Scarlet Knights Game Preview - Connecticut
Nov 21 | Football
RUTGERS (8-3, 4-2
) at CONNECTICUT (4-6, 2-3)
Saturday, November 26 • 12:00 p.m. • ESPN2
Rentschler Field (40,000)
East Hartford, Conn.
Series: Rutgers Leads 21-9
The Game
• Rutgers makes the short trip north to Connecticut to close out the 2011 regular season with an opportunity at a share of its first BIG EAST Championship. Kickoff is set for 12 noon from Rentschler Field in East Hartford with live coverage on ESPN2.
• Calling the game for ESPN2 are Beth Mowins (play-by-play) and Mike Bellotti (color analyst).
• A victory for the Scarlet Knights will secure a share of the BIG EAST Championship and keep Rutgers in the running for a spot in the Bowl Championship Series as the BIG EAST representative.
Series Information
• Rutgers has more victories vs. Connecticut (21) than any other BIG EAST member. The Scarlet Knights lead the series 21-9 and have won five of the last six meetings between the two regional rivals.
• The last three games - all Rutgers victories - have been by a total of nine points. Last season, RU won its only BIG EAST game of the season with a come-from-behind 27-24 victory over the Huskies in Piscataway.
• In last season's win, true freshman Chas Dodd made his first career start at quarterback and threw for 322 yards while San San Te drilled a 34-yard field goal with 13 seconds left for the victory.
The Head Coaches
• Rutgers: Greg Schiano (Bucknell '88) is in his 11th season with the Scarlet Knights. Schiano is just the fourth coach in BIG EAST history to coach 10 seasons at the same school, along with Paul Pasqualoni (Syracuse, 14 years), Frank Beamer (Virginia Tech, 13 years) and Don Nehlen (West Virginia, 10 years). Schiano (67-66) is third all-time in victories among BIG EAST coaches. The 2006 National and BIG EAST Coach of the Year, Schiano has guided Rutgers to a school-record five bowl appearances over the previous six seasons, including four bowl victories.
• UConn: Paul Pasqualoni (Penn State '72) is in his first season at UConn after spending the last six seasons as an assistant coach in the NFL. Pasqualoni concluded a 14-year tenure as Syracuse's second-winningest coach with 107 victories. He guided his teams to four BIG EAST conference titles, including a share of one in 2004 - his final year at the school -- and had a 6-3 postseason record with the Orange.
From Worst to First
Rutgers will look to become the first team in BIG EAST history to go from last place to first place with a win Saturday at Connecticut. No team in the BIG EAST has ever finished in last place in one season and win the league championship the following season.
Playing for a Shot at the Title
For just the second time in school history, Rutgers plays its final game of the regular season with a share of first place in the BIG EAST on the line Saturday vs. Connecticut The Scarlet Knights can earn a share of the conference title if they defeat the Huskies.
The only other time Rutgers played a game with BIG EAST Championship implications was in 2006. The Scarlet Knights ended the 2006 regular season with a 41-39 triple overtime loss at No. 15 West Virginia as they finished the season 5-2 in the league and tied for second in the conference standings.
Preseason Poll
Rutgers was selected to finish last in the 2011 BIG EAST Media Preseason Poll. With a win Saturday, the Scarlet Knights would become the first team in league history to earn a share of the conference title after being selected last in the preseason poll.
2011 BIG EAST Preseason Media Poll
Team (First-Place Votes) Pts. 2011 Record
1. West Virginia (21) 188 7-3, 3-2
2. Pittsburgh (2) 162 5-5, 3-2
3. USF (1) 151 5-5, 1-4
4. Syracuse 98 5-5, 1-4
5. Cincinnati 96 7-3, 3-2
6. Connecticut 76 4-6, 2-3
7. Louisville 60 6-5, 4-2
8. Rutgers 33 8-3, 4-2
Protecting the Home Turf
Rutgers finished 6-1 at High Point Solutions Stadium in 2011, its best record at home since an undefeated 6-0 mark in 2006.
