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We cover both sides of the Hudson. "The Podcast" provides weekly analysis and opinion on the top sports stories in New York and New Jersey with writers in the area. The "RU Review" is a weekly review of Rutgers football with announcers and writers covering the team. The "Daily Brief" one minute co…

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    • Aug 29, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    RU Review - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 17:46


    Rutgers Football starts a highly anticipated season in a weekday game this Thursday vs Howard. We take a look at the teams strengths and where we might see improvement. We'll also breakdown each game and see if Rutgers can once again earn a bowl bid. Listen Up!

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #13

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 24:32


    Matt Loughlin returns to the show to discuss the Seton Hall snub and the run in the NIT. We discuss Rutgers very active portal and what the future may bring.

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #12

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 20:05


    Rutgers struggles down the stretch. Going into senior day we look at who stays and who goes. Seton Hall closes out a solid conference schedule and looks good for a tournament bid. Listen up!

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 20:03


    John and Steve run the numbers on Rutgers and Seton Halls chances for a tournament bid. Rutgers behind Jeremiah Williams are making a push. Seton Hall just needs to stay the course. Listen up!

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #10

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 28:37


    Matt Loughlin returns to the show. We talk about Seton Hall's rise in the Big East and tournament chances. Also Rutgers has a new look with late season additions. Is it too late? Listen up!

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #9

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 31:32


    John and Steve discuss Rutgers improbable revival on the road and Seton Hall is back in action after a long rest.

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 17:16


    Rutgers implodes at home and now fights to stay out of the Big 10 basement. Seton Hall rights the ships in Chicago to remain in the top half of the Big East.

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 16:09


    Rutgers gets a long needed break ahead of their showdown with Purdue at JMA. Seton Hall drops their last two and goes on the road where things won't get any easier. Also we update the other Jersey college teams! Listen up!

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 24:31


    John and Steve talk Jersey Hoops! Rutgers with a huge comeback at home vs Nebraska perks up the fanbase while Seton Hall continues their impressive run.

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 24:58


    Matt and Steve discuss The rise of the Pirates who are in first place in the Big East. Plus Rutgers stops the bleeding with a much needed home win against Indiana.

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 23:25


    Steve and John talk local Jersey Basketball as Rutgers and Seton hall begin conference play. Listen up!

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 21:39


    Matt and Steve discuss the state of Seton Hall and Rutgers as conference play begins. Hours later Seton Hall stuns #5 UConn at the Rock!

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 35:38


    A nice week for Rutgers! Top Jersey recruit, Dylan harper commits to the program and they out last Seton Hall in the Garden State Hardwood Classic. We breakdown the big game and discuss the road ahead.

    RU Review - Episode #14 - Bowl Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 33:21


    We discuss the match up in the Bronx with the Hurricanes. Who's in, who's out and who has the edge. We also have a look the CFP and other key match ups. Listen Up!

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 43:30


    A new season starts. Rutgers and Seton Hall clash in the Garden State Hardwood Classic at the Rock. John and Steve discuss the new look of both programs ahead of the annual Jersey battle.

    RU Review - Episode #13 - Regular Season End

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 21:45


    Despite a tough season ending loss Rutgers will go to a bowl! Matt and Steve talk about the struggles with Maryland and the progress of the program. Listen up!

    RU Review - Episode #12 - Maryland

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 26:43


    We discuss another second half struggle against Penn State. Rutgers now needs to regroup at home and figure out a way to stay competitive with Maryland.

    RU Review- Episode #11 - Iowa

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 18:15


    Rutgers comes up short at home to Ohio State but finally shows some grit against the Buckeyes. Can they get that 7th win on the road in Iowa? Listen Up!

    RUR - Episode #10 - Ohio State

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 25:19


    Bob and Steve discuss Rutgers earning bowl eligibility and if this the year they give the Buckeyes a game. Listen up!

    RU Review - Episode #9 - Bye Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 17:29


    At 6 wins Rutgers is Bowl Eligible. Matt and Steve talk about what this means for the program and how RU keeps the momentum going. Listen up!

    RU Review - Episode #8 - Indiana

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 19:49


    Matt and Steve review Rutgers incredible 4th quarter comeback! Can they seal the deal and become bowl eligible in Indiana? Listen up!

    RUR Episode #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 23:04


    Rutgers plays hard on the road but comes up short. We discuss the tough loss in Madison and preview the big homecoming game against Michigan State.

    RU Review - Episode #6 - Wisconsin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 24:07


    Rutgers goes 4-1 in September but the road is going to get a lot tougher starting in Wisconsin. Steve and Matt preview the game and discuss Rutgers bowl chances heading into the second half of the season.

    RU Review - Epiosde #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 20:40


    Rutgers battles Michigan on the road. We look back on their first loss of the season and discuss the tough road ahead after Wagner.

    RU Review - Episode #4 - Michigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 23:28


    So far so good! Rutgers 3-0! Matt and Steve break down Saturday's win and preview the big trip to Ann Arbor! Listen Up!

    RU Review - Episode #3 - Va Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 24:10


    Steve and Bob breakdown another impressive effort by RU. Will they continue to roll vs Virginia Tech? Listen Up!

    RU Review - Episode #2 - Temple

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 25:57


    Rutgers opens with a conference win! Matt and Steve break down the first week and look at the Saturday night match up with Temple.

    RU Review - Episode #1 - Northwestern

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 37:49


    Steve and Bob preview Rutgers season. Can Schiano lead Rutgers to a Bowl? We cover the good, the bad and preview this weeks opener at home against Northwestern. Listen Up!

