Having played in almost every Big Ten stadium, Rutgers football wide receiver Bo Melton said that there are a couple of environments that are the toughest to play in the conference.
But one place that Melton played at, he says, was the toughest of all.
The former Rutgers wide receiver, who is just weeks away from being selected in the NFL draft, said that one venue in particular was a tough one and provided its own unique level of support for the home team.
“Other than Rutgers…I would say Iowa was really hard to play in,” Melton told ‘Rutgers Wire.’
“Toughest environment I’d say is Iowa…That stadium, they’re right behind you – the bench is right there next to the stands. They’re very loud, the fans are into the game. They had the fan wave – they’re all into the game. It’s very loud in that environment along with Nebraska.”
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Rutgers played at Iowa in Melton’s junior season. The Scarlet Knights didn’t have an easy day, losing 30-0. Melton had one catch for 17 yards.
There are other tough environments and atmospheres according to Melton after Iowa.
“Ohio State and Penn State are up there among the toughest places to play,” Melton said before adding his explanation to what made those two programs also difficult venues.
“Same thing – the fans. Bigger stadiums, a lot of fans in there too. Tough places to play. But Iowa is a tough place to play. To me, fans are fans, I just play the game.”
Melton spoke last Saturday following the Morris County Card Show at the Embassy Suites in Parsippany, N.J. The former Rutgers wide receiver signed several dozen autographs at the event.