Rutgers 2021

[gymman1031]

If the Scarlet Knights are much-improved at the X, could they finally get that elusive(since joining the Big Ten) NCAA Tournament bid?

[jrn19]

If the Scarlet Knights are much-improved at the X, could they finally get that elusive(since joining the Big Ten) NCAA Tournament bid?

I don’t see it. Even if Mullins and Charalambides both choose to come back, which I feel is very, very unlikely, they were at best the 4th best team in the B1G this year and the 3 ahead of them will bring back the bulk of their teams intact next year. Face-offs would get them a nice boost, but they just don’t have the same horses across the roster they did a few years ago.

[gymman1031]

While Coach Brian Brecht has definitely improved things and always has a tough schedule, does he need to prove before too long that he hasn’t “hit his ceiling”?

[gymman1031]

Rutgers should hope that the basketball team keeps surprising and that Coach Greg Schiano does well with the football program in his second go-round. That would bring money to the school and improving their chances of getting, if they want one, a lacrosse-only venue. They need that badly, especially for recruiting.

[AOD]

Rutgers should hope that the basketball team keeps surprising and that Coach Greg Schiano does well with the football program in his second go-round. That would bring money to the school and improving their chances of getting, if they want one, a lacrosse-only venue. They need that badly, especially for recruiting.

They have a long way to go. In the pre-Covid 19 era, Rutgers routinely ran athletic budget deficits greater than any school in the nation. For the 2018-19 school year Rutgers' athletic department reported a $45.2 million shortfall that was made up by $14.5 million in support from the university’s operating budget, $12.1 million in student fees, $15.4 million from an internal loan and $3.2 million in direct state or government support. Rutgers’ athletics department’s deficit has been $444.5 million since 2003-04 and $238.4 million since university President Robert Barchi took office in 2012.

Things have been so bad that Rutgers needed an advance against its full Big Ten revenue share. For the 2018-19 year, Rutgers received $26.9 million from the Big Ten, a record amount attributable to a pair of interest-free loans executed between the state university and the conference totaling $48 million. Rutgers’ full-share Big Ten payment — which kicks in starting in 2021 following the six-year integration period — will be diminished in future years since the school is required to pay back the conference each year until 2027.

That's during the good times. Who knows what the future holds for the school's and the athletic department's budget? Given the State's present finances, I wouldn't count on any direct state or government support.

Let's be clear, no school badly needs a dedicated venue for a money-losing sport. Some schools can afford it. Rutgers isn't one of those schools.

[laxpert]

Yurcak Field

When former lacrosse All American Ronald Yurcak donated the money for a lacrosse soccer venue he probably didn't think it would end up being hijacked by Soccer. Unfortunately, Mr Yurcak died from a heart attack in 1999 at the age of 57, five years after the dedication of Yurcak field in 1994. I don't think it was Mr Yurcaks intent to donate 10 million dollars only to find lacrosse searching for stadium funding in 2020.

[gymman1031]

How awesome that Rutgers is getting THIS!!

http://www.perkinseastman.com/project_3 ... ess_center

[Njlaxx11]

Rutgers getting Connor (Nova) and Colin (Lehigh) as 5th year transfers. Connor will no doubt help out in the midfield - Colin might be able to steal the starter spot. Good gets. Now if they can convince their younger brother, CJ, to ditch Cornell and stay home at Rutgers, that'll be a coup!

[NYSection1]

Rutgers getting Connor (Nova) and Colin (Lehigh) as 5th year transfers. Connor will no doubt help out in the midfield - Colin might be able to steal the starter spot. Good gets. Now if they can convince their younger brother, CJ, to ditch Cornell and stay home at Rutgers, that'll be a coup!

I'm not familiar with the Rutgers roster, but after watching Kirst for four years and in light of his recognition as first team All-American, it is highly likely he will be a starter and have a tremendous impact on the Scarlet Knights' 2021 season. He is a leader on and off the field.

[Matnum PI]

Good to see Jersey boys returning to Jersey.

[1766x3]

If the Scarlet Knights are much-improved at the X, could they finally get that elusive(since joining the Big Ten) NCAA Tournament bid?

I don’t see it. Even if Mullins and Charalambides both choose to come back, which I feel is very, very unlikely, they were at best the 4th best team in the B1G this year and the 3 ahead of them will bring back the bulk of their teams intact next year. Face-offs would get them a nice boost, but they just don’t have the same horses across the roster they did a few years ago.

Both Mullins and Charalambides will be back. A fair amount of misinformation in this thread so I will focus on the Kirst bros. transferring. Connor is thought to be the best midfielder in the country. He will be an immediate asset. Colin will get a long look. There will be other transfers announced shortly. Rutgers is certainly making the most of what is now a major piece of team building- the portal. Congratulations to Coach Brecht and staff. The Rodkin Center looks like it is already paying dividends. In terms of lacrosse facilities, it will be state of the art. The team will be housed there starting this coming season.

[Njlaxx11]

If the Scarlet Knights are much-improved at the X, could they finally get that elusive(since joining the Big Ten) NCAA Tournament bid?

I don’t see it. Even if Mullins and Charalambides both choose to come back, which I feel is very, very unlikely, they were at best the 4th best team in the B1G this year and the 3 ahead of them will bring back the bulk of their teams intact next year. Face-offs would get them a nice boost, but they just don’t have the same horses across the roster they did a few years ago.

Both Mullins and Charalambides will be back.

