The Knight Report Podcast

The Knight Report Podcast Postgame Show is back, as the crew of Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel go LIVE to talk all things Rutgers Football after the recent loss + Rutgers Basketball adds two commits in RJ Moore (men's) and Emily Forrester (women's). 0:00 – Intro & Setting the Stage: A Few Days Removed 1:30 – Sponsor: FanDuel & The Shifting BC Spread 3:00 – Schiano's Streak Is Over: The Historical Context 6:00 – Richie's Lingering Thoughts: The Linebacker & Portal Hall Failures 11:00 – The Johansen Defense vs. What We Actually Saw 16:00 – Alec's Take: The National Embarrassment & Trench Domination 21:00 – Injury Watch: Lonergan & BC's Center Situation 25:00 – The Boston College Game: A Must-Win for Both Program 29:00 – Antwan Raymond's PFF Stats: The Hidden Gem of the Disaster 32:00 – The First Drive vs. The Next Eight: Dylan Lonergan Breakdown 36:00 – Kirk Ciarrocca & Joe Harasymiak: The Play Caller Problem 40:00 – Men's Basketball: RJ Moore Four-Star Commitment 44:00 – Women's Basketball: Emily Forrester Four-Star Commitment 46:00 – Recruiting Roundup: MacCalla, Samuels & 2027 Class Outlook 47:00 – Final Football Thoughts & Schiano's Fate Discussion 47:36 – Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Knight Report Podcast Postgame Show is back, as the crew of Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel go LIVE to talk all things Rutgers Football following the Scarlet Knights season opening 37-21 loss to the UMass Minutemen on Thursday night. 0:00 – Setting the Stage for a Disaster 2:00 – David's Macro Take: How Did This Happen? 7:00 – Richie's Reaction: Worst Loss in Program History 12:00 – Alec from the Press Box: The Scene & Atmosphere 14:00 – Super Chats Round 1: Fan Reactions Pour In 17:00 – What UMass Did Schematically to Confuse Lonergan 23:00 – Dylan Lonergan: Is He Done as the Starter? 28:00 – The Running Game Collapse: 30 Yards on the Ground 32:00 – Offensive Line Breakdown: Both Sides Got Dominated 37:00 – Defensive Backs: Speed vs. Coverage Problems 42:00 – Super Chats Round 2: Fire Schiano Sentiment Builds 47:00 – The DC Hire Timeline Problem: Johansen Had No Offseason 52:00 – Super Chats Round 3: Hard Truths 57:00 – Greg Schiano's Post-Game Presser (Live Reaction) 63:00 – Presser Reaction: Did He Believe What He Was Saying? 67:00 – PFF Snap Count Deep Dive: Who Played Where? 72:00 – Confidence Meter: Is Schiano the Coach in December? 78:00 – Where Does the Season Go From Here? 82:00 – Head Coaching Candidates If Schiano Is Fired 85:00 – Bowl Game Confidence Meter & Final Thoughts 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 Aaron Breitman of the Scarlet Faithful, David Anderson of the Rutgers Realm, and Larry Krayn of Knight Watch. Today we continue our podcast preview by talking about the Rutgers Football defense and offer our game by game predictions for the 2026 season. 00:00 – Welcome Back for Part Two: Defense, Special Teams & Predictions 00:34 – Defense Outlook: Travis Johansen's New Scheme & Nickel Package 10:10 – Travis Johansen as a Teacher & Communicator 11:05 – Stat Predictions: Leading Tackler, Sacks & INT Leaders 20:13 – Special Teams Predictions: Field Goals, Blocks & D/ST Touchdowns 25:47 – Final Defense Calls: Breakout Player, Defensive MVP & Total D Rank 37:16 – 2026 Season Predictions Begin: Win Total & the UMass Opener 41:45 – Boston College: The Red Bandana Game 47:32 – USC: A Bad Matchup on Paper 51:12 – Indiana: Another Long Shot 52:19 – Maryland: The Bye-Week Bounce-Back Game 56:37 – Northwestern: The Toss-Up Rutgers Can't Seem to Win 1:02:47 – Michigan & Penn State: Two tough ones 1:03:30 – Wisconsin, Nebraska & Michigan State: The Final Three Winnable Games 1:16:22 – Final Win Total Predictions & Season Outlook 1:17:26 – Wrap-Up & Thanks for Listening 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 Aaron Breitman of the Scarlet Faithful, David Anderson of the Rutgers Realm, and Larry Krayn of Knight Watch. Today we start by talking about the Scarlet Knights offense. 