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 38: Basketball is about to begin!
November 08, 2018 02:00 - 14 minutes - 6.62 MBThe Rutgers men's basketball team is about to open their season against FDU, and the Scarlet Nation Podcast is taking a look at Coach Pikiell's team as they get ready for the 2018-19 season. Bobby and Brian will discuss the hoops team, as well as the football team as they prepare for Michigan this weekend.
Episode 38: Basketball is about to begin!
November 08, 2018 02:00 - 14 minutes - 6.62 MBThe Rutgers men's basketball team is about to open their season against FDU, and the Scarlet Nation Podcast is taking a look at Coach Pikiell's team as they get ready for the 2018-19 season. Bobby and Brian will discuss the hoops team, as well as the football team as they prepare for Michigan this weekend.
Episode 37: We are talking Rutgers basketball and football!
October 30, 2018 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.41 MBThe Rutgers basketball season is about to kick off, and this week's episode explores Bobby and Brian's insights from today's open practice. How is the team looking? What can fans expect? We hit on all that, plus take a look at the world of Rutgers football.
Episode 37: We are talking Rutgers basketball and football!
October 30, 2018 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.41 MBThe Rutgers basketball season is about to kick off, and this week's episode explores Bobby and Brian's insights from today's open practice. How is the team looking? What can fans expect? We hit on all that, plus take a look at the world of Rutgers football.
Episode 36: Post Indiana and looking ahead to Illinois
October 02, 2018 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.84 MBIn the wake of Rutgers' closest game since its opening day victory over Texas State, Bobby Deren and Brian Fonseca look back at Indiana game and see what we can take away from the Scarlet Knights' performance. The also look ahead to this week's matchup with Illinois.
Episode 35: Where is Rutgers headed after the Kansas debacle?
September 17, 2018 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.71 MBIn the latest episode live from Rutgers after today's practice, Brian Fonseca and Bobby Deren discuss the devastating loss to Kansas and break it down from several angles.
Episode 35: Where is Rutgers headed after the Kansas debacle?
September 17, 2018 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.71 MBIn the latest episode live from Rutgers after today's practice, Brian Fonseca and Bobby Deren discuss the devastating loss to Kansas and break it down from several angles.
Episode 34: The upgrade/downgrade show - Where has RU football improved since Chris Ash's first year?
August 08, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBIn our latest episode, we look down the 2016 and 2018 depth charts to get a sense of where Rutgers is has grown over the past two years. For each position, we look over the names, discuss them a bit, and offer a final assessment.
Episode 33: What did we learn from B1G Media Day?
July 24, 2018 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBIn our latest podcast, Bobby Deren talks about the 10 things that he learned from the annual B1G Media Day. The conversation spans the quarterback situation, the tight ends, the investigation, and much more!
Episode 32: Brian Dohn on the dismissed players and recruiting
July 13, 2018 04:00 - 56 minutes - 26 MB247Sports recruiting analyst Brian Dohn joins us to discuss the recent dismissal of Rutgers football players Brendan DeVera and KJ Gray. What does it mean to the team? What does it mean to recruiting? From there, Dohn widens the scope to discuss recent developments along the recruiting trail. At 56 minutes, this might be our longest podcast yet! For more on the dismissals and the world of Rutgers recruiting, don't forget to join us at ScarletNation.com!
Episode 31: Recruiting analyst Shawn Brown talks Rutgers recruiting
June 25, 2018 04:00 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBIn our latest Scarlet Nation podcast, we are talking to Shawn Brown, our resident Rutgers recruiting analyst. The hour-long show delves into questions such as: -How were the Rutgers camps structured this year? -How important are the camps in the grand scheme of things? -Which recruits stood out? -Over the past month, how did Rutgers fare with the recruits listed as "high" on our Charting the -Offers feature? -Has recruiting been strong enough to compete in the B1G East division? -What'...
Episode 30: Doreen Ash - the woman behind the head coach
June 05, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBIn our latest episode, we talk to Doreen Ash, the wife of Rutgers head coach Chris Ash. She offers the insight that only someone who has traveled the country with Chris Ash can offer. We discuss her transition to New Jersey, impressions of her new state, selling points of Rutgers/NJ, and more. What’s something that the average fan might not pick up about Chris from watching him on the sidelines or in press conferences? What is her role within the Rutgers football program? We have all this an...
Episode 29: Who will punt and kick for Rutgers this year?
May 19, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBIn our latest episode, we are talking to Lee McDonald of Special Teams Solutions. Lee is a former Rutgers kicker who currently mentors many of the top special teams prospects in the region. He talks to us about the favorites to kick and punt for the Scarlet Knights this year, as well as the life of a punter and kicker at the D1 level.
