PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Phil Simms’ first victory as a head football coach came in dramatic fashion on the last play of the 12th Annual New Jersey-Northeast All-Star Classic. The game featured many of the top high school seniors from New Jersey against their counterparts from seven other states. Players committed to six of the Big East’s eight football programs participated, … [Read more...] about Simms Leads Jersey to Victory in Classic; Cervino, Johnson Transferring
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Football Updates: Fonti to Rutgers; Clemmings NOT Committed to Pitt
Chris Fonti, a 6-foot-7, 320-pound offensive tackle from Wayne (N.J.) Hills High, verbally committed to Rutgers Monday after attending the Rutgers Big Man Academy this past weekend. “Yes, I did,” Fonti said by phone. “I’m just happy to be a Scarlet Knight.” Fonti, who also had offers from East Carolina, Louisville and Florida International, said he decided after working out … [Read more...] about Football Updates: Fonti to Rutgers; Clemmings NOT Committed to Pitt
Rutgers Lands Offensive Lineman; Clemmings Says He Isn’t Committed to Pitt
Rutgers’ offensive line is getting bigger by the moment. Jorge Vicioso, 6-foot-6, 300 pound offensive lineman from Passaic (N.J.) High School, has verbally committed to Rutgers and will enroll in 2010 “That place is the perfect fit for him,” Passaic coach Billy Curry said. “The thing about Rutgers is, they’re going to take care of him academically. They’re going to give him the … [Read more...] about Rutgers Lands Offensive Lineman; Clemmings Says He Isn’t Committed to Pitt
Football Commit: Quartucci to Rutgers
Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano continues to stockpile big boys for his offensive line of the future. Frank Quartucci, 6-foot-4, 290-pound offensive guard from Hamilton West High School, committed on Monday. He reportedly chose the Scarlet Knights over interest from Penn State, Maryland, UConn and Buffalo. “They liked my style and they’re excited about the new offensive line … [Read more...] about Football Commit: Quartucci to Rutgers
Rutgers QB Competition Wide Open; Wide Receiver Wynn Picks Scarlet Knights
NEWPORT, R.I. – The man who was the Rutgers quarterback for the past several seasons is now on the roster of the Seattle Seahawks. With Mike Teel now playing on Sundays, there is a new era in Piscataway and the quarterback competition for the 2009 season is wide open. “It doesn’t make the fans comfortable sometimes because everybody’s concern is, ‘Oh, well we don’t have a … [Read more...] about Rutgers QB Competition Wide Open; Wide Receiver Wynn Picks Scarlet Knights