On The Banks Podcast

Like all NCAA sports right now, College Wrestling is uncertain about what will happen to the 2020-2021 season. Joining the podcast to discuss that uncertainty and more is Rutgers Wrestling head coach Scott Goodale. Coach Goodale and Lance talk about the Ivy League's decision to cancel all sports until 2021, how a decision on college football may affect college wrestling, potential start date scenarios, and why starting the season in January might be a good thing for the sport. They also discuss Sebastian Rivera's decision to wrestle at Rutgers, heightened expectations for the team, the depth from 125 Pounds to Heavyweight, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a tale of two halves for Rutgers Men's Soccer during the 2019 season, Joining the podcast to discuss the ups and downs of the season is the program's head coach Jim McElderry. Coach McElderry and Lance discuss the hot start by the team last year, the uncertainty surrounding the 2020 season and whether or not there will even be one, new additions to the program, and some of the retuning faces they bring back. They also discuss raised expectations entering year 2 of a rebuild, how he keeps his players focus away from the outside distractions, and how year 1 leading the program will help him grow as a coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been 5 months since the Coronavirus pandemic gripped the country in mid-march. Most of the United States shut down and social distanced, aiming to take the stress off of hospitals and intensive care units. Joining the podcast for episode 73 is current ICU Nurse and former Rutgers Women's Basketball captain Christa Evans. Lance and Christa discuss her time as a Scarlet Knight, her emotions upon finding out she was named captain going into her junior season on the banks, C. Vivian Stringer's pre-game speech prior to her final game, and adversity she faced during her four years in the program. They also discuss her experiences as an ICU nurse, how she and her fellow healthcare workers are staying strong and focused during this pandemic, similarities between her playing career and her nursing career, and her message to everyone as the pandemic continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rutgers Athletic programs, and the student-athletes in them, are supported annually in part by the generous Booster clubs associated with them. Joining episode 74 of the Podcast are 4 Presidents of some of the Booster Clubs that help the programs be the best they can be both on and off the court, field, and mat. Martin Allen joins to discuss the Rutgers Touchdown club, Elliott Sacks joins to discuss the Rutgers Court Club, Bob Manfre joins to discuss the Rutgers Cagers club, and David Bugen joins to discuss the Scarlet Knights Wrestling Club. In the conversation the four club presidents talk with Lance about how to join, benefits that members experience, their favorite Rutgers Athletics memories, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like all fall college sports, Rutgers Women's Soccer had their season postponed to a later date by the Big Ten conference. Joining the podcast to discuss the postponement is the head coach of the Rutgers Women's Soccer program, Mike O'Neill. Coach O'Neill and Lance discuss the program reaction to the Big Ten's decision, how team leadership helped keep the group morale high and the players together, and how the staff responded to the situation. They also discuss the uncertainty surrounding when the season could potentially begin, how the team is getting better and on-field development is continuing, recruiting, and the mindset of the program as they all await further news and information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rutgers Volleyball is beginning a rebuild and leading the charge is the new Head Coach of the Scarlet Knights, Caitlin Schweihofer. Coach Schweihofer joins episode 76 of the OTB Podcast to discuss the process of rebuilding Rutgers Volleyball and what it'll take to win in the Big Ten. Coach Schweihofer and Lance talk about her background as a student-athlete and captain at St. Johns, her excitement coaching in the Big Ten, and the adjustments she had to make beginning at a new school during the pandemic. They also discuss the culture that she tries to instill at Rutgers, similarities between rebuilding La Salle and rebuilding Rutgers, and her message to fans regarding the upcoming season and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining episode 77 of the podcast is former Rutgers Football defensive back and former Rutgers Baseball third baseman Pat Kivlehan. Pat and Lance discuss his motivation to try out for the baseball team after his senior season in football, Coach Schiano's reaction when Pat broke the news, his relationship with Fred Hill and Greg Schiano, and what clicked for him during his Big East Player of the Year season in 2012. They also discuss some of his favorite MLB and Rutgers Baseball memories, his relationship with his former teammates, what it's like being one of the former Scarlet Knights