Rutgers equaled the most wins at home in a season since High Point Solutions Stadium was built in 1994.
Home Record under Greg Schiano
2011 6-1
2010 2-4
2009 4-3
2008 5-2
2007 5-3
2006 6-0
2005 4-2
2004 3-3
2003 3-3
2002 1-5
2001 1-6
Totals 40-32 (.555)
Remember November
With a victory Saturday, Rutgers will secure just the third undefeated November since 1984. A victory Saturday would also give RU just its fifth road win in the BIG EAST in the month of November in school history. RU is 4-22 all-time in BIG EAST road games in November.
Rutgers is 14-24 overall under Greg Schiano in the month of November. Over the last six years - five of which that concluded with bowl appearances - Rutgers is 13-10 (.565) in November.
BIG EAST Road Victories in November
Opponent Date RU Head Coach
at Temple (35-10) 11-21-92 Doug Graber
at Temple (23-20) 11-18-95 Doug Graber
at USF (49-16) 11-15-08 Greg Schiano
at Louisville (34-14) 11-27-09 Greg Schiano
Year-by-Year in November under Schiano
Year Overall
2001 0-4
2002 0-4
2003 1-3
2004 0-3
2005 1-2
2006 2-1
2007 2-2
2008 3-0
2009 2-1
2010 0-4
2011 3-0
Total 14-24
Nine-Win Regular Season in Reach
A victory Saturday vs. UConn would give Rutgers a nine-win regular season for the sixth time in school history. It would mark only the second nine-win regular season since Rutgers has played a schedule of mostly Football Bowl Championship opponents.
Nine-Win Seasons at Rutgers
Year Record Head Coach
2009 9-4* Greg Schiano
2006 10-2 Greg Schiano
1978 9-3 Frank Burns
1976 11-0 Frank Burns
1975 9-2 Frank Burns
1961 9-0 John Bateman
*Ninth win came in St. Petersburg Bowl
BIG EAST's Best
Mohamed Sanu broke the school and conference records for receptions in a season with his 13-reception performance in the win over Army. Sanu first broke former first round NFL pick Kenny Britt's single-season record at RU of 87 receptions in 2008. He then passed Larry Fitzgerald's (Pitt) BIG EAST record of 92 receptions in 2003.
In 11 games, Sanu has 100 receptions for 1,011 yards in 2011.
Gotta Go To Mo
Mohamed Sanu is third nationally with 100 receptions in 2011. Sanu has gone over the 100-yard mark in six games in 2011 and has six games of double-digit receptions this season.
NCAA Receptions Leaders
1. Jordan White (W. Michigan) 120
2. Justin Blackmon (Oklahoma State) 103
3. Mohamed Sanu (Rutgers) 100
Moving On Up ...
Mohamed Sanu is second in Rutgers history with 195 career receptions. He is also tied for second in school history in career 100-yard receiving games with nine, tied for ninth in school history with 12 career touchdown receptions and sixth in RU history with 2,068 receiving yards.
