Rutgers Relief

Good to get that one out of the system. Looked like two teams of players roused from their beds on a Sunday for a noon time television game.

– Rutgers has plenty of talent. Will surprise teams at home if they can get their act together.

– Had to be embarrassed for Derrick Caracter who kept getting shot after shot of his blocked in the first half. Ten miles from home, he had to feel humiliated.

– David Padgett is making it tough on opponents on the defensive end but he still lacks the ability to get off the floor. That will hurt against mobile big men.

– Will Scott was a magnet for the ball during his few minutes, attracting stray rebounds and bad passes. Hey, whatever works.

– Edgar Sosa should not feel bad for attempting to block a three-point shot, barely touching the shooter after the shot, not when officials ignore so many shooters getting hammered on layups.

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Good vibes coming from Inside the Ville and Rivals on the football recruiting weekend. Apparently several key recruits were on hand for the U of L-UConn women’s basketball game at a sold-out Freedom Hall. How could one not be impressed?