Best Aaron Breitman Podcasts (2025)

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Same old Rutgers but its only getting worse 23:57

3d ago23:57

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In the 100-71 loss to No. 18 Purdue that was the second worst defensive performance of the 25+ year history of KenPom, Rutgers basketball has done the impossible and made fans wish the season was over. In the background, Rutgers is without a President and AD while hoops has no GM. Leadership at the top is needed if positive change will happen for t…

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Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 84-82 buzzer beater loss to No. 15 Michigan 13:26

9d ago13:26

13:26

The Scarlet Knights followed up its best offensive half of the season with one of its worst as a signature win slips away as Michigan hits a three at the buzzer. A full breakdown of the game and my mental state here.#rutgersbasketball

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Why I think Rutgers will beat Michigan on Thursday night 13:17

10d ago13:17

13:17

The Scarlet Knights have an opportunity to produce a signature win at Michigan and bring some joy in what has been a disappointing season so far. After a one possession loss to the Wolverines at home with an extremely shorthanded roster, RU is playing well and Dylan Harper is one of several keys to winning in Ann Arbor.#rutgersbasketball…

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Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 95-85 win over USC 17:23

13d ago17:23

17:23

The Scarlet Knights delivered its most efficient offensive performance of the season and have won two straight after two disheartening defeats. Dylan Harper was Superman but it was a balanced effort all around for RU. This team is on the cusp of building real momentum ahead of the Big Ten Tournament.#rutgersbasketball…

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Reaction to Rutgers' 89-85 OT win at Washington 10:28

17d ago10:28

10:28

The Scarlet Knights ended a three game losing streak with a much needed victory to remain in good shape to make the Big Ten Tournament. Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey and Jeremiah Williams led the way. #rutgersbasketball

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Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 75-57 loss to Oregon 11:50

21d ago11:50

11:50

The Scarlet Knights delivered back to back poor performances that have removed all hope for this team the rest of the way.

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Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 84-73 loss to Iowa 16:03

24d ago16:03

16:03

The Scarlet Knights blew a 9 point lead and were outscored by 20 points in a disheartening second half performance that resulted in a brutal loss.

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Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 82-73 win over No. 23 Illinois 25:38

1M ago25:38

25:38

Dylan Harper dominates in his return, Ace Bailey cleans the glass, and several key contributions led to Rutgers' first ranked win of the season. After a frustrating few months like none other so far, hope still exists.#rutgersbasketball

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Rapid Reaction to Rutgers reportedly hiring co-Defensive Coordinators to conclude two month search 20:30

1M ago20:30

20:30

One day after JMU linebacker coach Zach Sparber was reported as being hired as co-DC for Rutgers, Pete Thamel broke the news that Robb Smith was returning to RU for a third stint to call plays and serve as the other co-DC. A full breakdown including their time together at Duke, the dynamic running Schiano's defense, why the time frame, momentum fro…

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Reaction to Rutgers' 66-63 loss to Michigan 15:05

1M ago15:05

15:05

With Dylan Harper out again and Jeremiah Williams sick, Rutgers still almost won behind strong defense and rebounding. However, too many open shots were missed and this team is unable to earn a much needed home victory.#rutgersbasketball #michiganbasketball

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Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 79-72 win at Northwestern 18:09

1M ago18:09

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The Scarlet Knights had a career night from Ace Bailey and he was complimented by his teammates, most notably Tyson Acuff and Jamichael Davis. RU shot 57% from the floor, took care of the basketball, and made timely shots that resulted in a second Quad 1 road victory this season.

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Rutgers at Northwestern Preview, Football DC Search, Wrestling On The Rise 16:44

1M ago16:44

16:44

Highlighting the top ten win for Rutgers wrestling, the comeback win for Rutgers women's basketball, the longer than normal defensive coordinator search for Rutgers football and a full preview for Rutgers men's basketball at Northwestern on Wednesday (9pm ET, BTN).#rutgersfootball #rutgersbasketball

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Rutgers basketball falls short again vs. No. 8 Michigan State, frustration reaches peak of season 25:32

1M ago25:32

25:32

A full discussion on the poor shooting performance from RU, the missed opportunity in front of a tremendous crowd and what to ponder ahead for this team this season as well as for the program long term.#rutgersbasketball

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Rutgers health updates & keys to victory vs. No. 8 Michigan State 16:05

1M ago16:05

16:05

Jerry Carino reported on Friday that Dylan Harper was a full participant at practice and will be ready for the first place Spartans. However, he also reported that Emmanuel Ogbole is out for the season with a meniscus injury. How will Rutgers respond against a interior dominate Michigan State team? My thoughts on the matchup and more here.Rutgers v…

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Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 80-72 loss at Penn State 15:28

2M ago15:28

15:28

The Scarlet Knights lost a winnable game due to too many turnovers, poor three-point defense, a lack of scoring from the supporting cast and a tough night for Dylan Harper after he turned his ankle in the first half.#rutgersbasketball

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Rutgers looks to go streaking in Happy Valley in rematch vs. Penn State 12:03

2M ago12:03

12:03

Previewing Monday night's rematch (6:30 pm, Peacock) as Rutgers looks to sweep the season series against the Nittany Lions, who are 7-8 point favorites. After an impressive win at Nebraska, RU has a chance for a second straight Q1 game on the road. With a new rotation and PSU dealing with injury issues, its a huge opportunity to carry positive mome…

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Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 85-82 win at Nebraska 24:53

2M ago24:53

24:53

The Scarlet Knights ended the Huskers 20 game home winning streak with tremendous performances from Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper along with several strong contributions from the supporting cast. A big time win to help keep hope alive on this season.

