The Scarlet Spotlight

The Scarlet Spotlight is signing off. Thanks to our loyal listeners for an incredible five-year run. Danny and Jon recap things with one final episode. No guests, just us. Rutgers fans, you're a special group. We'll still be around, just doing different things!   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com  Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com  Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight  Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU  Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/  Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer  Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew 

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by the NJ Hoops Haven, Jerry Carino, for Episode 115 of the podcast. Carino, who is the dean of the local college basketball beat, covers the opening week of the Rutgers men's basketball season -- from style to personnel. In the wide-ranging conversation, Carino provides your Scarlet Knights hoops fix. After the interview, Danny and Jon hit the important topics around Rutgers Athletics, including RU's Big Ten men's soccer championship and RU football hosting PSU this weekend. Happy Thanksgiving to all of our listeners.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com​ Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com​ Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight​ Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU​ Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/​ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer​ Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew​

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited for our yearly chat with Rutgers men's basketball head coach Steve Pikiell on Episode 114 of the podcast. The seventh-year head coach of the Scarlet Knights discusses his 2022-2023 squad, and the expectations of being an NCAA team the last few seasons (including the COVID pandemic shortened year). Pikiell goes player-by-player to highlight strengths and improvements, while discussing scheduling, recruiting, Big Ten expansion and more.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com  Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com  Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight  Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU  Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/  Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer  Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew 

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined on Episode 113 of the podcast by Barstool Sports senior producer T.J. Hitchings. The 2019 Rutgers alumnus discusses his upbringing and path to RU, student experience and way into Barstool Sports through internships in New Brunswick and at the flagship office in NYC. Hitchings discusses Rutgers football and hoops, the BarstoolRU social media accounts, and the polarizing founder of his company. The conversation turns into brand-building and Rutgers advocacy, as well as relationships with the coaches and marketing departments. After the interview, Danny and Jon dive into fall sports -- from Rutgers football's 3-0 start to women's soccer's 9-0 path to No. 4 in the nation and more.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com  Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com  Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight  Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU  Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/  Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer  Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew 

The Scarlet Spotlight returns for its fifth athletic year with the 2022-2023 Rutgers fall season underway. Joining the show for Episode 112 are NJ Advance Media's Steve Politi and Brian Fonseca to preview the upcoming year for the Scarlet Knights' programs. With the focus primarily on football just days from the season opener at Boston College, the crew breaks down what to expect from Rutgers on the gridiron. Other topics include: Big Ten TV rights, NIL, Olympic Sports and more in this action-packed preview show.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com  Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com  Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight  Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU  Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/  Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer  Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew 

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Rutgers men's soccer head coach Jim McElderry, who took over the Scarlet Knights program prior to the 2019 season. McElderry discusses his New Jersey upbringing in soccer, college career at Fairfield and path in coaching. He comments on coaching future pros at Fordham and bringing that mindset to Piscataway to restore winning to a once elite program. Additionally, McElderry touches on the importance of playing in NJ in a World Cup year. After the interview, Danny and Jon discuss the Rutgers news of the summer and promote the in-person Knights of The Raritan event.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com  Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com  Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight  Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU  Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/  Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer  Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew 

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Sean DeDeyn, former Rutgers wrestler and current managing partner of The Axel Group. DeDeyn discusses his life in wrestling at the Jersey Shore, a roundabout path through multiple colleges and sports on his way to RU and his transition into broadcasting and business. DeDeyn comments on the ascension of Scott Goodale's Scarlet Knights program, from its infancy at The Barn to crucial duals at the RAC. After the interview, Danny and Jon go through the women's hoops staff additions, football game experience news and more.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com  Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com  Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight  Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU  Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/  Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer  Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew 

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by former Rutgers men's lacrosse player and current announcer Rick Mercurio for Episode 109 of the show. Mercurio was a part of three NCAA Tournament teams at RU in the 1970s, before embarking on a very successful coaching career on Long Island. He discusses his time in Piscataway, path to coaching and subsequent foray into both announcing and international lacrosse administration. After the interview, Danny and Jon play year in review for Rutgers Athletics, and set up Summer 2022 for the podcast and the NIL collective.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com  Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com  Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight  Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU  Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/  Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer  Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew 