00:00 – Intro & Panel Roundtable: The Knight Report, Knight Watch, Scarlet Faithful, & Rutgers Realm 02:25 – 2025 Season Recap: Expectations vs. a 5-7 Reality 10:07 – Revisiting Last Year's Predictions: What the Panel Got Wrong 16:17 – Celebrating David Anderson's 2025 Prediction Crown 17:30 – 2026 Offense Outlook: Building Around Dylan Lonergan 18:49 – Why the Offensive Line Will Make or Break the Season 25:41 – Can Greg Schiano Evolve as a Play-Caller? 31:15 – Hands-Off Schiano: Trusting Travis Johansen on Defense 35:16 – 2026 Stat Predictions Begin: Who Leads the Team in Catches? 39:23 – Receiving Yards & TDs: The Case For (and Against) KJ Duff 45:50 – Rushing Predictions: Antwan Raymond & the Backfield Mix 50:44 – Passing Game Predictions: Dylan Lonergan's Debut Season 1:01:35 – Final Calls: Breakout Player, Offensive MVP & Team Rank 1:07:24 – Wrap-Up & Preview of Part Two (Defense, Special Teams & Predictions) 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 had to say at his game week presser, what KJ Duff and Ty Morris had to say during their media availability and close by talking to Christian McCollum of Minuteman Command to preview the UMass game 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 Rutgers QB Dylan Lonergan's high school coach PJ Katz to break down his game and more. 00:00 Intro & Guest Introduction 00:41 How PJ Katz met the Lonergan Family 01:27 Multi-Sport Athlete: Baseball, Golf & the Injury 02:51 First Impressions of Lonergan 04:19 Refining Mechanics: Feet, Hips & Lower Half 05:51 Starting as a Freshman in Georgia's Toughest Region 07:25 Earning the Job & Handling Older Teammates 08:54 Dylan's Personality & Demeanor Off the Field 11:27 Lonergan's Play Style & Mobility 13:04 Arm Strength, Timing & Ball Placement Philosophy 20:35 Processing Complex Concepts & Learning New Offense 23:19 Jersey Roots: Family Ties to the Northeast 25:14 Film Breakdown: Michigan State Highlights 35:20 Film Breakdown: Cal Interceptions 43:45 Georgia Tech Film: The Best Game of the Year? 55:59 Why Rutgers Was the Right Fit 60:39 Wrap-Up & Sign-Off 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 talk about what Dylan Lonergan had to say after winning the QB1 job. After that, the guys talk about the Blackout game announcement and also the latest on the Rutgers Women's Basketball roster. 00:00 Intro & Episode Rundown 01:41 Mailbag: Super Chat & Betting Line Update 02:07 Dylan Lonergan's Media Availability: Learning a New System 07:29 Jourdin Houston Interview: QB Competition Made Everyone Better 11:25 KJ Duff as a Leader & NFL Draft Buzz 19:58 Blackout Game Reveal: Indiana on October 3rd 22:01 Debating the Blackout Choice: USC vs. Indiana 25:47 Gary Redus II Interview: Fatima's Departure 28:48 Impact on Season Outlook & Front Court Depth 34:16 Looking Ahead: Season Review Show & UMass Preview 36:46 Mailbag: Bill O'Brien's Reaction to Lonergan news 39:25 Wrap-Up & Sign-Off 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 offer their reactions to the new of Rutgers Football naming Dylan Lonergan as the starting quarterback aka QB1. 00:00 Dylan Lonergan named Starting Quarterback 01:18 Initial Reactions: Was This the Expected Pick? 06:13 Lonergan's 2025 Tape: Accuracy Despite a Brutal Situation 09:03 Reputational Stakes for Greg Schiano: Floor vs. Ceiling 12:55 UMass Game Plan: Managing Snaps & a Brewing Controversy 14:02 Betting on Talent: The Michigan State Tape 16:25 Does This Hurt Rutgers' QB Development Reputation? 18:55 Comparing Transfer Confidence: Dylan Lonergan vs. Athan Kaliakmanis in 2024 27:25 KJ Duff's Ties to Both Quarterbacks 29:08 Behind the Decision: How Much Input Did Position Coaches Have? 34:39 Defending Rutgers' QB Development Track Record 41:16 Statistical Projection: Can Lonergan Replicate Kaliakmanis' 2024? 46:13 Passing Chart Breakdown: A More Conservative Offense 50:34 Final Verdict: 55/45 & Season Outlook 51:44 Looking Ahead: The Boston College Revenge Game 53:51 Wrap-Up & Knight Report Membership Deal 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, Alec Crouthamel, and Craig Epstein discuss everything Greg Schiano had to say after the final scrimmage of training camp and how they thought the team looked in practice. 