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Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 75-68 win over UCLA 16:33

2M ago16:33

16:33

The Scarlet Knights finally gained some much needed momentum as Ace Bailey played a complete game, Dylan Harper was close to his old self and a shortened rotation delivered for head coach Steve Pikiell to earn the victory.

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Evaluating fit and potential impact of transfers added by Rutgers Football 54:36

2M ago54:36

54:36

David Anderson returns to discuss the ten transfer players that Greg Schiano and staff have added so far this offseason. A look at each position, the difference in the offense adding a dimension with the defense trying to replace so many starters, the outlook for next season and more.#rutgersfootball…

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Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 68-50 loss to No. 20 Purdue 14:27

2M ago14:27

14:27

The Scarlet Knights got routed at home in a must win game that leaves little hope for this team the rest of the season. A full breakdown of what went wrong.

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Rutgers basketball's dream season turning into a nightmare for multiple reasons 48:15

2M ago48:15

48:15

Jerry Carino returns to discuss the extremely disappointing start to the season for Rutgers men's basketball, the many reasons for the struggles, the mistakes that Steve Pikiell and the coaching staff have made, whether the ship can be saved, the long term view on Pikiell's tenure and what should happen moving forward after this season.…

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Reaction to Rutgers' 75-63 loss to Wisconsin 16:47

2M ago16:47

16:47

Another disappointing performance for the Scarlet Knights as they fall to 1-3 in the Big Ten. Dylan Harper played but was not close to 100%, Ace Bailey struggled, and team defense was an issue once again. Some positives with Tyson Acuff and Dylan Grant but not enough for RU to overcome the Badgers.

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Rutgers-Wisconsin Preview 13:47

2M ago13:47

13:47

The Scarlet Knights host the Badgers on Monday night (7pm ET, FS1) to begin a critical three game homestand. If Rutgers wants to get back into postseason contention, they must win two of three at the RAC over the next week. Keys to victory, what to watch for and more.

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What adjustments can Rutgers make following loss at Indiana? 24:07

2M ago24:07

24:07

After a disappointing performance in a 84-74 defeat against the Hoosiers, I discuss what went wrong and why roster construction is not the biggest issue. Instead, a look at how the roster is being utilized and what changes I think could make an impact.

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Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 91-64 win over Columbia 13:52

2M ago13:52

13:52

The Scarlet Knights delivered an efficient and complete performance after a nine day layoff. With Big Ten play resuming beginning at Indiana on Thursday (1/2), there were encouraging signs in the victory.

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Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 44-41 Rate Bowl loss to Kansas State 33:16

2M ago33:16

33:16

David Anderson and I breakdown the frustrating defeat after Rutgers led by 17 points in the second half, the offense got too conservative, and the defense couldn't get a stop. While RU finished the season with a winning record for the second straight year, expectations for a big step forward were not met. That being said, there are reasons for opti…

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Reaction to Rutgers' 83-82 loss to Princeton 26:30

3M ago26:30

26:30

A damaging loss was extremely frustrating in how Rutgers was unable to finish and protect the rim as well as attack key Tigers in foul trouble. The issues with this team showed up once again and a lack of consistency on both ends continues to be their undoing.

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Rutgers vs. Princeton Preview 16:41

3M ago16:41

16:41

The Scarlet Knights face the Tigers on Saturday, December 21 at noon ET airing live on FS1. Defending the arc, being physical without fouling, spacing the floor on offense and attacking the rim are several keys for Rutgers to win this game.

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Rutgers Football Portal Adds, 2025 Schedule Takes, Bowl Matchup & More 53:58

3M ago53:58

53:58

David Anderson returns as we discuss the first week of the transfer portal activity for Rutgers football, the direction of the offense and the vision for it in 2025 along with the now released schedule, the Bowl matchup against Kansas State and more.Note: This pod was recorded on Friday, December 14. Apologies for the delayed publishing of this epi…

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Big picture thoughts on Rutgers basketball following rivalry win vs. Seton Hall 26:57

3M ago26:57

26:57

After a brief hiatus due to a stomach virus, I'm back with many thoughts on the win over Seton Hall, the reaction by fans to it, the shot making of Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper, the pieces of this team and much more.