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by former Rutgers baseball ace Bobby Brownlie for Episode 108 of the podcast. Brownlie set a plethora of pitching records in Piscataway from 2000-2002, before being selected in the 2002 MLB Draft by the Chicago Cubs in the first round. Brownlie shared stories about Edison boys baseball, Fred Hill, his Scarlet Knights journey and the street sign that dons his name not far from Bainton Field. He also shared his thoughts on RU baseball's snub from the 2022 NCAA Tournament and NIL's involvement in college sports, as Brownlie is a certified player agent for the Boras Corporation and on the Knights of The Raritan advisory board. After the interview, Danny and Jon have a packed Scarlet Six -- involving men's lacrosse's Final Four run, baseball's heartbreak on Selection Monday, a new women's basketball coach and much more!   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com  Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com  Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight  Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU  Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/  Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer  Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew 

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Student Athlete NIL founder Jason Belzer, who will be running the day-to-day of Knights of The Raritan, the new Rutgers NIL collective. Jason brings his expertise to the podcast on Episode 107, breaking down the NIL space and the opportunities that Rutgers fans can create for current student-athletes. Jon, Danny and Jason go into depth about the origins of the collective and some frequently asked questions. After the interview, it's a packed Scarlet Six, inclusive of men's lacrosse in the NCAA Quarterfinals and Shawn Tucker's return to Rutgers as Deputy AD.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com‍ Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com‍ Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight‍ Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU‍ Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/‍ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer‍ Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew‍

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to return from a short, warranted hiatus and to be joined by Rutgers Baseball head coach Steve Owens. The third-year Scarlet Knights head coach has architected a 36-9 start on the diamond in 2022, with 15 Big Ten wins in RU's first 18 conference games. Owens covers his baseball upbringing in upstate New York, and coaching in the Division III ranks. He discusses NJ's baseball culture, the '22 Scarlet Knights' many sweeps, and the facilities on campus. After the interview, Danny and Jon talk about the launch of Knights of The Raritan, the new Rutgers NIL collective, as well as a very busy April into May for Rutgers Athletics, including high Big Ten Tournament seeds for both lacrosse programs, C. Vivian Stringer's retirement, Pat Hobbs' extension and more.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com‍ Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com‍ Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight‍ Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU‍ Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/‍ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer‍ Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew‍

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by former Rutgers men's basketball guard Geo Baker for the final interview of his NIL deal with the show. On Episode 105, Baker walks through some of his career highlights, including a scintillating 2021-2022 campaign with many ups and downs. Baker also touches on the locker rooms throughout his time at RU, some post-graduation projects and the state of the Rutgers hoops program. After the interview, Danny and Jon cover the key topics for Scarlet Knights Athletics as the calendar turns to April 2022, and the spring sports programs are in full swing along with spring football.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com  Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com  Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight  Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU  Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/  Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer  Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew   

The Scarlet Spotlight is honored to be joined by Rutgers men's basketball's all-time leading scorer, Phil Sellers, on Episode 104 of the podcast. Phil The Thrill discusses his upbringing in the NYC hoops scene, recruitment by Dick Vitale to Rutgers and playing time during the 1970s glory days of RU hoops. Sellers tells stories about his time On the Banks, Run Rutgers Run and the 1976 Final Four. After the interview, Danny and Jon break down Rutgers' NCAA bid to the First Four and matchup with Notre Dame in Dayton, as well as updates around RU Athletics at large.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com  Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com  Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight  Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU  Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/  Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer  Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew   

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Rutgers women's basketball great June Olkowski on Episode 103 of the podcast. One of only a handful of jerseys retired in the rafters in Piscataway, Olkowski's No. 45 was iconic in the early 1980s, when she helped lead Rutgers to the 1982 AIAW title. Olkowski joined the show to discuss her hoops influences, path to RU, injury-plagued time in Piscataway and coaching career. After the interview, Danny and Jon review men's hoops' NCAA chances ahead of the clash at Indiana on Wednesday night, Fran Brown's departure from the football program and some hot starts for both lacrosse teams, the softball squad and baseball program. Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com  Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com  Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight  Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU  Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/  Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer  Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew   