Rutgers Career Receptions Leaders
1. Brian Leonard (2003-06) 207
2. Mohamed Sanu (2009-present) 195
3. Tres Moses (2001-05) 192
4. Kenny Britt (2006-08) 178
5. Marco Battaglia (1992-95) 171
Rutgers Career Receiving Yards Leaders
1. Kenny Britt (2006-08) 3,043
2. Tres Moses (2002-05) 2,522
3. Andrew Baker (1981-84) 2,268
4. Tim Brown (2006-09) 2,257
5. Marco Battaglia (1992-95) 2,221
6. Mohamed Sanu (2009-present) 2,068
7. Jim Guarantano (1989-92) 2,065
8. Clark Harris (2003-06) 2,015
9. Tiquan Underwood (2005-08) 1,931
10. Chris Brantley (1990-93) 1,914
Rutgers Career 100-Yard Receiving Game Leaders
1. Kenny Britt (2006-08) 14
2. Tim Brown (2006--09) 9
Mohamed Sanu (2009-present) 9
Rutgers Single-Season Receptions Leaders
1. Mohamed Sanu (2011) 100
2. Kenny Britt (2008) 87
3. Tres Moses (2004) 81
Rutgers Single-Season Receiving Yards Leaders
1. Kenny Britt (2008) 1,371
2. Kenny Britt (2007) 1,232
3. Tim Brown (2009) 1,150
4. Tiquan Underwood (2007) 1,100
5. Tres Moses (2004) 1,056
6. Mohamed Sanu (2011) 1,011
BIG EAST Single-Season Receptions Leaders
1. Mohamed Sanu, Rutgers (2011) 100
2. Larry Fitzgerald, Pitt (2003) 92
3. Mardy Gilyard, Cincinnati (2009) 87
Mo Knows
Mohamed Sanu finished with one of the most prolific receiving days in NCAA history Sept. 24 in the 38-26 victory vs. Ohio.
Sanu set a new BIG EAST and school record with 16 receptions against the Bobcats. Sanu ended the day with career-highs in receptions (16), receiving yards (176) and receiving touchdowns (2).
The 16 receptions by Sanu were the second-most by a player in a single-game nationally in 2011, trailing only Southern California's Robert Woods. Woods caught 17 passes for 177 yards and three touchdowns vs. Minnesota on Sept. 3.
Move Those Chains ...
Mohamed Sanu is second nationally with 60 receptions resulting in a first down in 2011, trailing only Jordan White of Western Michigan (73). Twenty-two of Sanu's 100 receptions have covered 15 yards or more in 2001.
NCAA First Down Receptions Leaders
1. Jordan White (W. Michigan) 73
2. Mohamed Sanu (Rutgers) 60
3. Robert Woods (Southern California) 57
Second Half Sensation
Mohamed Sanu has more receptions in the second half and overtime of games in 2011 than any other player in the country. Sanu leads the nation with 54 receptions in the second half/overtime along with 34 catches that have moved the chains, also the top figure nationally.
Run Like a Deer
Sophomore RB/KR Jeremy Deering is second nationally in kickoff returns, averaging 33.1 yards per return. He is currently second in BIG EAST history with his 33.1 kickoff yard per return average. Deering scored on a 98-yard kickoff return in the victory over USF on November 5.
Deering is also on pace to shatter the school record held by Nate Jones (28.3 yards per kickoff return in 2002). Jones finished the season fifth in the nation in kickoff returns in 2002.
NCAA Kickoff Return Leaders
1. Tyler Lockett (Kansas State) 35.2
2. Jeremy Deering (Rutgers) 33.1
BIG EAST Single-Season KOR Leaders
1. Nick Williams (UConn), 2010 35.3
2. Jeremy Deering (Rutgers), 2011 33.1
3. Jeremy Wright (Louisville), 2010 30.6
4. Mardy Gilyard (Cincinnati), 2009 30.5
5. Mike Imoh (Virginia Tech), 2003 30.0
It's Not Over until it's Over ...
Rutgers erased a 17-3 deficit with 7:38 to play in the fourth quarter to earn a 20-17 victory in overtime over USF on Nov. 5. The Scarlet Knights are 2-0 in overtime games this season and 4-4 all-time in OT contests.
For the second time in 2011, Rutgers erased a deficit of 10 or more points in the fourth quarter to earn an overtime victory in BIG EAST play. The Scarlet Knights trailed 13-3 in the fourth quarter Oct. 1 at Syracuse before QB Gary Nova rallied RU for a win.
For the third time in 2011, Rutgers rallied from a fourth quarter deficit for a win. It was the 11th time under Greg Schiano the Scarlet Knights rallied for a fourth quarter victory.
