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Rutgers' season opener at home did not go as planned. Steve and Larry break down the stunning loss to UMass. What went wrong — and why? Can the Scarlet Knights get back on track on the road against a Boston College team dealing with struggles of its own? Listen up!

Rutgers opens the season at home against UMass, welcoming former Scarlet Knights assistant Joe Harasymiak back to the Banks. The Scarlet Knights return plenty of talent, including wide receiver KJ Duff and running back Antwan Raymond, but there are still plenty of questions — most notably at quarterback. And if Rutgers wants to take that next step and move into the middle of the pack in a deep and talented Big Ten, the defense will have to be significantly better. It’s a new season on the Banks!

The start of a new Rutgers football season is here, and Larry K and Steve are back to break it all down. The guys look back at last season's defensive struggles and discuss the challenge facing new defensive coordinator Travis Johansen as he looks to reshape the Scarlet Knights' defense. They also examine the importance of retaining standout playmakers KJ Duff and Antwan Raymond, while diving into the quarterback competition following the arrival of Boston College transfer Dylan Lonergan. Finally, Larry and Steve preview the 2026 season, discussing what Rutgers must do to navigate another brutal Big Ten schedule and whether the Scarlet Knights have what it takes to exceed expectations this fall.

It's April and time to get ready for Augusta. We talk with NY Post Writer Mark Cannizarro on Tiger's decision to skip this year, Rory's chance to repeat and if Jersey Native Chris Gotterup has what it takes to be a factor on Sunday. Also Mark spins a few stories from his book, Seven Days In Augusta. Listen Up!

UConn earns another Final 4 in dramatic fashion. Rutgers heads to Vegas for the Crown.

No Jersey team made the big dance. Seton Hall declined all other tournament invitations while Rutgers will make another trip to Vegas for The Basketball Crown.

Seton Hall drops a tough one to UConn on the road and needs to win out to keep tournament hopes alive. Rutgers looks for a first round bye in the Big 10 tournament after a big road win in Maryland. Listen up!

Rutgers works for a first round bye in the Big 10 tournament while Seton Hall needs to finish strong against the top two teams in the Big East to keep their March Madness hopes alive.

Rutgers breaks a 7 game losing streak with two wins in a row to move away from the Big 10 basement. Seton Hall with plenty of work ahead to make the tournament and DIV III Montclair State is #1 in the country.

Rutgers AD Keli Zinn announces plans to move forward with Coach Pikiell while the teams struggles continue out west. Seton Hall gets back on track. Lots of work ahead to earn a spot in the tournament. Listen up!

Struggling Seton Hall looks to right the ship in Chicago. Rutgers lets a key road win slip through their grasp. Can the program stay the course with Pikiell.? Listen Up!

#25 Seton Hall drops a heartbreaker to #3 UConn but is still on course to be a tournament team at the top of the Big East. Rutgers battles with exciting OT wins at home but so far it's been a big struggle on the road in conference. Can they compete at Indy and Iowa?

Rutgers plays their best game of the year and pulls out a tight game at home for a much needed Big 10 win. Perhaps a couple more wins are in the cards. Revamped Seton Hall rolls on with a 3-1 conference record and looks like a top team in the Big East.

After a Big East road win at Providence, Villanova cools off Seton Hall at the Rock. The Pirates try to right the ship at Marquette next week. Rutgers has a shaky start at home against Penn but a last second three from Tariq Francis bails out Rutgers and gives them a much needed win ahead of Big 10 play. Happy Holidays!

As expected, Seton Hall blows out Rutgers at the Rock to take the Jersey Harwood Classic. The Pirates look prime for Big East play while Rutgers is facing a difficult road ahead in the Big 10.

A heartbreaking loss to Penn State ends the Scarlet Knights season. Steve and Larry review the season and discuss the state of the program.

Rutgers puts up a fight but goes down to the #1 team in the country setting up a bowl battle with Penn State at SHI stadium. Steve and Larry discuss what RU needs to do to come out on top Saturday.

One team is up while one is down. The Pirates look vastly improved with their portal haul while Rutgers has struggled. Steve and John talk about Seton Hall's potential resurgence while it looks like it may be a long season on the banks.

Rutgers comes off their best effort of the season and a bye to take on the #1 team in the country. Steve and Larry talk about the win over Maryland and the huge challenge ahead in Columbus.

The Jersey Hardwood Podcast is back! Rutgers and Seton Hall are both 4-0 in their non conference schedule and doing it with a bunch of new faces. The road gets a little tougher as RU heads to Vegas and the Pirates head to the Maui Invitational. We'll cover the best of Jersey basketball through March!

Rutgers was good for one quarter before going downhill in Illinois but bowl hopes are still on track with Maryland coming to Piscataway.