Episode 29: Who will punt and kick for Rutgers this year?
May 19, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBIn our latest episode, we are talking to Lee McDonald of Special Teams Solutions. Lee is a former Rutgers kicker who currently mentors many of the top special teams prospects in the region. He talks to us about the favorites to kick and punt for the Scarlet Knights this year, as well as the life of a punter and kicker at the D1 level.
Episode 28: Quarterback guru talks Sitkowski, Lewis, Chatman and more
May 08, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBIn today's episode of the Scarlet Nation Podcast, New Jersey quarterback guru Tony Racioppi talks about Rutgers quarterbacks Artur Sitkowski, Johnathan Lewis, Jalen Chatman and more!
Episode 27: Digging deep into the world of Rutgers recruiting
April 26, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBIn our latest episode, John is talking to Scarlet Nation recruiting analyst Shawn Brown. They begin by taking a look at recent Rutgers commit, Donald Williams, a 3-star defensive back out of Camden. From there, they look at recruits who might be leaning toward Rutgers, as well as standouts from the recent Nike camp. Finally, Shawn discusses the power structure of the North Jersey parochials, highlighting the top recruits and the team that Rutgers is most likely to pull in a recruit from.
Episode 26: Insider hoops tidbits from our own insider, Cheikh N'Diaye
April 17, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBCheikh N'Diaye has served as a student manager for the Rutgers men's basketball program over the past 4 years. Recently, he joined the staff at Scarlet Nation. In our latest episode, N'Diaye answers questions posed by our readers on the Round Table. Some of these questions included: What are some of the biggest changes since Pike took over? Who is the hardest working player? What can we expect from Peter Kiss and Myles Johnson? Who can step up and take the big shots now that Corey is gone? Th...
Episode 25: Rutgers football thoughts direct from the sidelines!
April 09, 2018 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.36 MBOur latest podcast was taped directly after Saturday's scrimmage. Bobby and Brian F. give their thoughts about the team as they prepare for the 2018 season.
Episode 25: Rutgers football thoughts direct from the sidelines!
April 09, 2018 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.36 MBOur latest podcast was taped directly after Saturday's scrimmage. Bobby and Brian F. give their thoughts about the team as they prepare for the 2018 season.
Episode 24: The inside scoop on the merger, as well as the top recruits on campus!
April 01, 2018 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBIn our latest podcast, John, Brian and Bobby kick things off with an inside look at Scarlet Nation's move to the 247Sports network. From there, we give the scoop on the top recruits who visited Rutgers this week.
Episode 23: Brian Kelley is talking Rutgers basketball
March 21, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBBrian Kelly is not only a long time message board moderator on Scarlet Nation, but he is also a long-time leader of the Rutgers Court Club. The organization supports the Rutgers basketball program. Brian has only missed 4 games - both home and away - over the past 15 years. He has had the opportunity to get to know not only the coaches, but also the players. In today's interview, Brian provides his insight on the current squad, as well as some nuggets on past players and coaches.
Episode 22: Spring ball begins in Piscataway!
March 09, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBIn our latest edition of the Scarlet Nation Podcast, John and Bobby talk about the football team as they head into the spring session. What's going on with the quarterbacks? Who might jump to the forefront among the running backs? We tackle these questions and more!
Episode 22: Spring ball begins in Piscataway!
March 09, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBIn our latest edition of the Scarlet Nation Podcast, John and Bobby talk about the football team as they head into the spring session. What's going on with the quarterbacks? Who might jump to the forefront among the running backs? We tackle these questions and more!
Episode 21: Signing Day Special - Sean Brown answers YOUR questions about the class!
February 08, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBOur latest episode takes us one-on-one with Scarlet Nation recruiting analyst Shawn Brown. Shawn goes down the list and answers questions asked by our Scarlet Nation readers. It is a great look at the latest recruiting class, as well as the future of Rutgers football!
Episode 21: Signing Day Special - Sean Brown answers YOUR questions about the class!
February 08, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBOur latest episode takes us one-on-one with Scarlet Nation recruiting analyst Shawn Brown. Shawn goes down the list and answers questions asked by our Scarlet Nation readers. It is a great look at the latest recruiting class, as well as the future of Rutgers football!
Episode 20: Rutgers Round Table Rundown - McNulty, recruiting and more!
January 23, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBIn today's episode, we touch on a number of topics, ranging from new offensive coordinator John McNulty to draft prospects for RU players, to recruiting.
Episode 19: Who will play quarterback for Rutgers in 2018?
