Rutgers football’s Saturday’s 27-10 loss to Iowa was discouraging for many around the program. But according to Geo Baker, this looks and feels like the Rutgers basketball team’s rebuild under head coach Steve Pikiell.
And Rutgers men’s basketball has made the NCAA Tournament the last three two seasons.
There was hope that the rebuilding effort undertaken by Greg Schiano was ready to take the next step and that Saturday’s game against Iowa would be that springboard. But three turnovers, two of which led to defensive touchdowns in the first half, showed that Rutgers isn’t quite there yet in terms of being able to compete with the elite of the Big Ten.
All of which led Baker, who was an integral part of those consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, to provide some perspective on where things stand with the football program:
Seeing a lot of negative press after yesterday. Reminds me a lot of my early years in the RAC. It’ll never be a straight line upward. Now’s when the real fans keep coming out to support and watch progression, and the others wait for sunnier days. We’re with you @RFootball 🪓🪓
— Geo Baker (@Geo_Baker_1) September 25, 2022
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Following Saturday night’s loss to Iowa, Rutgers football is now 3-1 (0-1 Big Ten). They will face No. 3 Ohio State on the road on Saturday afternoon.
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Baker is currently the founder and CEO of the Knight Society, an “organization aiming to build the Rutgers community while empowering athletes, fans, alumni and businesses.”
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