The Scarlet Spotlight honors the memory of former Rutgers athletic director Bob Mulcahy, who passed away on Feb. 7 at 85 years old. We are joined on Episode 102 by his former deputy AD Kevin MacConnell and NJ Advance Media reporter Keith Sargeant. KMac and Sarge cover Mulcahy's legacy -- from hiring Greg Schiano, to his time at the NJEA to his relatively sudden departure from Rutgers Athletics in 2009. After the interview, Danny and Jon discuss Rutgers men's basketball's resurgence, Danny's trip to Madison, and news and notes around RU Athletics.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com  Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com  Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight  Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU  Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/  Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer  Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew   

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Rutgers baseball legend Todd Frazier for Episode 101 of the podcast. Frazier, who was drafted in the Top 35 by the Cincinnati Reds in 2011, has enjoyed a successful MLB career over the last decade, including a famous Home Run Derby championship in 2015 on his home field. Frazier discusses his Toms River roots as a Little League World Series champ, time spent at Rutgers under the great Fred Hill Sr. and the Frazier family baseball connection. Frazier also comments on the MLB lockout, the baseball and hoops programs at RU and re-lived some of his glory days. After the interview, Danny and Jon cover Tiquan Underwood's departure for Pitt, Taj Harris' transfer from Syracuse, Rutgers men's hoops' NET and more.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

We made it. Thanks to all of the fans of The Scarlet Spotlight podcast. This week, we are releasing our 100th episode of the show. We're excited to be joined by Rutgers women's soccer head coach Mike O'Neill and RU men's basketball player Geo Baker, who is continuing his NIL deal with the podcast. First, Coach O'Neill covers an historic 2021 season for Scarlet Knights women's soccer, including a trip to the College Cup semifinals. Then, Baker discusses the 2021-2022 Rutgers men's basketball season to date with RU sitting at 4-2 in Big Ten play as of the taping on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. After the interviews, Danny and Jon go through the news and notes of the calendar turn to 2022 in Rutgers Athletics and look ahead to the next 100 episodes. Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Rutgers.Rivals.com publisher Richie Schnyderite for Episode 99 of the podcast. Richie recaps Rutgers football's National Signing Day from last week, and sets up the 2022 Scarlet Knights football season. In addition to breaking down the prospects that Greg Schiano signed following his second season back at the helm, Richie provides further insight into recruiting during COVID times, and what it's like running both the RU and PSU sites for Rivals. After the interview, Danny and Jon discuss a staff change for football, men's basketball COVID postponements and more, as the hosts lay out their New Year's resolutions with Episode 100 looming at the start of 2022.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew  

