Illinois Football: Comparing Predictions of the Big Ten East
Sep 21, 2013; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Leonte Carroo (4) scores first of two touchdowns against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half at High Points Solutions Stadium. Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeat the Arkansas Razorbacks 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Jim O
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have started the 2015 season off with a 2-2 record and that is exactly where I predicted them to be after four games. This 2-2 record doesn’t look good to some fans, but actually it is quite impressive considering the turmoil that has gone on inside the program.
Rutgers has had suspensions, arrests, and coaching discipline but they still have managed to get to .500 to start the season.
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Their only loss that was a bad game was against Penn State in which they lost 28-3. The other loss was against Washington State. They only fell by three points to the Cougars in that contest.
The Scarlet Knights are not a terrible team by any means. They have some solid players in that program.
Rutgers has a solid stable of running backs in Josh Hicks, Robert Martin, and Paul James. These three guys have combine for almost 800 yards rushing this season already. They have a good wide receiving core as well.
Despite being the leading receiver on the team, Leonte Carroo has been suspended indefinitely after being arrested for an alleged assault case. Rutgers also has three guys behind him that have 10 or more receptions on the season.
Rutgers might not make a bowl game this season, but I sure can see them picking off some good team throughout the year.
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