00:15 Episode Preview: Scrimmage Two Recap 01:38 Greg Schiano Press Conference 10:52 QB Battle: Three Scenarios & the Case for the Incumbent 19:59 Mailbag: Does a QB Loss Hurt Rutgers' Development Reputation? 23:20 Offensive Line Depth & the Battle for Backup Spots 26:52 Linebacker Battle: Ty Morris & Sean Allison 29:12 Final Presser Takeaways & QB Announcement Timing 31:21 Power Outage & the Recruiting Visitor List 32:52 2031 Non-Conference Additions: Akron & Temple 35:24 Live Chat Chaos & Donation Banter 37:11 Athan Kaliakmanis' NFL Preseason Highlight Reel 40:13 NFL Knight Roundup: Former Scarlet Knights 45:09 Mailbag: 2025 Team vs. 2026 Team 47:13 Wrap-Up & Knight Report Membership Deal 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 edge rusher Wydeek Collier being dismissed from the program, the latest from Rutgers Football practice, and recapping the B1G Network Training Camp Tour. 00:05 – Intro & topics preview 01:21 – Wydeek Collier dismissed from the team 08:34 – Big Ten Network's annual campus visit overview 10:06 – Howard Griffith's takeaways: OL violence, QB race & culture 11:48 – Jake Butt's takeaways: raving about KJ Duff 17:50 – Schedule breakdown: the winnable road games 18:20 – Defensive coordinator Travis Johansen's presser highlights 21:53 – Head coach Greg Schiano's presser highlights 27:22 – Offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca's presser highlights 30:24 – Antwan Raymond player interview 33:54 – KJ Duff player interview 36:42 – Jesse Ofurie player interview & his breakout role 39:42 – BTN's final team impressions: skill positions elite, QB battle, defense outlook 45:34 – KJ Duff named a Biletnikoff Award watch-list nominee 46:12 – Antwan Raymond snubbed from the Doak Walker Award watch list 47:23 – Rutgers Women's basketball schedule released Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s time for the Rutgers Football Take Purge. Before the 2026 season kicks off, The Knight Report crew is putting every Rutgers Football take on the record bold predictions, players we’re buying stock in, concerns heading into the season and opinions we may regret by November. Who breaks out? What position groups are being underrated? How many games will Rutgers win? And which preseason narratives are completely wrong? We’ll come back to these takes later in the season to see who nailed it and who needs to own the receipts. 00:02 – Intro & rules of the Take Purge 01:30 – Receiving room takes: KJ Duff, Jourdin Houston & the young WRs 07:10 – Running back takes: Antwan Raymond, Aiden Gibson & the RB room 15:38 – Coaching hot seat takes: fired coaches & Schiano's own seat 23:05 – Craig's takes: Eagles, Penn State & fired-up debates 27:59 – Defense takes: sacks, most-improved unit & "year one" for Schiano 36:05 – Secondary, DC hype & the USC/Indiana gauntlet takes 43:04 – November gauntlet, Coach of the Year & grease truck takes 49:12 – QB battle, Travis Johansen's future & Ian Strong's return 57:19 – Rapid-fire finale: linebackers, kicks, Jets jokes & NFL draft 64:31 – Wrap-up, sponsor thanks & 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, Alec Crouthamel, and Craig Epstein discuss everything Greg Schiano had to say after scrimmage No. 1 of training camp and how they thought the team looked in the first scrimmage. 01:55 Greg Schiano Press Conference: Full Audio 10:29 Is the QB Battle Really This Close? 18:42 Mailbag: Comments & Fishing Contest Banter 20:29 Why Schiano Says Next Week is most important of the year 24:23 Young Wide Receivers Step Up 28:56 Trenches & Simulating Game Intensity 30:30 Defense Check-In: Assessing Travis Johansen 36:30 Sekou Kromah's Early Impact & the Risk Board Game metaphor 42:44 True Freshmen & Position Group standouts 45:20 NFL Sunday Recap: Athan Kaliakmanis & Rutgers Alums 48:12 Wrap-Up & Knight Report Membership Deal 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 update where things stand for Rutgers Football following week two of training camp. They talk about the players they spoke with this week and which Scarlet Knights ended up on Bruce Feldman's 2026 Freaks List and which players on the list they will face-off against on the field in 2026. 