The Scarlet Spotlight is honored to do the first NIL deal with a Rutgers athlete, as RU running back Isaih Pacheco joins the podcast for Episode 85. Pacheco discusses how his teammates have welcomed name, image and likeness rights and provides backstory on his upbringing in South Jersey's Vineland. He also covers the heartbreaking story of his sister and brother's murders and how the emotions led to a change in his running style. His recruitment by Chris Ash, facing 8-man boxes and the transition to Greg Schiano are all talked about, as well as the trials of a COVID-ridden 2020 season. Pacheco notes the consistency of offensive coordinator Sean Gleeson's return, how his own QB background helps his RB work and what to expect from the RB room in 2021. The spelling of his first name is also a topic. After the interview, Danny and Jon discuss NIL history, Geo Baker and Ron Harper Jr.'s return decisions for Rutgers men's basketball, football recruiting and a lost story in RU Athletics history.

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