January 03, 2018 05:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBToday we are talking with Marcus Hammond of nextlevelgreats.com, who has worked with many of the state's top quarterbacks, receivers and defensive backs. He provides his expert opinion on the Rutgers quarterback situation heading into 2018. Which current member of the team has the best chance of starting? What does he think about the incoming freshmen? It's all here in our latest Scarlet Nation Podcast!
Episode 18: Signing Day Special, including a look at the OC situation!
December 19, 2017 05:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBWe kick off our latest podcast with a look at the Rutgers offensive coordinator situation in the wake of Jerry Kill's retirement. What can Rutgers fans expect of this hire? From there, we look at the class that will sign for the Scarlet Knight football squad this week.
Episode 18: Signing Day Special, including a look at the OC situation!
December 19, 2017 05:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBWe kick off our latest podcast with a look at the Rutgers offensive coordinator situation in the wake of Jerry Kill's retirement. What can Rutgers fans expect of this hire? From there, we look at the class that will sign for the Scarlet Knight football squad this week.
Episode 17: Greg Schiano, the Rutgers qb conundrum, the NFL Draft and more!
November 26, 2017 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBWe kick off today's episode with a look at the events that unfolded this weekend with Greg Schiano and the University of Tennessee. From there, we discuss what we learned about Rutgers from the Michigan State Game, most notably the quarterback position. We discuss options at the position next year, as well as the potential hire of a quarterbacks coach. Finally, we explore the draft possibilities of the Scarlet Knights. Enjoy the show!
Episode 16: Exploring the state of the Rutgers football and hoops programs
November 15, 2017 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBIn our latest episode, we are talking football and hoops. Both teams are on an upswing, and we discuss what you can expect from each moving forward. This includes our early look at the offensive, defensive and coaching MVP's for Chris Ash's squad, as well as a guess at the ceiling in terms of wins for Coach Pikiell's team. We kick if off with football and then switch over to hoops at the 16:30 mark.
Episode 15: How does Rutgers' roster movement compare to a traditional B1G power?
October 13, 2017 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBIn our latest episode, we take a look at how Rutgers compares to a traditional B1G power when it comes to impact upperclassmen on the field. We also look at 2019 quarterback commit Zamar Wise and what it will take for the Scarlet Knights to hold onto its 2018 class.
Episode 14: Commits, Decommits, and an Inside Look at the QB Position
October 05, 2017 04:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MBIn our latest episode, we take a look at the recent commitment of 2019 QB Zamar Wise, as well as the two decommitments that impacted the Scarlet Knights this week. From there, we take a long look at the quarterback position. What is going well? What needs to be improved? Which quarterback can deliver that improvement? We have it all on the Scarlet Nation Podcast!
Episode 13: Bobby Deren chimes in on the state of Rutgers Football
September 27, 2017 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBWe have a shorter episode this week, but it is loaded with Bobby Deren's thoughts on the state of Rutgers football. How close are they to breaking out? How does this rebuild compare to Schiano's?
Episode 12: Can Chris Ash turn this Rutgers squad around? We ask a former player!
September 17, 2017 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBOn the heels of a disappointing loss to Eastern Michigan, Scarlet Nation readers are wondering if the Scarlet Knights have the components and coaching to make a turnaround this season. And if not, they are wondering if the pieces are being put in place for a turnaround next year. We decided to explore those questions with the help of former Rutgers defensive lineman Pete Tverdov. His perspective was particularly informative not only because he played for the Scarlet Knights, but also since h...
Episode 11: Rutgers raises money and builds for the future
September 08, 2017 04:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBAll Rutgers fans want Rutgers to compete at the highest level. To do that, they need money. There will be an influx shortly when the Scarlet Knights receive their equal share of B1G revenue. However, they still won't be on an even keel when it comes to alumni donations. In recent years, the administration has been making inroads to energizing the fan base and raising revenue. This has resulted in some big goals, including those highlighted on the rutgersbigtenbuild.com website. In today's pod...
Episode 10: Rutgers Recruiting Roundup
August 25, 2017 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBWe welcome Scarlet Nation recruiting gurus Shawn Brown and Bobby Deren to the podcast to discuss the Scarlet Knights' 2018 recruiting class. How has Coach Ash and his staff been doing on the recruiting trail? Let's find out! Here is what you can expect in this episode: :55 - What does Shawn think of the recruiting class thus far? 2:00 - Are any of the 3 star commits worthy of a 4th star? 3:45 - What does Bobby Deren think about the recruiting class? 5:50 - Is Rutgers casting a wide net ...
Episode 9: Big commitment, freshmen receivers, and more!