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by two Rutgers men's basketball related guests for Episode 98 of the podcast. Former RU hoopster and current radio analyst Austin Johnson is paired with NJ Advance Media's Scarlet Knights hoops beat writer Brian Fonseca. AJ relives a week in viral land after Ron Harper Jr.'s shot to beat No. 1 Purdue and his radio call with Jerry Recco. Both Johnson and Fonseca provide their thoughts on the Scarlet Knights season to date, which sits at 5-5 heading into this taping. After the interview, Danny and Jon give their insight into winter sports, a key departure from the women's soccer coaching staff and rumors swirling around RU football ace recruiter Fran Brown.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight welcomes two former Rutgers quarterbacks to the podcast for Episode 97. Ryan Hart and Mike Teel, who each joined the show previously, return for a joint podcast recapping the 2021 Rutgers Football season. In addition to a variety of topics about the Scarlet Knights' season (5-7, 2-7 in the Big Ten) and Greg Schiano 2.0, the duo is asked about their famous quarterback competition in the Fall of 2005. After the interview, Danny and Jon cover the Rutgers Athletics news and notes as the calendar turns to December... including RU women's soccer in the College Cup, tough starts for the two hoops programs, and a resurgent wrestling beginning.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Gannett New Jersey's Jerry Carino, the NJ Hoops Haven, for his yearly appearance on the Rutgers men's basketball preview show. Jerry last joined the podcast after RU broke its 30-year NCAA Tournament drought in March. For Episode 96, Carino breaks down the 2021-2022 version of the Scarlet Knights, which return a sizable portion of their core, including Geo Baker and Ron Harper Jr. The Scarlet Knights open the season on Wednesday night against Lehigh. After the interview, Danny and Jon cover a plethora of Rutgers Athletics topics: field hockey's Big Ten title, field hockey and women's soccer getting No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament, C. Vivian Stringer's leave of absence and more.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Rutgers field hockey head coach Meredith Civico for Episode 95 of the podcast. Civico, in her 10th year leading the program, is in the midst of a banner year at RU. The Scarlet Knights field hockey program is 15-3, Top 5 in the nation and hosting the Big Ten Tournament this week. Civico discusses her history with the sport in New Jersey, building the RU program and the statewide and international influence on this year's team. After the interview, Danny and Jon break down RU football's win at Illinois, preview Wisconsin visiting Piscataway and cover the other news and notes around Scarlet Knights athletics as the calendar turns to November 2021.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

It's a super-sized Episode 94 of The Scarlet Spotlight. First, Rutgers wrestling head coach Scott Goodale and All-American 184-pounder John Poznanski join the podcast. Goody and Poz preview the 2021-2022 season, and the return of fans to the RAC. Goodale highlights wrestle-off expectations, lineup and weight management and the Scarlet Knights Wrestling Club. Poznanski discusses his goals for the year and Eric LeGrand's influence on Colonia natives. Then, RU men's basketball star Geo Baker returns to the show for his NIL deal preseason hit and breaks down every member of the roster heading into the Nov. 10 opener against Lehigh. Danny and Jon close the show with the topics of the week in Rutgers Athletics, including RU women's soccer's Big Ten title clinching win at Indiana, field hockey's Top 5 national ranking and football's upcoming game at Illinois. Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Terry Shea for Episode 93 of the podcast. The head coach of Rutgers football from 1996-2000, Shea discusses at length what he would have done differently with another shot in Piscataway. He runs through his storied career in football, coaching at almost every level of the game, including the NFL. Shea covers memorable moments of late 90s Rutgers football. After the interview, Danny and Jon recap the loss to Michigan State, preview football's trip to Northwestern and cover the Olympic Sports news and notes.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is pumped for a super-sized Episode 92 of the podcast. The show starts with Rutgers running back Isaih Pacheco returning for the second interview of his NIL deal. Pacheco breaks down RU football's 3-2 start, discusses the running back room and provides insight into a week in the life of a college football player. Then, Rutgers Senior Associate Athletic Director for Facilities, Events & Operations, Matt Colagiovanni, comes on the show to talk about a wide variety of topics related to Rutgers facilities, pandemic response, hurricane emergency plans and stadium ingress. After the interviews, Danny and Jon set up the early October lay of the land for the Scarlet Knights' programs as football Homecoming against Michigan State approaches this weekend. Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Rutgers men's basketball head coach Steve Pikiell for Episode 91 of the podcast. The sixth-year head coach looked back at the 2021 NCAA Tournament, which broke RU's 30-year drought. Pikiell also commented on roster turnover, previewed his full suite of newcomers and returnees, and covered the Geo Baker and Ron Harper Jr. NBA Draft processes. He also discussed his out-of-conference scheduling philosophy, the prospect of a full RAC in 2021-2022, player development, rotations, coaching staff changes and preparing for adversity in a new season. After the interview, Danny and Jon talk about Rutgers football's win at Syracuse to improve to 2-0, preview the Delaware game and touch on Greg Schiano's press conference comments. They also recap the week in RU Athletics, including women's soccer, men's soccer, women's volleyball, field hockey and more. Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by The Knights Brigade tailgate for Episode 90 of the podcast. In a special, tailgate party themed edition of the show, Danny and Jon talk with one of the more well-known tailgate groups at Rutgers football games. The Knights Brigade is situated in the Green Lot in Piscataway, and is made up of an interesting membership group from different backgrounds, but a common connection of a passion for Rutgers Athletics. Check out the interview for more on how they came together, food and drink menus, Rutgers football predictions and more. After the interview, Danny and Jon go through the RU football two-deep and Olympic Sports results as fall sports are underway, with this episode dropping on the morning of the Scarlet Knights' 2021 football season opener against Temple. Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew    