Fourth Quarter Comebacks under Schiano
Year Opponent (QB) 4th Q Deficit Final Score
2011 USF (Dodd) 3-17 20-17 OT
2011 Navy (Nova) 14-17 21-20
2011 at Syracuse (Nova) 3-13 19-16 2 OT
2010 Army (Dodd) 3-17 23-20 OT
2010 UConn (Dodd) 17-24 27-24*
2010 at FIU (Savage) 13-14 19-14
2009 at UConn (Savage) 21-24 28-24*
2008 NC State (Teel) 19-23 29-23
2006 Louisville (Teel) 22-25 28-25*
2006 at USF (Teel) 13-14 22-20
2004 at Vanderbilt (Hart) 16-34 37-34*
* Game-winning drive with less than two minutes remaining
Mean Greene
Junior LB Khaseem Greene was moved from free safety to linebacker during spring drills and has quickly become one of the nation's top linebackers in 2011.
The Elizabeth native leads RU in tackles (114) while adding 10.5 TFLs and three sacks from his weakside linebacker position. Greene leads the BIG EAST in tackles per game (10.4) and ranks tied for 13th nationally. Greene totaled a career-high 17 stops vs. USF (Nov. 5).
The 114 tackles are the most by a Scarlet Knight since current Jacksonville Jaguar safety Courtney Greene collected 116 tackles as a true freshman in 2005.
Bowl-Eligible for Sixth Time in Seven Years
Rutgers became bowl-eligible for the sixth time in seven years with its 20-17 overtime victory over USF on Nov. 5. The Scarlet Knights have been to five bowls over the previous six seasons, including four straight wins in post-season play.
Rutgers made just one bowl appearance in 135 years of football until Greg Schiano guided the Scarlet Knights to five bowl appearances during his tenure.
Special Teams Truly Special
Under the direction of special teams coordinator Robb Smith, Rutgers has continued its trend under head coach Greg Schiano of having one of the nation's elite special teams units.
The Scarlet Knights rank 10th nationally and first in the BIG EAST in kickoff returns (25.1).
Always a threat to block a kick, Rutgers has seven blocks in 2011. Only Fresno State (9) has blocked more kicks in 2011 as the Scarlet Knights are tied for second nationally with Boise State.
Rutgers has also scored three special teams touchdowns in 2011. Jordan Thomas scored on a 32-yard yard return on a Wayne Warren blocked punt vs. Army, Jeremy Deering returned a kickoff 98 yards for a score vs. USF and Marcus Cooper recovered a fumble on a punt for a three-yard touchdown vs. Ohio.
Breaking Down the Blocks in 2011
Wayne Warren blocked punt vs. Army, 32-yard fumble return for a TD by Jordan Thomas
Justin Francis blocked PAT vs. Louisville
Marcus Cooper blocked punt vs. Louisville, leads to RU touchdown on ensuing possession
Brandon Jones blocked FG vs. Navy to preserve 21-20 victory with 4:43 remaining
Jamal Merrell blocked PAT vs. Syracuse
Jamal Merrell blocked FG vs. Syracuse, leads to RU touchdown on ensuing possession
Jamal Merrell blocked punt vs. North Carolina Central
Everyone Loves a Block Party
Since 2002, Rutgers is tied for second nationally with 54 blocked kicks, including six this season. In the 21-20 victory over Navy, junior CB Brandon Jones blocked Navy's attempted go-ahead field goal attempt with 4:43 remaining to preserve the one-point victory. Jones also contributed his second career interception in the win. The blocked kick was the first of Jones' career.
Sophomore LB Jamal Merrell leads RU with three blocked kicks in 2011. He blocked a PAT and a FG in Rutgers' 19-16 victory at Syracuse en route to BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Week honors on Oct. 3.
Most Blocked Kicks in the NCAA since 2002
1. Fresno State 66
2. Rutgers 54
3. Texas 54
Forcing Turnovers
The Rutgers defense has been at its best in forcing turnovers in 2011. The Scarlet Knights are tied for third nationally with 30 turnovers gained. In 2010, RU forced just 22 turnovers the entire season.
