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Rivals Era All-Rutgers Football Team

Rivals Era All-Rutgers Football Team

Here's a look at the best Rutgers roster of all-time based on our site rankings that date back to 2002

 • Ryan Patti
Ranking Big Ten recruiting efforts over the last decade

Ranking Big Ten recruiting efforts over the last decade

Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes reign supreme when it comes to recruiting in the Big Ten.

 • Mike Farrell
Former Rutgers Football standouts Carroo and Gary Nova still teaming up

Former Rutgers Football standouts Carroo and Gary Nova still teaming up

Football is why RU alumni Leonte Carroo and Gary Nova became friends, and over a decade later, they are still teaming up

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 • Ryan Patti
Top Rutgers recruiting pipelines since the beginning of Rivals

Top Rutgers recruiting pipelines since the beginning of Rivals

Today we take a look at which schools have sent the most prospects to Rutgers in the Rivals.com era.

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 • Richie O'Leary
NFL Draft stock report: WRs

NFL Draft stock report: WRs

Which top wide receivers have improved their NFL draft stock? Ole Miss junior Laquon Treadwell is one, says Mike Farrell.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Countdown to Camp: Recruiting stories

Countdown to Camp: Recruiting stories

There are many storylines highlighting each recruiting cycle and Rutgers' class of 2012 had more than its fair share of headlines. Here's a look back

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 • Bobby Deren
Ranking the Big East by position

Ranking the Big East by position

Even through a coaching change, Pitt signed the top-rated QB in the Big East in Chad Voytik. Rivals.com's Mike Farrell ranks the Big East recruiting c

 • Mike Farrell
Top recruiters by conference

Top recruiters by conference

Greg Mattison helped Michigan reel in a top 10 class with his efforts. Rivals.com goes deep into every conference to name our top recruiters for each

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Nations top 25 recruiters

Nations top 25 recruiters

Rivals.com analysts have named the top 25 recruiters in the country coming off National Signing Day. Florida's D.J. Durkin leads the list.

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Coachspeak: Campanile on Carroo

Coachspeak: Campanile on Carroo

In newly-signed freshman wide receiver Leonte Carroo, Rutgers is getting a dynamically talented pass catcher and much more. Don Bosco Prep OC Anthony

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 • Matt Hladik
Signing Day 2012: The top 25 teams

Signing Day 2012: The top 25 teams

Alabama reeled in another top class, led by running back T.J. Yeldon. See where your favorite team stacked up on National Signing Day as we break down

 • Chris Nee
Carroo is officially knighted

Carroo is officially knighted

RAMSEY, N.J. - This morning, Don Bosco Prep wide receiver Leonte Carroo crossed one more item off his long list of goals to accomplish. Around 10 a.m.

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 • Matt Hladik
National Signing Day: Top storylines

National Signing Day: Top storylines

National Signing Day is Wednesday, and Rivals.com analysts provide a region-by-region glance of the top storylines. Atop the list: Can Alabama coach N

 • Rivals.com
Rutgers commit re-affirms

Rutgers commit re-affirms

When Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano decided to leave for the NFL on Thursday, the current Rutgers recruiting class was all stunned and left in disbel

 • Mike Farrell
Visit weekend preview: Last chance to impress

Visit weekend preview: Last chance to impress

Four-star TCU commit Edward Pope is one of several committed prospects on the road checking out other programs this weekend. We run down some of the b

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
ACC recruiting blitz: Filling final spots

ACC recruiting blitz: Filling final spots

Darius Hamilton - a Rutgers lean before Greg Schiano's departure - will be in Miami this weekend with a teammate and Rutgers commit. The latest on thi

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 • Mike Farrell
Carroo: My plan is to visit Miami this weekend

Carroo: My plan is to visit Miami this weekend

Ramsey (NJ) Don Bosco Prep WR Leonte Carroo contacted Hurricane coaches today to inquire about taking an official visit to Miami this weekend. So how