Rutgers with a badly needed win leaves a flicker of hope for a bowl bid. Larry and Steve discuss the road win and RU's chances on the road at Illinois.

Rutgers suffers a demoralizing loss on homecoming. Steve and Larry discuss the concerns around the program and the chance for their first Big 10 win at Purdue.

Rutgers squanders another first half lead on the road. Now at 3-3 they face their toughest test yet at home against Oregon. Steve and Larry weigh in on Rutgers struggles and the tough schedule ahead in the Big 10.

After another poor second half, Rutgers misses a chance for an upset in Minnesota. Larry and Steve discuss the state of the program and size up another tough opponent coming up as RU heads into the bye week.

Rutgers struggles in the second half and lets one get away. Still an opportunity on the road vs Minnesota.

Rutgers opens 3-0 and faces Iowa at home to open the Big 10 schedule. Larry and Steve breakdown the matchup as Rutgers looks for what could be a season defining game.

Rutgers passes test number two from the MAC with a convincing win over Miami of Ohio. Steve and Larry talk about the strengths and a few concerns concerns as they work their way up to Big 10 play.

RU escapes with a win in week 1 but concerns remain as they welcome in another top MAC team to SHI stadium. Larry and Steve discuss what went right and what has to improve going into a tough match up Saturday.

Rutgers opens up the season with tough MAC opponent in the Ohio Bobcats. We preview game one and predict the win total for the season. Listen Up!

Rutgers hires an Athletic Director. Kelli Zinn is welcomed to the banks. With her experience and LSU pedigree it's a move in the right direction!

Rutgers hires an athletic minded president. Steve and Larry discuss the positive effect this may have on the AD search and the future of RU Athletics.

Steve T and Larry K preview the upcoming season for RU Football. Coach Schiano makes headway in the new college football landscape but a tough schedule once again awaits the Scarlet Knights in the Big 10.

A much anticipated season for Rutgers Basketball does not go as planned. John and Steve discuss what went wrong and the new landscape in College Basketball.

Conference tournament time! Rutgers closed the regular season with a hard fought win vs MInnesota and will face USC In the Big 10 Tournament. Seton Hall closes out a rough season and takes on Villanova at MSG.

Rutgers takes to the road and loses a heartbreaker in Ann Arbor and a lopsided affair at Purdue. They come home with a chance to go to the Big 10 tournament on the line vs Minnesota.

Rutgers wins two straight to give their post season hopes life. It's on the road for two tough games with Michigan and Purdue. Seton Hall looks for some more magic at home vs Villanova before heading to MSG to take on #7 St John's.

Seton hall get off the mat with home win against the defending champs. Rutgers struggles home and away and now focuses on making the Big 10 tournament.

After struggling at home to Iowa, RU drops it's first game on the west coast swing to Oregon. The Ducks shot 60% from 3 to run away with the game. The next match up at Washington may be a must win for Rutgers chances to make the Big 10 tournament.

Rutgers comes off their best performance of the year at home vs Illinois with a road loss at Maryland. As the NCAA tournament hopes dim the focus turns to the Big 10 tournament.

After a nice road win at Northwestern, Rutgers comes up short at home in a close loss to Michigan. The goal now shifts to making the Big 10 tournament. Seton Hall continues to struggle losing 7 in a row. We discuss both programs future.

Rutgers returns home and has a cold shooting night in a 66-63 loss to Michigan. With half the conference schedule in the books RU has to find away to stay in the top 15 to make the Big 10 tournament.

As we move into February Jersey basketball is struggling. With one of their star recruits banged up, Rutgers has an uphill battle in the Big 10. Seton Hall, with a 5 game losing streak, Seton Hall searches for a win in the Big East.

Rutgers with an outstanding road win at Nebraske revives tournament chances. After a loss to Butler, Seton Hall looks to hang on in the Big East.

A rejuvenated Rutgers upsets Nebraska on the road! Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, Dylan Grant and Zach Martini, all in double figures, led the Scarlet Knights who broke Nebraska's 20 game home winning streak.

Rutgers snaps a 3 game losing streak with a badly needed win over UCLA. They now hit the road to see if they can build on this win. Seton Hall loses in a shoot out with Xavier and sinks deeper in the Big East. Listen Up!

John and Steve discuss the long season ahead. RU faces a must win situation with two home games vs ranked opponents. Seton Hall stops the bleeding with a home win against DePaul. Listen Up!

Rutgers struggles at home continue with an 18 point loss to Purdue at the RAC. They hope to turn things around with one more home game Monday vs UCLA.

Rutgers returns home but can not over come a slow start in a loss to Wisconsin. It only gets tougher with Purdue coming to town on Thursday.

Rutgers gives up a big lead in the Rate Bowl to cap an up and down season. Steve and Larry discuss the highs and lows of the season and what's in store for 2025