The Knight Report Podcast

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast hosts Mike Broadbent and Richie O'Leary are is joined by Scott Schrader of WeAreSC to talk all things USC Trojans Football ahead of their matchup versus Rutgers later this Fall. 0:08 Intro and FanDuel World Cup Talk <li>1:57 State of USC in Year Five Under Lincoln Riley</li> <li>2:54 USC Recruiting and the Role of NIL</li> <li>4:09 Win Total and College Football Playoff Expectations</li> <li>6:22 The End of the USC – Notre Dame Rivalry</li> <li>8:29 USC’s Big Ten Road Struggles</li> <li>11:26 Transfer Portal Losses and Roster Turnover</li> <li>13:34 What the Eagles Are Getting in Makai Lemon</li> <li>15:02 USC’s Biggest Transfer Portal Additions</li> <li>19:05 Jayden Maiava’s Heisman and NFL Potential</li> <li>20:42 USC’s Biggest Strength and Weakness</li> <li>22:36 Gary Patterson’s Defensive Overhaul</li> <li>25:22 USC All-Big Ten and Breakout Player Predictions</li> <li>28:09 Projecting the USC – Rutgers Betting Line</li> <li>29:13 USC Quarterbacks in the NFL</li> <li>37:12 New Brunswick Food and Travel Guide</li> <li>41:20 Where to Follow Scott Schrader</li> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast host Mike is joined by AJ Black of Locked On Boston College to talk all things Boston College Football ahead of their matchup versus Rutgers later this Fall. 0:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome: AJ Black of Lockdown Boston College 2:00 – State of the BC Program After a 2-10 Season 5:00 – Coaching Staff Overhaul & Bill O'Brien as His Own OC 9:00 – Dylan Lonergan: What Went Wrong in 2025 13:00 – Massive Offensive Turnover: Skill Positions & O-Line 17:00 – Mason McKenzie: The Division II QB Bet 22:00 – Kaelan Chudzinski & the Tight End Room 27:00 – Edge Rush Rebuild: From Zero Pressure to Real Talent 31:00 – Back Seven: Injuries, Linebackers & Secondary Reset 37:00 – Special Teams: Luca Lombardo & the Kicking Game 39:00 – The Red Bandana Game: The Story of Wells Crowther 43:00 – Game Day Tips for Rutgers Fans in Chestnut Hill 45:30 – BC Win Total: Over/Under 3.5 Discussion 47:00 – Week 2 Spread Prediction: Who Gets Favored? 48:00 – BC Basketball & Luke Murray Hire 49:00 – Outro & Where to Find Lockdown Boston College Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel react to Rutgers Football flipping 2027 four-star running back Aiden Gibson from Penn State. The guys then go in depth on the flip, how it happened behind the scenes, and much more. After that, they dive into the commitment of Italian forward Diego Garavaglia for Rutgers Basketball. 0:00 – Intro & Breaking News: Aiden Gibson Flips to Rutgers 1:00 – Sponsor: FanDuel & USMNT World Cup Disaster 4:00 – Setting the Stage: How Gibson's Recruitment Unfolded 8:00 – Damiere Shaw: The Best Recruiter on the Staff 12:00 – Gibson's Athletic Profile: 6'1", 215 lbs, 4.6 Speed 16:00 – Film Review: Vision, Pass Catching & Big Play Ability 20:00 – Running Back Room Depth Chart Discussion 24:00 – Penn State's Recruiting Collapse & Matt Campbell's Pressure 29:00 – Was It Money or Relationships That Sealed the Deal? 33:00 – Listener Comments & Class Ranking Reaction 37:00 – Jamar Taylor & Arnold Mugerwa Decommit Concerns? 41:00 – Breaking: Diego Garavaglia Commits to Rutgers Basketball 44:00 – Garavaglia's Background & FIBA U18 Eurobasket Highlights 47:00 – Roster Fit, Potential Starting Role & Lineup Projections 49:30 – Softball Addition, Opponent Preview Series Teaser & Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel are joined by Christian McCollum of Minuteman Command to talk all things UMass Football ahead of the matchup later this Fall. 0:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome: Christian McCollum of Minuteman Command 2:30 – Year One Under Harasymiak: What Went Wrong 6:00 – Quarterback Chaos & Injury Decimation 9:00 – Joining the MAC: Did It Affect the Season? 12:00 – Biggest Losses from the Roster 15:00 – NIL Investment & High-End Transfer Additions 18:00 – Pop Watson: The Hometown Star 21:30 – Joe Griffin & TY Harding: Receiver Room Breakdown 25:00 – Biggest Strength on the Roster 27:30 – Offensive Line Overhaul & New OC from Bowling Green 30:30 – Biggest Weaknesses & Question Marks 33:00 – UMass Win Total: Over 2.5 or Over 4.5? 35:00 – The Rutgers Game Line: 30.5 Discussion 37:00 – Future Series & BC Week Two Preview 38:00 – What Rutgers Fans Should Watch For in the Opener Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel discuss everything they saw at Rutgers Basketball practice and heard from Steve Pikiell during his Summer Media Day open session. 