So much work to do as a program…

[Mikemarc]

people aew sometimes different when you meet live and not memorex, sometimes that are worse than imagined
Sometimes better, but on anonymous message boards you can only go by the way they post and your interpenetration of it

Totally fine. Mikemarc1 the poster is an asshat…all good.

Though I could have also been the guy high fiving y’all at Halftime with the lead…who knows??

 

[rutobs]

Pathetic student section and crowd 20 minutes to game time.

I was at the game; agree that it was slow to get everyone in the stadium, but the student section was ultimately full and they were loud all game. Obviously, wish we won, but it was an exciting game unit the fourth quarter. We're getting there.....

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

The fact that it wasn't 28-0 in the first quarter and that RU was actually winning at the half shows that RU has come a long way as a program.

 

[mdk02]

I bet mikemarc wouldn’t saw anything to your face…lol
He seems to be such a pathetic person.
A couple of plays during the game beats the top team in the nation. House packed and loud and this asshat has issues. Jeez

Nothing good comes from displays of Internet muscles.

 

[Mikemarc]

I was at the game; agree that it was slow to get everyone in the stadium, but the student section was ultimately full and they were loud all game. Obviously, wish we won, but it was an exciting game unit the fourth quarter. We're getting there.....

Totally agree. Place filled up nicely as I’ve said.

Again, just wish it was filled at kickoff.

Whether it’s fans wanting to tailgate more..or security issues, who knows. But there’s work to do to get them there.

 

[Knight Shift]

Crowd was great today. Stadium was absolutely packed. Ya gotta love these threads. You see them every year like clock work.

Every single friggin week guys like the OP and bac2therac complain about the most inconsequential and inane crap.

I agree with you 100%. Fantastic crowd today.

Early in the 4th Quarter, Rutgers is down 21-16 to the #1 Team in the country. Stadium had not been that loud since the 2014 game against Michigan. Even the older fans in the club seats were on their feet and making noise on Ohio State's FIRST Down.

 

[RU848789]

Who cares! You'll find anything to complain about Rutgers Football. Anything!! It's all you do..STFU

Agreed. Student section was nearly full by kickoff - who gives a **** when they arrive...

 

[Rhuarc]

It might help to get everyone in the stadium for kickoff if people didn't think they could just stroll in with 10-15 minutes before kickoff like they're going to a shopping mall.

Get there earlier. That's the answer the fans need to learn. It's the same problem week after week. I get into the building 30 minutes before kickoff and never seem to have any problems.

 

[mdk02]

It might help to get everyone in the stadium for kickoff if people didn't think they could just stroll in with 10-15 minutes before kickoff like they're going to a shopping mall.

Get there earlier. That's the answer the fans need to learn. It's the same problem week after week. I get into the building 30 minutes before kickoff and never seem to have any problems.

Maybe do similar to what Army does, schedule the skydivers landing 10 minutes before kickoff. A lot of people like to be in the stands to see that.

 

[Knight Shift]

It might help to get everyone in the stadium for kickoff if people didn't think they could just stroll in with 10-15 minutes before kickoff like they're going to a shopping mall.

Get there earlier. That's the answer the fans need to learn. It's the same problem week after week. I get into the building 30 minutes before kickoff and never seem to have any problems.

That's a nice thought, but from the perspective of someone who raised kids who played soccer, getting there "early" was nearly impossible when the kids were young. Now that our kids are adults, we always arrive a minimum 1 hour before kickoff, usually 2-3 hours before to do some tailgating. We got a bit of a late start today, and we rolled in around 10:20.

The traffic on Route 18 starting around Douglas College was heavy, and for some reason, the exit onto River Road had a very long wait. It took an additional 15-20 minutes compared to our normal drive to a game. Also, there was some sort of clusterf*ck happening on Campus Road going into the Yellow lot. Fortunately, we navigated through it, but there were tie ups due to heavy traffic and poor traffic management on the way in.

 

[Knight Shift]

 

[Jersey Boys]

This is such an odd thread…

I’ve been a season ticket holder since 2003 and have missed literally a handful of games during that time. This was the longest time it took me to get to my seats for a 12pm game that I can remember in a long long time.

I have 2 kids in sports and Saturday mornings are always tough. I left at 10:45 from Westfield (after morning activities were over) and drove straight to the game.

