Scarlet Nation Podcast
197 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThe Scarlet Nation podcast explores the world of Rutgers athletics, with a focus on Scarlet Knight football, basketball, and recruiting. It is hosted by Scarlet Nation publisher, John Otterstedt, as well as long time beat writer, Bobby Deren. Guests include current and former players, high school and college coaches, as well as members of the Scarlet Nation message board community.
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Episodes
Episode 81: The Michigan Rewind
September 26, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 9.88 MBBobby and Joe take a look back at the Scarlet Knights' hard-fought battle against Michigan.
Episode 80: Rutgers gears up for Michigan
September 22, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIt is a big week for Rutgers football, and the Scarlet Nation podcast is back with a look at this week's matchup against Michigan, the previous week's contest against Delaware, and a look at the world of recruiting.
Episode 79: Ron Harper Jr. and Geo Baker are returning to Rutgers!
July 08, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBThe Rutgers fanbase breathed a collective sigh of relief this afternoon with the announcements that both Ron Harper Jr. and Geo Baker will be returning to Rutgers for the 2021-22 season. What does this mean for Harper Jr. and Baker? What does this mean for Steve Pikiell's squad? Bobby Deren and Brian Dohn break it down in our latest Scarlet Nation podcast!
Episode 79: Ron Harper Jr. and Geo Baker are returning to Rutgers!
July 08, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBThe Rutgers fanbase breathed a collective sigh of relief this afternoon with the announcements that both Ron Harper Jr. and Geo Baker will be returning to Rutgers for the 2021-22 season. What does this mean for Harper Jr. and Baker? What does this mean for Steve Pikiell's squad? Bobby Deren and Brian Dohn break it down in our latest Scarlet Nation podcast!
Episode 78: Rutgers football recruiting burns hot in the summer of 2021
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWe are heading into the hottest part of the summer, and there's a lot of heat in the Rutgers football program. Greg Schiano has the Scarlet Knights sitting at No. 11 in the 247Sports Composite rankings for the class of 2022. In today's podcast, Bobby Deren and Shawn Brown discuss the latest developments along the recruiting trail.
Episode 77: Recapping the Rutgers "Chop Elite" football camp
June 03, 2021 03:00 - 13 minutes - 9.05 MBRutgers kicked off the camp season with its "Chop Elite" camp on Wednesday evening. The event drew hundreds of prospects, as well as college coaches from up and down the East coast. There was a nice contingent of committed players, as well as some top targets on-hand. In our latest podcast, we take a look at the event and lay out a blueprint for what fans can expect over the next few months. This is an intense time for recruiting, and Rutgers is standing strong at No. 7 in the 247Sports comp...
Episode 76: Reflections on Rutgers spring football and more
May 26, 2021 03:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBThe end of the spring football is here, and today's podcast looks back at the spring and forward as Greg Schiano and his staff get ready for the 2021 football season.
Episode 75: Rutgers recruiting heats up heading into the summer
May 19, 2021 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBThe Rutgers football program is heading into a new stage of the recruiting season, and Brian Dohn joins the podcast to discuss what fans can expect in the coming weeks and months.
Episode 74: What's going on in the world of Rutgers football recruiting?
April 27, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBRutgers is sitting pretty in the top 10 of the national recruiting rankings, and we are about to enter an exciting period of the recruiting calendar. What can fans look forward to in the not so distant future? Who are the prime targets to keep an eye on? How does it all fit together? Bobby Deren and Shawn Brown break it all down!
Episode 73: Four Star QB Gavin Wimsatt Commits to Rutgers - What does it mean for the Scarlet Knights?
April 10, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThe No. 3 dual threat quarterback in the country, Gavin Wimsatt, committed to Rutgers on Friday night, moving the Scarlet Knights' 2022 recruiting class to No. 6 in the national rankings. What does it mean to a Scarlet Knight program that is rebuilding under head coach Greg Schiano? Bobby Deren breaks it down with 247Sports National Recruiting Analyst, Brian Dohn.
The Rutgers Hoops Roundup With Matt Agnoli
March 25, 2021 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIn our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast, Bobby Deren is talking Rutgers hoops with our resident basketball recruiting guru, Matt Agnoli.
