Gameday notes: A strong 4th, Brown's records

No. 25 Rutgers travels to Syracuse today, and the running game will be important. It's been criticized often this season, but the Scarlet Knights have been running the ball with great success in the fourth quarter, led by Joe Martinek. Also, Rutgers receiver Tim Brown is on the verge of two milestones, and he talks about the meanings of both of those.   Full Story

Syracuse once dominated the series, winning 12 straight during the 1980s and 1990s, but things have changed. Rutgers has won the last four meetings by an average of 23.7 points, and is ranked No. 25 nationally heading into Saturday's game. What are the keys?   Full Story

Rutgers is ranked No. 25 and bowl eligible with three games remaining heading into Saturday's contest at Syracuse. Bowl eligibility was once met with storming the field against Navy, but the Scarlet Knights have pushed to bigger and better things. Seven players have been in Piscataway for all five seasons, and have witnessed the transformation of the program.   Full Story

No. 25 Rutgers heads to Syracuse for Saturday's Big East matchup, but coming off the big win against then-No. 23 South Florida, there could reason for concern about a letdown. What do the players and coach Greg Schiano think about that? Syracuse uses two quarterbacks, but do the players vary much in their styles? Schiano also updates the health of two offensive linemen and a freshman receiver.   Full Story

Ranked for the first time in more than two years, No. 25 Rutgers heads to Syracuse to face the Orange on Saturday. Following Thursday's practice, Scarlet Knights coach Greg Schiano took his team inside the practice bubble to get ready for the Carrier Dome, then discussed whether there are dangers of a letdown, the Cuse's latest injury and more.   Full Story

Rutgers running back Jourdan Brooks went from potential starter to not being used in two of the last four games. While many folks wondered why Brooks fell out of the rotation, he knew why. And he talks about it. Also, if anyone knows the trauma of multiple knee surgeries, it is safety Zaire Kitchen. He had three ACL surgeries, and now is helping teammmate Kordell Young through his latest setback.   Full Story

No. 25 Rutgers finished its Wednesday practice as it prepares for a trip to Carrier Dome to face Syracuse on Saturday. Recruiting between Rutgers and the Organge is always a hot topic, and Schiano addressed it following Wednesday's practice. He also talked about why fullback Jack Corcoran hasn't had many touches this season, the play of the linebackers and much more.   Full Story

Welcome to this week's edition of the Scarlet Walk, a feature exclusive for premium content subscribers. There are updates on Rutgers' bowl situation, the scholarship count, a pair of new junior offers and the latest on Malcolm Cater, Lorenzo Waters, Tyrone Johnson, Gilvydas Biruta and much, much more. Some of this information is sensitive, so make sure it stays here.   Full Story

With the season in the final quarter, Rutgers coach Greg Schiano acknowledged it would be a perfect time to use a few freshman in a limited role, but he doesn't want to burn a red-shirt. So, what's the solution? Schiano is in favor of altering the eligibility of players, and he talks about the plan. Also, get the latest on the injury front, and see what Damaso Munoz had to say about the defense.   Full Story

No. 25 Rutgers returned to practice to prepare for Saturday's game at Syracuse, and afterward Greg Schiano discussed the pressing issues, and some not-so-pressing issues. Among the topics he touched upon was the stability of the offensive line, the continued success of quarterback Tom Savage taking care of the football and changes in the defensive approach a few years ago.   Full Story

Rutgers fifth-year senior Devin McCourty is a multi-facted player, logging time as a cornerback, kick returner, on punt coverage and on the punt block team. So, what was a vital piece of his offseason training program? You won't believe it, but it is also something nearly everyone can excel at.   Full Story

No. 25 Rutgers travels to downtrodden Syracuse in hopes of extending its winning streak to four games, but will have to adjust because of the absence of key third-down running back Kordell Young. His injury means little-used running backs Jourdan Brooks and DeAntwan Williams could be pressed into significant duty to help take some of the pressure off Joe Martinek.   Full Story