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 • Matt Shodell
Schiano out, prospects in

Schiano out, prospects in

Rutgers coach Greg Schiano has reportedly accepted a position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Does the departure of Schiano give Michigan a chance to g

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 • Tim Sullivan
Schianos loss could be UMs gain

Schianos loss could be UMs gain

With signing day less than a week away, the Canes could be big winners with Greg Schiano named the new Tampa Buccaneers' coach. Miami will host a pai

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 • Matt Shodell
Final Rivals250: Breaking down the moves

Final Rivals250: Breaking down the moves

The final update to the Rivals250 for the 2012 class sees some big moves and new names, including Rocklin (Calif.) Whitney TE Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick.

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Signing Day Preview: Top 5 recruiting grounds

Signing Day Preview: Top 5 recruiting grounds

Recruiting changes from year to year, however there are plenty of familiar places on the recruiting trail for coaches. Here's a look at the top five r

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 • Bobby Deren
Farrells Army Bowl Week Awards

Farrells Army Bowl Week Awards

Ondre Pipkins was a hit on and off the field at the U.S. Army Bowl, so it's no surprise he is well represented as Mike Farrell hands out his awards fo

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 • Mike Farrell
NJ players prepared for unknown aspect of Saturdays game

NJ players prepared for unknown aspect of Saturdays game

Type in New Jersey All-American football standout and future Rutgers Scarlet Knight Leonte Carroo's name in YouTube.com and the first thing you'll see

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 • Kiko Martinez
Rutgers remains in good standing with Thomas

Rutgers remains in good standing with Thomas

Reisterstown (Md.) Franklin High School product Ian Thomas is still on the board, and his most recent comments indicate the Scarlet Knights remain in

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 • Matt Hladik
Army Bowl: Top 10 East storylines

Army Bowl: Top 10 East storylines

Rivals.com analyst Josh Helmholdt reviews the top 10 storylines out of the East team practices Tuesday, with Stefon Diggs topping the list.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Day 1 brings validation for NJ players at All-American Bowl

Day 1 brings validation for NJ players at All-American Bowl

They may be ranked as the first, third, fourth, and fifth best high school football players in their home state of New Jersey, but for the four young

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 • Kiko Martinez
Army Bowl: East top performers

Army Bowl: East top performers

Defensive linemen Jonathan Bullard, Tommy Schutt and Darius Hamilton all looked good on the opening day of East practice. They lead the list of top pe

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 • Mike Farrell
States best out to prove they can compete

States best out to prove they can compete

With five players in the Army Bowl, including standouts such as Darius Hamilton, the state of New Jersey is proving it can hang with the big boys.

 • Dallas Jackson
Army Bowl: Top 10 stories to follow

Army Bowl: Top 10 stories to follow

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl Week has arrived and Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell reviews the top 10 storylines. No. 1 prospect Dorial Green-Beckha

 • Mike Farrell
New Jersey Top Prospect Countdown: Part  4

New Jersey Top Prospect Countdown: Part 4

The time has arrived to announce NJVarsity.com's postseason top 5. It is a group that oozes with talent and should make their respective colleges ve

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 • NJVarsity.com Staff
Carroo hopes to keep All-American teammates

Carroo hopes to keep All-American teammates

Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco Prep wide receiver Leonte Carroo is part of the "big four" at his school, one of four players from the school ranked in the

 • Mike Farrell
Carroo wraps up season, set for RU visit

Carroo wraps up season, set for RU visit

This past Friday evening, with his team leading Bergen Catholic 21-7 and the third quarter of the Non-Public, Group IV title game just underway at Met

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 • Matt Hladik
NJVarsity Recruit Scoop: State Final edition

NJVarsity Recruit Scoop: State Final edition

It was championship weekend in the Garden State, and plenty of high-end New Jersey recruits made their presence felt, with several leading their teams