Episode 72: Rutgers basketball postseason reflections with Brian Kelley
March 10, 2021 02:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBRutgers is headed to the B1G Tournament and, ultimately, to the NCAA Tournament this year. It is a big year for the team, as well as the fans who follow it. Today we are talking to super-fan Brian Kelley, the former Court Club president who has seen more "away" Rutgers basketball games than anyone we know. Brian has a unique perspective on the team, and we were happy to have him share it!
Rutgers Basketball: NCAA Basketball Tournament, The Bubble, and more!
March 03, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWhat is happening in the world of Rutgers basketball? Is this an NCAA Tournament team? Bobby Deren and Brian Dohn look at the past, present, and future of Steve Pikiell's program as it tries to work its way into the tournament for the first time since 1991.
Rutgers Basketball: NCAA Basketball Tournament, The Bubble, and more!
March 03, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWhat is happening in the world of Rutgers basketball? Is this an NCAA Tournament team? Bobby Deren and Brian Dohn look at the past, present, and future of Steve Pikiell's program as it tries to work its way into the tournament for the first time since 1991.
Episode 70: Analyzing a top 10 Rutgers 2022 football recruiting class
February 24, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThe Rutgers 2022 football recruiting class currently sits at #3 in the B1G and top 10 in the country. In our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast, Bobby Deren and Shawn Brown talks about the future of the Rutgers football squad. What can we expect in the future? Find out!
Episode 70: Analyzing a top 10 Rutgers 2022 football recruiting class
February 24, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThe Rutgers 2022 football recruiting class currently sits at #3 in the B1G and top 10 in the country. In our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast, Bobby Deren and Shawn Brown talks about the future of the Rutgers football squad. What can we expect in the future? Find out!
Episode 69: Rutgers Football Signing Day Special 2021
February 03, 2021 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast, Bobby sits down with 247Sports national recruiting analyst, Brian Dohn, to discuss the Rutgers football 2021 signees. How did Greg Schiano fare in his goal to strengthen the Scarlet Knights? Find out in our latest show!
Episode 68: Rutgers hoops gears up for more B1G battles
January 05, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBThe nationally ranked Rutgers men's basketball squad plays #23 Michigan State before a rematch with Ohio State. How is the team looking as it prepares to battle the Spartans? Which players have surprised our staff? What can we expect to see from the Scarlet Knights as we inch toward the postseason? John and Bobby break it all down in our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast!
Episode 67: Talking Rutgers football with national recruiting analyst Brian Dohn
December 24, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBScarlet Nation welcomes 247Sports national recruiting analyst, Brian Dohn, to the podcast. Dohn and Deren talk about the early signing period and more!
Episode 66: Signing Day Recap
December 22, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBHow did the Scarlet Knights do when all was said and done on Signing Day? Bobby Deren and Shawn Brown talk about Greg Schiano's first full class in his second tenure leading the Rutgers football program.
Episode 66: Signing Day Recap
December 22, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBHow did the Scarlet Knights do when all was said and done on Signing Day? Bobby Deren and Shawn Brown talk about Greg Schiano's first full class in his second tenure leading the Rutgers football program.
Episode 64: Countdown to kickoff
October 23, 2020 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBWith the kickoff to the Rutgers 2020 season a day away, there's no better time to catch up with Bobby and Shawn for another edition of the Scarlet Nation podcast!
Episode 63: To play B1G football, or not to play?
August 19, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThe big question on everyone's minds is: "Will there be a B1G football season?" In our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast, we explore this question and discuss the positives and negatives of playing in the spring and fall.
Episode 62: The Supersized Rutgers Recruiting Episode!
August 01, 2020 03:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBAs July fades into August, it is time to look at the past, present and future of Rutgers recruiting. Bobby Deren and Shawn Brown give you an inside glimpse at how Greg Schiano's staff is building for the future.
Episode 62: The Supersized Rutgers Recruiting Episode!
August 01, 2020 03:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBAs July fades into August, it is time to look at the past, present and future of Rutgers recruiting. Bobby Deren and Shawn Brown give you an inside glimpse at how Greg Schiano's staff is building for the future.
