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- Joe Salvi - The RAC Fan Favorite (EP.26)
For Episode 26, The Scarlet Spotlight welcomes former Rutgers men's basketball sixth man Joel Salvi, from the Class of 2000. The Kevin Bannon era big man discusses his two years at RU, his relationship with Coach Bannon and some memories of his time in New Brunswick and Piscataway. Salvi tells stories of his college days, pro career in Italy and the hair that made him so famous at the Rutgers Athletic Center. Following the interview, Danny and Jon recap a busy start to March in Rutgers Athletics -- including RU women's hoops bowing out in the Big Ten semis, men's hoops' Big Ten Tournament draw, two Big Ten champs for wrestling and results from other Olympic Sports (lacrosse and softball). They also plug the upcoming interview with RU athletic director Pat Hobbs, which will be the first repeat guest in the podcast's one-year history.
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41 min - Mike Greengarten - The Man Behind The Fan Experience (EP.25)
The Scarlet Spotlight is pleased to welcome Rutgers Athletics' Director of Marketing and Fan Experience, Mike Greengarten, for Episode 25. The RU alumnus came to the Marketing department after a post-graduation fellowship with the MAAC. Greengarten discusses the RAC gameday production, what goes into halftime shows and why he's so confident in the future of the men's basketball program. The well-liked, soon-to-be RFund employee known as "Greeny" reflects on his RU background, and provides insights about marketing the Rutgers Athletics programs. Danny and Jon cover the week in RU men's and women's hoops, preview wrestling in the Big Ten and NCAA Tournaments and touch on the story of the week -- beer and wine sales being opened up to on-campus events in Piscataway.
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Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU
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Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer
Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew
39 min - Joe Litterio - Rutgers Baseball Takes the Diamond (EP.24)
The Scarlet Spotlight welcomes Rutgers baseball coach Joe Litterio to the podcast for Episode 24. The Scarlet Knights alumnus was a sure-handed second baseman for RU in the early 1990s, when the program was in the Atlantic 10. Litterio discusses his path back to RU via a 12-year stint as the head coach at Wagner. He touches on playing for the legendary head coach Fred Hill, injury news around the 2019 squad and notes about his rebuilt coaching staff and facilities. In the Scarlet Six, Danny and Jon cover a busy weekend in Rutgers sports -- including the long-awaited overlap of winter and spring events. Additionally, they debate the merits of the CSS report that was released to inform the Rutgers Athletics long-term strategic plan.
Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com
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Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU
Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/
Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer
Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew
41 min - Tara Sullivan - Jersey Columnist and Rutgers Alumna (EP.23)The Scarlet Spotlight welcomes Boston Globe sports columnist Tara Sullivan for Episode 23. Sullivan, a Rutgers alumna, spent two decades at The Bergen Record before joining the Globe. She discusses her career, her time as a student journalist "On The Banks" and important figures in Rutgers Athletics history. Sullivan touches on topics including women in sports journalism, the past five RU athletic directors and her favorite Bruce Springsteen song. In the Scarlet Six, Danny and Jon cover RU men's basketball's win over Nebraska, women's hoops climb to the top of the Big Ten, wrestling's path to March, men's lacrosse's NCAA chances, the Steve Pikiell / Chris Ash comparisons and New Year's resolutions for Rutgers Athletics.
Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com
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Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU
Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/
Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer
Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew
39 min - Brian Brecht - Lacrosse Looks for NCAA Breakthrough (EP.22)
The Scarlet Spotlight is joined by Rutgers men's lacrosse head coach Brian Brecht for Episode 22. Entering his 8th season leading the Scarlet Knights in 2019, Brecht discusses life in the Big Ten, three years of NCAA snubs and his core of returning talent. Having led RU to the No. 1 ranking in the country two years ago, Brecht covers the rule changes in college lacrosse, the importance of his 6th-year returning goalie Max Edelman and much more. In the Scarlet Six, Danny and Jon go over the national saga around RU women's basketball recruit Maori Davenport, break down the wrestling dual lineup and try to fix some of the issues around men's basketball heading into the meat of conference play. Happy New Year!