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 • Matt Hladik
Recruit Scoop: State Championship Edition

Recruit Scoop: State Championship Edition

It was championship weekend in the Garden State, and plenty of Rutgers recruits made their presence felt, with several leading their teams to state ch

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 • Matt Hladik
Mid-Atlantic mail: Where will Meyer look for talent

Mid-Atlantic mail: Where will Meyer look for talent

Will Urban Meyer reach back into familiar territory for recruits at Ohio State? Which school might have the inside track on five-star Stefon Diggs? Ri

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 • Mike Farrell
Mid-Atlantic wrap: Talented triple-header

Mid-Atlantic wrap: Talented triple-header

Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell breaks down Eddie Goldman and the other top players from a triple-header in New York featuring top teams from New Jers

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 • Mike Farrell
Around the Mid-Atlantic: New York trifecta

Around the Mid-Atlantic: New York trifecta

Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco Prep and its double-digit D-I prospects, including five-star Darius Hamilton, will be on display during a tripleheader in New

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 • Mike Farrell
Carroo off to good start for Don Bosco

Carroo off to good start for Don Bosco

Four games into the season for Don Bosco Prep and Leonte Carroo is already showing opponents in and out of state why he is the top senior wide receive

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 • Matt Hladik
Recruit Scoop: Week 4

Recruit Scoop: Week 4

Here is a look at how 25 of the top players around the state, including Don Bosco's Elijah Shumate, fared this past weekend.

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 • Matt Hladik
Recruit Scoop - Week 4

Recruit Scoop - Week 4

High school football continues to be in full swing with recruits from all over the region turning in top-notch performances this past weekend. Check o

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 • Bobby Deren
Recruit Scoop: Week 3

Recruit Scoop: Week 3

Here is a look at how 25 of the top players around the state fared this past weekend.

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 • Matt Hladik
Recruit Scoop: Week 3

Recruit Scoop: Week 3

Last weekend was a big one for many of RU's commits and recruiting targets. Many of them found the end zone, some more than once. Check out the detail

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 • Matt Hladik
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Terps rising

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Terps rising

In-state prospects such as Stefon Diggs were on hand for Maryland's win over Miami, and the Terps are gaining ground with homegrown talent.

 • Mike Farrell
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Offering early

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Offering early

Class of 2015 QB David Sills' commitment to USC is already ancient news. Rivals.com's Mike Farrell takes a look at some other 2014 and 2015 prospects

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 • Mike Farrell
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Penn State rebounds

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Penn State rebounds

Penn State has been shaky in recruiting at times lately, but is on a roll now with the recent commitment of DT Tommy Schutt and others. More in the Mi

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 • Mike Farrell
Rival regions: Eastern Pa. vs. North Jersey

Rival regions: Eastern Pa. vs. North Jersey

In the latest Rival Regions installment, it's the depth of talented prospects such as Noah Spence in Eastern Pennsylvania against the North Jersey reg

 • Mike Farrell
Black Knights targeting Garden State free safety

Black Knights targeting Garden State free safety

Army has two players from the top high school program in the nation on their radar. Click here for more.

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 • Bob Caldwell
Carroo chooses a future in scarlet

Carroo chooses a future in scarlet

MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J. - In order to fully take advantage of the bevy of talent within the boundaries of New Jersey, Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano needs

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 • Matt Hladik
Roundtable: Kiel decision reviewed

Roundtable: Kiel decision reviewed

This week's Rivals.com Roundtable hits many topics, including Gunner Kiel's commitment and how the firing of North Carolina coach Butch Davis will hur

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Updated NJVarsity Top 30 Class of 2012 Rankings: Part III

Updated NJVarsity Top 30 Class of 2012 Rankings: Part III

It's time for our final installment of the latest edition of the NJVarsity.com Top 30 rankings. The pre-season top 10 introduces a new face as there i

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 • NJVarsity.com Staff
The Monday Morning Kickoff