Rutgers has forced four or more turnovers in five games in 2011.
NCAA Turnovers Gained Leaders
1. Oklahoma St. 37
2. NC State 31
3. Rutgers 30
San Jose State 30
Utah 30
No Fly Zone
Rutgers has assembled one of the top pass defenses in the country. The Scarlet Knights are ninth in pass defense, allowing just 173.5 yards per game. Rutgers is also seventh in pass efficiency defense (103.26) and ninth nationally in scoring defense (16.8).
RU has allowed just one opponent to throw for over 300 yards this season - Ohio (339).
Sophomore CB Logan Ryan is 21st in the NCAA and first in the BIG EAST with 13 pass breakups while junior SS Duron Harmon is second in the conference with five interceptions.
NCAA Interceptions Leaders
1. North Carolina St. 22
2. Oklahoma St. 21
3. Utah 18
4. Rutgers 17
Vanderbilt 17
Kansas State 17
South Carolina 17
Louisiana Tech 17
Jamison Joins Elite Company
Redshirt freshman running back Jawan Jamison became the third freshman running back in school history to rush for 200 yards in a game with his 200-yard performance Nov. 19 vs. Cincinnati. Jamison carried 34 times for 200 yards and two touchdowns.
The 200 yards rushing were the most by a freshman running back in school history at home.
Jamison established career-highs in rushing attempts (34), rushing yards (200) and equaled a career-best with two rushing scores.
Rutgers Freshman Running Back Top Performances
1. Terrell Willis at Army (10-16-93) 37 carries, 221 yards, 4 TDs
2. Ray Rice at UConn (10-22-05) 27 carries, 217 yards, 0 TDs
3. Jawan Jamison vs. Cincinnati (11-19-11) 34 carries, 200 yards, 2 TDs
The 200 Club
Jawan Jamison became the fifth running back in Rutgers history to rush for 200 yards in a game with his 200-yard performance vs. Cincinnati. Jamison joined Ray Rice (6), Terrell Willis (3), J.J. Jennings (2) and Curt Edwards (1) to rush for 200 yards in a game.
The 200 yards rushing were the 13th-best single-game total in school history.
Ground Game Paves Way to Victory
Rutgers is 39-13 (.750) when rushing for 150 yards or more in a game under head coach Greg Schiano.
The Scarlet Knights are 3-1 this season when going over the 150-yard mark on the ground.
Since the start of the 2006 season, Rutgers is 28-7 (.800) when rushing for more than 150 yards.
Under 300 the Magic Number
The Rutgers defense has held four opponents to under 300 yards of total offense in 2011, going 4-0 in those contests. Under head coach Greg Schiano, the Scarlet Knights are 39-4 (.907) when limiting the opposition to under 300 yards of total offense.
This Week's Opponent: Connecticut
Connecticut brings a record of 4-6 overall and 2-3 in BIG EAST action into Saturday's game. The Huskies show victories on the season against Fordham (35-3), Buffalo (17-3), USF (16-10) and Syracuse (28-21) while losing to Vanderbilt (24-21), Iowa State (24-20), Western Michigan (38-31), West Virginia (43-16), Pittsburgh (35-20) and Louisville (34-20).
Saturday's game features the BIG EAST's top defense (Rutgers) vs. the last-ranked offense (UConn). The Huskies are 107th nationally in total offense (319.8 ypg), 93rd in scoring offense (22.4 ppg), 91st in rushing offense (122.6 ypg) and 84th in passing offense (197.2 ypg).
Defensively, UConn ranks 49th nationally in total defense (365.1 ypg), 44th in scoring defense (23.5 ppg), sixth in rushing defense (93.5 ypg) and 106th in pass defense (271.6 ypg).
Sweet Te
Senior PK San San Te is ranked among the career active leaders in the nation in field goals made. Te is tied for third among active players with 61 career field goals.
