Why Rutgers is the Key to the B1G's Success Following the Additions of USC and UCLA
Earlier today, it was announced that USC and UCLA will be joining the Big Ten Conference as soon as 2024. Per ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the...
Rutgers Sports Business Association
Sports News Blog
All Posts
Theo Franks
- Apr 28
NFL Mock Draft
This year’s draft has more question marks surrounding it than any draft in recent memory. In the last few days, “consensus” #1 overall...
Theo Franks
- Apr 12
Draft Profile: QB Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati
This year’s quarterback class is significantly weaker than years past. Many mock drafts have teams selecting a quarterback in the top 10....
Dylan Byrne
- Apr 11
The NBA MVP Race
The MVP Race is a point of discussion for NBA fans the minute the season begins. Now, with the regular season coming to a close, it is a...
Theo Franks
- Apr 6
Draft Profile: DE Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan
Going into last season, Aidan Hutchinson was barely projected as a first round pick. Now, he sits atop nearly every mock draft following...
Hunter Lazev
- Mar 31
MLB Season Preview
Following a 99 day lockout, the MLB is finally coming back. With Opening Day right around the corner, I decided to examine how each...
Dylan Byrne
- Feb 28
Top 5 Teams Coming Out of The NBA All Star Break
Coming off a relatively lackluster All Star Break with new (and less entertaining) features, the NBA has returned for the push to the...
Theo Franks
- Feb 23
Rutgers at Michigan Preview
Rutgers (16-10, 10-6 CONF) at Michigan (14-11, 8-7 CONF) Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Tipoff 7:00PM ET, Airing on BTN This game will...
Andrew Rygiel
- Feb 19
Rutgers vs Purdue Preview
Rutgers (16-9, 10-5 CONF) at 4 Purdue (23-4, 12-4 CONF) Sunday February 20, 2022 Tipoff 5:30PM ET, Airing on FS1 A little over two months...
Andrew Rygiel
- Feb 15
Rutgers vs Illinois Preview
Rutgers (15-9, 9-5 CONF) vs 12 Illinois (18-6, 11-3 CONF) Wednesday February 16, 2022 Tipoff 7:00 PM ET, Airing on BTN The Scarlet...
Hunter Lazev
- Feb 15
Breaking Down the Ben Simmons Saga
We have seen soap operas take place between franchises and their star players before in all of the major sports. There was the dispute...
Andrew Rygiel
- Feb 11
Rutgers at Wisconsin Preview
Rutgers (14-9, 8-5 CONF) at 14 Wisconsin (19-4, 10-3 CONF) Tipoff 2:00PM ET Saturday February 12, 2022 Airing on FS1 After losing a...
Hunter Lazev
- Jan 22
5 Realistic Trades for the NBA Trade Deadline
We are halfway through the NBA season and rapidly approaching the much anticipated trade deadline on February 10th. At this point in the...
Andrew Rygiel
- Jan 21
NFL Divisional Round Predictions
The NFL postseason typically provides exciting and entertaining matchups between the best the sport has to offer. Last week's Wild Card...
Drew Bungarden
- Dec 30, 2021
Gator Bowl Preview
Rutgers fans, a Christmas miracle has happened. After Texas A&M pulled out of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, the NCAA needed to find a...
Drew Bungarden
- Dec 30, 2021
Rutgers Basketball December Recap
We’ve seemingly hit a stalemate in this Rutgers basketball season as Covid-19 has begun to spread throughout the locker room. The game on...
Drew Bungarden
- Nov 30, 2021
Rutgers Basketball Week 3 Preview
Rutgers basketball has played 6 games to open their 2021-22 campaign and they currently have a record of 3-3. Before the season, most...
Theo Franks
- Nov 29, 2021
A Look At Lincoln Riley's Departure From Oklahoma
In a stunning move, Lincoln Riley has taken the head coaching job at USC, vacating the same role at Oklahoma. Riley amassed a 55-10...
Drew Bungarden
- Nov 26, 2021
Rutgers vs Maryland Preview
With bowl implications of the line, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will host the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday. Both teams got off to hot...
Drew Bungarden
- Nov 17, 2021
Rutgers vs. Penn State Preview
Rutgers fans, we’re just one win away from becoming bowl eligible for the first time since 2014. After a very well played 38-3 win over...
Drew Bungarden
- Nov 16, 2021
Rutgers Men's Basketball Week 1 Recap
After week one of the 2021-22 college basketball season, Rutgers has already escaped two upsets. They sit at 2-0 after beating Lehigh...
Drew Bungarden
- Nov 12, 2021
Rutgers vs. Indiana Preview
Last Saturday, Rutgers got embarrassed by Wisconsin by a score of 52-3. A game that started with an Avery Young interception for Rutgers,...
Drew Bungarden
- Nov 9, 2021
Rutgers Basketball Season Preview
On Wednesday 11/10, Rutgers Scarlet Knights Men’s Basketball will tip off their season against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in the newly...
Drew Bungarden
- Nov 3, 2021
Rutgers vs. Wisconsin Preview
Last Saturday, Rutgers defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini by a score of 20-14, picking up their first win since September 18th against...
Drew Bungarden
- Oct 30, 2021
Rutgers vs. Illinois Preview
Two weeks ago, this article had the potential to have a very positive and optimistic tone. However, following what was probably Rutgers...
