The Scarlet Spotlight

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to announce our NIL deal with Rutgers men's basketball guard Geo Baker. The fifth-year senior will join the show a handful of times throughout the season, including this week's full episode. Baker discusses NIL legislation, the COVID year, his basketball history in New Hampshire and the parallels between the finishes to the last two seasons for RU hoops. Baker also touches on a variety of Rutgers basketball related topics in a wide-ranging discussion. After the interview, Danny and Jon note Ralph Agee's commitment to fill out the Scarlet Knights men's basketball roster and cover the RU athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.

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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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The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Rutgers football head coach Greg Schiano for Episode 84 of the podcast. Schiano discusses recruiting after the COVID-19 pandemic, his new emotional approach to running a program, and facility goals for football. Additionally, Schiano touches on special teams improvements, quarterback Noah Vedral's place heading into summer camp, 100 percent capacity at SHI Stadium, NIL legislation and the expanded College Football Playoff. After the interview, Danny and Jon recap Schiano's interview, break down the RU football schedule, cover Rutgers Olympic sports news and notes, analyze the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline and announce Sarah Baumgartner's departure for Texas.

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The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by former Rutgers football head coach Doug Graber for Episode 83 of the podcast. Graber discussed his path from the NFL to Rutgers, how he thought RU was in New York City and what went into continuing to build the program after the Dick Anderson era. Graber tells a never-before-heard story about a star-studded dinner in New Brunswick that led to Rutgers Stadium's rebuild and gives an in-depth review of the 1995 incident with Joe Paterno at Giants Stadium. After the interview, Danny and Jon talk about Rutgers football recruiting and schedule updates, Jacob Young's transfer to Oregon men's basketball and upcoming podcast guests in Summer 2021. 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

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Rutgers women's rowing head coach Justin Price for Episode 82 of the podcast. In his fourth season as RU head coach, Price has the Scarlet Knights ready to compete in this weekend's NCAAs after a third place finish at the Big Ten Championships. Price discussed how he came east to Rutgers, how the program improved from his arrival in late 2017 and what the facilities on the banks of the Raritan River are like in comparison to the rest of the country. Price gives novice fans an inside look at the sport, while highlighting some of his top athletes from the '21 team. After the interview, Danny and Jon discuss the Rutgers football spring game, men's lacrosse's heartbreaking NCAA quarterfinal loss, RU / Seton Hall men's hoops scheduling shenanigans and more. 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

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Rutgers alumnus and Tampa Bay Rays pre and postgame host Neil Solondz for Episode 81 of the podcast. Solondz, who attended RU in the early 1990s, describes his time with WRSU and path in radio out of college. Solondz details a winding road through Minor League Baseball, time with the Durham Bulls and call up to the Tampa Bay Rays a decade ago. He covers the uniqueness of Triple-A baseball, his prep routine, kids content production, volunteer work and his continued connection to Rutgers Athletics. After the interview, Danny and Jon break down RU men's and women's lacrosse snapping 17 and 22-year NCAA Tournament droughts and more in the Scarlet Six.

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The Scarlet Spotlight is pumped to be joined by Rutgers alumnus and current RU football wide receivers coach Tiquan Underwood for Episode 80 of the podcast. The 2009 Scarlet Knights alumnus discussed his career On the Banks, his time in the NFL and CFL and his path from coaching with the Miami Dolphins to rejoining Greg Schiano in Piscataway. In an entertaining interview, Underwood also covered the story behind his hi-top fade, and his New Brunswick eating habits. After the interview, Danny and Jon go into the week that was in RU Athletics, whether RU men's lacrosse can break a 17-year NCAA drought and if the transfer portal will help the Rutgers hoops programs. 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

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Rutgers men's lacrosse head coach Brian Brecht. In his 10th season leading the Scarlet Knights, Brecht covers the perils of a COVID-postponed 2020 season, the protocols in 2021, clearing the NCAA Tournament for the program and an uncharacteristic year for the Big Ten. He discusses the impact of the Rodkin Center, his new coordinators and veteran players preparing for the postseason. The No. 7 team in the nation, RU hosts Johns Hopkins Saturday on Senior Night. In the Scarlet Six, Danny and Jon go over the success of RU's Olympic Sports programs such as women's soccer, field hockey and baseball, while noting a major recruiting heist for Rutgers football. 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

The Scarlet Spotlight is honored to be joined by former Rutgers women's basketball star Sue Wicks for Episode 78 of the podcast. Wicks discussed growing up in Long Island, being recruited by Theresa Grentz to RU in the 1980s, her interaction with Jim Valvano during that recruitment and her playing days at the RAC. Wicks also touches on her career in Europe and the WNBA, including with her hometown New York Liberty. In a powerful moment, Wicks describes why she announced that she is gay in 2000 while an active WNBA player, and why she continues to speak about the inequities between women's and men's sports today. After the interview, Danny and Jon recap the last two weeks of Rutgers Athletics, and let Danny have some therapy time to talk about his NCAA Tournament trip to Indianapolis for RU men's 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

The drought is over! Rutgers men's basketball is heading to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1991. The Scarlet Spotlight is pumped to bring you our Selection Special. First, it's Bob Wenzel, the head coach of RU's 1991 NCAA Tournament team, giving a RU history lesson and providing perspective for this team's accomplishments. Then, it's former RU manager and staffer Brad Wachtel discussing Facts & Bracks, his highly-ranked bracketology site. And then, MyCentralJersey's Jerry Carino and NJ Advance Media's Brian Fonseca join the show for a reporter's roundtable and a breakdown of Rutgers vs. Clemson. On the back end, Danny and Jon describe the emotions of Selection Sunday after a 30-year wait. 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