Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press joined as a guest to discuss our favorite topic, paying the players. But first, Adam, Mike, and Max discuss what no one has discussed before and give their thoughts on the Rutgers football quarterback situation. The guys go through some anonymous quotes from Big Ten coaches about Rutgers football and then talk about the recent news regarding the low season ticket numbers. (33:25) Jerry Carino comes on for a wide ranging discussion about paying the players and money in college sports. (1:15:15)After, Adam mocks Mike for not knowing the name of the Rutgers fight song, and Mike texts his RU alumni friends to see if any of them know the name. The guys discuss the new Rutgers athletics donation campaign, The Bells Must Ring, and the donations that the podcast has made. Each of the guys gives his best idea of how Rutgers could increase donations. Mike uses Wanker of the Week to try and settle a personal dispute with Max, and then there's some other crap at the end of the podcast that may or may not be worth listening to.

DJ Yoshi, Steve Politi, James Kratch, and Eric LeGrand joined the pod as guests on this episode, recorded live from the Eric LeGrand Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, August 3rd. (3:51) DJ Yoshi, the former DJ for Rutgers football games, talks with the guys about his time at Rutgers, the worst kinds of song requests, and his career highlights. (21:05) Mike delivers four of the most incredibly cringeworthy minutes in the history of recorded audio as he gives updates on Max and Adam's performance in the tournament. (25:05) Mike is mercifully joined by Steve Politi and James Kratch of NJ Advance Media, who recount their failures in the tournament, talk some Rutgers football, and shamelessly promote their new Rutgers Sports Insider subscription. (35:05) Eric LeGrand comes on to discuss the tournament, calls Max a troll, and talks about his soon to be released clothing line.

Danny Breslauer of The Scarlet Spotlight joins Adam, Mike, and Max for the entire episode as a guest co-host. After briefly engaging in self indulgence and telling the story of how The RU Screw Podcast was created, the guys discuss the SHI Stadium naming rights deal (9:50) and the opening of the new football locker room. Football season is finally almost here, so the guys discuss many things about the upcoming season, including Art Sitkowski, WR play, Gary V, Chris Ash opening up to his players, and Robert Barchi. The guys dug up some fun old WRSU audio (50:38), including a terrible take by Adam, and break down some of Danny’s best RU broadcasting moments (1:00:10). Then, Danny is asked to explain his tweets (@DannyBreslauer), followed by the guys going through Danny’s Rutgers sports heartbreak over the years, which Danny describes in incredible detail. The episode finishes with a funny segment by Mike that the guys intended to do at the beginning but forgot, plus Wanker of the Week, which is Adam, since he almost burned his house down right before recording.

Eric LeGrand is the guest this episode (13:10). Max, Mike and Adam talk about the news that Rutgers and Michigan will be playing a wrestling and men's basketball double header at Madison Square Garden, as well as Big Ten Football Media Days. Eric LeGrand then joins the podcast. Topics include the Eric LeGrand Cornhole Tournament, the outlook for the Rutgers football program, being recruited by Greg Schiano, the 2008 Rutgers football team, diving on the ground for free shirts, drinking with the Gronkowski family, meeting Carli Lloyd, and much more! After the interview, the guys have Wanker of the Week and discuss the infamous Gary, who owes Carli Lloyd money. Mike has something positive to say about facilities for the first time. The guys discuss the Netflix Fyre Fest documentary, since Max finally saw it. The show ends with the guys discussing all of their plans for the podcast, plans that may or may not ever come to fruition.

No new episode this week, since it's July and there's nothing to talk about. But we did put together a clip show, featuring our best moments from the first year of the podcast! If you're a long time fan, enjoy reliving our best moments, and if you're new, enjoy getting a sampling of the pod!

0:40 – Max and Mike mock Adam for betting the Rutgers moneyline vs Buffalo. (Episode 4)

2:39 – Who sucks less: Kyle Flood or Chris Ash? Possibly the funniest segment in show history. (7)

11:35 – Keith Sargeant tells us about a dog pooping on the practice field. (7)

12:18 – Bob Wenzel talks about the atmosphere at the RAC at the 1989 A-10 Championship game. (10)

13:00 – The guys discuss their fan experiences at the end of the Louisville football game in 2006. (11)

16:47 – Mike Teel tells us what the student section smelled like during the Louisville game. (11)

17:13 – The guys talk to friend of the podcast Barb about valid excuses for missing the Penn State game. (12)

21:38 - Jamaal Westerman talks about how Greg Schiano kind of tricked him into committing. (13)

23:00 – Adam tells the story of losing his mind and ripping out his seat cushion after the Faily Special. (13)

25:37 – The guys read through Pat Hobbs’ statement to fans at the end of the 2018 football season. (14)