0:00 – Intro <li>3:00 – Setting the Scene: Media Day Overview</li> <li>5:00 – Richie's Takeaways: Men's Basketball</li> <li>14:00 – Alec's Takeaways: <strong>Lino Mark</strong> Shot Mechanics</li> <li>17:30 – Craig's Takeaways: Mark & <strong>Christian Gurdak</strong> Impressions</li> <li>19:30 – Backup Center: Buca vs. Ware</li> <li>20:30 – Player Lightning Round: <strong>Imahri Wooten</strong>, <strong>Dorin Buca</strong>, <strong>Darin Smith Jr.</strong></li> <li>25:00 – Player Lightning Round: <strong>Rasheed Jones</strong></li> <li>27:00 – Injured Newcomers: <strong>Will Sydnor</strong> & <strong>Martin Tonejc</strong> Update</li> <li>30:00 – Steve Pikiell Media Scrum: Keli Zinn & NIL Impact</li> <li>35:00 – <strong>Lewis Duarte</strong>: It's Over</li> <li>41:00 – Player Interviews: Gurdak, Buchanan & Syracuse Leak</li> <li>44:00 – Alec's Breakdown of Women's Basketball Practice</li> <li>53:00 – Richie's Women's Team Reaction & Key Drill Breakdown</li> <li>59:00 – Men's Tournament Prediction and Win Total Over/Under Debate</li> <li>65:00 – Is Pikiell Back Next Year?</li> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel recap the Rutgers Football 7on7 camp, which featured a long list of top prospects. After that, the guys talk about the BBQ visitor list and discuss how that went, along with several other Rutgers musings as the offseason continues. 0:00 – Intro <li>3:00 – 7-on-7 Tournament Recap: Who Won & How</li> <li>10:00 – Isaiah Alvarez Dominates for Don Bosco</li> <li>12:30 – Wide Receiver Commits: Taylor, Alvarez & Mugerwa</li> <li>17:00 – Other Rutgers Commits on Campus: Glenn, Lynch, Atariwa</li> <li>22:00 – Big Man Academy Standouts & New Offers</li> <li>25:00 – KJ Duff: Rock Star Status at Camp</li> <li>29:00 – Jim Turner: Marine Culture & Karaoke Night</li> <li>32:30 – Schiano Barbecue Recap & 2028 Class Early Returns</li> <li>35:30 – NJ Recruiting Hit Rate Deep Dive</li> <li>46:00 – Official Visit Window Full Recap: All 15 Commits</li> <li>51:00 – Top Five Commits from the Class Breakdown</li> <li>63:30 – Nike vs. Adidas: Nebraska Uniform Disaster</li> <li>70:00 – QB Recruiting: Are They Passing This Cycle?</li> <li>73:00 – Basketball Recruiting: Marlon Martinez Unofficial Visit</li> <li>79:30 – Dusty May to the Mavs: College Basketball Carousel Spinning Again</li> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel react to Rutgers Football landing a commit from 2027 edge rusher Dallas Ward from Georgia. After that, the guys talk about the massive recruiting weekend for Rutgers Football, featuring the annual BBQ event with several top future prospects. 0:00 – Intro & Today's Topics <li>2:00 – Dallas Ward: How Rutgers Landed Him</li> <li>4:30 – Ward Film Review: Edge vs. Interior Projection</li> <li>7:30 – Staff's Confidence Level on Ward</li> <li>11:00 – Tyler Younger Update: Alabama Visit Looming</li> <li>12:30 – 7on7 Camp & Schiano Shootout Preview</li> <li>15:00 – 2028 / 2029 Barbecue Recruiting Weekend Overview</li> <li>20:00 – Trent Buttles Official Visit Recap: Meeting Lamar Jackson</li> <li>25:30 – Basketball Summer Practice Update & Lewis Duarte Eligibility</li> <li>28:00 – Remaining Football Targets: Who's Left on the Board</li> <li>33:00 – Dallas Ward Position Projection & Edge Room Depth</li> <li>36:00 – Baseball Transfer Portal Additions Overview</li> <li>37:00 – Peyton Bonds: MLB Draft Combine Invite</li> <li>47:00 – Women's Basketball Recruiting Visitor</li> <li>49:00 – High School Notes: Todd Decker Hired at Plainfield</li> <li>53:30 – Outro</li> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel react to Rutgers Football landing a commit from 2027 wide receiver Isaiah Alvarez from Don Bosco Prep. After that, the guys talk about what else is left for the Scarlet Knights in the 2027 class. 