Rutgers will be the surprise team of the Big Ten this year. What's held Rutgers back, the past three years, is the lack of competent QB play. That changes this year with the emergence of freshman phenom Artur Sitkowski, who might be the best QB in the Big 10. Artur is more likely to play in the NFL than any other Big Ten Quarterback. He's got size, smarts, a tremendous arm, and most importantly, accuracy. This allows him to deliver the ball in tight passing windows. Supporting Artur could be the best Receiving Corp in the Big Ten. Bo Melton had a quiet first year, while he was figuring it out, and is poised to have a tremendous season. Complementing him is Shameen Jones, who has NFL tattooed on his forehead. Eddie Lewis, a sure handed slot receiver, rounds out the most improved WR unit in the Big Ten. They are joined by perhaps the best tight end corp in the Big Ten. Jerome Washington is a huge tight end and tremendous blocker with one foot in the NFL. Travis Vokolek is another huge tight end with tremendous hands and impressive athleticism for a big guy. You won't find a more potent combo of tight end playmakers anywhere. They are joined by a corp of running backs so good, I have to call them super backs. Isaiah could be better than Ray Rice, because he has a nice burst that Rice lacked. Jonathan Hilliman combines power and speed to inflict punishment on opposing defenses. Raheem Blackshear rounds out the trio, and can score from anywhere on the field. Guiding it all is the best OC in school history, John McNulty, who returned from the NFL, for the opportunity to guide the Rutgers offensive juggernaut. McNulty is going to make defenders cover every inch of the field. No more stacking the box Vs Rutgers, and succeeding, because McNulty and Artur will make you pay.
With an All American potential QB, and an impressive array of weapons, Rutgers is poised to surprise in 2018.
With an All American potential QB, and an impressive array of weapons, Rutgers is poised to surprise in 2018.