Mullins, Charalambides, Gallagher on attack
Sprock, Coyne, Kirst should be 1st midfield

[1766x3]

If the Scarlet Knights are much-improved at the X, could they finally get that elusive(since joining the Big Ten) NCAA Tournament bid?

I don’t see it. Even if Mullins and Charalambides both choose to come back, which I feel is very, very unlikely, they were at best the 4th best team in the B1G this year and the 3 ahead of them will bring back the bulk of their teams intact next year. Face-offs would get them a nice boost, but they just don’t have the same horses across the roster they did a few years ago.

Both Mullins and Charalambides will be back.

Mullins, Charalambides, Gallagher on attack
Sprock, Coyne, Kirst should be 1st midfield

I wouldn't bet the farm on that. A more likely scenario is Scott on attack and Gallagher moved up to the midfield where he started his career at RU.

[tech37]

If the Scarlet Knights are much-improved at the X, could they finally get that elusive(since joining the Big Ten) NCAA Tournament bid?

I don’t see it. Even if Mullins and Charalambides both choose to come back, which I feel is very, very unlikely, they were at best the 4th best team in the B1G this year and the 3 ahead of them will bring back the bulk of their teams intact next year. Face-offs would get them a nice boost, but they just don’t have the same horses across the roster they did a few years ago.

Both Mullins and Charalambides will be back.

Mullins, Charalambides, Gallagher on attack
Sprock, Coyne, Kirst should be 1st midfield

I wouldn't bet the farm on that. A more likely scenario is Scott on attack and Gallagher moved up to the midfield where he started his career at RU.

In any case, awesome for RU. I'm getting way ahead here but looking forward to the Kirst/Kennedy midfield match up when you play Cuse! Yowsa...

[1766x3]

If the Scarlet Knights are much-improved at the X, could they finally get that elusive(since joining the Big Ten) NCAA Tournament bid?

I don’t see it. Even if Mullins and Charalambides both choose to come back, which I feel is very, very unlikely, they were at best the 4th best team in the B1G this year and the 3 ahead of them will bring back the bulk of their teams intact next year. Face-offs would get them a nice boost, but they just don’t have the same horses across the roster they did a few years ago.

Both Mullins and Charalambides will be back.

Mullins, Charalambides, Gallagher on attack
Sprock, Coyne, Kirst should be 1st midfield

I wouldn't bet the farm on that. A more likely scenario is Scott on attack and Gallagher moved up to the midfield where he started his career at RU.

In any case, awesome for RU. I'm getting way ahead here but looking forward to the Kirst/Kennedy midfield match up when you play Cuse! Yowsa...

No question, this is a great problem for any coaching staff to have. That will certainly be a great match up. Power and speed getting after each other. What can you tell me about the Kim brothers?

[tech37]

If the Scarlet Knights are much-improved at the X, could they finally get that elusive(since joining the Big Ten) NCAA Tournament bid?

I don’t see it. Even if Mullins and Charalambides both choose to come back, which I feel is very, very unlikely, they were at best the 4th best team in the B1G this year and the 3 ahead of them will bring back the bulk of their teams intact next year. Face-offs would get them a nice boost, but they just don’t have the same horses across the roster they did a few years ago.

Both Mullins and Charalambides will be back.

Mullins, Charalambides, Gallagher on attack
Sprock, Coyne, Kirst should be 1st midfield

I wouldn't bet the farm on that. A more likely scenario is Scott on attack and Gallagher moved up to the midfield where he started his career at RU.

In any case, awesome for RU. I'm getting way ahead here but looking forward to the Kirst/Kennedy midfield match up when you play Cuse! Yowsa...

No question, this is a great problem for any coaching staff to have. That will certainly be a great match up. Power and speed getting after each other. What can you tell me about the Kim brothers?

Hmm, you know something?...are they considering RU?

Not much from me other than they're big, athletic middies from the little bit we got to see of them. I'm sure they're looking for PT and may not get it soon enough to their liking at SU. Sorry, that's all I've got.

[1766x3]

If the Scarlet Knights are much-improved at the X, could they finally get that elusive(since joining the Big Ten) NCAA Tournament bid?

I don’t see it. Even if Mullins and Charalambides both choose to come back, which I feel is very, very unlikely, they were at best the 4th best team in the B1G this year and the 3 ahead of them will bring back the bulk of their teams intact next year. Face-offs would get them a nice boost, but they just don’t have the same horses across the roster they did a few years ago.

Both Mullins and Charalambides will be back.

Mullins, Charalambides, Gallagher on attack
Sprock, Coyne, Kirst should be 1st midfield

I wouldn't bet the farm on that. A more likely scenario is Scott on attack and Gallagher moved up to the midfield where he started his career at RU.

In any case, awesome for RU. I'm getting way ahead here but looking forward to the Kirst/Kennedy midfield match up when you play Cuse! Yowsa...

No question, this is a great problem for any coaching staff to have. That will certainly be a great match up. Power and speed getting after each other. What can you tell me about the Kim brothers?

Hmm, you know something?...are they considering RU?

Not much from me other than they're big, athletic middies from the little bit we got to see of them. I'm sure they're looking for PT and may not get it soon enough to their liking at SU. Sorry, that's all I've got.

I'd be shocked if they didn't land at RU.

[gymman1031]

Would be a wonderful story if Kirst helps Rutgers, where his late father played, to their first NCAA Tournament appearance as a Big Ten member.

[Matnum PI]

RU gets another one...

https://twitter.com/tyxanders/status/12 ... 68288?s=19

[1766x3]

Great pick up. And more to come...