33:17 – The guys give their fun ideas for Rutgers to improve the fan experience at games. (15)

36:04 – Mike and Max attempt to role play as a Rutgers ticket salesman and fan. It goes poorly. (16)

38:17 – Rutgers will need virtual reality sex machines in the future. (18)

40:00 – Max displays a hilariously incredible level of incompetence. (18)

41:15 – Max gives his expert recruiting analysis for the 2019 Rutgers Football Recruiting class. (19)

47:09 – Max and Adam discuss different ideas for men’s basketball fan groups. (Please Retweet)

49:33 – Max and Adam argue over whether they want to see the Bob Kraft video. (Please Retweet)

52:24 – The guys discuss Rutgers Men’s Basketball making it to the NIT bubble. (Going Bald)

54:17 – Ryan Anderson tells us about the best trash talking fans in the Big Ten (Beeline)

55:37 - The guys and CJ Gettys have a great discussion about food, including Girl Scout Cookies (Beeline)

59:18 – The guys discuss the funniest hate message that the podcast has ever received. (The Scarlet Seven)

1:02:41 – The guys give their response to the Rutgers Athletics strategic plan. (The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence)

1:04:04 – Max goes on a hype rant about the 2019-2020 Rutgers Men’s Basketball team. (Grit Tan Laundry)

1:08:15 – Gio Rescigno talks about the time a Rutgers trainer built him a third hamstring on the sideline. (Third Hamstring)

1:10:04 – The guys discuss the transfer of Eugene Omoruyi. Tampering? Tampering. (Third Hamstring)

1:11:18 – The guys discuss the dueling intros to their new segment, “Angry Adam.” (‘Ello Guvnah)

1:13:42 – PAY THE PLAYERS

Mike, Adam, and Max discuss the news of UConn reentering the Big East, and give Rutgers fans permission to enjoy UConn’s misery. Next, they discuss the idea of ESPN College Gameday going to Rutgers for the 150th anniversary of college football. Mike takes a break from mocking Max’s mustache to try to guess the name of the new Rutgers baseball coach. Other Rutgers related topics include football recruiting, Rutgers basketball, and an update on the construction of The Rod. Mike has a new Tier Drop about beers. Wanker of the Week is back, and a (kind of) new segment makes its debut as Adam rants about the Newark Airport. Be sure to listen until the end of the podcast for a deleted scene.

This week, Max, Mike and Adam have former Rutgers quarterback Giovanni Rescigno on as a guest (15:30). But first, they discuss the new statue going up outside of the football stadium and give their expert analysis on the newest Rutgers football recruits. They then bring Rescigno on to discuss a variety of topics, including golf, the proper way to cook a steak, important New Jersey debates, paying the players, and of course Rutgers Football. After, Eugene Omoruyi's transfer decision is discussed, and Max gushes over Steve Pikiell's recent quotes about playing smaller lineups. The guys discuss Mike's honor of recently being named one of the 10 Cutest Dads in Hudson County. Wanker of the Week is back, and they close with a discussion about doves.

James Kratch of NJ Advance Media joins the podcast for the first time (34:55). But first, Max, Mike and Adam start off by discussing the fallout from Eugene Omoruyi's shocking transfer announcement, and how the Rutgers basketball team will move forward. Max eventually grows tired of talking about a player who is no longer at Rutgers, and goes on an epic rant hyping up the players currently on the team (14:25). They then talk about the strategic vision document released by Rutgers last week. James Kratch comes on to talk about Rutgers football, rowing, grit, Mike Francesa, going to college at South Carolina, and much more. Later, Adam reads a list of the best names in college lacrosse, followed by a seamless transition into a discussion about The Daily Targum. Max talks about his disdain for kicking in football. They close with dueling Wankers of the Week.

Special episode! Rutgers Athletics released its strategic plan, "The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence," this week. So, we decided to rearrange our schedules on Memorial Day Weekend to convene and give our thoughts on the plan. How will Rutgers improve on the field? How will they secure their future financially?

The guys have fancy new audio equipment, as well as TWO guests on this episode: former Rutgers basketball player CJ Gettys (19:51) and former Rutgers punter Ryan Anderson (59:21). Before the interviews the guys figure out how Michigan will replace John Beilein (maybe Steve Pikiell?). The guys get into the signing of Akwasi Yeboah and discuss the evolution of small ball in basketball, a conversation to which Mike only half listens. CJ Gettys is the first guest, discussing the British Basketball League, girl scout cookies, Adam's grievances with England, and much more. Ryan Anderson hops on to talk about his skills as a receiver, punting in the dark, and his journey to becoming an NFL punter. The episode moves on with the debate about McLane Carter and the Rutgers quarterback situation, and finishes with a game that no one other than Max wanted to play.