Last night, Patrick Hobbs met with the media in his first public appearance as the Rutgers athletic director. First impressions are key and Hobbs absolutely knocked his out of the park. He was personable, enthusiastic, confident, and intelligent. Hobbs lit up the packed room of roughly 50 reporters, answering every question thoughtfully and genuinely. Here are some takeaways from his press conference.
Football coaching search
He emphasized the importance of recruiting the state of New Jersey when it comes to football. That point will obviously be in his mind as he searches for a new football coach.