00:00 Intro 02:01 Tyler Needham Interview Recap 03:54 J'Dan Burnett Interview: Seahawks Fandom & Culture Parallels 05:59 Clay Thevenin Interview: Portal Process & RB Room Fit 10:03 Mailbag: Week One Betting Lines & Non-Con Picks 16:10 Can Rutgers Win a Big Ten Game? Historical Context 18:43 Defense Improvement & Takeaway Goals 23:54 Freaks List: KJ Duff & Kobe Asamoah 31:20 Freaks List: Breaking Down Rutgers' Opponents 40:45 Take Purge Preview 42:58 Women's Basketball Recruiting: Emily Forrester's Visit 44:11 Football Recruiting Visitors Tease 45:09 Quarterback Decision Timeline Speculation 46:12 Big Ten Network Tour & Nostalgia 47:55 Preview Show Announcement 49:21 Wrap-Up & The Knight Report membership deal 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 a late, but talented addition via the portal in Temple transfer defensive lineman Sekou Kromah. 00:00 Cold Open / Intro 00:11 Rutgers Lands Sekou Kromah 01:32 How the Commitment Came Togethe 02:59 Roster Numbers & the 105 Scholarship Limit 04:10 Portal Targets Recap: Hit Rate on Edge Rushers 05:46 Film Breakdown: Kromah's Highlight Tape 07:11 Projecting His Role: Edge or Interior 08:13 Why Interior Pressure Matters 15:25 Temple's Side of the Story 17:17 Prediction Round: Edge vs. Interior 17:39 Depth Chart Breakdown: Edge & DT Rooms 24:41 Looking Ahead: Practice, QB Battle & BTN Tailgate Show 26:11 Xavier Stearn Update 27:03 Wrap-Up & The Knight Report membership deal 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 everything that was said following Rutgers Football training camp practice number three. 00:00 Intro 00:15 Riviera Richie: Live from the Jersey Shore 01:56 Player Interviews: Sean Allison & Kobe Asamoah 05:59 Celebrity Sightings: NFL Scouts & Big Ten Commissioner 07:35 Mailbag: Comments on Richie's Beach Office 10:18 Quarterback Battle Timeline Debate 15:48 Touchdown Terrace Pricing Breakdown 20:50 Schiano's NBC Sports Interview & Program Nostalgia 22:03 Basketball Scheduling Update 22:54 Recruiting Note: Marlon Martinez to Marquette 25:51 Wrap-Up & Jersey Sponsor Question 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 all the happenings of day two of Rutgers football training camp 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, Alec Crouthamel, and Craig Epstein recap everything that was said about Rutgers Football following day one of training camp. 02:00 Greg Schiano Press Conference 13:49 Reacting to Roster Losses (Edwards, Williams) 23:51 Mailbag: Comments & Chat Questions 30:20 True or False: Travis Johansen's Defense 33:33 Wydeek Collier-Johnson's Weight Jump 34:19 Roster Breakdown: Transfers & Departures 36:42 Notable Weight Changes 37:50 Cornerback Battle Preview 40:18 Women's Basketball Recruiting Update 43:38 Blackout Game Speculation 47:38 Running Back Room: Aiden Gibson Outlook 50:56 Closing Thoughts & Sign-Off 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 have everything you need to know about this year's Rutgers Football team ahead of the 2026 season. 0:00 – Intro & Training Camp Week Is Here 2:30 – Entrenched Starters: Who's Already Locked In 6:00 – Quarterback Battle: AJ Surace vs. Dylan Lonergan Odds 16:00 – Backup Running Back Battle: Thevenin, Benjamin & Gibson 27:00 – Starting Outside Receiver: Black, Toure & Allen 32:00 – Slot Receiver Battle: Jourdin Houston 36:00 – Tight End Battle: Blake, Higgins & Anthony 40:00 – Left Tackle Battle: Giwa, Langsdale & a dark horse 45:00 – Left Guard Battle: Dante Chin's Job to Lose 49:00 – Center Battle: Salami, Zilinskas, Cook 53:00 – Defensive Tackle Battle: Angoy, Porter, Griffin, Lee 56:00 – Edge Rusher Group: Davis & Burnett Lead the Pack 60:00 – Linebacker Battle: Morris Locked In, Who's Next? 63:00 – Cornerback Battle: Who are the favorites? 67:00 – Stud Position: Ofurie vs. Gilley in a New Role 69:00 – Safety Battle: Joines, Hayer & Fuse 73:00 – Best NFL Draft Prospect Among Transfers 76:00 – Rhoback Rutgers Collection & Promo Code: TKR20 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 everything that was said about Rutgers Football this 2026 Big Ten Media Days. They talk about Greg Schiano's thoughts at the podium, him joining Pardon My Take, what the players had to say, team expectations and more from Chicago. 