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36 min - Kevin MacConnell (K-Mac) - Alumnus and Longtime Athletics Executive (EP.21)
The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to welcome former Rutgers Deputy AD Kevin MacConnell for Episode 21. MacConnell, who spent more than 25 years in the Rutgers athletic department, discusses his path to RU as a student and the start of his professional life. He analyzes working with multiple athletic directors -- Fred Gruninger, Bob Mulcahy and Tim Pernetti -- and offers up his thoughts on the current state of affairs for Rutgers in the Big Ten. MacConnell also touches on his observations of Greg Schiano's methods and the coverage of the expansion of Rutgers Stadium. Danny and Jon recap the week in RU sports -- including men's basketball's loss at Fordham, women's basketball's win at Harvard, wrestling's trip to Las Vegas and the hiring of a new men's soccer head coach.
Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com
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Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight
Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU
Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/
Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer
Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew
40 min - Keith Sargeant - The Leader of the Rutgers Football Beat (EP.20)
The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by NJ Advance Media's Keith Sargeant for Episode 20. Sargeant, who has been on the Rutgers football beat for more than a decade, recaps the 1-11 RU football season and discusses misconceptions about the athletic department. He touches on his experience with the Open Public Records Act, his favorite Rutgers players to cover and his thoughts on the past and present at RU Athletics. Danny and Jon recap the season-ending football loss at Michigan State and look ahead to 2019, while covering results from Rutgers men's and women's basketball and wrestling.
Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com
Email - [email protected]
Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight
Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU
Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/
Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer
Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew
38 min - Mark Conlin - Final Four Reminiscing (EP.19)
For Episode 19, The Scarlet Spotlight welcomes Mark Conlin, who played in more than 100 games for Rutgers men's basketball from 1973-1977. The guard was on RU's famous 1975-1976 team, which went undefeated into the Final Four at 31-0. Conlin discusses his recruitment, the College Avenue Gymnasium (The Barn), big games and his teammates. Conlin also touches on the Rutgers coaching tenures of the one he played for in Tom Young, his classmate Eddie Jordan and the current RU coach Steve Pikiell. Danny and Jon cover topics around Rutgers football's loss to Michigan, RU men's basketball's wins over FDU and Drexel, C. Vivian Stringer's 1000th win and more.
41 min - C. Vivian Stringer - Hall of Fame Head Coach Nears 1,000 Wins (EP.18)
The Scarlet Spotlight is honored to be joined by Rutgers women's basketball's Hall of Fame head coach C. Vivian Stringer for Episode 18. Three wins shy of 1,000 for her illustrious career, Stringer's Scarlet Knights tip-off the 2018-2019 campaign next week at the RAC. She discusses her road to Rutgers in the 1990s, challenges in her personal and professional life and why she still has fun coaching. Additionally, Stringer touches on RU's snub by the NCAA Tournament committee in March 2018 and their path to success this winter. Danny and Jon recap Rutgers football's loss to Northwestern and preview the game at Wisconsin. They also cover news and notes around RU Athletics -- from women's soccer to field hockey to wrestling to basketball!
Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com
Email - [email protected]
Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight
Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU
Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/
Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer
Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew
40 min - Eric LeGrand - Rutgers Fans Will Always bELieve (EP.17)
The Scarlet Spotlight is honored to be joined by former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand for Episode 17. The Avenel native and Colonia High School graduate injured his spinal cord on kickoff coverage for Rutgers in Fall 2010 and was paralyzed. Following his injury, LeGrand has inspired millions, launching a broadcast career on the Rutgers Football Radio Network and giving motivational speeches around the country. LeGrand discusses his former coach Greg Schiano, his daily life following his injury, memories from his time On The Banks and his life's passions. Danny and Jon recap the start of October around Rutgers Athletics.
Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com
Email - [email protected]
Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight
Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU
Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/
Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer
Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew
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About The Scarlet Spotlight
From the publisher's feed
The Scarlet Spotlight is the preeminent podcast for all topics related to Rutgers University Athletics. Hosted by RU alumni Danny Breslauer and Jon Newman, the show looks to provide Scarlet Knights…
fans -- and those interested in Rutgers sports -- with a unique analysis of the athletic department and its programs. Check-in on New Jersey's state university's college sports and follow their journey in the Big Ten Conference. From interviews with prominent figures in the RU Athletics and New Jersey sports communities to debate segments covering on-field stories, off-the-court information and insider takes, The Scarlet Spotlight will provide your Rutgers sports fix in podcast form.