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by NJ Advance Media's Keith Sargeant and James Kratch for our Rutgers Athletics 2021-2022 Preview Podcast. Sarge and Kratch cover all things Rutgers football -- from camp coverage to Noah Vedral to position group strengths to a schedule breakdown. They provide opinions on NIL's effect on journalism, conference realignment and potential mask/vaccine mandates at Rutgers. Sarge and Kratch give insights into Steve Pikiell's roster construction, C. Vivian Stringer's recruiting, Scott Goodale's newest wrestling recruit and so much more in a wide-ranging roundtable with Danny and Jon. Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by former Rutgers men's basketball player Mike Williams for Episode 88 of the podcast. Williams discusses his upbringing in NYC basketball and his path to RU under Eddie Jordan. He touches on the transition to the Steve Pikiell era, the 2018 Big Ten men's basketball tournament at MSG and more about his mental health and hoops journey. After the interview, Danny and Jon cover news and notes around Rutgers football, a return of fans to the RAC and coaching hires in Olympic Sports. Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Motorola Solutions Chairman and CEO Greg Brown for Episode 87 of the podcast. Brown covers his childhood in Highland Park, time as a commuter student at Rutgers and post-graduation career choice at AT&T. He also touches on his path to CEO, the makeup of the Board of Governors at Rutgers (for which he was the chairman) and the toughest decisions that he's been a part of on the board. Brown plays word association with Rutgers ADs, discusses his Rutgers 2030 vision and describes how he ended up on the HBO series Entourage. In the Scarlet Six, Danny and Jon go over Rutgers mobile ticketing, men's hoops staff changes and Big Ten Football Media Day.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to announce our NIL deal with Rutgers men's basketball guard Geo Baker. The fifth-year senior will join the show a handful of times throughout the season, including this week's full episode. Baker discusses NIL legislation, the COVID year, his basketball history in New Hampshire and the parallels between the finishes to the last two seasons for RU hoops. Baker also touches on a variety of Rutgers basketball related topics in a wide-ranging discussion. After the interview, Danny and Jon note Ralph Agee's commitment to fill out the Scarlet Knights men's basketball roster and cover the RU athletes at the Tokyo Olympics. Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is honored to do the first NIL deal with a Rutgers athlete, as RU running back Isaih Pacheco joins the podcast for Episode 85. Pacheco discusses how his teammates have welcomed name, image and likeness rights and provides backstory on his upbringing in South Jersey's Vineland. He also covers the heartbreaking story of his sister and brother's murders and how the emotions led to a change in his running style. His recruitment by Chris Ash, facing 8-man boxes and the transition to Greg Schiano are all talked about, as well as the trials of a COVID-ridden 2020 season. Pacheco notes the consistency of offensive coordinator Sean Gleeson's return, how his own QB background helps his RB work and what to expect from the RB room in 2021. The spelling of his first name is also a topic. After the interview, Danny and Jon discuss NIL history, Geo Baker and Ron Harper Jr.'s return decisions for Rutgers men's basketball, football recruiting and a lost story in RU Athletics history. Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Rutgers football head coach Greg Schiano for Episode 84 of the podcast. Schiano discusses recruiting after the COVID-19 pandemic, his new emotional approach to running a program, and facility goals for football. Additionally, Schiano touches on special teams improvements, quarterback Noah Vedral's place heading into summer camp, 100 percent capacity at SHI Stadium, NIL legislation and the expanded College Football Playoff. After the interview, Danny and Jon recap Schiano's interview, break down the RU football schedule, cover Rutgers Olympic sports news and notes, analyze the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline and announce Sarah Baumgartner's departure for Texas. Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by former Rutgers football head coach Doug Graber for Episode 83 of the podcast. Graber discussed his path from the NFL to Rutgers, how he thought RU was in New York City and what went into continuing to build the program after the Dick Anderson era. Graber tells a never-before-heard story about a star-studded dinner in New Brunswick that led to Rutgers Stadium's rebuild and gives an in-depth review of the 1995 incident with Joe Paterno at Giants Stadium. After the interview, Danny and Jon talk about Rutgers football recruiting and schedule updates, Jacob Young's transfer to Oregon men's basketball and upcoming podcast guests in Summer 2021.