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Big Ten Network's Adam Breneman on Rutgers: 'They could be a legitimate College Football Playoff contender'
Rutgers heading to the College Football Playoff? Big Ten Network analyst Adam Breneman thinks that the Scarlet Knights could well be a team to watch as a CFP contender. Now, before getting into all the hype…and there is plenty here to digest…it is important to remember that the college football regular season for Rutgers is just one-third done and that the Scarlet Knights have played just one Big Ten game. There is still a lot of football left to be played, including a game this weekend at Nebraska against a very strong team in what is one of the best atmospheres in the sport.
Cranford football grinds out 'gut-check' win in back-and-forth battle at Rahway
(This story was updated to add new information and quotes.) RAHWAY -- You know what kind of game it is when a coach uses a Rocky quote. Cranford’s Erik Rosenmeier pulled out an it’s about how hard a team can get hit and keep coming back reference following the Cougars’ 14-13 win Friday...
Rutgers opens as betting favorite against Wisconsin
The early betting lines have opened and Rutgers is on top as the favorite in its next game against Wisconsin. According to the early betting lines, Rutgers is a 2 and 2.5-point betting favorite against Wisconsin in a game that will be played inside SHI Stadium on Saturday with a kickoff time of noon.
Sommer's Three TD Catches Sparks Randolph Football To Rebound Win Over Warren Hills
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph football team has had a tough stretch of games recently, as injuries and some bad luck contributed to a three-game losing streak. But behind some clutch defensive plays and a spark on offense from wide receiver Joey Sommer, the Rams righted the ship and defeated Warren Hills 26-21 at home on Friday, October 4. ( Link to photos at end of story ) “I’m happy for the kids, they put in so much work and losing three straight is hard,” said coach Dave Albano. “But I am genuinely happy for them to get...
Rahway Girls Tennis Team Beats Johnson to Remain Undefeated in Valley Division
RAHWAY, NJ — It's been some season for the Rahway High School girls tennis team! On Friday, October 4, the team defeated Johnson, 5-0, to extend its undefeated record in the Union County Conference Valley Division to 9-0. The team's only defeat came in the opening round of the NJSIAA tournament on September 30.Winners of the matchup with Johnson included Arya Chawada (1st singles), Samantha Alba (2nd singles), Alythea Mongo (3rd singles), Lourdes Nunez and Alyssa (Remy) Warfield (1st doubles), and Sergery (Maurine) Calixte and Ava Gomez (2nd doubles).CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSenior Alythea Mongo remains undefeated at 3rd singles.Also, on the previous Wednesday, October 2, the girls had the pleasure of welcoming Mayor Raymond Giacobbe to their home facility, helping him formally open the newly refinished courts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.The team next plays Dayton, at home, on Monday, October 7, at 4 p.m.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Scotch Plains-Fanwood bounces back, defeats Iselin Kennedy - Football recap
After being held to 17 points the last two weeks, Scotch Plains-Fanwood bounced back with a 30-7 victory against Iselin Kennedy in Iselin. Grant Lorentzen scored the lone touchdown for Iselin Kennedy (2-4) off a 28-yard pass from Richie Trotman. Trotman finished 10-for-15 for 143 yards, one touchdown, and two...
Ruddy 61-Yard Touchdown Catch from Allen, 'Big Mac' TD Pass to Lagunowich Help Chatham Football Snap its 'Cougar Night' Blues
SUCCASUNNA, NJ – Over the past three years, the thrill of a “Cougar Night” football win in front of a boisterous home crowd for Chatham has wilted into a deflating lopsided loss in the next game on the schedule.Chatham football coach Evan Picariello's edict this week to his players was that the trend had to end.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“The biggest thing going into this week and I told the guys on Monday, we've been 3-0 on Cougar Nights the last three years and then we're 0-3 the week after Cougar...
Mural of Rutgers Legend Paul Robeson to be Installed at SHI Stadium
NEW BRUNSWICK - When Alonzo Adams moved onto the College Avenue campus at Rutgers–New Brunswick as a freshman in 1979, he had never heard of Paul Robeson. Robeson, who had died three years earlier in 1976 at the age of 77, was a New Jersey native and the son of a runaway slave. He became valedictorian of the Rutgers Class of 1919 while excelling in four sports for the Scarlet Knights, twice earning football All-America selections in an era when racial segregation prohibited Black players at many colleges and universities. Robeson went on from Rutgers to a...
College GameDay says Nebraska defense 'not talked about enough' ahead of Rutgers
On Saturday afternoon, the Nebraska football team will face its biggest game of the season. If you thought the Rutgers Scarlet Knights would be that game, in the Huskers’ sixth game of the season, then it’s time for you to play the Powerball. But here was are. Rutgers,...
Chatham Girls Soccer Coach Feels the 'Agony of Victory' in his Team's 4-2 Win vs. Sparta; Thornton, D'Egido Net Late Goals
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham girls soccer team has been playing better and better of late, scoring 17 goals during its current four-game winning streak against the likes of Randolph, West Morris, Mount Olive and Sparta.The winning, however, became a little stomach-churning for Cougar coach Anthony Correale on Saturday when his team squandered a two-goal lead and needed two late scores to post its 4-2 win vs. Sparta at Haas Field.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERChatham got goals in the first half by Lauren Tracey and Alex Donoghue and, after it was...
'The Hunt' is on – everything you need to know about the 2024 Far Hills Race Meeting
The Far Hills Race Meeting, one of the country's premier steeplechases and one of the most anticipated annual events in Central Jersey, returns this month. The 103rd running, known locally as "The Hunt," features six races, headlined by The American Grand National with a $250,000 purse; the event's total purse is $700,000. When is...
Football: Edison Holds Off Colonia, 27-21
EDISON, NJ — Colonia scored two touchdowns in the first quarter, but Edison took control after that and went on to a 27-21 football victory over the Patriots on Friday night.Colonia (4-2) jumped out to a 14-6 lead, scoring on each of its first two possessions. Kyle Bell scored on a 12-yard run, sweeping around right end with 7:26 left in the first quarter, followed by an extra point kick by Anthony Garofalo for a 7-0 lead.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTEREdison (3-3) drove down and scored on its next possession, but...
Summit NJ Gymnasts Claim Victory Over Roxbury
SUMMIT, NJ -- Based on posted scores coming into the meet on Wednesday, the Hilltoppers felt like they might be the underdogs in a dual meet against Roxbury High School, who were 5-2 on its season so far. However, the ladies got to work and pulled out a strong victory 105.15 to 102.75, which is the highest Summit team score since 2017. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERFreshman Charlotte Lemkau had another strong meet, winning the All-Around (35.65), floor (9.4) and finishing 2nd on vault (9.1) and beam (9.325). Sophomore Caraline Delikaris had a season high 9.15...
This Week: Development Review Committee Meets Wednesday
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Things are slowing down in the borough this week, with the only official meeting for the Development Review Committee on Wednesday. Fall sports start to slow down, as the regular season winds down and post-season tournaments start.Here is everything going on in Roselle Park this week:Monday, Oct. 7CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Boys Soccer Game at Metuchen - 4 p.m. Girls Volleyball Game vs. Roselle - 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 Development Review Committee Meeting - 10 a.m. (Borough Hall) Farmers Market - 1-7 p.m. (Michael J. Mauri Park) Girls Tennis Match at Linden - 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 Girls Tennis Match vs. Rahway - 4 p.m. Football Game vs. Highland Park - 7 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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