Episode 61: Rutgers Football - No Rest for Schiano and Staff
May 29, 2020 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBBobby Deren and Shawn Brown chat about the world of Rutgers football, with emphasis on the wild world of recruiting. Rutgers is making a splash on the national scene in Greg Schiano's first year back in Piscataway.
Episode 60: Rutgers football - Recruiting in Quarantine
April 22, 2020 02:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIn our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast, Bobby Deren and Shawn Brown explore how Greg Schiano and his Rutgers football program are navigating the recruiting waters in the midst of a quarantine. How is the recruiting class shaping up, and what can fans expect in the coming months?
Episode 59: Rutgers Hoops 2021-21 Preview!
April 16, 2020 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBIt is never too early to look at the upcoming Rutgers basketball season. In today's podcast, Bobby Deren and John Otterstedt look at the 2020-21 season from all angles. Which players are coming in? What type of impact can they make? What can we expect from the returning players?
Episode 58: Rutgers recruiting kicks off in a big way under Schiano
March 20, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBGreg Schiano is picking up right where he left off. Rutgers finished in the recruiting top 25 during Schiano's last season at the helm, and the Scarlet Knights appear to be headed in the same direction now that he is back in charge. In our latest podcast, Dohn and Deren talk about Schiano's latest recruiting efforts.
Episode 57: Rutgers Recruiting Special
January 23, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBWith the February signing day on the horizon, there's a lot to talk about in the world of Rutgers football recruiting. Bobby Deren and Shawn Brown break it all down!
Episode 56: Signing Day Recap + Some Overall Recruiting Insights
December 19, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBThe first of two signing periods began today, and this evening we are looking back at the whirlwind recruiting process that led to today's Rutgers football signing day. It's a neat little look behind the scenes into the world of Rutgers recruiting! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Hitman" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Episode 55: Greg Schiano and staff EXPLODE onto the recruiting landscape!
December 12, 2019 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBGreg Schiano, Nunzio Campanile, Fran Brown, Rick Mantz and the other Rutgers staff members seem to be all over the place lately, and the results have been impressive. A recruiting class that was once considered a lost cause is starting to rebound, and today's Scarlet Nation Podcast gives his assessment of their efforts.
Episode 55: Greg Schiano and staff EXPLODE onto the recruiting landscape!
December 12, 2019 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBGreg Schiano, Nunzio Campanile, Fran Brown, Rick Mantz and the other Rutgers staff members seem to be all over the place lately, and the results have been impressive. A recruiting class that was once considered a lost cause is starting to rebound, and today's Scarlet Nation Podcast gives his assessment of their efforts.
Episode 54: Greg Schiano, the press conference, and the future
December 05, 2019 02:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBIn our latest podcast, Dohn and Deren bring you even more talk about Greg Schiano direct from the university following Schiano's introductory press conference. Hear what they have to say about the press conference and the new Rutgers coach.
Episode 53: The Welcome Back Greg Schiano Episode
December 02, 2019 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBGreg Schiano is your new Rutgers football coach, and Bobby welcomes Brian Dohn to the podcast to break it down from different angles. Dohn never holds back, so get ready for another Scarlet Nation podcast! Also, if you aren't a Scarlet Nation subscriber, you are missing out on an opportunity to get a front row seat as Schiano rebuilds the Rutgers football program. For Cyber Monday, we are offering your first month for $1, or 75 percent off an annual subscription....75% off!!!!! This offer ...
Episode 53: The Welcome Back Greg Schiano Episode
December 02, 2019 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBGreg Schiano is your new Rutgers football coach, and Bobby welcomes Brian Dohn to the podcast to break it down from different angles. Dohn never holds back, so get ready for another Scarlet Nation podcast! Also, if you aren't a Scarlet Nation subscriber, you are missing out on an opportunity to get a front row seat as Schiano rebuilds the Rutgers football program. For Cyber Monday, we are offering your first month for $1, or 75 percent off an annual subscription....75% off!!!!! This offer ...
Dohn and Deren recap the Schiano situation
November 26, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBBrian Dohn and Bobby Deren take some time to give their thoughts on the Rutgers situation in the wake of talks breaking off between the university and Greg Schiano.