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Rutgers women's rowing head coach Justin Price for Episode 82 of the podcast. In his fourth season as RU head coach, Price has the Scarlet Knights ready to compete in this weekend's NCAAs after a third place finish at the Big Ten Championships. Price discussed how he came east to Rutgers, how the program improved from his arrival in late 2017 and what the facilities on the banks of the Raritan River are like in comparison to the rest of the country. Price gives novice fans an inside look at the sport, while highlighting some of his top athletes from the '21 team. After the interview, Danny and Jon discuss the Rutgers football spring game, men's lacrosse's heartbreaking NCAA quarterfinal loss, RU / Seton Hall men's hoops scheduling shenanigans and more.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Rutgers alumnus and Tampa Bay Rays pre and postgame host Neil Solondz for Episode 81 of the podcast. Solondz, who attended RU in the early 1990s, describes his time with WRSU and path in radio out of college. Solondz details a winding road through Minor League Baseball, time with the Durham Bulls and call up to the Tampa Bay Rays a decade ago. He covers the uniqueness of Triple-A baseball, his prep routine, kids content production, volunteer work and his continued connection to Rutgers Athletics. After the interview, Danny and Jon break down RU men's and women's lacrosse snapping 17 and 22-year NCAA Tournament droughts and more in the Scarlet Six. Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is pumped to be joined by Rutgers alumnus and current RU football wide receivers coach Tiquan Underwood for Episode 80 of the podcast. The 2009 Scarlet Knights alumnus discussed his career On the Banks, his time in the NFL and CFL and his path from coaching with the Miami Dolphins to rejoining Greg Schiano in Piscataway. In an entertaining interview, Underwood also covered the story behind his hi-top fade, and his New Brunswick eating habits. After the interview, Danny and Jon go into the week that was in RU Athletics, whether RU men's lacrosse can break a 17-year NCAA drought and if the transfer portal will help the Rutgers hoops programs.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Rutgers men's lacrosse head coach Brian Brecht. In his 10th season leading the Scarlet Knights, Brecht covers the perils of a COVID-postponed 2020 season, the protocols in 2021, clearing the NCAA Tournament for the program and an uncharacteristic year for the Big Ten. He discusses the impact of the Rodkin Center, his new coordinators and veteran players preparing for the postseason. The No. 7 team in the nation, RU hosts Johns Hopkins Saturday on Senior Night. In the Scarlet Six, Danny and Jon go over the success of RU's Olympic Sports programs such as women's soccer, field hockey and baseball, while noting a major recruiting heist for Rutgers football.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is honored to be joined by former Rutgers women's basketball star Sue Wicks for Episode 78 of the podcast. Wicks discussed growing up in Long Island, being recruited by Theresa Grentz to RU in the 1980s, her interaction with Jim Valvano during that recruitment and her playing days at the RAC. Wicks also touches on her career in Europe and the WNBA, including with her hometown New York Liberty. In a powerful moment, Wicks describes why she announced that she is gay in 2000 while an active WNBA player, and why she continues to speak about the inequities between women's and men's sports today. After the interview, Danny and Jon recap the last two weeks of Rutgers Athletics, and let Danny have some therapy time to talk about his NCAA Tournament trip to Indianapolis for RU men's basketball.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The drought is over! Rutgers men's basketball is heading to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1991. The Scarlet Spotlight is pumped to bring you our Selection Special. First, it's Bob Wenzel, the head coach of RU's 1991 NCAA Tournament team, giving a RU history lesson and providing perspective for this team's accomplishments. Then, it's former RU manager and staffer Brad Wachtel discussing Facts & Bracks, his highly-ranked bracketology site. And then, MyCentralJersey's Jerry Carino and NJ Advance Media's Brian Fonseca join the show for a reporter's roundtable and a breakdown of Rutgers vs. Clemson. On the back end, Danny and Jon describe the emotions of Selection Sunday after a 30-year wait.