The Scarlet Spotlight

The Scarlet Spotlight welcomes Jerry Carino of Gannett New Jersey to the podcast for episode No. 16. Carino, the senior member of the Rutgers men's basketball beat, takes part in a wide-ranging discussion about his career, New Jersey journalism, RU hoops and the 2018-2019 Scarlet Knights. He gives his thoughts on the full rotation, analyzes player progression and provides insight into Coach Steve Pikiell's expectations for the season. Jon and Danny recap the Rutgers football losses to Buffalo and Indiana, preview tomorrow's game against Illinois and unveil Olympic Sports results from the past week.

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The Scarlet Spotlight welcomes Rutgers' Deputy Director of Athletics, Sarah Baumgartner, to the podcast for Episode 15. Sarah, who is widely considered one of the top development executives in the NCAA, discusses her time at Missouri, playing softball for Illinois and being a part of Rutgers' transition to the Big Ten. Baumgartner also provides details regarding Rutgers Athletics' fundraising goals, operational budget needs and strategic plan. She touches on the disappointment of the football loss at Kansas, while reiterating her excitement for the opportunity to build the athletic department. Danny and Jon discuss the Kansas game, look ahead to Buffa

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The Scarlet Spotlight welcomes former Rutgers All-American tight end and current assistant athletic director for development and major gifts, Marco Battaglia, for Episode 14 of the podcast. Battaglia discusses his time "On The Banks" (1992-1995), including a Big East Offensive Player of the Year honor. He tells many interesting anecdotes, like his experience taping a show with Bob Hope, taking part in a race for the Howard Stern Show while in the NFL and having the Rutgers football practice facility named after him. In the Scarlet Six, Danny and Jon talk about the merits of a cupcake opener, break down the Scarlet Knights' Saturday performance, look ahead to Ohio State and analyze the rest of the RU fall sports' results.

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For lucky episode No. 13, The Scarlet Spotlight welcomes NJ Advance Media's James Kratch, the beat writer for Rutgers football and a host in the ever-crowded RU Athletics podcast landscape. Kratch details his New Jersey upbringing, his path to South Carolina for college and his journalism roots. He discusses covering high school sports, the New York Giants and Rutgers... spanning coaches from Steve Spurrier to Tom Coughlin to Chris Ash. Kratch gives his extensive opinions on multiple RU football position units and goes game-by-game through the schedule with Danny and Jon on the eve of Rutgers vs. Texas State in the 2018 season opener.

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The Scarlet Spotlight welcomes Chris Carlin to Episode 12. Carlin, who is entering his 18th season as part of the Rutgers football radio crew, also served as the voice of RU men's basketball for eight years. In addition to his Rutgers broadcast duties, Carlin is a host for WFAN in NYC... and his media career has taken him from WFAN to SNY to WIP in Philadelphia and back to WFAN for another stint. The Chatham, NJ native discusses growing up in New Jersey, what Rutgers means to him, advice for young broadcasters and interesting lessons from his time On The Banks. Anecdotes are included about RU athletics figures like Bob Mulcahy, Tim Pernetti, Greg Schiano and Mike Rice.

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The Scarlet Spotlight welcomes former Rutgers quarterback Mike Teel (2005-2008) for Episode 11. The three-year starter under center reflects on his time as a Scarlet Knight, including what it was like to play for head coach Greg Schiano, the emotions surrounding the historic 2006 win against Louisville and fighting for the QB role in Piscataway as a freshman. Additionally, the now 32-year-old Teel discusses being the head coach of his high school alma mater (Don Bosco Prep in New Jersey), his careers in the NFL and finance before entering coaching... and Teel plays word association with his former Rutgers football teammates. Danny and Jon touch on the recent news around the RU football program -- including dismissals and commitments, as the Sept. 1 opener approaches.

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The Scarlet Spotlight rolls into the heart of the summer and into Episode 10 with Rutgers women's soccer head coach Mike O'Neill. The soon-to-be fifth year head coach of RU's top program has consistently brought the Scarlet Knights to the NCAA Tournament after taking over for Glenn Crooks, for whom O'Neill was a longtime associate. The former All-Big East player at Seton Hall won New Jersey's high school player of the year award at Kearny prior to embarking on his soccer coaching career. O'Neill discusses club coaching, recruiting, the RU women's soccer culture and Carli Lloyd in a wide-ranging interview.

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It's Episode 9 and Rutgers men's basketball head coach Steve Pikiell joins The Scarlet Spotlight. After recently completing his second season leading the Scarlet Knights, Pikiell recaps the '17-'18 campaign and looks ahead to new additions for the '18-'19 season. He provides a detailed breakdown of the Rutgers roster, including progression he expects from returning players and those who sat out due to redshirt or transfer. Pikiell provides information on lineup philosophy, scheduling approach, the impact of multiple wins in the Big Ten Tournament and his championship hopes for the future of the program, which has not been to the NCAA Tournament since 1991.

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For Episode 8, The Scarlet Spotlight welcomes Rutgers football head coach Chris Ash. The third-year leader discusses taking over a program that needed a culture change in fall 2016, and leading RU from zero Big Ten wins in the '16 season to three in the '17 campaign. Ash, who is known for an emotionally-level and serious demeanor, opens up about his day-to-day approach and his thoughts coming out of spring camp. Additionally, Ash touches on his recruiting messaging for Rutgers football and what it's like to play in the Big Ten East. In the Scarlet Six, Danny and Jon discuss some fall scheduling news, Rutgers' spring sports seasons, the new sports betting laws in NJ and an early test for RU football in Week 2.

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The podcast welcomes Steve Politi, the sports columnist for The Star-Ledger and NJ.com. The 20-year veteran of the publication has been a polarizing figure in the Rutgers Athletics community, offering up often-pointed pieces about RU's decisions and performance. Jon, Danny & Steve debate his opinions, discuss the long-term strategy for RU Athletics & analyze the current state of sports journalism.

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