    Blue Line Brief - #13 - The Finals!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 5:06


    Vegas is out in front and they look unstoppable. Florida will regroup in Miami and see if they can claw back into this series. Matt gives his take! Listen Up! Photo: nhl.com

    Blueline Brief - Brief #12 - Devils rewind -Final is here!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 9:10


    We catch up with Devils announcer Matt Loughlin! Devils review! They will be back! How are the Panthers doing it. Why Vegas is best in the west. Listen up!

    Blue Line Brief - Brief #11 - Devils on the Brink

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 9:40


    The Devils struggles against the Hurricanes continue. Matt Loughlin tells us what the problem is and if it can be fixed. Plus the Maple Leafs drop three to the Panthers and Toronto's breakthrough year looks like it's fading.

    Blue Line Brief - Brief #10 - Devils Move On!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 12:42


    Devils outlast the Rangers! Can they keep it going in Carolina? What happened to the Bruins? Can this finally be the Maple Leafs year? Who's best in the west? We chat with Matt Loughlin and get his take on the playoffs! photo: DraftKings

    Blue Line Brief #9 - Back to the Rock!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 10:55


    Back to the Rock! Devils tie up series and bring the momentum back home!.Game 5 could decide the series! Plus Islanders stay alive and the Leaf's look to end the LIghtning's rein. We get Matt's take. Listen up!

    Blue Line Brief - Brief #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 8:58


    The Devils with a huge OT win at the Garden to keep hopes alive with the Rangers. Can they keep the momentum going Monday night? Islanders with a much needed win on the Island. Can they slow down the Canes? The Leafs with an OT goal take the series lead on The Lightning. Can they end Tampa's reign in the East. We chat with the Devils Announcer Matt Loughlin? Listen Up! Photo: USA Today

    Blue Line Brief - Brief #7 Playoffs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 9:36


    The Playoffs are here and it's Devils Rangers round one!!! Can the Rangers keep up with the speedy Devils? Will the Devils lack of playoff experience show? Who has the Advantage in goal and do the Islanders have a chance as the 8th seed? We get the answers from Devils announcer, Matt Loughlin. Listen up!

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #12

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 29:20


    Johnny Mac checks in! We discuss the future of Rutgers and Seton Hall heading into the off season. Plus a nice run by other NJ teams and a look at the Final 4. Listen Up!

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 21:37


    A disappointing end for Rutgers and Seton Hall. We discuss what happened and what could've been. However, surprise upsets once again by Jersey teams with Princeton still alive! Listen up!

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #10

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 20:14


    Rutgers struggles at home but with a big win over Michigan at the B10 tournament they keep their tournament hopes alive. After an impressive road win at Providence, Seton Hall struggles in the opening round of the Big East tournament leaving them with a likely NIT bid.

    Blueline Brief - Brief #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 5:23


    Big pickups for the local teams at the trade deadline. We talk to Matt Loughlin about who made out and what it means for the playoff run!

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 25:27


    Rutgers with a huge comeback against Penn State, follows with an epic collapse in Minnesota putting their tournament plans in peril. Seton Hall wilts at home and now faces a huge uphill battle for the post season.

    Jersey Hardwood Podcast - Episode #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 29:25


    We're on the doorstep of March Madness? Rutgers stope the bleeding can they finish strong and help their seeding. Seton Hall goes home to take on #16 Xavier a win will be a big help for their tournament plans. Listen up!

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 31:58


    Seton Hall wins 8 of last 10 to enter the NCAA tournament conversation. Can they keep it going with the top of the Big East conference coming around? Rutgers shakes off a season sweep to Iowa by winning their last two, including a huge win vs Sparty at MSG.

    Blueline Brief - Brief #6- All Star Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 9:58


    We catch up with Matt at the All Star break. Will the Devils keep it going? Just how good are the Bruins and who would of thought the Kraken would be in first place? Listen up!

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 27:57


    Rutgers dominates Penn State after tough road loss. Seton Hall's run ends with Marquette. Steve, Matt and John cover the local teams journey deep into their conference schedules. Listen Up! Sponsored by LG Insurance

    Hudson Huddle - Show #18 - The End In Philly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 17:25


    The Giants surprising season comes to an end in Philly. We look at why they struggled with the Eagles and how to build on all the positives from this season. photo: bleeding green nation

    Hudson Huddle - Show #18 - Giants Go To Philly!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 15:54


    Giants look super in upset of Vikings. Now it's on to face the mighty Eagles. Steve and John discuss the big win in Minny and Big Blue's chances in Philly. photo:InForum

    Hudson Huddle - Episode #16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 16:35


    Steve and John break down Big Blue's first round game against the Vikings. Can Big Blue complete the upset after a near miss a few weeks ago? Listen Up!

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 24:34


    Rutgers knocks off #1 Purdue for the second year in a row but falls short at home vs Iowa. We discuss what it will take to get back to the tournament again. Seton Hall got off to a rocky start in conference play but a favorable schedule coming up may help.

    Hudson Huddle - Show #15- Giants make playoffs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 22:29


    The Giants are in! Steve and John discuss Big Blues run to the playoffs after a long drought. Also, the Jets struggle to the finish line but the cupboard is far from bare.

    Hudson Huddle - Show #14

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 18:29


    Giants can secure a trip to the playoffs. with a win at home against the Colts. TheJets playoff picture looks bleak but they're still alive with a trip to Seattle.

    Jersey Hardwood - Episode #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 15:05


    Steve and John discuss Seton Hall's slow start in the Big East. Can they get it going in the new year? Rutgers bounces back with a strong performance against Wake Forest. Can they keep it up in conference play?

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