Steve Politi
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Sports columnist at @njdotcom. Host of the @RutgersRant podcast. Nutley Hall of Fame Class of 2013. Former Star-Ledger paperboy. Noted Jersey propagandist.
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Joined April 2009
I never had a chance to tell the star athlete from my hometown how his classy gesture impacted me when I was a young sportswriter. So I did the next best thing. I told his son. Column: https://t.co/pL9GHlws9U
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This @briannakudisch story on Taylor ham and the company's mysterious baroness is utterly fascinating.
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The inside story of how a revered pork roll brand became the domain of a mercurial owner.
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Feels vaguely familiar
Story on Michigan firing head football coach Sherrone Moore “with cause, effective immediately” after he had an “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member, per the school:
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I understand that the Mets are losing three very popular players and fans are understandably disappointed but did I miss the parade in Flushing with this group?
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FWIW, it took about 46 minutes before we talked about basketball.
🚫🎳NEW EPISODE!🚫🎳 Was Rutgers right to turn down a bowl bid? Who will it hire as defensive coordinator — and will that happen soon? How much portal cash will Greg Schiano have to play with? Plus: Do we have to talk about hoops? @StevePoliti @briannnnf
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This is a great look at what's happening in Montclair, where (among other things) officials want to raise taxes significantly but won't answer reasonable questions from the media. https://t.co/yskUghGjTN
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New Yorkers love moving to this Jersey suburb. They never expected a dilemma this like.
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Rutgers declined an invitation to face Georgia Southern at the Birmingham Bowl, per @Brett_McMurphy. A chaotic Sunday led to the Scarlet Knights being presented the opportunity, but Greg Schiano and company ultimately said no:
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Sweet Home Alabama?
And then there was one: only one bowl bid remaining. Georgia Southern in Birmingham Bowl vs. whatever 5-7 team NCAA can get. Baylor is on the clock, then Rutgers, source told @On3sports
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The wife of former Rutgers athletic director Patrick Hobbs has filed for divorce.
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Hobbs resigned from his seven-figure job at Rutgers in August 2024, citing health concerns.
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How many scoreless periods does Tom Fitzgerald need to see before he makes a move? How far in the standings do the Devils have to fall?
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I think this makes it clear that Rutgers can't miss in the portal with defensive linemen. https://t.co/oJam52xje6
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Rutgers football is losing a captain to the transfer portal.
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For NJ natives, look out for which teams land in Groups C, E, L and I. There'll be group stage games at Metlife and Lincoln Financial for all of those.
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This might be the most painful thing I've watched on live TV since ... hang on, I watched the Giants just on Monday, never mind.
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How many different languages are the words "just get to the #$%()*@ draw already" being yelled at a television somewhere in the world right now?
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"You have to mingle the balls a little bit." — the first thing I heard after turning on the World Cup draw
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So this is turning out like the Rutgers AD search — the process from hell ending with an inspired hire.
Sources: Matt Campbell and Penn State are working toward a deal for him to become the next coach at Penn State. There’s multiple steps needed to finalize, including agreeing to terms and formal approval of compensation.
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Odds to be the next Penn State Head Coach, per @Kalshi: Terry Smith - 43% Brian Daboll - 33% Kyle Flood - 19% Manny Diaz - 10% Dan Mullen - 7% Mike Tomlin - 6%
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I feel like this @oldmcdougall story could be turned into a great coming-of-age movie. Maybe they can find the tape in John Cusack's boom box at the end. Millie Bobby Brown should be the lead.
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The South Jersey teen sparked a nationwide search for a tape her mom recorded 30 years ago
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Joe Schoen sure didn't sound like a GM who knows he'll be around much longer during his first press conference of the season. Are the Giants really committed to his plan? Better question: What IS his plan? Column:
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Giants general manager Joe Schoen met with the media for the first time this season. We had a few things to ask him!
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