in the Major League, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Ten sports are returning after a short postponement of the original start date because of the coronavirus pandemic. College Football returns on October 25th, and College Basketball returns one month later. Joining Lance to preview the return of College Basketball is Rutgers Men's Basketball Head Coach Steve Pikiell. Coach Pikiell and Lance look back at the end of the 2019-2020 season, the sudden cancellation of the NCAA Tournament, new additions to the Scarlet Knights, and how he plans on filling the voids left by Akwasi Yeboah and Shaq Carter. They also discuss managing the virus in college athletics, the off-season development during social distancing, players speaking out about social justice, and the oddities that may come during the upcoming season, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an offseason filled with a lot of questions and a lot of uncertainty, Rutgers Football is back. In what will be a shortened season due to Covid-19, the Scarlet Knights begin year 1 under Greg Schiano on Saturday, October 24th against Michigan State. Joining Lance to help preview the 2020 season is the Managing Editor for On The Banks, Aaron Breitman. Aaron and Lance discuss the excitement and expectations for the first season in Part 2 of the Schiano Era, what position groups they are most confident in, and what groups worry them the most. They also give their season predictions, take a look at some potential breakout stars, and give their thoughts on who will be the starting Quarterback for game 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an offseason filled with twists and turns, Rutgers football opens up the 2020 season on the road in East Lansing to take on Michigan State. Joining Lance to preview game 1 of the season is NJ.com Rutgers Athletics Reporter James Kratch, and MLive.com Michigan State Athletics Reporter Matt Wenzel. Lance and James discuss the return of Greg Schiano, reasonable expectations for this season, strengths and weaknesses of the program, and who may start at Quarterback. Lance and Matt discuss the quarterback situation at Michigan State, the change in program under new Coach Mel Tucker, players to watch for the Spartans, and how they are replacing lost defensive starters from last season. James and Matt also provide their picks to game 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rutgers Football went to Michigan State on October 24th and started off Coach Schiano's first season back at the helm with a bang! They defeated the Spartans 38-27, ending the 21-game Big Ten losing streak and showing the progress made in one offseason with the new staff. Coming off of the week 1 win, Rutgers comes back home to Piscataway to take on an Indiana team coming off a win against Penn State. Joining Lance on the week 2 preview podcasts is Rutgers Football writer for On The Banks, Greg Patuto. To talk about Indiana, Lance is also joined by Indiana Athletics reporter Zach Osterman of the Indy Star. Lance and Greg discuss the opening win, expectations for the rest of the year, play of the offense & defense, and more. Lance and Zach discuss Indiana's upset of Penn State, the play of Michael Penix Jr., living up to the early season hype, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rutgers Football heads to Ohio to take on the Buckeyes in week 3 of the Big Ten Season. Joining Lance to discuss the Scarlet Knights and the Buckeyes is Steve Politi of Nj.Com and Nathan Baird of Cleveland.com and the Buckeye Talk Podcast. Lance and Steve discuss the loss to Indiana, the improvement between this year's team and past Rutgers team's, the no-quit attitude of the Scarlet Knights, and what a successful performance looks like against Ohio State. Lance and Nathan discuss Ohio State's eye on the College Football Playoff, the improvement of Justin Fields, replacing stars from last year's team, Ryan Day's relationship to Greg Schiano and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming off of a 49-27 loss at Ohio State this past Saturday, Rutgers returns home to take on the 0-3 Illinois Fighting Illini at SHI Stadium. Joining Lance on to discuss the Scarlet Knights is the Managing Editor of On The Banks, Aaron Breitman. They discuss special teams improvement, player development, outside perception, and the keys to beating Illinois. To talk about the Fighting Illini, Scott Richey of the News-Gazette in Champaign-Urbana joins the podcast. They break down the struggles Illinois has faced this season, the future of Lovie Smith, the quarterback position for the Illini, players to watch on Saturday, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming off of a 23-20 last second loss to Illinois, Rutgers takes on Michigan Saturday night at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. Joining Lance to discuss the Scarlet Knights and the Wolverines ahead of week 5 is Keith Sargeant of NJ Advance Media & Aaron McMann of MLive.Com. Lance and Keith discuss the tough Rutgers loss to Illinois, how the team rebounds from a missed