0:00 – Intro & Today's Topics <li>2:00 – Isaiah Alvarez: Who Rutgers Beat Out</li> <li>5:00 – Don Bosco Pipeline & <strong>Dave Brock's</strong> Track Record</li> <li>8:00 – Alvarez Film Review & Slot Role Projection</li> <li>11:30 – Commitment Ceremony: Sights & Scenes with Alec</li> <li>17:00 – Receiver Recruiting Update: <strong>Jonathan Dillon</strong> & Others</li> <li>26:00 – Freshman Wide Receivers: Early Playing Time Outlook</li> <li>28:30 – 2029 QB Offers: <strong>Walker Snee</strong> & <strong>Justin Merriman</strong></li> <li>32:00 – 2027 QB Recruiting Update</li> <li>34:30 – <strong>Tyler Younger</strong> Update: Alabama Emerges</li> <li>37:30 – <strong>Terrance Smith</strong> Decision Day: SEC Frontrunner</li> <li>40:00 – Remaining DT Targets: <strong>Burch</strong> & <strong>Augustin</strong></li> <li>42:00 – Senegal World Cup Training Site Experience</li> <li>46:00 – Rutgers Turf Program & World Cup Connection</li> <li>49:00 – Netflix Filming at SHI Stadium</li> <li>52:00 – <strong>Dallas Ward</strong> Update: Rutgers vs. Michigan State vs. Minnesota</li> <li>55:00 – <strong>Jeremiah Joseph</strong> Boston College Visit Controversy</li> <li>59:00 – Basketball Summer Practices Begin</li> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike, Richie and Alec break down the latest commitment in the class of 2027 for Rutgers football, dive into some listener questions, discuss a departure on the MBB staff and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, and Richie O'Leary recap the Scarlet Knights' second Official Visit weekend, with four new commitments to the 2027 class. 0:00 – Intro & Today’s Topics 5:30 – Brendan Sorsby Gambling Injunction Debate 11:00 – Dextavion Reese (S, Georgia) Commitment Breakdown 16:30 – Alijah Jones (OL, Rochester NY) Commitment Breakdown 24:00 – Zane Keric (OT, Naples FL) Commitment Breakdown 29:00 – Dennis Glenn Jr. (DT, South Carolina) Commitment Breakdown 36:00 – Rutgers HC Greg Schiano Golf Outing Recap 41:30 – Bob Mulcahy – Navy / Shin Guards story 44:00 – Punt Formation Rule Change Discussion 47:30 – Quarterback Competition Update 50:30 – Jim Turner Recruiting Praise & NIL Talk 54:00 – Isaiah Alvarez & Bryan Porter Visit Recap 57:00 – Jeremiah Joseph & Kennan Burch Status Updates 60:00 – Win Total & Schedule Predictions 63:00 – Travis Johansen & Defensive Expectations 67:00 – Freshman/Redshirt Breakout Candidates 72:00 – Four-Star Bump Candidates in the 2027 Class 79:00 – Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike, Richie and Alec break down the latest portal commitment to MBB, the last commit in the class of 2027 for FB, where things stand with the official visitors from last weekend and preview the 2nd official visit weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike, Richie and Alec break down the results of official visit weekend #1 for Rutgers football, with 6 commits (thus far) coming from the weekend! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel preview the upcoming Official Visit weekend and discuss the latest kickoff times announced for the 2026 season. 0:00 – Intro & Today's Topics 2:30 – Schedule Announcement: First Five Games Revealed 8:00 – Net Rest Advantage Breakdown 14:30 – Blackout Game Discussion: Will There Be One This Year? 19:00 – Official Visit Weekend Overview 25:00 – Good Chance to Lock Up: Nine Prospects Breakdown 38:30 – Richie's Top Prospect Pick: Arnold Mugerwa 43:30 – Rutgers NIL & Recruiting Strategy 47:00 – New Defensive Staff Relationships & 2028 Class Groundwork 56:00 – North Carolina Recruiting Foothold Discussion 65:00 – Over/Under on Weekend Commitments 69:00 – Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel discuss the latest commitment to Rutgers Basketball in transfer guard Rasheed Jones from Coastal Carolina. 0:00 – Intro & Today's Topic <li>3:15 – Rasheed Jones: Who Is He?</li> <li>5:00 – How Rutgers Landed Jones</li> <li>6:30 – Film & Stats Breakdown</li> <li>10:00 – Advanced Metrics Deep Dive</li> <li>13:00 – Roster Fit & Point Guard Concerns</li> <li>16:00 – Building the Starting Five</li> <li>21:00 – Bench Rotation Discussion</li> <li>27:30 – Julius Mays Connection & Jones Family Background</li> <li>29:00 – Dylan Harper Playoff Praise</li> <li>32:00 – Football QB Recruiting: Logan Flaherty to Florida State</li> <li>36:00 – New QB Board Reset & Targets</li> <li>39:00 – Rutgers vs. Syracuse at Barclays Center</li> <li>41:30 – St. John's Exhibition & NIL Incentives</li> <li>43:00 – Rutgers Rowing Update</li> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel discuss the latest commitment to Rutgers Football in 2027 wide receiver Jamar Taylor from Delaware. 0:00 – Intro & Today's Topic <li>1:00 – Sponsor Segment: FanDuel / Coaching Ties</li> <li>4:30 – Dylan Harper & Spurs Update</li> <li>9:30 – Jamar Taylor Commitment: How It Came Together</li> <li>14:00 – Jamar Taylor Film Review</li> <li>23:00 – Official Visit Preview: May 29th Weekend</li> <li>29:00 – 2027 Recruiting Updates</li> <li>31:00 – Offensive Line Visitors Breakdown</li> <li>36:30 – Basketball Portal Update: Guard & Forward Needs</li> <li>42:00 – Gary Redus Food Tour</li> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike, Richie and Alec break down the addition of former Kansas State big man Dorin Buca to Rutgers basketball and dive into some Rutgers football recruiting nuggets! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike, Richie and Alec discuss the two latest commitments to Rutgers football and WBB! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike, Alec (and a little of Richie) break down the latest commitment to the Rutgers football class of 2027, where things stand in the WBB/MBB portal and discuss some possible RAC news in this episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel break down the final Rutgers Football spring practice. After that, the guys recap the Under Armour camp on Sunday afternoon and offer an update on a top recruiting target who is deciding soon. Then they switch to women's basketball recruiting, which continues to be on a tear via the Transfer Portal. 0:00 Intro <li>4:30 Rutgers Football Spring Ball Recap</li> <li>6:00 Spring Awards Breakdown</li> <li>9:15 Zaire Angoy Approved for Sixth Year</li> <li>11:00 Bold Predictions for 2026 Season</li> <li>14:30 NFL Draft – Athan Kaliakmanis to Washington Commanders</li> <li>18:00 Undrafted Free Agents</li> <li>22:30 Under Armour Camp Recap</li> <li>26:00 Rutgers Football Recruiting Updates</li> <li>31:00 Rutgers Women's Basketball to renew rivalry</li> <li>32:30 Rutgers Women's Basketball Portal Additions</li> <li>43:00 Season Ticket Sales Record</li> <li>45:00 Outro & Upcoming Content</li> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel discuss Rutgers Basketball adding Manhattan forward Will Sydnor via the Transfer Portal today.. They also discuss Rutgers retaining freshman guard Kaden Powers for next season as well. 0:00 Intro & Episode Overview 5:30 How Rutgers Landed Will Sydnor 11:00 Sydnor's Background & Eligibility 16:00 Sydnor's Stats & Scouting Report 24:00 Advanced Metrics 33:00 Starter vs. Bench: Sydnor & Buchanan Debate 51:00 Kaden Powers Returns for Sophomore Season 1:00:00 Remaining Roster Needs: PG & Backup Center 1:10:00 Football vs. Basketball: Which Team Reaches a Higher Goal? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel discuss Rutgers Basketball adding Virginia Tech center Christian Gurdak via the Transfer Portal today. 0:00 Intro & Show Overview 7:30 Christian Gurdak Commitment Breakdown 18:00 Gurdak Film Session 30:00 Gurdak Comparisons & Fan Q&A 40:00 Team Outlook: This Year vs. Last Year 52:00 Will Sydnor Visit & Potential Addition 1:05:00 Additional Roster & Recruiting Notes 1:15:00 Football: Spring Scrimmage Recap 1:25:00 Spring Practice Visitor List 1:30:00 Wrestling: Brent Unger Commits Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 Introduction and Welcome 2:59 Darin Smith Jr.: Background and Stats 4:43 The Recruitment Story of Darin Smith Jr. 7:55 Player Profile and Advanced Analytics 12:17 Potential Fit and Role at Rutgers 16:41 Coexisting with two High Usage Players 20:44 Film Analysis and Metrics 23:58 Defensive Concerns and Roster Competitions 27:19 Roster Predictions and Transfer Portal Dynamics 31:06 Mystery Commit 38:28 Rutgers Football and Women's Basketball Updates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel break down everything in regards to Rutgers Athletics big run on the recruiting trail. The guys break down the Scarlet Knights additions in football, men's basketball, women's basketball, wrestling and more. 0:00 Introduction and Overview of Topics <li>3:03 Football Commitments and Recruiting Insights</li> <li>6:09 Saleh Atariwa commits to Rutgers Football</li> <li>8:57 Transfer Portal Additions and Team Depth</li> <li>12:04 Coaches Press Conference Highlights</li> <li>18:12 Nike Camp Insights and Future Prospects</li> <li>23:38 Evaluating Player Performance and Recruiting</li> <li>27:26 Women's Basketball: The Rise of Gary Redus II</li> <li>34:28 Commitments and Transfers: The Pauldo Twins</li> <li>40:16 New Additions: Jaylah Lampley and Lewis Duarte</li> <li>54:52 Concerns and Expectations for the Men's Basketball Team</li> <li>1:01:11 Coaching Decisions and Team Performance</li> <li>1:08:40 Rutgers Wrestling adds Transfer + Future Prospects</li> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel break down everything Rutgers Football coaches Eddie Allen and Elijah Hodge had to say in their spring pressers yesterday. They also dive in