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Folks, Illinois has zero Q1 wins against the Big Ten this year. Nevada has one Q1 road win. NC State has zero Q1 road/neutral wins. Mississippi State has one Q1 road/neutral road win. Rutgers has four Q1 road wins. Committee valued overall record than quality wins.
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The rise of Rutgers Men's Basketball under Steve Pikiell
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Folks, Rutgers not only beat the
#1
team in the country but they did it on the road at Mackey Arena, one of the nation's toughest atmospheres.
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Pat Hobbs not only needs to lock up Pikiell forever, but Brandin Knight, Karl Hobbs, and TJ Thompson as well.
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Rutgers is out folks. The Selection Committee valued overall record this year and nothing else. Absolutely terrible.
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Cliff playing in the Jersey Shore League at Manasquan
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Mount Laurel, NJ native & former Lenape HS player Derek Simpson is now the face of
#Rutgers
basketball.
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Schiano 2.0 is really starting to feel a lot like the great Schiano 1.0 rebuild
Goosebumps
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A buddy of mine who follows Duke asked me the other day "how is Rutgers this good and winning games?"
I told him:
1. Coaching
2. Elite defense
3. Togetherness, strong chemistry
4. Excellent ball distribution
5. The will to fight hard & never give up
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Big Ten Basketball Weekly Power Rankings (thru Jan 3)
1.Purdue
2.Ohio St
3.Rutgers
4.Penn State
5.Wisconsin
6.Michigan St
7.Illinois
8.Indiana
9.Michigan
10.Maryland
11.Northwestern
12.Nebraska
13.Iowa
14.Minnesota
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Gives me goosebumps to see where RU could be in '24 if Donnie Freeman & Dylan Harper commit. You'll have a combo of Simpson, Woolfolk, Chol, Griffiths, Harper & Freeman. Wow.
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Brandin Knight was Ace Bailey's recruiter.
Pat Hobbs not only needs to lock up Pikiell forever, but Brandin Knight, Karl Hobbs, and TJ Thompson as well.
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It's unbelievable what he's done at Rutgers.
6 years ago Pikiell told us he'd build a program that we'd all be proud of.
He delivered in spades. Sign
@CoachPikiell
to a lifetime contract.
Show him some love Rutgers Nation!
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#Rutgers
football recognized as one of ESPN's "Best Surprises" of the season in their mid-season report.
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Anyone thinks Rutgers has a sure fire win over Iowa coming up is wrong. Iowa has a very high uptempo offense, have several players that play well down low, and commit few turnovers. Rutgers will have to muck it up and play relentless, physical defense as they have done all year.
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I'm not sure Rutgers fans realize how good
@gavingriff_
,
@BayeAbdouNdong1
, and
@23jmike
really are. These guys are going to become immediate impact players next season.
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#Rutgers
pulls off a stunner as they win in OT over Nebraska, 87-82. This has been an unbelievable night for Rutgers. Toughness. Grit. And the will to never quit.
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Former Indiana player Chris Reynolds & Bradley athletic director was the Selection Committee's Chair. He said they watched several games after Feb 7 and Rutgers didn't look the same. Did they watch the games against Michigan & Purdue this past week?
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Rutgers rankings (based on metrics)
NET: 14
KenPom: 15
Sagarin: 14
Haslametrics: 17
Torvik: 12
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After tonight's domination of Penn State, Rutgers moves from 20 -> 16 in the KenPom.
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Woolfolk is only a freshman. He already has size and plays extremely smart 'n tough. Wait til this guy develops under Pike's watch. He's gonna be a beast in the B1G.
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"We want Cliff!" chanted
@RURiotSquad
& the entire crowd at The RAC in January 2020.
Now, the RU Riot Squad must juice up the crowd at The RAC on Senior Night and let
@wizcliff77
know that
#Rutgers
Nation wants him back for 2024-25!
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Rutgers Rankings (based on metrics)
NET: 18
KenPom: 16
Haslametrics: 20
Torvik: 12
Sagarin: 12
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According to
@RivalsRichie
, Rutgers is heavily involved with 2023 5-star recruit Mackenzie Mgboka.
@RutgersRivals
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BREAKING:
@RutgersRivals
4-star
@LathanSommervi2
has committed to
#Rutgers
.
@RutgersMBB
'24 class is loaded with talent.
@RivalsRichie
@MikeBBent
@CraigEpstein18
@ChrisNalwasky
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You have to appreciate the emergence of not only Derek Simpson but Oskar Palmquist and Antwone Woolfolk as well. All three bench guys played great today.
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Was Pike probably upset after the game there were 2 blown calls? Yes. But, you have to appreciate the fact that Pike was calm & did not explode or throw a temper tantrum after the game. He's always been respectful & humble, even with tough losses like last night.
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With McConnell likely out tonight, Aundre Hyatt and RU bench have a big opportunity to step up & beat Michigan.
But, they cannot do it alone, RU fans have to make the environment at The RAC a "LIVING HELL" for Michigan.
Fans were a little apprehensive in RU's last home game.
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Lol UConn football gets blown out by Georgia State and falls to 0-2. Meanwhile Rutgers crushes Temple and moves to 2-0. Whattup
@JackMacCFB
???
Big Ten Preview episode is live.
Jack Mac hates Rutgers and predicted them as the worst team in the conference.
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Rutgers moves up to 22 in the KenPom after their 35 pt blowout win over Bucknell
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The biggest epic comeback for Rutgers!!!! They come from 19 down to stun Penn State 59-56!!! Unbelievable!!!! Rutgers picks up a Q1 win!!!! Back in the race for the Big Ten standings!!!
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NC State had one Q1 win the entire year. They just lost to Creighton.
The Wolf Pack had no business making the Field of 64.
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#UConn
football is a dumpster 🔥
#Rutgers
football bowl eligible
Cooper Flagg commits to Duke
@JackMacCFB
, you look like a 🤡
Big Ten Preview episode is live.
Jack Mac hates Rutgers and predicted them as the worst team in the conference.
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Folks, RU hoops is in great shape. We might be in for a real treat this season.
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Dylan Grant upgraded to 4-star by Rivals
.
@RivalsHoops
has released the final Top 150 rankings for the 2024 class and it features four
#Rutgers
signees.
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It took Steve Pikiell 5 seasons to turn Stony Brook from Div 1 bottom feeder into a well oiled machine. It's only taken Pikiell 4 seasons to do that at Rutgers, what was once considered the worst P5 job in the country.
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5-star guard Darius Acuff Jr. schedules Rutgers Hoops official visit
@ZSmart914
@RutgersRivals
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Rutgers falls short to Purdue, 70-65. The officiating was absolutely putrid. ABSOLUTELY PUTRID. However, Purdue hits some big shots when it counted most. Mason Gillis bailed out Purdue time and time again. Rutgers fans should feel good about NCAA Tournament chances.
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New Jersey teams have Purdue's number
✅ 2021, Rutgers
✅ 2022, St. Peter's
✅ 2023, Rutgers
✅ 2023, FDU
FDU with the biggest upset. Only 2nd time in history a 16-seed beats a 1-seed.
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Rutgers 2023-24 Lineup:
1 year - Mulcahy (G), Hyatt (G), Spencer (G)
2 years - Cliff (C), Reiber (F), Mag (F), Palmquist (F), Miller (G)
3 years - Simpson (G), Woolfolk (F), Chol (F)
4 years - Griffiths (F), Ndongo (F), Davis (G)
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When Dylan Harper commits to
#Rutgers
hoops tomorrow, we can all look back to when my guy
@RivalsRichie
put in the first crystal ball before anyone else and projected him to RU.
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If RU MBB were able to secure commits from '23 targets Papa Kante and Braden Pierce, in addition to already committed Gavin Griffiths... RU MBB would be loaded in the next couple of years
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Rutgers is going to be loaded in '23 & '24 with the current recruiting classes. I love
@gavingriff_
abilities. Love
@23jmike
&
@BayeAbdouNdong1
play & their future development.
@dellquanwarren1
is gonna be a stud. Whoa! I cannot wait.
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After 4-star Dellquan Warren decommits, Pike & staff hit the trail hard, securing a commitment from super athletic specimen
@BryceDortch4
.
#Rutgers
'24 class now includes 5-star F Ace Bailey, 4-star C Lathan Sommerville, 4-star SF Bryce Dortch
Welcome to the Banks, Bryce!
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The chess moves Pikiell and his staff are making in the off-season have been well-calculated, geared towards supporting the incoming highly touted 2024 freshmen class & potentially making next season a truly special one on The Banks.
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Listen, it took 5 yrs for Schiano to make the worst CFB program respectable in his first tenure at RU. It's going to take time for Schiano to get it going again for RU in the Big Ten. The teams are better and tougher than the Big East days. RU fans have to be patient.
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OOC scheduling is difficult for
#Rutgers
, especially getting home-&-home games. Coaches are now being told to avoid going to The RAC. Give credit to Steve Forbes &
#WakeForest
for coming to The RAC as Rutgers returned a game to the Deacs this year. Would welcome Wake back anyday.
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Because of last night's results in CBB, Rutgers moved up 3 spots in the NET from 28 -> 25.
Rutgers has been blowing out their Q4 opponents by 30 or more points all season long. Tonight, Coppin St (Q4) comes to The RAC. Bottom line: Blowout Coppin St, move up in the NET.
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Derek Simpson, Noah Fernandes & Gavin Griffiths are program changing players and have a chance at changing the trajectory of
#Rutgers
hoops offense in a big time, positive way this upcoming season.
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If you're just waking up, good news folks. Rutgers jumps from 39 to 27 in the NET after their blowout win over Bucknell. Next up, Coppin State (256) on Dec 30, 8 PM ET, BTN
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After beating
#Northwestern
63-60,
#Rutgers
' is closing in on
#Houston
for the top defensive spot in all of CBB, per KenPom.
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NET was released this morning, Rutgers remains at 14.
Here's an interesting piece of info, Bart Torvik has Rutgers favored in the rest of their games; however, Torvik projects 23-8. I do think 23-8 is possible.
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Yesterday,
@RivalsRichie
on Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey in the '24 class
"I think this is all Rutgers all the way. I think they have a really good shot. You're going to have a tandem duo that's going to be incredible."
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Rutgers win over Maryland in January moves to Q1 status after the Terps obliterated Minnesota last night.
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Noah stepped up in a big way today. This was Fernandes in peak form. Helluva game.
Couldn’t be happier for Noah Fernandes 6-6 from the field 17 points and 5-5 from downtown. There’s no better kid in this program!
#TheKnighthood
🛡️⚔️
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With the blowout win over Wake Forest, Rutgers moves from 32 to 29 in the KenPom Rankings.
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FOX needs to mic up Pike and Izzo for Rutgers vs Michigan State at MSG on Feb 4.
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Rutgers' Rankings (based on metrics)
NET: 16
KenPom: 14
Sagarin: 14
Torvik: 10
Haslametrics: 19
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Wow, look how the tables have turned.
#Rutgers
football beats Miami in a bowl game. No bowl for UConn.
Rutgers hoops has one of the top recruiting classes for '24. Cooper Flagg ends up at Duke.
C'mon
@JackMacCFB
Big Ten Preview episode is live.
Jack Mac hates Rutgers and predicted them as the worst team in the conference.
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Next 2 games will help decide seeding for Rutgers. I think if you AT LEAST split next week and go 6-2 the rest of the way, Rutgers is looking at a protected 4-seed and likely playing in Albany for the NCAA Tournament.
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I still think Schiano can get it done. Folks, seriously, it's going to take some time. Chris Ash wrecked Rutgers into a place of almost no return. Just like Terry Shea wrecked FB program, it took Schiano 5 years to make them winners.
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Rutgers is 14 in the KenPom and are 2nd in the nation for defensive efficiency.
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Folks, it's official. Rutgers knocks off Michigan, 62-50. They likely have saved their season & will likely earn their 3rd NCAA Tournament bid. What a performance today! The Scarlet Knights also have likely ended Michigan's season. Next Up: 2/10, vs Purdue.
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After last night's win over Northwestern (Q1), Rutgers moves from 21 -> 18 in the NET Rankings.
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No more games at MSG despite fans turning it up loud in the 2nd half.
Before the game, FOX said Michigan State had a crowd advantage. What are they smoking?
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AP Top 25 Poll was released earlier today, and Rutgers enters at 24.
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Paul Mulcahy is Rutgers basketball. He's a tough Jersey kid always committed to Pike. Just about guaranteed he'll be back next season. His veteran leadership will be greatly needed next season (and him shooting more).
When you lose one,you gain or maintain. 99% sure Paul will be back.
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When you think of the toughest player to play for
#Rutgers
hoops, which player comes to mind?
I think Paul Mulcahy might be one of the toughest players in Rutgers hoops history.