opportunity, the play of Noah Vedral and a potential competition looming at quarterback, keys to Rutgers upsetting Michigan, and his prediction for Saturday's game. Aaron joins the podcast to discuss the fan reaction to Michigan's slow start, the pressure on Jim Harbaugh, the quarterback competition, filling the holes on defense, and his prediction for the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rutgers Basketball begins their much anticipated 2020-2021 season on Wednesday, November 25th against Sacred Heart. Joining Lance to discuss the Scarlet Knights is the voice of Rutgers Basketball Jerry Recco and College Basketball Writer for the Asbury Park Press, Jerry Carino. In separate discussions, they talk about expectations for Rutgers this season, the craziness that Covid-19 will cause this year, players that they are looking forward to seeing, and the added year of eligibility for all players. They also discuss the status of the Seton Hall game, the development of returning players, the talent of the freshman class, and the ceiling for this team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a 37-30 win in West Lafayette, Indiana against Purdue, Rutgers returns home to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions at SHI Stadium. Joining Lance to discuss both teams is On The Banks Managing Editor Aaron Breitman & Penn State Football Reporter for PennLive.com, Dustin Hockensmith. First, Lance and Aaron talk about the in-season development of the Scarlet Knights, the progress of the wide receivers under Tiquan Underwood, Johnny Langan's performance against Purdue, and the defense's struggle to stop the run. Lance and Dustin discuss the depleted Penn State roster, the injuries the team is dealing with, the inconsistent play of the Nittany Lion quarterbacks, what went right for Penn State in their win over Michigan, and whether their win last Saturday can give them a spark with three games left in the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sitting at 6-1 on the season, 2-1 in conference play, NY Post College Basketball Reporter Zach Braziller joins to talk Rutgers Hoops and speak about the state of the athletic department. Aaron and Zach touch on year one in Greg Schiano's second tenure at Rutgers, what impressed Zach most about the progress made in the football program, the rebuilding job Steve Pikiell has done over the last five seasons, and how Rutgers Athletics can use the New York market to their advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rutgers currently sits at 8-6, 4-6 in the Big Ten, as they get ready for the second half of the Big Ten Schedule starting with Michigan State on January 28th. Joining Managing Editor Aaron Breitman is College Basketball Reporter for the Asbury Park Press, Jerry Carino. Jerry and Aaron discuss Rutgers win over Indiana, the losing streak that preceded the win, whaat Rutgers has to do going forward to right the ship, Jerry's thoughts on whether Rutgers will make the NCAA Tournament, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the winter season passing the halfway point and football National Signing Day occuring as well, James Kratch joins Aaron Breitman to break it all down. They discuss Rutgers Wrestling leading up to its final dual meets and the upcoming Big Ten and NCAA tournaments, National Signing Day and take an early look at the Scarlet Knights ahead of next football season, and the turnaround for Rutgers basketball as they sit 10-6 overall, 6-6 in conference play. *After recording, Rutgers Wrestling is now on pause due to a positive Covid-19 test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rutgers opens up the 2021 season against Penn State on Saturday, February 20th. Joining Aaron to break down the team and discuss the upcoming season is the the head coach of Rutgers Men's Lacrosse, Brian Brecht. Coach Brecht goes through what this crazy offseason has been like, what its like to finally get on the field again and play a game, some of the names to watch out for, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have almost reached March and Rutgers Basketball looks bound for their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 30 years. Joining Aaron Breitman to talk about where Rutgers stands with 2 games to go in the regular season is Facts & Bracks bracketologist Brad Wachtel. Aaron and Brad go through different scenarios for these last 2 games and how they could affect Rutgers seeding. They also discuss how the committee might judge certain teams, who Rutgers fans should be rooting for, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The streak is over! Rutgers Mens Basketball is headed back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1991. Slated as a 10-seed. the Scarlet Knights will take on 7-seed Clemson in Indianapolis. Joining Aaron to talk about the game and reminisce on how they got here are Dave White and Jerry Carino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Agnoli joins Aaron Breitman to break down the transfer portal and Rutgers Basketball recruiting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an