Bobby Deren is interviewed by WRSU
November 26, 2019 02:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBScarlet Nation editor Bobby Deren was interviewed by Rutgers student radio station WRSU today. Check out what he had to say!
Episode 50: Breaking down the Schiano news
November 25, 2019 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBTo say that Rutgers fans were shocked when they heard that Greg Schiano and Rutgers parted ways would be an understatement. In the aftermath of the announcement, John and Bobby hopped on the phone and shared some of their thoughts on the situation.
Episode 49: The hunt for a new Rutgers head football coach begins
September 30, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBIn our first podcast since today's firing of Chris Ash, we are taking a look at a long list of candidates who might garner consideration. The discussion only focuses on candidates with head coaching experience, though others might be considered who have yet to hold the top spot in a program. Among the many coaches that we discuss are Greg Schiano, Joe Moorhead, Lance Leiopold, and Todd Monken. Who is a long shot? Who might be a good fit? Find out in our latest Scarlet Nation podcast!
Episode 48: Bobby and Brian look back at UMASS and a head to Iowa
September 05, 2019 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIn our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast, Brian and Bobby look back at Rutgers' 48-21 victory over UMASS while looking ahead to this weekend's matchup against nationally ranked Iowa. Of course, they take a detour or two into the world of recruiting and more!
Episode 47: Bobby talks to Rutgers AD Pat Hobbs
September 03, 2019 02:00 - 11 minutes - 7.85 MBIn our latest podcast, Bobby Deren talks to Rutgers Athletic Director Pat Hobbs. They discuss the big win against UMASS, his thoughts on the rebuilding process, facility upgrades and much more!
Episode 46: Rutgers 2019 Season Preview Show
August 29, 2019 02:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBBobby Deren chats it up with 247Sports.com national recruiting analyst, Brian Dohn, about the 2019 Rutgers football season. Dohn is the former Rutgers publisher for Scout.com, as well as a Rutgers graduate. With all of the hats that he has worn, Dohn has a unique perspective on the Rutgers football program.
Episode 45: The Rutgers depth chart crystal ball
August 27, 2019 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBBobby Deren is flying solo in today's edition of the Scarlet Nation Podcast. Since Rutgers didn't provide the media with a depth chart this week, he decided to look into his crystal ball and come up with his own. Check out his predictions, and feel free to roast him on the message board if he is wrong on Friday!
Episode 44: Countdown to Rutgers vs UMASS
August 22, 2019 03:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBChris Ash's Rutgers squad is working its way towards the opening kickoff on August 30th. In our first podcast of the season, Bobby Deren shares his observations from camp. How is the team looking? What is going on with the quarterback position? Who is standing out? How does the schedule look?
Episode 43: A look back and ahead at Rutgers wrestling
April 02, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBHow did Rutgers wrestling get to where it is right now? And how does that bode for the future of the program? We are talking to our resident wrestling expert, Mike Abromitis, better known as Abro on the ScarletNation.com message board. Mike loves the sport of wrestling, and you can't help but be excited about the future of the program when you hear him talk about it!
Episode 42: Taking the temperature of Rutgers football recruiting
February 28, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBAnother recruiting season has recently ended, and a new one has begun. In our latest podcast, Shawn Brown looks back at how Rutgers closed its 2019 recruiting class and provides a glimpse at some of the talent that was on-hand for the team's recent Junior Day.
Episode 41: Talking football and a bit of hoops
January 03, 2019 03:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBIn our latest Scarlet Nation podcast, we are running down some hot topics in Rutgers football and beyond. We also touch on the Rutgers basketball program as it hits the meat of the Big 10 schedule.
Episode 40: Shawn Brown looks back at the early signing period
December 27, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBThis is our second look at the early signing period. This time we are talking to Shawn Brown, one of the region's most respected recruiting analysts. Shawn offers his insight not only into the class, but also the manner in which it came together.
Episode 39: A look back at the early signing period in Rutgers football
December 22, 2018 21:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBThe early signing period has come to a conclusion, and Rutgers definitely pulled some surprises in December. Who did they reel in? What does it mean for the future of Rutgers football? And what can we expect in the coming weeks?