on the latest Brandin Knight / UNC rumors and update where things stand with both the men's basketball and women's basketball programs in the Transfer Portal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike, Richie and Alec break down the 4 entries into the portal for Rutgers MBB so far and some names to watch in the portal before discussing everything new Rutgers football assistant Joe Woodley had to say in his spring availability with the media. They close by previewing a pair of top transfers who will be on campus for the Rutgers WBB program today for a visit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike, Richie and Alec discuss the latest commitment to Rutgers football in OL James Cocozzo, recruit reactions from practice this weekend and everything OL coach Jim Turner and DL coach Dennis Dottin-Carter had to say on Saturday. They also discuss Gary Redus' first commitment to the WBB program, highlight some names to watch and discuss the MBB Crown loss to Creighton 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Recent Commitments <li>05:43 In-Depth Analysis of James Cocozzo's Recruitment</li> <li>11:06 Recruiting Weekend Highlights and Visitor Insights</li> <li>16:36 Coaching Insights from Jim Turner and Dennis Dottin-Carter</li> <li>22:00 Women's Basketball Commitments and Transfer Portal Dynamics</li> <li>31:42 Evaluating Player Fit in Division One Basketball</li> <li>34:27 Navigating the Transfer Portal: Men's Basketball Insights</li> <li>35:55 Potential Additions: Key Names in the Transfer Portal</li> <li>38:10 Assessing the Crown Tournament Experience</li> <li>46:34 Looking Ahead: Offseason Plans for Rutgers Basketball</li> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike and Alec break down everything Rutgers DC Travis Johansen had to say in his media availability today along with what Malachi Davis and Keshon Griffin had to say as well. They then discuss Rutgers MBB's upcoming game against Creighton in the Crown in Las Vegas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel recap the second practice of 2026 Rutgers Football spring ball for the Scarlet Knights. They also spoke with OC / QBs coach Kirk Ciarrocca and the two competitors in the quarterback battle in AJ Surace and Dylan Lonergan. 00:00 Spring Practice Insights 06:07 Kirk Ciarrocca's Perspective on Quarterbacks 15:59 Offensive Development and Player Dynamics 28:07 Innovative Offense Strategies 31:30 Utilizing Running Backs in the Passing Game 33:05 The Evolution of Tight End Usage 35:42 Coaching Dynamics and Player Development 38:14 Quarterback Competition and Future Prospects Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike, Richie and Alec break down everything Greg Schiano said in his post-practice presser, what they saw in the MBB practice yesterday and the coaching additions for WBB today Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel preview the 2026 Rutgers Football team as spring practices begin later this week. 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast 03:19 Spring Football Practice Preview 04:51 Quarterback Battle Insights 07:31 Wide Receiver Position Dynamics 08:56 Tight End Position Challenges 18:26 Offensive Line Developments 24:35 Defensive Coaching Changes and Expectations 28:55 Defensive Line Challenges and Prospects 34:29 Linebacker Room Dynamics 40:00 Revamping the Secondary 44:22 Coaching Changes and Their Impact 54:50 Spring Practice Insights and Future Outlook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel discuss Rutgers Women's Basketball hiring new head coach Gary Redus II, his press conference, AD Keli Zinn and President William F. Tate IV talk and more. 00:00 Introduction and Press Conference Overview <li>04:11 General Vibes from the Press Conference</li> <li>10:24 Redus' Vision and Expectations</li> <li>15:43 NIL and Recruiting Strategies</li> <li>20:47 Coaching Staff and Future Plans</li> <li>26:16 Insights from President Tate</li> <li>33:49 The Excitement of New Leadership at Rutgers</li> <li>37:05 The Importance of Coaching Experience</li> <li>43:07 Recruiting Talent in New Jersey</li> <li>01:00:34 Innovative Ideas for Rutgers Athletics</li> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel discuss the Rutgers Basketball offseason and speculate who will leave via the Transfer Portal and who will return. 00:00 Season Overview and Expectations <li>06:26 Optimism vs. Pessimism: The Current State</li> <li>15:25 NIL Landscape and Financial Considerations</li> <li>18:56 Evaluating Coaching Staff and Future Changes</li> <li>30:23 Coaching Staff Changes and Offensive Philosophy</li> <li>36:16 Evaluating Player Retention: Who Should Stay or Go?</li> <li>52:38 Assessing Individual Player Performance and Future Roles</li> <li>56:55 Freshman Decisions: Staying or Leaving?</li> <li>01:00:08 The Polarizing Players: Lino Mark and Emanuel Ogbole</li> <li>01:03:56 Assessing the Roster: Who Stays and Who Goes?</li> <li>01:08:49 The Center Position: A Critical Need</li> <li>01:13:12 Future Prospects: Evaluating Remaining Players</li> <li>01:17:59 Looking Ahead: Criteria for Next Season's Success</li> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike, Richie and Alec break down the results from yesterday's pro day for Rutgers football, Greg Schiano's announcement that there will be no spring game in 2026, the MBB win last night in the B1G tournament over Minnesota, where things stand with the WBB assistant coaching search and Rutgers wrestling in the NCAA tournament starting tomorrow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O’Leary, and Alec Crouthamel break down Rutgers hiring LSU assistant coach Gary Redus II as the program's new Rutgers Women's Basketball Head Coach. After that, they discuss who could join his staff as an assistant coach and the recent Rutgers Football junior day event this past weekend. 00:00 Introduction to Gary Redus II and Rutgers Women's Basketball 02:14 Gary Redus II: Coaching Background and Recruitment Skills 06:46 Reactions to the Hire: Perspectives on Redus II 12:50 Potential Player Transfers and Recruitment Strategies 18:00 Assistant Coaches and Staff Building 22:32 Industry Reactions and Future Outlook for Rutgers Women's Basketball 35:09 Connections and Coaching Backgrounds 40:06 Exploring Assistant Coaching Candidates 46:01 Rumors and Athletic Director Changes 52:00 Recruiting Insights from Junior Day 57:57 Future Prospects and Commitments Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, and Richie O’Leary breakdown the latest two additions to the Rutgers Football staff in linebackers coach Elijah Hodge and assistant defensive line coach Joe Evans. After that, they discuss the upcoming junior day visitors for football including who will be on campus and the prospects on commitment watch. They close by giving an update on the Rutgers Women's Basketball coaching search cross off some names on their hot board and discuss the latest intel on the search. 00:00 Introduction to Rutgers Football Coaching Changes <li>02:19 <strong><a href="https://www.on3.com/rivals/coach/elijah-hodge-41221/">Elijah Hodge's</a></strong> Promotion to Full-Time Linebackers Coach</li> <li>03:56 <strong><a href="https://www.on3.com/rivals/coach/joe-evans-155669/">Joe Evans'</a></strong> Role as Assistant Defensive Line Coach</li> <li>08:41 Upcoming Rutgers Junior Days and Key Prospects</li> <li>12:09 Expectations for Recruiting Commitments</li> <li>14:53 Expanding Recruiting Territories and Midwest Ties</li> <li>18:43 Rutgers Women's Basketball Coaching Search Update</li> <li>24:50 Summary and Future Outlook for Rutgers Football and Basketball</li> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rutgers Athletic Director Keli Zinn has made her first firing, as she decided to let go of women's basketball head coach Coquese Washington after four seasons with the Scarlet Knights. The guys react to that news and look at several candidates who could fill the role. 00:00 The Firing of Coquese Washington 05:21 Historical Context of Rutgers Women's Basketball 10:28 The Future of Rutgers Women's Basketball 15:11 Potential Coaching Candidates 22:12 Recruiting Challenges and Strategies 29:18 Community Reactions and Future Outlook 36:40 Evaluating Coaching Success and Potential 39:00 The Search for a New Coach 41:26 NIL and Financial Considerations in Coaching 46:48 Coaching Candidates and Market Dynamics 52:12 Assessing Current Players and Roster Decisions 56:48 Final Thoughts on Coaching Direction Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, and Richie O'Leary discuss Rutgers Football adding yet another talented transfer in Drake linebacker Sean Allison, who was an FCS All-American last season. 