encouraging season filled with a lot of firsts for Rutgers Volleyball, Coach Caitlin Schweihofer joins episode 94 of the OTB Podcast! Coach Schweihofer joins Aaron Breitman to recap the season, discuss the 4-game winning streak at the end of it, highlight some of the milestone moments that were achieved, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rutgers Field Hockey took a big step forward in 2021, with the future looking very bright. Head Coach Meredith Civico joins Aaron Breitman to break down everything they accomplished this past season, the disappointment of getting snubbed and missing out on the NCAA Tournament, what fans can look forward to next year, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in Rutgers Athletics history, both the Men's Lacrosse program and the Women's Lacrosse program have made the NCAA Tournament in the same season! Joining Aaron Breitman to preview both matchups are coaches Brian Brecht and Melissa Lehman, as well as players T.T. Naslonski and Adam Charalambides! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rutgers Men's Lacrosse head Coach Brian Brecht and All-American goalkeeper Colin Kirst join Aaron Breitman to preview their Elite 8 NCAA Tournament game against North Carolina! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2020-2021 athletics year at Rutgers was the school's best since joining the Big Ten. Multiple programs broke NCAA Tournament droughts, multiple picked up tournament wins, and most began to play like legitimate Big Ten programs! Host Aaron Breitman is joined by David Andersen to recap this crazy year in Rutgers athletics, and look ahead at the 2021-2022 season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Spiro is a founding partner of Spiro Harrison a New Jersey based law firm that practices in antitrust, intellectual property and other areas implicated by the NCAA's restrictions on athlete compensation. He joins Aaron Breitman to break down name, image, likeness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The On The Banks podcast has made it to episode 100! Who better to join the show than Rutgers Men's Basketball head coach Steve Pikiell. He joins Aaron Breitman to look back at last season, discuss all the changes that took place this offseason, preview next year's team, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the fall season soon to get underway, Rutgers Men's Soccer head coach Jim McElderry joins managing editor Aaron Breitman to preview the 2021 team. They discuss the past spring season, the quick turnaround to the fall, some players to watch, and how the team can continue to progress this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rutgers Football opens up against Temple on Thursday, September 2nd. Joining Aaron Breitman to preview the Scarlet Knights, as well as the rest of the Big Ten, is Rutgers Alum & current 247Sports news desk writer and editor Garrett Stepien! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's game week and all eyes are on Thursday night as Rutgers hosts Temple in Week one. First, Temple beat reporter Sam Cohn of the Philly Inquirer & Owlscoop.com joins Aaron to break down the Owls. Then, Chris Iseman of the Asbury Park Press & Gannett New Jersey joins to talk about the Scarlet Knights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a Week 1 victory over Temple, Rutgers hits the road in Week 2 to take on old Big East rival Syracuse! First former On The Banks podcast host, and current 247Sports National Podcast Producer, Lance Glinn joins Aaron to discuss the Scarlet Knights. Then, Ben Stevens of the Morning After podcast on SportsGrid, and Syracuse alum, joins Aaron to talk about the Orange! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a Week 2 victory at Syracuse, Rutgers returns home to finish out non-conference play against Delaware! First, On The Banks lead football reporter Greg Patuto joins Aaron Breitman to preview the Scarlet Knights. Then, Kevin Tresolini of the News Journal and DelawareOnline.com, joins Aaron to preview the Blue Hens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a Week 3 victory over Delaware, Rutgers hits the road to open up Big Ten play against Michigan! First, NJAM Rutgers beat reporter James Kratch joins Aaron to talk about the Scarlet Knights. Then, the managing editor and site producer for SB Nation'a Michigan Site Maize & Brew Anthony Broome joins Aaron to preview the Wolverines! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a hard-fought Week 4 loss against Michigan, Rutgers returns home to take on Ohio State! First, NJAM Rutgers beat reporter Keith Sargeant joins Aaron to talk about the Scarlet Knights. Then, Ohio State beat reporter for The Athletic Bill Landis joins Aaron to preview the Buckeyes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rutgers Wrestling great and current assistant coach Anthony Ashnault joins Aaron Breitman to preview the Scarlet Knights as the start of the season comes closer. They discuss his transition to coaching, the 2021-2022 roster, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basketball season is around the corner and who better to hear from then Steve Pikiell, Geo Baker, Ron Harper Jr., and Caleb McConnell! Aaron Breitman runs through some of the highlights from 2021 Media Day, and brings you some of his interviews with Rutgers' stars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rutgers Women's Soccer won outright the school's first ever Big Ten team title with a win over Indiana a week ago! Joining Aaron Breitman first to talk about the success and look ahead to the postseason is head coach Mike O'Neill. After, stars Amirah Ali & Sam Kroeger join Aaron to talk about what winning the title meant to them and how they are preparing for postseason play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NJAM Rutgers Beat Reporter Keith Sargeant joins Aaron Breitman to talk all thing Rutgers Athletics. First they preview Rutgers Football's games against Penn State and Maryland, then dive into Men's and Women's basketball, and the athletics master plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rutgers Women's Soccer is back in the College Cup for the first time since 2015. To preview their final four matchup against Florida State, Aaron Breitman is joined by Rutgers Women's Soccer reporter Melanie Anzidei of The Record/NorthJersey.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rutgers Basketball is coming off a win against Clemson, but has so far had an up and down start in the 2021-2022 season. Joining Aaron to discuss the Scarlet Knights' play is Jerry Carino! They discuss the inconsistencies of the season so far, players that have stood out, how Rutgers could turn the season around, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Rutgers-Seton Hall Week and ahead of this year's game on Sunday, December 12th, the guys at The Front Office have put together a special treat for both fanbases! Pat Lawless and CJ Nobile join Aaron Breitman to talk about the inaugural RU-SHU Hoops Banquet on Friday, December 10th at Mamma Vittoria in Nutley! Starting at 7 PM, both fanbases will be joined by Rutgers & Seton Hall legends, as well as CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein, Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press, and John Fanta of Fox Sports. Pat and CJ sit with Aaron to discuss the event and preview the Garden State Hardwood Classic too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

National Signing Day is almost here, and who better to break down Rutgers' 2022 recruiting class than 247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Brian Dohn! He joins Aaron Breitman to run through some of the big names, the positions filled, and the areas of weakness that remain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rutgers Football, shockingly, is going bowling! After Texas A&M withdrew because of Covid-19, Rutgers will replace the Aggies in the Gator Bowl against Wake Forest! Former host and current 247Sports national podcast producer Lance Glinn joins Aaron Breitman to break down the news and give their thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Gator Bowl Week! Joining Aaron Breitman to preview the game from a fan and former player perspective is former Rutgers QB and current radio analyst Mike Teel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Dochterman of The Athletic joins the show to discuss his recent article on Big Ten realignment involving Rutgers. Greg Schiano names a starting quarterback and Rutgers awaits the decision of Dylan Harper. And of course, do the Scarlet Knights belong in the Big Ten moving forward?

We are joined by Chris Iseman of Gannett to discuss Rutgers Football training camp and the first scrimmage of the year. We also take a dive into the team position-by-position. A tweet is cleared up regarding Rutgers Men's Basketball recruiting and we answer the question, is this success sustainable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Fonseca of NJ Advance Media joins to break down the Rutgers Football schedule for the 2023 season. Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper took over Rucker Park over the weekend and we rank the current head coaches in the Big Ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We begin by going around Rutgers to discuss the beginning of fall sports beginning around the University. Rutgers Football is preparing for its season-opener against Northwestern and we breakdown some of the best bets of the week in college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rutgers is 1-0 in 2023 and we are here to breakdown the action from the season-opener against Northwestern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by Ryan Wallen of 247Sports' Owls Daily to breakdown the matchup between Rutgers and Temple. Is Dylan Harper slipping away from the Scarlet Knights? And we finish with the best bets of the week for Week 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rutgers took down Temple on Saturday and we are here to breakdown the action across the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices