The 2020 home opener for Rutgers football was certainly different than originally anticipated back when Greg Schiano returned home to the program last December. Due to the global pandemic COVID-19, other than the teams themselves, staff personnel, and family members, SHI Stadium was almost completely empty. There were no fans, no cheerleaders, and no band. The pageantry of game day, including tailgating, the tradition of cheering the team enter the Stadium along the Scarlet Walk and the normal buzz of anticipation before kickoff were sadly absent. That will be the case all season, except for one long standing Rutgers tradition that will remain.
A beloved Rutgers football tradition continues despite global pandemic