The Monday Morning Kickoff

Another commitments came in last week for the Scarlet Knights in what is quickly becoming a crowded class of 2012. The recruiting game continues to pl

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 • ScarletNation.com Staff
Carroo breaks down Rutgers, other three finalists

Carroo breaks down Rutgers, other three finalists

When Carroo sits down to pick two weeks from tomorrow, he will choose one of his set final four schools: Rutgers, Boston College, Cal and Wisconsin. W

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 • Matt Hladik
Side-by-Side: Rivals and NJ Varsity Rankings

Side-by-Side: Rivals and NJ Varsity Rankings

Rivals.com announced its official New Jersey Top 30 for 2012 yesterday morning. Fans might recall a similar list that was released by NJVarsity.com in

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 • NJVarsity.com Staff
The Monday Morning Kickoff

The Monday Morning Kickoff

It was a another big week for football recruiting with Rutgers pulling in a pair of commitments. The RU hoopsters in the JSBL also enjoyed a solid sho

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 • ScarletNation.com Staff
Decision date set for Carroo

Decision date set for Carroo

If put in a similar situation as Leonte Carroo, one might think the added responsibility of being the first player of Don Bosco's heralded core of sen

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 • Matt Hladik
Carroo, Hamilton announce commitment dates

Carroo, Hamilton announce commitment dates

While none of the five players--Darius Hamilton, Leonte Carroo, Elijah Shumate, Yuri Wright and Mike Strizak--have officially made their pledges, two

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 • Matt Hladik
NJVarsity Positional Rankings: Top Five 2012 WRs

NJVarsity Positional Rankings: Top Five 2012 WRs

NJVarsity continues to unveil its state rankings and this latest round features the top five 2012 prospects at each position. The lists continue with

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 • NJVarsity.com Staff
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Best in Pa. to PSU

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Best in Pa. to PSU

How many prospects will Penn State land from the state of Pennsylvania in the 2012 class? Will five-star Noah Spence be one? Rivals.com's Mike Farrell

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 • Mike Farrell
Rutgers ranks very high with Carroo

Rutgers ranks very high with Carroo

Everybody who knows New Jersey high school football knows that Leonte Carroo and his Don Bosco Prep teammates are not scared of the big moment. Last w

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 • Matt Hladik
Updated NJVarsity Top 30: Part III

Updated NJVarsity Top 30: Part III

The NJVarsity Top 30 list closes out its second update with a look at the top ten juniors in the state. Here's a look at the top juniors who all held

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 • NJVarsity.com Staff
Rutgers faring well with Wright

Rutgers faring well with Wright

The first Rivals250 for the class of 2012 was released this week, and few schools were as well-represented as Don Bosco Prep. Four Ironmen juniors fo

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 • Matt Hladik
RU Recruiting Targets: The Wide Receivers

RU Recruiting Targets: The Wide Receivers

All of the sudden, RU seems to have turned into wide receiver U with a stockpile of talented players at the position. The current RU roster includes a

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 • Bobby Deren
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Rutgers run

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Rutgers run

With players such as QB Blake Rankin already committed, how is the Rutgers recruiting class shaping up at this early stage? Rivals.com analyst Mike Fa

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 • Mike Farrell
Cal offers more top recruits

Cal offers more top recruits

The spring recruiting season is in full swing with camps, combines and various events across the country and the Cal coaching staff is wasting no time

 • Adam Gorney
Carroo recaps Thursday visit to Rutgers

Carroo recaps Thursday visit to Rutgers

The Rutgers football program hosted several of New Jersey's top recruits at Thursday's spring practice session. On hand was a contingent of Don Bosco

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 • Matt Hladik
Carroo waiting on Irish

Carroo waiting on Irish

Leonte Carroo is comfortable in the spread, which helps narrow his long list of offers.

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 • Steve Hare
UNC, Rutgers have Strizaks attention

UNC, Rutgers have Strizaks attention

North Carolina has gotten heavily involved in the recruitment of New Jersey's Mike Strizak.

