John Catapano: Watching women’s soccer surrender three late goals last night and miss an opportunity to clinch a 1st round tourney bye has put me in a down, dour mood. Why can’t Rutgers have nice things? Do I think Rutgers should be able to win this game? Yes. Do I have confidence that Nunzio will suddenly run the read-option with Gavin, maximizing his dual threat, SBV-Train’s vertical running game, and the speed of Youngblood, Cruickshank, and Rochelle on the outside? Hell’s no. I expect another superb defensive and special teams effort undermined by the offense. I hope the offense finally shows up, I really do, with better situational coaching (don’t have Evan throw the ball on 3rd and forever if winning late) and an understanding that scoring points matters.
OTB Staff Roundtable Predictions: Indiana at Rutgers
