Rutgers have definately improved starting last year. They have a good pool of talent from which to recruit from and it is looking like they are finally starting to get good players. I thought they would improve this year on what they started in 2005 and it looks like they are. Before the season started for some reason I though Pitt would be the #3 BigEast team but it looks like Rutgers can claim that spot this year.
I really like their offense and they can definately put up some points.
I think they struggle on D still and I am not sure they can win a shoot out with the top BigEast teams in UL and WVU. I wouldn't be surprised to see them finish 10-2.
That Bowl Game they played in 2005 was one of the most exciting games of the bowl season. Too bad they had to play ASU in their back yard or it might have been a different ending. They are on the rise and once they can get enough good recruits to add some needed depth to their team then they can finally turn the corner and start compeating for the BigEast championship.
I am hoping to see them crack the top 25 in the next couple weeks if they continue playing like they did the first 2 weeks. Making the Gator Bowl would be very good for Rutgers and is withing reach. I think UL and WVU would both have to reach BCS games though for that to happen as I don't think Rutgers can beat either team yet.
For some reason that game v/s Rutgers scares me the most on WVU's schedule. Last game of the season and if WVU is undefeated going into that game I hope they don't look past it.
) Seriously though, Schiano has 'em on the right path, and I look for continued growth in their program over the next 5 years.
