don't even think I can write a game wrap-up for this one. I consider myself a pretty loyal fan but even I left after the 3rd quarter.
The only cool part about the game was seeing Brandon Jacobs in person...what a beast!
I'll post more later on when a RU-Navy game preview comes...peace!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Game Two Preview: UNC @ Rutgers
Tyler
Scarlet Surge
Date Posted: 9/9/08
Rutgers versus UNC. Thank god this isn’t basketball. Alright, I’m kidding. This should be a good game. Two teams, filled with pretty solid talent, coming off pretty “head-scratching” starts to the 2008 campaign.
Rutgers had plenty of opportunities to beat Fresno State, but that’s now in the past. They need to take it one game at a time. The Big East is totally wide open this season. With WVU losing to ECU Saturday, it left plenty of room, and time, to make up their disappointing loss to the Bulldogs on Labor Day.
The Tar Heels escape with a 35-27 victory versus McNeese State. This was quite surprising as I did not think UNC would have any trouble in their first game, but they made it interesting to say the least. I still think they are a dangerous team when it clicks. UNC’s quarterback, T.J. Yates, is a solid one. He struggled last season as a freshman but in his 2nd season he’s more experienced and has the ability to burn the defense if Rutgers does not give him respect.
Rutgers should have no problem racking up yards against a weak UNC defense. They surrendered 391 total yards to McNeese State. Rutgers has double the offense of McNeese State, so UNC better step their game up if they think they will come into Piscataway and survive on Thursday.
UNC’s experience is what will cost them the game ultimately. They come in with 44 freshmen, 41 sophomores, 22 juniors, and 13 seniors. I think talent wise they stack up pretty decently against Rutgers. I don’t think this will be a game Rutgers blows them out, or gets blown out. I think it’ll be tight most of the game, but “young” mistakes such as penalties or turnovers will ultimately cost the Tar Heels in the end.
Prediction: RU 22 UNC 17. Rutgers has been good on Thursday night. No way will I bet against them here.
Players to watch: Mike Teel. He should have a big game against a weak defense in UNC. I expect him to throw for around 300 yards with a touchdown or two.
Game Time: 7:45 Kickoff ET.
Where to watch: ESPN
*It is also going to be Sept. 11th. Obviously everyone remembers what happened on Sept. 11th, 2001, the unfortunate events. I think Rutgers will do a good job honoring those who lost their lives on that day.
Thanks for reading. Since I go to all the home games, for away games that I won't be attending, I will do live blogging. Almost like play-by-play about every 20 minutes or so with a new post on my current thoughts of a play call, a penalty called, etc. You can check that out during the games. Peace!
Scarlet Surge
Date Posted: 9/9/08
Rutgers versus UNC. Thank god this isn’t basketball. Alright, I’m kidding. This should be a good game. Two teams, filled with pretty solid talent, coming off pretty “head-scratching” starts to the 2008 campaign.
Rutgers had plenty of opportunities to beat Fresno State, but that’s now in the past. They need to take it one game at a time. The Big East is totally wide open this season. With WVU losing to ECU Saturday, it left plenty of room, and time, to make up their disappointing loss to the Bulldogs on Labor Day.
The Tar Heels escape with a 35-27 victory versus McNeese State. This was quite surprising as I did not think UNC would have any trouble in their first game, but they made it interesting to say the least. I still think they are a dangerous team when it clicks. UNC’s quarterback, T.J. Yates, is a solid one. He struggled last season as a freshman but in his 2nd season he’s more experienced and has the ability to burn the defense if Rutgers does not give him respect.
Rutgers should have no problem racking up yards against a weak UNC defense. They surrendered 391 total yards to McNeese State. Rutgers has double the offense of McNeese State, so UNC better step their game up if they think they will come into Piscataway and survive on Thursday.
UNC’s experience is what will cost them the game ultimately. They come in with 44 freshmen, 41 sophomores, 22 juniors, and 13 seniors. I think talent wise they stack up pretty decently against Rutgers. I don’t think this will be a game Rutgers blows them out, or gets blown out. I think it’ll be tight most of the game, but “young” mistakes such as penalties or turnovers will ultimately cost the Tar Heels in the end.
Prediction: RU 22 UNC 17. Rutgers has been good on Thursday night. No way will I bet against them here.
Players to watch: Mike Teel. He should have a big game against a weak defense in UNC. I expect him to throw for around 300 yards with a touchdown or two.
Game Time: 7:45 Kickoff ET.
Where to watch: ESPN
*It is also going to be Sept. 11th. Obviously everyone remembers what happened on Sept. 11th, 2001, the unfortunate events. I think Rutgers will do a good job honoring those who lost their lives on that day.
Thanks for reading. Since I go to all the home games, for away games that I won't be attending, I will do live blogging. Almost like play-by-play about every 20 minutes or so with a new post on my current thoughts of a play call, a penalty called, etc. You can check that out during the games. Peace!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Game One: Fresno St. @ Rutgers
Tyler
Scarlet Surge
Date Posted: 9/3/08
Scarlet Surge
Date Posted: 9/3/08
Game one of the 2008 campaign for the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers wasn’t exactly what they had hoped for. A bitter 24-7 loss left 42,500 stunned in Piscataway on Labor day. Although it sounds like a blow out, the game was actually very close for most of the contest. A 0-0 score at half time was a disappointment for the Knights. They dominated the first half in all facets of the game, but were unable to put points on the scoreboard. The common theme for the first half, and entire game for that matter: missed opportunities. RU had a 204-106 yardage edge after the first two quarters, but were unable to translate any of that offense into points.
The kicking game seems to be a real weak spot on the 2008 Rutgers Scarlet Knights. They attempted two field goals in the first half; both were unsuccessful. San San Te, replacing the always reliable Jeremy Ito looked a little rough in his Scarlet and white debut. He missed two field goals; one that was no more than an extra point. But to be fair, the snap was botched, throwing him off his rhythm, but he still had an opportunity to knock it thru and failed.
Lately, I have noticed many Rutgers fans calling out offensive coordinator John McNulty’s play calling. He is not the reason for our offensive struggles! You can chalk this game up because of player’s mistakes. McNulty did a fine job calling the game and put the players in a chance to succeed, and they did not come through. To blame McNulty for over-thrown passes by Teel, or dropped passes from Britt, and Underwood is ludicrous.
Mike Teel contributed to these mistakes and miss opportunities. The Knights tried a trick-play early on, the flea flicker, but turned the ball over when Teel decided to throw into triple coverage. He needs to realize when to just throw the ball away. In my opinion, Teel is a very good quarterback, and I think he’ll rebound just fine from this, but at times he makes you scratch your head in his decisions.
Overall, I think the team played OK. They clearly didn’t play well, but I don’t think they played as badly as a 24-7 game sounds. Some things need to be tightened up before the next game versus University of North Carolina on Thursday, September 11th. I’ll have more that game early next week. But look back sometime later this week, I should put something else up before the UNC preview. Thanks for reading.
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