Te is also fourth in BIG EAST history with 61 career field goals. Former RU standout Jeremy Ito is the BIG EAST's all-time leader with 80 career field goals.
BIG EAST Career Field Goal Leaders
1. Jeremy Ito, Rutgers (2004-07) 80
2. Shayne Graham, Virginia Tech (1996-99) 68
Dave Teggert, Connecticut (2007-present) 68
4. San San Te, Rutgers (2008-present) 61
At Rutgers, Te is second all-time in career field goals (61) behind Ito. Te is tied for 10th in the nation in field goals made per game (1.55) and is seventh among active players with 326 career points.
Te booted his third career game-winning field goal with his 37-yard FG in overtime to secure the win over USF. Te also kicked a game-deciding 47-yard field goal in overtime at Syracuse (game ended with a Syracuse fumble in overtime) and a 34-yard FG last season to defeat UConn 27-24.
Scoring Leaders
San San Te moved into second place in Rutgers history with seven points vs. West Virginia to pass Ray Rice (300) in career scoring at Rutgers. Te (326 career points) trails only Jeremy Ito (400 career points) in the Rutgers record books.
True Freshmen in 2011
In 2011, 10 true freshmen have seen the field for the Scarlet Knights. The lone starters of the group have been right tackle Kaleb Johnson and quarterback Gary Nova.
DB Johnathan Aiken
RB Savon Huggins
DE Myles Jackson
OT Kaleb Johnson
CB Tejay Johnson
DT Kenneth Kirksey
QB Gary Nova
WR Miles Shuler
LB Kevin Snyder
DT Daryl Stephenson
Under Pressure
Rutgers has put the pressure on the opposition in 2011 as the Scarlet Knights rank 13th nationally in sacks per game (2.1) and 11th in tackles-for-loss per game (7.6). Rutgers set a season-high with nine sacks in the season-opener vs. North Carolina Central.
Pressure a Calling Card of a Schiano Defense
Greg Schiano called the defensive plays for Rutgers from 2005-07 and in 2011. One constant from each of those seasons has been RU's ability to generate tackles behind the line of scrimmage and sacks.
Below is a breakdown of RU's per game averages of TFLs and sacks along with the national ranking in each category.
Year Sacks per game (Rank) TFLs per game (Rank)
2011 2.9 (13) 7.6 (11)
2007 3.15 (12) 7.23 (T-20)
2006 3.15 (5) 7.92 (T-5)
2005 3.83 (T-2) 8.92 (5)
First State's Finest
Duron Harmon is one of four Delaware natives in the starting lineup for Rutgers in 2011 and is having a terrific season. In his first year as a starter, Harmon leads RU with five interceptions - which places him in a tie for ninth nationally and second in the BIG EAST.
Harmon's fifth INT of the season came during USF's first possession of overtime. On the ensuing possession for RU, San San Te drilled a game-winning 37-yard field goal.
Tough to Score in the Red Zone
Rutgers is tied for second nationally in red zone defense in 2011. The Scarlet Knights have yielded 21 scores in 32 opportunities, including just 14 touchdowns.
NCAA Red Zone Defensive Leaders
School Red Zone Drives Red Zone Scores TDs Allowed Score Pct.
1. Alabama 16 10 6 62.5
2. Rutgers 32 21 14 65.6
Michigan 32 21 18 65.6
Defense Wins Championships
Rutgers leads the BIG EAST in six defensive categories and ranks in the top 15 in eight different national defensive statistics. The Scarlet Knights lead the BIG EAST in total defense, pass defense, scoring defense, pass efficiency defense, red zone defense and opponent first downs.
Nationally, the RU defense ranks 15th in total defense, seventh in pass efficiency defense, ninth in scoring defense, ninth in pass defense, 13th in sacks, 11th in tackles-for-loss, first in red zone defense and fourth in first downs allowed.