00:00 Introduction to Sean Allison's Commitment <li>03:00 Analyzing Sean Allison's Skills and Potential</li> <li>05:55 The Importance of Leadership and Familiarity in Defense</li> <li>08:59 Joe Woodley's Insights on Sean Allison</li> <li>12:03 Sean Allison's Role in Special Teams and Depth</li> <li>15:06 Concerns About Linebacker Coverage and Instincts</li> <li>17:55 Coaching Dynamics and Player Development</li> <li>21:12 Scholarship Status and Roster Management</li> <li>23:55 Final Thoughts on Sean Allison's Impact</li> <li>27:56 Network Updates and Insights</li> <li>30:32 Recruiting Landscape and Coaching Changes</li> <li>33:12 Upcoming Challenges for Rutgers Football</li> <li>37:52 Basketball Season Overview and Coaching Concerns</li> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, and Richie O'Leary discuss the latest rumblings about Rutgers Basketball's roster ahead of the offseason. The guys then go on to discuss the Scarlet Knights football program ahead of spring ball and their latest efforts on the recruiting trail. 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Show 02:11 Rutgers Basketball Performance Analysis 06:25 Critique of Team's Roster and Performance 10:15 Discussion on Roster Changes and Future Prospects 16:31 Evaluating Key Players for Retention 21:02 Predictions for Roster Retention and Future Moves 25:03 Recruitment Challenges in College Basketball 29:04 Coaching Decisions and Financial Implications 30:33 Women's Basketball Coaching Situation 36:39 Football Recruiting Landscape 45:42 Transfer Portal Dynamics 49:06 Spring Sports Overview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, and Richie O'Leary discuss Rutgers Football hiring former Minnesota assistant Dennis Dottin-Carter as the program's new defensive line coach. 00:00 Introduction to Dennis Dottin-Carter 02:14 Connections and Coaching Journey 05:48 Talent Development and Coaching Philosophy 10:38 Recruitment and Future Prospects 15:55 Coaching Staff Dynamics and Structure 20:31 Reflections on Coaching Staff Quality 28:51 Defensive Staff Analysis 30:55 Evaluating Coaching Staff Effectiveness 34:55 Season Predictions and Schedule Challenges 38:20 Assessing Player Performance and Roster Depth 42:25 Recruitment and Future Prospects 46:48 Marketing and Fan Engagement Strategies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel discuss Rutgers Football adding yet another talented cornerback in South Dakota transfer Mikey Munn, who was an FCS All-American last season. 00:00 Introduction to Mikey Munn's Commitment 02:57 Mikey Munn's Athletic Background and Skills 05:57 Evaluating Rutgers' Cornerback Room 08:52 Mikey Munn's Performance Metrics 12:02 Potential Impact on Rutgers' Defense 14:56 Discussion on Other Transfer Prospects 17:58 Fan Reactions and Future Outlook 30:51 Injuries and Player Performance 33:03 Defensive Strategy and Coaching Impact 39:20 Coaching Changes and Future Prospects 44:11 Recruitment Strategies and Development Focus 50:36 Quarterback Concerns and Team Dynamics 01:02:02 Basketball Team Updates and Performance Review Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, and Alec Crouthamel break down everything Rutgers Football Head Coach Greg Schiano and new Defensive Coordinator Travis Johansen had to say at Johansen's introductory press conference. 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Press Conference 02:37 Greg Schiano's Insights and Confidence 10:11 Travis Johansson's Introduction and Philosophy 10:59 Key Themes from Johansson's Press Conference 19:04 Reflections on Coaching Changes and Future Prospects Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel discuss Rutgers Football hiring South Dakota assistant Eric Finney as the program's new cornerbacks coach. Along with that, the guys also discuss Julian Campenni leaving the program for a new job in the NFL with the Los Angeles Chargers. 00:00 Coaching Changes at Rutgers Football <li>07:10 Analyzing Eric Finney's Hiring</li> <li>09:24 Julian Campenni's Departure</li> <li>16:40 Defensive Line Challenges</li> <li>22:13 Transfer Portal Insights</li> <li>27:56 Recruiting Strategies and Challenges</li> <li>33:23 Upcoming Season Expectations</li> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel discuss Rutgers Football hiring Drake HC Joe Woodley and Drake DC Adam Cox for defensive coach roles. They discuss the resumes of both and how they fit into Travis Johansen's defense. They close by diving deeper into the Johansen DC hire and answering some listener questions. 