The traffic getting into the yellow lot from RT 18 was horrible. Much worse than usual. By time I got to the yellow it was nearly full and we booked to get in. Thankfully we were in our seats with 5 min to spare but it took real effort. By midway in the 1st, the seats were filling in nicely and there were only a handful of Ohio state fans in our part of 127. The section was mostly RU which is a huge improvement from previous years.

This was a 12pm… I repeat… 12pm game in NORTH FCKIN’ JERSEY where RU football is like 8th on peoples top 10 lists. Regardless, the stadium looked full and was actually more dominated by RU fans than in past Ohio state games. Not perfect but well represented for the most part. Great crowd for a 12 game IMOP. If you are complaining about the crowd today you will never be happy and probably just need to pack your bags and move to Nebraska.

 

[NotInRHouse_anon]

Crowd filled out and was loud in the young alumni section in 132.

Took an Uber to the game from EB like I have multiple times this season and traffic was the worst I've seen. After we got out near the circle, I heard cops trying to direct people to the RAC lot - not sure how people could get so lost but that was probably a good portion of the backup. Was in my seats for kickoff still.

There was something going on with the RAC lot. Waze had me get off the Turnpike at 10 and come down 287. There were big back ups off people going down Sutton and into Livingston off Metlars. And I'd imagine a delay on 18 to get off at Metlars and thus why they had me go the other way.

 

[rucoe89]

We have a lot of crybaby loser fans that whine about everything.

We all have our moments, but i get it, some are just hardwired almost permanently in that mode.

 

[Knight Shift]

We all have our moments, but i get it, some are just hardwired almost permanently in that mode.

It's been detailed. There were traffic issues coming in. River Road and Route 18 were clogged up. Rutgers really can't fix that. Campus Road on way into Yellow, Brown and other lots was clogged up up too- perhaps Rutgers could have fixed that. Blue Lot was oversold- that's on Rutgers. Went to the Rutgers game at Wisconsin (their homecoming). Their crowd was late-arriving too.

The crowd was fine and spirited despite whining to the contrary:

 

[rucoe89]

It's been detailed. There were traffic issues coming in. River Road and Route 18 were clogged up. Rutgers really can't fix that. Campus Road on way into Yellow, Brown and other lots was clogged up up too- perhaps Rutgers could have fixed that. Blue Lot was oversold- that's on Rutgers. Went to the Rutgers game at Wisconsin (their homecoming). Their crowd was late-arriving too.

The crowd was fine and spirited despite whining to the contrary:

That is was it looked like on TV. Was noting as to folks that always find something negative to harp on.

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

Ok…but again my issue is it should have taken 4 years.

That would be a reasonable opinion from someone who doesn’t drone on about how wonderful Flood was as a HC. I am not a Flood hater at all, but not once in his 4 year tenure did he produce a team that was competitive with an OSU caliber team. Michigan’s team in 2014 wasn’t better than most of the teams we’ve beaten this year despite the brand name.

 

[yessir321]

There is no pre-kick atmosphere in any noon game across the country.

This is laughably inaccurate

 

[bethlehemfan]

That would be a reasonable opinion from someone who doesn’t drone on about how wonderful Flood was as a HC. I am not a Flood hater at all, but not once in his 4 year tenure did he produce a team that was competitive with an OSU caliber team. Michigan’s team in 2014 wasn’t better than most of the teams we’ve beaten this year despite the brand name.

Sure seemed that way. We did play Michigan state tough in 2015

 

[RUBlackout7]

This is laughably inaccurate

Would love to see it.

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

Sure seemed that way. We did play Michigan state tough in 2015

Yes - that’s true. But we also got blown out of town multiple times that season. 49-7 OSU. 48-10 Wisconsin. 28-3 PSU (and recall that putting the 3 points on the board late in Q4 was a big joke - we were not competitive in the game). Michigan 49-16.

This whole lack of winning record thing is just complete nonsense. Indiana just took PSU to the wire and beat Wisconsin. Michigan State beat Maryland. VTech and NW are far from the worst power conference teams. Heck - Temple isn’t good, but they sure looked different this week getting Warner back. We’ve obliterated 4 out of 5 opponents (Wagner not a real game IMO).