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 • Justin Rowland
2012 U.S. Army All-Americans announced

2012 U.S. Army All-Americans announced

Here's a look at the U.S. Army All-Americans that have been announced for the 2012 game in San Antonio.

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
NJVarsity Top 30 Class of 2012 Rankings: The Top 5

NJVarsity Top 30 Class of 2012 Rankings: The Top 5

It is time to unveil the top 5 prospects in the state of New Jersey in NJVarsity's first top 30 list of the year. There is no shortage of talent as th

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 • NJVarsity.com Staff
Video: Carroo makes it happen

Video: Carroo makes it happen

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Leonte-Carroo-Highlights-2-1093548

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 • Corey Burton
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Garden State good again

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Garden State good again

Is the talent in New Jersey, led by Darius Hamilton and Devin Fuller, as good as it was last year in the Garden State? Can Pitt rebound quickly from a

 • Mike Farrell
Photo Album: Top prospects attend Badger 7on7

Photo Album: Top prospects attend Badger 7on7

There were a lot of top prospects on the Rutgers campus last weekend for the Badger 7on7. Scarlet Nation snapped shots of a few of them. We also have

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 • John Otterstedt
Catching up with Carroo

Catching up with Carroo

For Don Bosco Prep junior wide receiver Leonte Carroo, there is no offseason. On the gridiron, Carroo is a candidate for the No.1 player in New Jersey

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 • Matt Hladik
Rivals250 receiver to visit Maryland

Rivals250 receiver to visit Maryland

Leonte Carroo is one of the top prospects in New Jersey and he is getting accustomed to the spotlight that inevitably goes along with that.

 • Mike Farrell
Best of BadgerSports 7-on-7

Best of BadgerSports 7-on-7

The BadgerSports 7-on-7 tournament made its first stop of the season this past weekend at Rutgers University and there were many big names, sleepers a

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 • Mike Farrell
Surprise squad takes 7-on-7 event

Surprise squad takes 7-on-7 event

With a slew of D-I prospects including four 2012 U.S. Army All-Americans, the Badger Sports 7-on-7 tournament at Rutgers University wrapped up on Sund

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 • Mike Farrell
From the road: Rutgers 7-on-7

From the road: Rutgers 7-on-7

The Badger Sports 7-on-7 tournament made its first stop at Rutgers University on Saturday as more than 30 teams from New Jersey to Michigan, Virginia

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 • Mike Farrell
Breaking down Badger Sports 7-on-7

Breaking down Badger Sports 7-on-7

Oxon Hill (Md.) Potomac athlete Ronald Darby is one of the headliners of this weekend's Badger Sports Elite 7-on-7 tournament at Rutgers University. R

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 • Mike Farrell
Recruiting Needs: Wide Receivers

Recruiting Needs: Wide Receivers

Our latest weeklong feature on Scarlet Nation takes a look at each position and the recruiting needs that come with it. Incoming freshmen, current Sca

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 • Bobby Deren
Offers piling up for Carroo

Offers piling up for Carroo

One of the top wide receiver prospects in the region, if not the country, is shaping up to be Leonte Carroo of Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco Prep. Carroo

 • Mike Farrell
Video: Leonte Carroo junior highlights

Video: Leonte Carroo junior highlights

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Leonte-Carroo-Highlights-1-1068456

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 • Steven Willis
NJ Varsity 2012 Watch List: Who will contend for the top 25

NJ Varsity 2012 Watch List: Who will contend for the top 25

The following athletes are on our radar and are being considered for our initial NJ Top 25 ranking. Although we hope that new athletes grab our attent

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 • NJVarsity.com Staff
Another Bosco JR visits Rutgers

Another Bosco JR visits Rutgers

Over the past weekend, there was no shortage of Don Bosco prospects on the Rutgers campus. Junior linebacker Mike Strizak helped comprise a talented c