00:00 Introduction and Coaching Changes 04:52 Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Victory 09:55 Joe Woodley: A New Addition to the Coaching Staff 14:46 Adam Cox: The New Safety's Coach 19:56 Recruiting Strategies and Coaching Experience 24:55 Final Thoughts on Coaching Hires 31:49 Final Transfers and Roster Outlook 33:42 Key Players to Watch 41:52 Coaching Philosophy and Player Development 45:42 Adapting Strategies to Personnel 49:23 Building Relationships with Players 55:51 Coaching Salaries and Market Rates 01:02:24 Trust in Coaching Staff 01:04:08 Athletic Achievements and Recognition 01:06:09 Financial Insights and Athletic Deficits 01:12:05 Future Prospects and Recruitment Strategies 01:16:44 Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel discuss Rutgers Football hiring Travis Johansen as the program's new defensive coordinator. They delve into Johansen's coaching background, his successful tenure at South Dakota, and the implications of his hiring for the team's future. The conversation also covers potential transfers, defensive strategies, and the overall evaluation of the Scarlet Knights' offseason moves. 00:00 Introduction and Anticipation of the New Hire 02:27 Breaking Down the New Defensive Coordinator 05:33 Travis Johansen's Coaching Background and Success 09:14 Potential Player Transfers and Roster Implications 11:56 Defensive Strategies and Coaching Philosophy 15:45 Recruiting and Future Prospects 19:32 Evaluating the Offseason and Future Expectations 23:14 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike, Richie and Alec break down where things currently stand with the DC search, including a recent interviewee and where things stand with him 00:00 Introduction and Context of the Search 02:29 Challenges in Hiring a Defensive Coordinator 05:25 The Impact of Coaching Connections 08:14 Concerns Over Play Calling and Coaching Dynamics 11:16 The Pressure of the Current Situation 14:04 Recruitment Challenges and Coaching Staff Dynamics 16:42 The Future of the Defensive Coordinator Role 19:56 Reflections on the Coaching Search Process 22:37 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike and Richie break down the latest 2026 Rutgers football commit in Ian Asaeli Ngaue-Stephenson, then discuss where things stand in the DC search and the recent hoops results! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike, Richie and Alec break down the 2026 Rutgers football schedule, where we think the wins/losses could come, when homecoming could potentially take place, when the blackout game could take place and who could be on upset alert. They then discuss the NJAM Rutgers athletics deficit report and the updated Rivals rankings. 00:00 Introduction and Schedule Overview 02:28 Analyzing the 2026 Rutgers Football Schedule 05:38 Key Games and Challenges Ahead 08:24 Homecoming and Game Timing Considerations 11:35 Importance of the Maryland Game 14:23 Upset Alerts and Potential Surprises 17:21 Financial Insights on Rutgers Athletics 20:27 Recruiting Updates and Player Rankings 23:07 Defensive Coordinator Search and Future Prospects Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike and Richie break down the commitment of TE Sydney Padilla who is the first commitment of the class of 2027. They also discuss who else to look out for in the class of 2027 00:00 Introduction to the Scarlet Knights' New Commitment 02:49 Sydney Padilla: The First Commitment of 2027 05:20 Analyzing Padilla's Skills and Potential 07:51 Recruiting Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities 10:47 Future Prospects for New Jersey Recruits 13:51 The Impact of National Recruiting Trends 16:43 Position-Specific Recruiting Updates 18:58 Baseball News and Future Developments 21:36 Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike, Richie and Alec break down the commitment of Kevyn Humes, who flipped his commitment from BC. They also break down the positives and negatives of the DC job and when the role could be filled by. 00:00 Introduction to the The Report Podcast 00:53 Analyzing Kevyn Humes' Commitment to Rutgers 04:21 Evaluating Humes' Performance and Potential 06:06 Defensive Back Development and Coaching Concerns 10:46 Safety Position Challenges and Future Prospects 18:51 Defensive Coordinator Search and Coaching Dynamics 24:05 Recruitment Strategies and Transfer Portal Insights 29:15 Positives and Negatives of the DC Job 36:32 Final Thoughts on Team Development and Future Prospects Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike, Richie and Alec break down the commitment of Tulsa DE J'Dan Burnett to Rutgers, discuss other portal targets and when the DC could be named Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.