 

[Mikemarc]

That would be a reasonable opinion from someone who doesn’t drone on about how wonderful Flood was as a HC. I am not a Flood hater at all, but not once in his 4 year tenure did he produce a team that was competitive with an OSU caliber team. Michigan’s team in 2014 wasn’t better than most of the teams we’ve beaten this year despite the brand name.

So you agree with me, or at least find my opinion reasonable?

 

[bethlehemfan]

Yes - that’s true. But we also got blown out of town multiple times that season. 49-7 OSU. 48-10 Wisconsin. 28-3 PSU (and recall that putting the 3 points on the board late in Q4 was a big joke - we were not competitive in the game). Michigan 49-16.

This whole lack of winning record thing is just complete nonsense. Indiana just took PSU to the wire and beat Wisconsin. Michigan State beat Maryland. VTech and NW are far from the worst power conference teams. Heck - Temple isn’t good, but they sure looked different this week getting Warner back. We’ve obliterated 4 out of 5 opponents (Wagner not a real game IMO).

The winning record thing is people being ignorant. To have a consistent winning record against teams with winning records you have to be a top 20 program pretty much not a 30-50 program which is where we were in 1.0 and getting to now.

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

The winning record thing is people being ignorant. To have a consistent winning record against teams with winning records you have to be a top 20 program pretty much not a 30-50 program which is where we were in 1.0 and getting to now.

It’s not just this. Air Force has a winning record. Does anyone doubt that Michigan State wouldn’t have a winning record vs their schedule? Geez

 

[Jumba72]

No excuses for traffic..get real...prepare

Thats why we have along way

Tough to prepare when traffic patterns are never the same. Too many road closures.

 

[yessir321]

Would love to see it.

Take a trip to Columbus, Ann Arbor, State College, Tuscaloosa, Baton Rogue, or Knoxville….

 

[yessir321]

Michigan’s team in 2014 wasn’t better than most of the teams we’ve beaten this year despite the brand name.

Laughably innacurate statement.

We’ve yet to win a game this year vs an opponent with at least a .500 record…. I understand Michigan was down in 2014 but genuinely could you point to the opponent we’ve beat this year that was better than Michigan 2014?

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

Laughably innacurate statement.

We’ve yet to win a game this year vs an opponent with at least a .500 record…. I understand Michigan was down in 2014 but genuinely could you point to the opponent we’ve beat this year that was better than Michigan 2014?

Arguably everyone we’ve beaten except Wagner and Temple are comparable to 2014 Michigan.

Michigan was 5-7 that season. 4 of their wins were Miami Ohio, App State, and very weak Indiana and NW teams. You might try to argue that their one other win at home over a 18-13 PSU team was impressive until you realize that the best thing on that PSU team’s resume was the 13-10 win over RU that Gary Nova basically handed them with his turnovers. That was back when 4 OOC games were played and PSU feasted that year on cupcakes (they didn’t play any major conference teams - beat the likes of Akron, UMass, Temple, etc.). Win number 6 was Indiana.

So now take NW as an example. They are 4-5. They are 4-5 with a pair of wins over 5-4 teams (Minny and Maryland) which are easily as good as beating the 2014 version of PSU. As long as NW goes 1-2 or better in their last 3 (Purdue, lllinois and Wisconsin) they will finish with the same 5-7 record as Michigan 2014 or better. I don’t see how you could say that Michigan team was clearly “better”. Why?

 

[yesrutgers01]

Arguably everyone we’ve beaten except Wagner and Temple are comparable to 2014 Michigan.

Michigan was 5-7 that season. 4 of their wins were Miami Ohio, App State, and very weak Indiana and NW teams. You might try to argue that their one other win at home over a 18-13 PSU team was impressive until you realize that the best thing on that PSU team’s resume was the 13-10 win over RU that Gary Nova basically handed them with his turnovers. That was back when 4 OOC games were played and PSU feasted that year on cupcakes (they didn’t play any major conference teams - beat the likes of Akron, UMass, Temple, etc.). Win number 6 was Indiana.

So now take NW as an example. They are 4-5. They are 4-5 with a pair of wins over 5-4 teams (Minny and Maryland) which are easily as good as beating the 2014 version of PSU. As long as NW goes 1-2 or better in their last 3 (Purdue, lllinois and Wisconsin) they will finish with the same 5-7 record as Michigan 2014 or better. I don’t see how you could say that Michigan team was clearly “better”. Why?