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 • Bobby Deren
Carroos Junior Day experience

Carroos Junior Day experience

Don Bosco wide receiver Leonte Carroo took a break from a busy basketball season on Saturday to spend the day on the Rutgers campus. Carroo was one of

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 • Bobby Deren
More reactions from Rutgers Junior Day

More reactions from Rutgers Junior Day

Rutgers' Junior Day seems to have been a success on more than one level. Not only did it provide the RU staff with a chance to interact with some of t

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 • Bobby Deren
Plenty of attention for Carroo

Plenty of attention for Carroo

Playing for a program stocked with a glut of Division I talent has its perks. For Don Bosco Prep junior WR Leonte Carroo, the perks appear in the form

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 • Matt Galano
Recruit Scoop - Championship Edition

Recruit Scoop - Championship Edition

It was a championship weekend across the Garden State with recruits from all over turning in top-notch performances. Check out what the current RU com

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 • Bobby Deren
Recruit Scoop - Thanksgiving Edition

Recruit Scoop - Thanksgiving Edition

Thanksgiving games gave some high school football teams, who are not still alive in the playoffs, one more opportunity to grab a victory on the gridir

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 • Bobby Deren
Recruit Scoop - Playoff Edition

Recruit Scoop - Playoff Edition

The playoffs are underway as recruits from all over the state of New Jersey are turning in top-notch performances. Check out what the current RU commi

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 • Bobby Deren
From the road: Brown delivers

From the road: Brown delivers

Savannah (Ga.) Christian School defensive tackle DeAngelo Brown was in on five sacks in a victory last weekend and proved impossible to move for Camil

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 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Look ahead: Playoff push

Look ahead: Playoff push

Bradenton (Fla.) Manatee is looking to complete a perfect regular season against Sarasota (Fla.) Booker on Friday. Rivals.com analyst Chris Nee will b

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Recruit Scoop - Week 9

Recruit Scoop - Week 9

The regular season of high school football wrapped up this weekend as teams now look ahead to the playoffs. Check out what the current RU commits and

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 • Bobby Deren
Recruit Scoop - Week 8

Recruit Scoop - Week 8

The high school football season is starting to wind down, yet recruits from all over the state of New Jersey are turning in top-notch performances. Ch

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 • Bobby Deren
Carroo giving up second sport

Carroo giving up second sport

Class of 2012 wide receiver Leonte Carroo is still sitting on three verbal offers and he knows his future is on the football field.

 • Mike Farrell
Carroo talks recruiting

Carroo talks recruiting

Don Bosco wide receiver Leonte Carroo (2012) picked up his third verbal scholarship offer last week in the form of Pittsburgh to go along with Boston

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 • Sam Hellman
Recruit Scoop - Week 5

Recruit Scoop - Week 5

High school football is closing in on the midway point of the season with prospects all over the state of New Jersey turning in top-notch performances

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 • Bobby Deren
Recruit Scoop - Week 4

Recruit Scoop - Week 4

High school football is in full swing with recruits all of the state of New Jersey turning in top-notch performances. Check out what the current RU co

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 • Bobby Deren
Recruit Scoop - Week 2

Recruit Scoop - Week 2

High school football is up and running with recruits all of the state of New Jersey turning in some stellar performances. Check out what the current R

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 • Bobby Deren
Mid-Atlantic Whispers: NCAA probe could affect UNC recruiting

Mid-Atlantic Whispers: NCAA probe could affect UNC recruiting

North Carolina is being investigated by the NCAA for alleged improper contact with agents and academic fraud. The probe could be prompting several UNC

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 • Mike Farrell
From the Road: Fournette rising fast

From the Road: Fournette rising fast

New Orleans Augustine got another big performance from Leonard Fournette in a 52-30 win over McDonogh 35 last week. It is really hard to believe that

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 • Rivals.com recruiting staff