Rutgers quarterback Tom Savage met with the media to review the South Florida game, discuss upcoming opponent Syracuse, and also talk about his transformation from high school quarterback to a starter as a true freshman. Among the most interesting parts of Savage's game is his ability to avoid turnovers. He is 109 for 198, 1,535 yards, 10 TDs and two INTs.   Full Story

Rutgers running back Kordell Young was injured in Thursday's game, and coach Greg Schiano feared the worst. And for good reason. Schiano said Young is done for the season and will require surgery. The injury will cause the Scarlet Knights to alter their running back rotation. Find out what Schiano had to say about the situation.   Full Story

A player just starting to make his way onto recruiting lists is Coffeyville OL Nick Puetz (6-4, 305). He recently received an offer from a Conference USA school and several other D-1 programs have made it known he’s a player they are after. JCFootball.com caught up with the gifted offensive lineman and he updated us on things…   Full Story

Rutgers coach Gary Emanuel was at the game of a developing defensive lineman from Eastern Pennsylvania. A few other Big East schools are also on the player, a 6-foot-6, 280-pounder who is having a monstrous senior season. The school's coach calls the player "a beast" and says Rutgers is "an ideal program for him.'' See who the player is, and whether the Scarlet Knights have offered a scholarship.   Full Story

Rutgers latest effort in front of the nation certainly swayed the voters. The Scarlet Knights checked in at No. 25 in this week's Associated Press poll after Thursday's 31-0 dismantling of then-No. 23 South Florida. The Scarlet Knights also are bowl eligible for a fifth straight season, and still have games remaining at Syracase and Louisville and home vs. West Virginia.   Full Story

It was, by far, Rutgers' best performance of the season. The Scarlet Knights defense dominated South Florida in every aspect of the 31-0 win at Rutgers Stadium to become bowl eligible. The defensive game plan was brilliant, and brilliantly executed, and ScarletReport.com breaks down what Rutgers did to frustrated South Florida quarterback B.J. Daniels.   Full Story

Rutgers showed a markedly better offensive flow during Saturday's season-opening 74-67 defeat of Marist at the RAC. Sophomore Patrick Jackson celebrated his first career start with 15 points and sophomore guard Mike Rosario had a team-leading 17 points. It marked the Rutgers debut of five players, including Florida transfer Jonathan Mitchell, who scored nine points and added four rebounds.   Full Story

With South Florida's defense paying more attention to senior Tim Brown, freshman receiver Mohamed Sanu had a big game with five catches for 105 yards. He also registered his first career touchdown reception in the 31-0 win, a 25-yard catch and run on the game's first drive.   Full Story

Rutgers linebacker Antonio Lowery had a big hand in shutting down South Florida's offense in Thursday's 31-0 win. Lowery had eight tackles, a sack, made three tackles behind the line of scrimmage and helped shut down Bulls quarterback D.J. Daniels. Lowery talks about the defense's play, whether he could tell if Daniels was rattled and about being bowl eligible.   Full Story

As is customary after every victory, Rutgers players gather in front of their fans and sing the alma mater. Following Thursday's 31-0 shutout of No. 23 South Florida at Rutgers Stadium on national television, the Scarlet Knights continued the tradition with a jubilant rendition.   Full Story

Rutgers coach Greg Schiano talked Friday with the media coming off of the 31-0 defeat of No. 23 South Florida on Thursday at Rutgers Stadium. He updated the condition of running back Kordell Young, spoke about a possible new rotation in the backfield, addressed the play of the offensive line and also compared the defensive effort to another dominating defensive display.   Full Story

ScarletReport.com photographer Will Schneekloth wasn't in the trenches for Rutgers' 31-0 whipping of No. 23 South Florida, but it certainly seemed that way with the photos he snapped. Enjoy the visual aspect of the win.    Full Story

Get the latest onkey issues coming out of Rutgers' 31-0 win against No. 23 South Florida at Rutgers Stadium on Thursday. How is running back Kordell Young's knee injury? Who did receiver Tim Brown bring onto the field for as a postgame guest? And what does Scarlet Knights coach Greg Schiano have to say about finally getting back to the .500 mark? Found out those things, and more, right here.   Full Story