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is honored to be joined by Dr. Jonathan Holloway, the 21st President of Rutgers University, for Episode 76 of the podcast. Dr. Holloway discusses taking over at RU during a global pandemic and his goals for Rutgers at large. Holloway covers topics ranging from his big ideas to post-COVID reopening to academics and athletics coexisting. A historian by trade, Holloway also comments on how he believes this era in history will be viewed a decade from now. After the interview, Danny and Jon note the Olympic sports success at RU last week, as well as provide bracketology updates for men's and women's hoops. Since the duo taped after the Rutgers/Nebraska men's basketball game on Monday night, let's just say that Danny was in a rare mood.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is thrilled to be joined by current Los Angeles Rams and former Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day. The 6-foot-4, 310-pound D-tackle plays alongside the NFL Defensive Player of the Year (Aaron Donald) on the Rams. Joseph-Day, who goes by "Bash," discussed his path to Rutgers, transition from Kyle Flood to Chris Ash, and his Pro Day success. He also dives into the main differences in the NFL, experiencing the Super Bowl and why Donald is the league's best defensive player. Joseph-Day also gives details about his YouTube series "Dine N Bash" and COVID-19 relief work in Los Angeles. In the Scarlet Six, Danny and Jon do some bracket watching for the Rutgers hoops programs.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by former Rutgers men's basketball guard Geoff Billet, who played during the Bob Wenzel and Kevin Bannon eras. Billet (now the basketball coach at his high school alma mater Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft) details his path to Rutgers from the Jersey Shore, his recruitment by Wenzel and the transition to the Bannon era. He covers his famous shot at MSG in the 1998 Big East Tournament, missing the NCAAs in 1999 and the NIT elimination that year. Billet also discusses his brother Todd's arrival at Rutgers, Bannon's firing, and Todd's transfer to Virginia upon Gary Waters' arrival. In the Scarlet Six. Danny and Jon talk Rutgers men's hoops, women's hoops, wrestling, spring schedules and Geo Baker's comments on NIL.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is honored to be joined by former Rutgers men's basketball head coach Gary Waters on Episode 73 of the podcast. Waters discusses his Detroit roots, path through Eastern Michigan and Kent State, and how he got to Rutgers in 2001. He covers the transition post Kevin Bannon, rocky start to '01-'02, the NIT run in 2004 and more. Waters chats about Quincy Douby's recruitment, his famous post-snowstorm resignation in 2006 and his career after RU. In the Scarlet Six, Danny and Jon cover all the news and notes of 2021 in Rutgers Athletics.   Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to announce our new partnership with the New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO), and to welcome its president Chris Paladino on the podcast for Episode 72. A Rutgers alumnus, Paladino shares his journey to DEVCO and what the non-profit does for New Brunswick's community at large. Additionally, he discusses his connections to Rutgers, including childhood tickets at the Barn, college forehead scars from goalposts and more. Chris candidly shares his thoughts on past RU administrations and current ones, while giving insight into what went into developing facilities with Greg Schiano in the past. He even lets listeners know what Danny was like as an intern. After the interview, Danny and Jon talk hoops and wrestling's start to 2021. Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Rutgers' Director of Athletics, Pat Hobbs, for Episode 71 of the podcast and our final show of 2020. Hobbs recaps the RU football season, the implementation of COVID protocols and how the athletes responded to the challenge to get through all nine games. Additionally, Hobbs discusses his relationship with Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway and football coach Greg Schiano, while noting potential contract extensions for C. Vivian Stringer and Steve Pikiell on the basketball side of things. Hobbs also gets into the Big Ten budget shortfalls, amateurism & NIL conversations, facilities, fundraising, how to execute 19 sports in one season this spring and videos of his dancing. After the interview, Danny and Jon touch on the end of Rutgers football's season, a nice win for RU women's hoops and the rarified air that RU men's basketball has entered at No. 11 in the AP poll.    Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