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Gavin, J-Mike, and Derek were the X-factors in last night's
#Rutgers
71-60 win over Georgetown.
Aundre Hyatt is the clear leader of this team as he's steadily performed rock solid in each game this season.
Felt like a coming out party for Noah Fernandes last night.
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#Rutgers
to play Mississippi State at the Prudential Center in late December. This is the Q1 marquee non-conf matchup for the hoops team.
REPORT:
#Rutgers
Basketball set to take on
#MississippiState
at the
@PruCenter
this season. (h/t:
@Richard37215662
)
🔗 —
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I don't like the body language of this team. Almost little to no effort. I'd rather watch Pikiell's teams from early in his coaching tenure at
#Rutgers
. They gave a damn.
But who are we kidding? This team quit on Pikiell and they checked out a long time ago.
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Rutgers became the eighth team in college basketball history to upset a No. 1 ranked team in the Associated Press Top 25 poll in back-to-back seasons as an unranked team and the first to do so against the same team, per
@briannnnf
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There's a reason why
@ESPNLunardi
is rated very low as a bracketologist nowadays. Rutgers' NET is 16 & 16 in KenPom. RU owns Q1 wins over Indiana &
#1
Purdue and crushed Wake. Yet, he has them as a 10-seed, Last 4 Byes!? How terrible, does he even watch college hoops anymore?
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This is what Coach Pikiell told Hyatt before yesterday's game, per
@NJHoopsHaven
:
“Aundre, you guarded Ron Harper the last two years (in practice),” Pikiell said. “This is just like Ron. You’re ready.”
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Lathan Sommerville is the real deal.
@LathanSommervi2
is going to be a special player at
#Rutgers
and will be a nightmare for teams in the Big Ten.
Rutgers commit Lathan Sommerville continues to show flashes of finesse to compliments his brute strength at 6-foot-9 225+. A blast to watch in the post because he has a surprisingly deep bag of moves. Just hit a jumper off a spin. He’s got 11 and 10 in 3 quarters
#PeachJam
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#Rutgers
fans, I know you're disappointed but let's support this group thru the NIT. Tough pill to swallow not making the NCAA Tournament.
Steve Pikiell confirmed on the zoom call that Rutgers will accept an NIT bid. Brackets are announced at 9 pm tonight.
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RU fans, you may have to root for UMass-Lowell the rest of the way. UMass-Lowell (10-1) is currently 37 in the NET & their success only adds to RU's success. Their only loss so far is to RU. RU's win against them currently a Q2 win could become a Q1 win.
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UConn football is now 0-5 after blowing a 17-7 lead against Utah State.
#Rutgers
football is now 4-1 with a chance at finishing 7-5 MAYBE 8-4 in the Big Ten.
@JackMacCFB
what's up?
Big Ten Preview episode is live.
Jack Mac hates Rutgers and predicted them as the worst team in the conference.
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If that is not dedication then I don't know what dedication is anymore. Pike & Knight putting in serious work to land Dylan Harper.
#Rutgers
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@HoopsWeiss
Most of the Big Ten teams this year were seeded 7-10. Indiana and Purdue were the only teams seeded 4 or better. I don't think you can expect teams seeded 7-10 to all make the Sweet 16.
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Because of yesterday's results across CBB, Rutgers moves up one spot in the NET from 16 -> 15.
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The terrible no-call at the end of the Ohio State game also a giant killer for Rutgers. Just brutal.
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Projected Big Ten standings at the end of the season, per Bart Torvik
1. Purdue, 27-4 (16-4)
2. Rutgers, 21-10 (13-7)
3. Indiana, 21-10 (12-8)
4. Illinois, 20-11 (11-9)
5 . Maryland, 20-11 (11-9)
6. Iowa, 19-12 (11-9)
7. Michigan St, 19-12 (11-9)
8. Michigan, 17-14 (11-9)
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The rumors are true: Taylor Swift and The Knight Report insider Richie Schnyderite have reportedly been "quietly hanging out" and are "expected to go public soon"
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I've served 14 years in the US military and I continue to serve today, but throughout these past 14 years I've lost some brothers on the battlefield.
Not a damn day goes by that I don't think about them.
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Would be loved at Rutgers. Lots of upside with the 6'6 4-star guard/forward. Length. Versatility. Skill. Perfect fit at
#Rutgers
.
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