Man in the Middle
Steve Beauharnais has been the quarterback of the nation's ninth-best scoring defense. Now in his second season as the starter at middle linebacker, Beauharnais is second on the team in tackles (62) and sacks (5.0).
He leads the BIG EAST in tackles-for-loss in 2011 with 15.0.
Finishing with a Winning BIG EAST Record
With the 20-3 victory over Cincinnati, Rutgers clinched its fifth winning record in 21 seasons of BIG EAST play. Four of the five winning seasons have come during the Greg Schiano era in Piscataway.
A win over UConn would give Rutgers its third 5-2 record in conference play in the last six years.
Winning Seasons in BIG EAST Play
Season Record (Conference Finish) Head Coach
1992 4-2 (Third) Doug Graber
2005 4-2 (Third) Greg Schiano
2006 5-2 (T-Second) Greg Schiano
2008 5-2 (T-Second) Greg Schiano
2011 4-2 (T-First) Greg Schiano
Rutgers Second Nationally in Academic Progress Rate
The Rutgers football team has achieved the nation's number two ranking in Academic Progress Rate, according to the latest multi-year APR figures released by the NCAA. The impressive accomplishment continues a trend for the Rutgers football program under head coach Greg Schiano of success both in the classroom and on the playing field.
For the fourth consecutive year, the Rutgers football team was ranked in the top three nationally in multi-year APR rates, becoming the only university in the entire nation to earn such a prestigious honor.
The Scarlet Knights, who secured the nation's top APR multi-year figure (992) in 2010, continued their model of success and achievement in the classroom with a multi-year APR figure of 988 in 2011.
"Thanks to their hard work, the young men we cheer every Saturday will be tomorrow's leaders in whatever career path they pursue," said New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. "Congratulations - yet again - to Coach Schiano and the outstanding men and women across our Scarlet Knights athletics programs for exemplifying what it means to be a 'student-athlete.'"
Rutgers' four-year APR score of 988 covered the academic years of 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10.
The top three Football Bowl Subdivision schools in terms of APR are Northwestern (993), Rutgers (988) and Northern Illinois (987). For the fourth straight year, Rutgers has the best APR mark of any state university in the nation.
The APR provides a real-time look at a team's academic success each semester or quarter by tracking the academic progress of each student-athlete. The APR includes eligibility, retention, and graduation in the calculation and provides a clear picture of the academic culture in each sport.
Head Coach Greg Schiano
Coaching Experience
2000- Rutgers University (head coach)
1999-00 University of Miami (defensive coordinator)
1998 Chicago Bears (defensive backfield coach)
1996-97 Chicago Bears (defensive assistant)
1991-96 Penn State University (defensive backfield coach)
1990 Penn State University (graduate assistant)
1989 Rutgers University (graduate assistant)
1988 Ramapo High School (assistant coach)
Career Record
67-66 (11th season; longest active tenured coach in BIG?EAST at same school)
Bowl Appearances (12)
2009 St. Petersburg Bowl, 2008 PapaJohns.com Bowl, 2008 International Bowl, 2006 Texas Bowl, 2005 Insight Bowl, 2000 Gator Bowl, 1996 Outback Bowl, 1995 Rose Bowl, 1994 Citrus Bowl, 1993 Blockbuster Bowl, 1992 Fiesta Bowl, 1990 Blockbuster Bowl
Honors and Accomplishments
• 2006 Eddie Robinson/FWAA National Coach of the Year
• 2006 The Home Depot National Coach of the Year
• 2006 Walter Camp Football Foundation National Coach of the Year
• 2006 Liberty Mutual National Coach of the Year
• 2006 George Munger (Maxwell Club) National Coach of the Year
• 2006 BIG EAST Coach of the Year
• First coach in Rutgers history to lead team to four consecutive bowl appearances
• First coach in Rutgers history to lead team to three consecutive bowl championships
• First coach to guide Rutgers to a top-10 national ranking