It's a special holiday edition of The Scarlet Spotlight, as NJ Advance Media's Steve Politi joins us for the entire podcast on Episode 70. We cover a ton of ground, including: Rutgers vs. Penn State football, the football program's expectations, the state of the athletic department, playing college sports in a pandemic, RU fans, NJ.com, President Jonathan Holloway, covering sports through Zoom, Sean Gleeson's baby, COVID19 reporting, journalism at large and more. Steve offers his take on Rutgers men's basketball's NCAA hopes in 2021, and football's subsequent bowl expectations next fall, during a surprise round of true/false. Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight has a holiday surprise for Episode 69 of the podcast. It's two interviews for the price of one. First, Rutgers wrestling head coach Scott Goodale joins the show to talk through junior nationals, COVID protocols, Big Ten duals, NCAA eligibility and his new wrestling room. Then, Hall of Fame women's basketball head coach C. Vivian Stringer provides her wisdom around social justice in the U.S. and what to expect from a new, transition-oriented Scarlet Knights team this winter. Before, between and after the interviews, Danny and Jon comment on Rutgers football's loss to Illinois and look ahead to Michigan, while wondering when college basketball schedules will be released to ease Danny's nerves. Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is pumped to be joined by former Rutgers football running back Joe Martinek for Episode 68 of the podcast. Martinek looked back at his high school career in Sussex County, accomplishments at Rutgers and the pressures of the RU running back room post-Brian Leonard and Ray Rice. Martinek also analyzed his relationship with Greg Schiano, how alumni were treated during the Chris Ash era and what his NFL experience taught him about life. Additionally, Joe gave an overview of his business "Jersey Joe Fitness" and what advice he'd give to players in Schiano 2.0. In the Scarlet Six, Danny and Jon discuss the Scarlet Knights' 1-1 start on the gridiron against Michigan State and Indiana, as well as some hoops scheduling news. Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by Rutgers' Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing, Rob Roselli, on Episode 67 of the podcast. Roselli discusses working with Greg Schiano, preparing for a season without fans at SHI Stadium and RU's "Rutgers Football On the Go" initiative. Roselli provides a sneak peak at the athletic department's marketing planning decisions around COVID-19 and how they plan to feature the athletes and fans in 2020-2021. After the interview, Danny and Jon break down the Rutgers football depth chart, discuss RU men's basketball schedule rumors and congratulate C. Vivian Stringer and Bob Mulcahy on their NJ Hall of Fame inductions. Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew

The Scarlet Spotlight is pumped to be joined by Rutgers men's basketball head coach Steve Pikiell for Episode 66. The 5th year head coach's third appearance on the podcast was his most confident to date, as he looked back at the '19-'20 season (which Danny believes ended the NCAA drought), discussed offseason COVID-19 protocols and ran through his roster player-by-player. Pikiell also touched on the social justice action that his team has taken since the spring. He mentioned the idea of a RAC without fans and how the Scarlet Knights will look to respond to Top 25 expectations in 2020-2021. In the Scarlet Six, Danny and Jon talk about Greg Schiano's roster, the Rutgers football depth chart, eligibility votes for winter athletes and the next podcast episode. Learn more and stay up to date at thescarletspotlight.com Email - thescarletspotlight@gmail.com Join the Facebook Group - The Scarlet Spotlight Follow the show on Twitter - @scarletspotRU Instagram - @thescarletspotlight/ Follow Danny Breslauer on Twitter: @DannyBreslauer Follow Jon Newman on Twitter: @jonnew