Mat Goldszeft and Hunter Lazev
- Oct 28, 2021
NBA Season Preview
With the NBA season now in full swing, our writers decided to evaluate how the season could pan out. Taking into account each team's...
Anil Uppal
- Oct 24, 2021
New York Knicks Season Outlook
"New York, WE HERE!" Words uttered by the NBA 2020-21 Most Improved Player of the Year, Julius Randle of the New York Knicks, following...
Drew Bungarden
- Oct 22, 2021
Rutgers Midseason Report
Just beyond the halfway point of the 2021 campaign, Rutgers sits at 3-4, still winless in conference play. After starting 3-0, Rutgers...
Rishi Ajjarapu
- Oct 15, 2021
Checking in on NFL Rookie Quarterbacks
This offseason featured an unusually large amount of turnover at the quarterback position league-wide. In an offseason where we saw teams...
Drew Bungarden
- Oct 15, 2021
Rutgers vs. Northwestern Preview
As Week 6 of the college football season concludes, there’s good news and bad news for Rutgers fans. The bad news is that Rutgers lost...
Hunter Lazev
- Oct 13, 2021
Top 10 Rookies for the Upcoming NBA Season
Lamelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Cole Anthony, Immanuel Quickley, and Tyrese Maxey. What’s the commonality between these...
Drew Bungarden
- Oct 8, 2021
Rutgers vs. Michigan State Preview
After an extremely disappointing and concerning week for the Scarlet Knights, Saturday will be a big chance to redeem what was a very...
Mat Goldszeft
- Oct 6, 2021
Lamar Jackson Continues to Prove Doubters Wrong
Since even before coming into the NFL in 2018, there has been no football player more polarizing than Lamar Jackson. He has been the...
Anil Uppal
- Oct 1, 2021
Sam Darnold’s Early Resurgence in Carolina and the Jets Guide on What Not to Do Again
888 Yards, 3 Touchdowns, 1 interception, a passer rating of 99, and a 3-0 Win-Loss Record. These are undoubtedly good stats that, to...
Drew Bungarden
- Sep 30, 2021
Rutgers vs. Ohio State Preview
Rutgers fans, the week we’ve been patiently awaiting has finally arrived. Rutgers will take on #11 Ohio State at SHI Stadium on Saturday,...
Nate Hettrick
- Sep 25, 2021
Blue Crew Review: Week One
The New York Football Giants. One of the most prolific franchises in the sport, with four Super Bowl championships to their name.....
Drew Bungarden
- Sep 23, 2021
Rutgers Football Week 4 Preview
As a steaming hot Rutgers team ends Week 3 with a 3-0 record in non-conference play, the Scarlet Knights are faced with their toughest...
Theo Franks
- Apr 29, 2021
Mock Draft 2.0
Tonight is round one of the long-awaited NFL Draft. Rumors regarding trades and prospects are flooding the media. While most of this...
Theo Franks
- Apr 27, 2021
Day 3 Players to Watch
Day 3 of the NFL draft is the time when teams can find diamonds in the rough and get great value for their picks. Notable late round...
Theo Franks
- Apr 11, 2021
Draft Profile: Zach Wilson
After a breakout 2020 season, Zach Wilson has rocketed up draft boards and is now the consensus #2 overall pick. Wilson accounted for...
Theo Franks
- Apr 4, 2021
NFL Mock Draft 1.0
With the draft quickly approaching, it is time to publish the first mock draft of the offseason. Disclaimer: These picks are a prediction...
RSBA March Madness Preview
For the first time in two years, we are officially having an NCAA tournament. There are plenty of intriguing headlines entering the...
Eric Silverblatt
- Mar 18, 2021
Dancing at Last: A Preview of Rutgers First NCAA Tournament Game in 30 Years
Take a deep breath Rutgers fans, because the time has finally come. The No. 10 seed Rutgers Scarlet Knights (15-11) will be taking on the...
Rishi Ajjarapu
- Mar 13, 2021
Cowboys Secure Prescott for Four More Years
In an offseason filled with quarterback controversy, we can officially take one name off the list. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak...
Theo Franks
- Mar 11, 2021
Draft Profile: Travis Etienne
The 2021 running back class is deep with talent. There is debate over who is the top back available. Some believe that Alabama RB Najee...
Hani Shakrah
- Mar 10, 2021
2020-2021 Big Ten Tournament Preview and Predictions
Let’s just take a second to appreciate where we are right now. This time last year, on the second day of the Big Ten Tournament, Rutgers...
Theo Franks
- Mar 4, 2021
Draft Profile: Patrick Jones II
This year’s draft class does not have a clear-cut top edge rusher as classes in years past have. In each of the past four years, at least...
Theo Franks
- Feb 28, 2021
Draft Profile: Penei Sewell
Oregon offensive tackle Penei Sewell has been widely considered to be the top offensive tackle prospect in this draft class. He is seen...
Theo Franks
- Feb 22, 2021
Draft Profile: Kyle Pitts
Kyle Pitts is one of the most interesting prospects in this draft class. Despite being listed as a tight end, Pitts’ skill set is more...
Jonathan La
- Feb 21, 2021
Buccaneers Completely Dominate the Chiefs as They Win Their Second Franchise Championship
Inside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida in February 2021 the Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured their second franchise championship as...