Best part about this team is

[Scarletnut]

They are all so likeable and nice kids, as is the HC. Love these guys

 

[knight82]

Toughness. Ability to bounce back after being punched in the mouth. That comes from their coach

 

[RUBOB72]

Players normally emulate their coach . It has been the norm for many years. Rutgers players are a good group of student athletes. Pike has had very few bumps( knock on wood) ... a credit to the respect his players have for him.

 

[Scarletnut]

They all play with a chip on their shoulder, getting the most out their abilities. Credit the coach for that too.

 

[Rufaninga]

Tough defense and rebounding keep you in most games. They don't lose games, other teams win them when they have a really good offensive night.

I think it helps we play so many guys. We are fresh late in second half and outplay our opponents.

So many games this season, a different player was the lead scorer. We are very balanced and VERY Unselfish.

LOVE this TEAM

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

Players normally emulate their coach .

That's because your playing time may depend on that.

 

[Upstream]

Agree. This is a very easy team to like and root for. I like that they play as a team, cheer for each other, and share in their successes and failures. As a fan, especially as a fan who appreciates defense, they are a lot of fun to watch. I love their grit and determination.

Of course that all stems from the attitude of the head coach. I am so thankful that we have someone like Pike instead of someone like the clown in Bloomington.

 

[BigEastPhil]

Resiliency. Saw the seeds of it last year after the Iowa loss and when we came back to beat their butts at their place.

 

[G- RUnit]

We R AmeRica’s team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[theRU]

I love that this team has been tested.. doesn't always pass but they are tough. It's not like some of these squads that go all season without being in a dog fight. Our guys should know that they've played against some of the best..if they play complete games in the tourney they can go on a run

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Watchef the second haf in Clifton and most of the bar was cheering for Rutgers loud towards the end

Was cool to see and be a part of

 

[ecojew]

We R AmeRica’s team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was watching a post-game/scoreboard show later this afternoon and one of the commentators said "Rutgers is America's team!" while discussing the (now) probability that we will make the dance. I just about fell out of my chair. It was reminiscent of the 2006 football season, which was a Cinderella season without parallel in our history.