August 16, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBThe Scarlet Knights are making their way toward the opening game of the season, and we hit this episode excited to talk about the latest rumblings from the practice field. But first, we took a look at the latest commitment in the 2018 recruiting class, offensive lineman Raiqwon O'Neal. Here is a breakdown of what you will hear... :30 - What can Rutgers expect in their latest offensive lineman commitment? 5:00 - Why are we hearing so much about freshman running back Raheem Blackshear lately...
Episode 9: Big commitment, freshmen receivers, and more!
August 16, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBThe Scarlet Knights are making their way toward the opening game of the season, and we hit this episode excited to talk about the latest rumblings from the practice field. But first, we took a look at the latest commitment in the 2018 recruiting class, offensive lineman Raiqwon O'Neal. Here is a breakdown of what you will hear... :30 - What can Rutgers expect in their latest offensive lineman commitment? 5:00 - Why are we hearing so much about freshman running back Raheem Blackshear lately...
Episode 8: Round Table Rundown
August 09, 2017 04:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBWe are back with another Round Table Rundown. This is where we run down the top things that fans are talking about on our premium message board, The Round Table. Here is a quick guide to point you to the start times of each discussion! 1:00 - How does practice this year compare to past years? 9:00 - What's the situation at linebacker this year? 15:30 - Will Nick Suriano transfer to Rutgers from Penn State? 23:00 - What's the update on the Rutgers special teams? 25:00 - Is Bobby happy...
Episode 7: Ash's squad hits the practice field
August 03, 2017 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBThe smell of football is in the air! With the team officially hitting the practice field for the first time this week, we decided to look back at the reports from the first practice and break down the early buzz. We talk about the linebacker situation, the running backs, the quarterbacks, early injuries and much more!
Episode 6: Is Rutgers on the right path? An agent chimes in.
July 21, 2017 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBIs Rutgers on the path to athletic success? Is there more that the athletic program can be doing? We talk to agent, sports writer, professor and Rutgers grad, Jason Belzer, to get his take on the state of the Rutgers program. It is an insightful look at the program from the Schiano era to today. Don't forget to chime in with your thoughts on the Scarlet Nation message board!
Episode 5: Rutgers Round Table Rundown!
July 05, 2017 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBIn today's episode, we are taking a stroll down the front page of the site, as well as the topics being discussed on our Round Table message board. We start things off by discussing Carlton Agudosi, exploring why the head coach of the Cardinals had this to say about him: “That’s a big, tall fast guy that should have had big numbers in college.” From there, we look at some of the biggest losses to graduation, the uptick in recruiting, recruiting rankings, Bobby's #1 reason to be excited about ...
Episode 4: What makes a great recruiter?
June 24, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBWhat makes a great recruiter? In today's episode, we talk to two future Scarlet Knights, as well as two high school coaches in pursuit of the answer. Highlights: 1:57: Incoming Rutgers DB Tim Barrow talks about his decision to attend Rutgers, as well as the traits that define a great recruiter. 8:20: Tottenville NY head coach Brian Neville adds his insight into what makes a great recruiter. 14:00: One of the latest Rutgers commits in the class of 2018 is Tottenville WR/LB Zihir Lacewel...
Episode 3: The Rutgers camp season is here!
June 14, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBIn today's episode, we take a look at the lineup of camps held by Chris Ash and his Scarlet Knight football program. What is the point of the camps? How can the program benefit? We also discuss new commit Zihir Lacewell and explore some of the topics discussed on the scarletnation.com message board. 1:22 - What is the format of Rutgers' football camps this year? 2:15 - What are the early observations from camp? What's the talent level? Who has raised their stock? 8:45 - How does the camp ...
Episode 2: Former RU quarterback Mike Teel
June 05, 2017 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.4 MBIn our latest episode, we welcome former Rutgers quarterback Mike Teel, who led the Scarlet Knights through much of 2005-2008 and holds many Rutgers records. Before Mike joins us, Bobby and John discuss some of the hot topics trending on the scarletnation.com message boards. Highlights: 1:20 - What is your top reason to believe that Rutgers football will be better in 2017? 5:00 - What was the best offense that host Bobby Deren has seen during his time covering Rutgers? 5:45 - Will New Je...
Episode 1: Welcome to the Scarlet Nation Podcast!
May 29, 2017 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBIn our first episode, we introduce our listeners to the Scarlet Nation podcast and discuss a few topics of interest to our scarletnation.com readers. For example, we discuss past and present recruiting, including the big question of the day: "Is Rutgers getting off to a slow start on the recruiting trail this year?"