0:00 – Intro & Today's Topics 2:30 – Vertical Alignment: Schiano's Big Theme at Media Day 11:00 – Roster Depth: Deepest & Most Talented of the 2.0 Era 18:00 – Travis Johansen Hire & Last Year's Defensive Chaos 24:00 – Johansen's Scheme: Stud Position, 4-2-5 Base & Big Play Elimination 38:00 – QB Battle: Schiano Sets a Decision Timeline 44:00 – AJ Surace vs. Dylan Lonergan: Who Wins & Why 51:00 – Offensive Line: Jim Turner, New Starters & Competition 57:00 – Key Stretch of the Season: Bye Week, Maryland & Northwestern 61:00 – Player Retention: Duff, Asamoah & Raymond Re-Recruited 70:00 – Schiano's CBA Proposal & Salary Cap Talk 70:00 – Greg Shiano on Pardon My Take 73:00 – Women's Basketball Wins FISU Championship in Peru 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 are is joined by Ahmed Ghafir of Inside The Black and Gold to talk all things Maryland Football ahead of their matchup versus Rutgers. 0:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome: Ahmed Ghafir of Inside Black & Gold 1:00 – Sponsor: FanDuel & Maryland Win Total 2:30 – State of the Maryland Program: Year Eight Pressure on Locksley 5:00 – Malik Washington: Sophomore Leap & Year Two Expectations 9:00 – Maryland's Run Game: Three Straight Years Ranked 120th+ 13:00 – Edge Rusher Trio: Mathis, Stewart & Ely Breakdown 17:00 – Biggest Losses Heading into 2026 20:00 – Biggest Additions: Portal & High School Highlights 23:30 – The October Collapse: Is "September Maryland" a Real Thing? 27:00 – Virginia Tech Week Three: Most Anticipated Game in Years 29:30 – Biggest Strength & Weakness by Position Group 32:00 – Breakout Player Picks: Offense & Defense 33:00 – Win Total Bet & Rutgers-Maryland Line Prediction 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 is joined by Alec Lasley of TheHoosier to talk all things Indiana Football ahead of their matchup versus Rutgers later. 0:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome: Alec Lasley of TheHoosier.com <li>1:00 – Sponsor: FanDuel & Rutgers Win Total Bet</li> <li>2:00 – Indiana's Surreal Two-Year Run: National Title to Now</li> <li>5:30 – When Did Indiana Fans Know the Program Had Changed?</li> <li>9:00 – The Oregon Win: The Real Turning Point</li> <li>13:00 – Notre Dame vs. Purdue: Who's Handling Indiana's Rise Worse?</li> <li>17:00 – Is Indiana a Football School Now?</li> <li>20:00 – Josh Hoover: The Right QB for This System?</li> <li>25:00 – NIL Investment & Mark Cuban's Role</li> <li>29:00 – How Indiana Finds Talent Others Miss: CJ West model</li> <li>33:00 – Recruiting Trajectory: 2027 Class & High School Pipeline</li> <li>36:00 – Win Total: Over/Under 10.5 & Schedule Breakdown</li> <li>39:00 – Biggest Losses & Additions: Offense Breakdown</li> <li>43:00 – Defensive Returners & Edge Rusher Question Mark</li> <li>46:00 – Strengths & Weaknesses by Position Group</li> <li>49:00 – Outro & Where to Find TheHoosier.com</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 offer their reactions to OL James Cocozzo reclassifying to the 2026 class and Rutgers Basketball landing Mervedi Miteo. After that, the guys go in depth on the new CEO hire for Scarlet Knight Enterprises and much more. 0:00 – Intro & Today's Agenda <li>3:00 – James Cocozzo Reclassifies into 2026 Class</li> <li>8:00 – Why Rutgers Gets Reclassifications Right</li> <li>11:00 – Mervedi Miteo Basketball Commitment Breakdown</li> <li>22:00 – Lewis Duarte Confirmation & Roster at 15</li> <li>25:00 – Scarlet Knight Enterprises Hires CEO Fred Mangione</li> <li>35:00 – Big Ten Media Day Preview: Asamoah, Raymond & Duff</li> <li>42:00 – Movie Night at SHI Stadium Recap</li> <li>46:00 – Women's Basketball in Peru: FISU America Games Update</li> <li>51:00 – Zennia Thomas & Tara Daye Standout Performances</li> <li>53:30 – Listener Comments & Fantasy Football League Talk</li> <li>56:00 – Breaking News: LeBron James signs with the 76ers</li> <li>57:15 – Outro & Subscription Promo</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 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.