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On Friday, the BTN Live crew of Dave Revsine, Gerry DiNardo, and Howard Griffith made their annual preseason pilgrimage to Piscataway to check out a Rutgers football practice. There were on set interviews with head coach Chris Ash, Artur Sitkowski, Raheem Blackshear, Tyshon Fogg, and Tyreek Maddox-Williams, as well as Rutgers legend Eric LeGrand. Some practice footage was tweeted by the BTN crew, as well as some mic’d up segments with two new assistant coaches. Here is a video recap of BTN’s coverage of Rutgers football during Friday’s visit. The footage gives a glimpse of the practice environment, hear some interesting observations and it was good to hear from the players and coaches now that camp is into the middle of the second week. Enjoy and if you want to see this team in action, you can find out all you need to know on how to attend Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday here.
Early Observations
Just chatted with Chris Ash. Feels like this is easily the best talent he’s had at Rutgers. Loves back 7 on D. Line of scrimmage is concern on both sides. Have added good skill - and have a legit QB competition with the addition of TX Tech transfer McLane Carter pic.twitter.com/AvwlCGf2CW
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 9, 2019
BTN Bus Tour Stop 4 Team will be better because John McNulty is back as OC,@CoachChrisAsh is DC, QB competition, O Line better, depth at WR/RB, LB/DB depth. Need good QB play and D Line play. This build will take time - B1G East, BC, Iowa, Minnesota pic.twitter.com/YaUPltfJ7w
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 9, 2019
Practice Clips
Avery Young
Rutgers feels very good about its secondary - led by corner Avery Young - some sense he may be the best player in the roster pic.twitter.com/z4HwN7QgP8
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 9, 2019
Artur Sitkowski
Chris Ash told me the Rutgers staff analyzed every throw from last season and spring practice for Art Sitkowski to tailor the offense around his strengths. They feel this year’s plan fits him much better. pic.twitter.com/REpOtTfQ1n
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 9, 2019
Sitkowski showing off the wheels. pic.twitter.com/8jprFC6hni
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 9, 2019
McLane Carter
Texas Tech transfer McLane Carter has had some nice moments today. Provides depth and competition at QB that Rutgers simply didn’t have last year. I realize the bar is VERY low, but it does feel like Scarlet Knights will take significant steps forward in pass game. pic.twitter.com/8kD6sMalie
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 9, 2019
Aaron Young
The @RFootball staff is really high on true frosh Aaron Young, who had a number of other Big Ten offers. Feel he adds a similar dimension to Raheem Blackshear. Will play a significant role this year. Very impressive so far today. pic.twitter.com/ozFzYt8OSN
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 9, 2019
Offensive Line Coach Pete Rossomando Mic’d Up
Go inside the @RFootball offensive line drills as coach Pete Rossomando wears a mic at practice. pic.twitter.com/wLNHHFGp2J
— Rutgers On BTN (@RutgersOnBTN) August 9, 2019
Cornerbacks Coach Jay Valai Mic’d Up
Get a glimpse of cornerback life as we mic up @RFootball coach Jay Valai during practice. pic.twitter.com/xRQwfU2RsD
— Rutgers On BTN (@RutgersOnBTN) August 9, 2019
Head Coach Chris Ash Live On Set
Dave, Gerry and Howard cover offense, defense and more in their interview with @RFootball coach Chris Ash. pic.twitter.com/8wQU6lqEe7
— Rutgers On BTN (@RutgersOnBTN) August 9, 2019
BTN Crew Thoughts Post-Practice
What needs to happen for Rutgers to take a step forward? Our thoughts after watching the Scarlet Knights pic.twitter.com/kpz7WCYSWv
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 9, 2019
Artur Sitkowski & Raheem Blackshear Live On Set
Dave and Gerry catch up with @RFootball's QB Artur Sitkowski and RB Raheem Blackshear to talk about what's ahead for the 2019 season. pic.twitter.com/s3DBLtN8Me
— Rutgers On BTN (@RutgersOnBTN) August 9, 2019
Tyreek Maddox-Williams & Tyshon Fogg Live On Set
Hear from Tyreek Maddox-Williams and Tyshon Fogg as they talk about improving the @RFootball defense for the 2019 season. pic.twitter.com/WY2E39UIvv
— Rutgers On BTN (@RutgersOnBTN) August 9, 2019
Eric LeGrand Live On Set
Bus tour stop in Piscataway means a visit with @EricLeGrand52 who stops by to chat with Dave, Gerry and Howard. pic.twitter.com/WqydzSGmUd
— Rutgers On BTN (@RutgersOnBTN) August 9, 2019
Catered Lunch By Cioffi’s (Family of Anthony)
BTN Bus Tour Stop 4 @RFootball One of the great things about the RU Stop is the generosity of the Cioffi’s. As always thank you. pic.twitter.com/OEyLSTdSAB
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 9, 2019
BTN Shouts Out Football Communications Head Hasim Phillips
Thanks Hasim for being a great host. https://t.co/c4ZQ8P33dD
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 9, 2019