It is funny- because if NW and VaTech had beaten us- we would have lost to two more teams over .500

 

[rutgersal_rivals139582]

The problem is how f*ckin long it takes just to get into the stadium. They need to figure it out.

Arrive early and you won’t have any issues. If you don’t enter early at beaver stadium, you’re not getting in until the 2nd quarter.

 

[Scarlet16e2]

It is funny- because if NW and VaTech had beaten us- we would have lost to two more teams over .500

Yes.
If you are using W-L records of opponents played as a metric, you should deduct the results of the games played against Rutgers.

 

[yesrutgers01]

Arrive early and you won’t have any issues. If you don’t enter early at beaver stadium, you’re not getting in until the 2nd quarter.

The problem for so many here in NJ...unlike many other states and college football crazy towns- most of us have actual lives outside of football. On a Saturday- so many families have morning youth sports that they have to attend. So- it does make it difficult for some to arrive early or even on time.

But, for those that are just leaving the house and giving themselves 30 minutes of leeway time, for no reason, well- just leave earlier. Worst thing that happens if you get to the parking spot early and there is really a ton of things to do even if you are not tailgating.

 

[RUInDaBronx]

The problem for so many here in NJ...unlike many other states and college football crazy towns- most of us have actual lives outside of football. On a Saturday- so many families have morning youth sports that they have to attend. So- it does make it difficult for some to arrive early or even on time.

What a false and pathetic excuse. If people in midwestern states supposedly have no lives and no youth sports, how do they keep producing football players that have consistently beaten Rutgers over the past decade?

The reason the stadium is half-empty for non-marquee games and relies on opposing fans to fill the stadium against the bigger teams is because of the culture of losing that took over after Schiano left and the incredibly lousy job the athletic department has done to keep fans interested in the program. The fanbase is very small as a result and it will stay that way until Rutgers not only has a successful season (which will hopefully be the end result of this year) but beats a Penn State, Ohio State, Michigan etc.

 

[yesrutgers01]

What a false and pathetic excuse. If people in midwestern states supposedly have no lives and no youth sports, how do they keep producing football players that have consistently beaten Rutgers over the past decade?

The reason the stadium is half-empty for non-marquee games and relies on opposing fans to fill the stadium against the bigger teams is because of the culture of losing that took over after Schiano left and the incredibly lousy job the athletic department has done to keep fans interested in the program. The fanbase is very small as a result and it will stay that way until Rutgers not only has a successful season (which will hopefully be the end result of this year) but beats a Penn State, Ohio State, Michigan etc.

So- the latter part of the statement is pretty true- the School did a horrendous job. They also still do a horrendous job in creating a fun reason for fans and students to be in their seats prior to kickoff.

The mid-west, maybe I should have clarified - College football has become a way of life over generations in many of those states. So- regardless of everything else, going to the game wins out. Yeah- they may miss if they have to for their son's pop warner football game but certainly not taking Jr or little missy to soccer or dance class over getting to the game early.

 

[mdk02]

So- the latter part of the statement is pretty true- the School did a horrendous job. They also still do a horrendous job in creating a fun reason for fans and students to be in their seats prior to kickoff.

The mid-west, maybe I should have clarified - College football has become a way of life over generations in many of those states. So- regardless of everything else, going to the game wins out. Yeah- they may miss if they have to for their son's pop warner football game but certainly not taking Jr or little missy to soccer or dance class over getting to the game early.

And the state universities are STATE UNIVERSITIES which they are loyal to and identify with. One branch of my family was Ohio based for about 150 years. Never forget a reunion I went to roughly 18 years ago. They all went to Miami U. but were already taking about how they were going to get Anthony Davis to Columbus. Asked me how Schiano had snagged Brian Leonard from upstate NY.

 

[Morrischiano2]

I love how people expect to roll up to Piscataway at 11:15 and expect to get into their seats stress free for kickoff, and flip out at everyone and anyone if there are delays.

Just plan better ahead of time. I got to stadium at 9:30 after parking at the Greek Church. Drank for 2 hours in the Yellow Lot and started walking over at 11:40. I have 3 kids with a ton of activities so I only go to 2 games a year.

Also, 66% of college kids will never make it for the opening kickoff of any day game; regardless of a 12, 1, 2,3 or 4 pm start. Never have, never will.