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Rutgers-Seton Hall Game Preview 19:13

3M ago19:13

19:13

The struggling Pirates (5-5) visit the RAC against the Scarlet Knights (6-4) at 3pm on Saturday, December 14 airing live on FOX. The road underdog has won this rivalry game two years in a row. Shaheen Holloway will have his team ready to play and will challenge Rutgers on the defensive end. Episode includes what to watch for, keys to victory, why t…

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Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 80-76 win over Penn State 21:13

3M ago21:13

21:13

The Scarlet Knights ended a three game losing streak with its most complete performance of the season. After building a double digit lead for a good part of the game, RU hung on down the stretch with some gutty rebounding and standout performances from Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey. It was a total team effort though as multiple players came through i…

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Keys to victory for Rutgers vs. Penn State 11:57

3M ago11:57

11:57

The Scarlet Knights host the Nittany Lions at 7pm on Tuesday, December 10 airing live on Peacock. PSU is off to its best start in 10 years at 8-1 following a win over No. 8 Purdue. RU has lost three straight but play at the RAC for the first time in 3 weeks. This is a big opportunity for them to earn a Q1 victory and start to click as a team.…

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Rutgers lacks an identity in 80-66 loss at Ohio State 16:40

3M ago16:40

16:40

The Scarlet Knights dropped its third straight on Saturday and took a step back following a spirited week in Vegas. The lack of execution of the game plan, a porous defense, no cohesion offensively and no identity whatsoever as a team all led to the disappointing defeat.

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Can Rutgers break through against Ohio State? 17:17

3M ago17:17

17:17

The Scarlet Knights (5-3) travel to Ohio State (5-3; 0-1) on Saturday, December 7th (Noon ET; FS1) looking for its first statement win of the season. RU has never won in Columbus and earning a Q1 road victory would be a big boost to the team's resume. Can they show growth after a week off following two close losses to ranked teams? This episode bre…

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Takeaways on Rutgers' 2025 recruiting class 49:06

3M ago49:06

49:06

David Anderson and I breakdown the entire 2025 recruiting class for the Scarlet Knights including overall national and Big Ten rankings, the highest player grade average, success in New Jersey, key position needs addressed and the focus on developing these younger players moving forward.

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Big picture thoughts on Rutgers' best regular season in a decade 50:39

3M ago50:39

50:39

David Anderson and I touch on key moments from the win over Michigan State, the current state of the program following its first winning regular season in 10 years, ponder the balance of progress vs. disappointment this season, the importance of developing impact players for next season and much more.…

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Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 41-14 win over Michigan State 12:43

3M ago12:43

12:43

The Scarlet Knights clinched its first winning regular season in a decade and most Big Ten wins ever with a dominant performance in the snow. It secured real progress for the program this season despite falling short with several missed opportunities.

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Reaction to Rutgers' 81-77 loss to No. 20 Texas A&M 17:23

3M ago17:23

17:23

The Scarlet Knights held the Aggies in check on the boards but too many turnovers and being unable to defend without fouling ultimately cost them the game. Overall, this team showed its potential during the Players Era Festival but isn't there yet.

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Can Rutgers bounce back once again this season against Michigan State? 32:50

3M ago32:50

32:50

David Anderson and I break down the matchup against the Spartans, emphasize keys to victory and discuss whether Rutgers can overcome even more adversity this season following the stomach punch loss to No.25 Illinois.Rutgers at Michigan State is on Saturday, November 30 airing live on FS1.

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Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 95-90 loss to No. 9 Alabama 21:45

3M ago21:45

21:45

The Scarlet Knights gave the Crimson Tide all they could handle and had a chance to win the game in the final minute before falling short. Dylan Harper shined once again, Ace Bailey was terrific on both ends of the floor, RU was lights out from the foul line and took advantage of Bama turnovers in a performance that proved the ceiling is officially…

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Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 85-84 overtime win vs. Notre Dame 20:22

3M ago20:22

20:22

Dylan Harper delivers an epic performance along with key contributions from Jordan Derkack, Jeremiah Williams and Tyson Acuff as the defense and rebounding was better down the stretch. Matt Allocco kept the Irish in the game late despite leading scorer Markus Burton missing most of the night due to a knee injury. It wasn't pretty but RU bounced bac…

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The Final Sequence of Rutgers-Illinois 56:28

3M ago56:28

56:28

David Anderson and I thoroughly analyze the final 3+ minutes of the fourth quarter that saw Illinois take the lead, Rutgers mount an inspiring comeback only to falter in painstaking fashion that ultimately resulted in one of the hardest loses in Rutgers football history.

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Feast Week Preview for Rutgers 26:10

3M ago26:10

26:10

The Scarlet Knights look to bounce back from Sunday's loss to Kennesaw State against Notre Dame on Tuesday night (10:30 pm ET; TBS). With No. 9 Alabama looming on Wednesday night, Rutgers needs to establish an offensive identity against the Irish. Discussion includes whether Steve Pikiell should shorten the rotation, how will Ace Bailey and Dylan H…

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Reaction to Rutgers' 79-77 loss at Kennesaw State 17:29

3M ago17:29

17:29

The Scarlet Knights had a chance to win it on the last possession after trailing by 22 points in the second half. However, the slow start cost them as they weren't ready to play on the road. They struggled on the defensive end in the first half and on the glass the entire game. Rutgers has to learn from this quickly as Feast Week is here for this t…

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Reaction to an all-time Rutgers loss to No. 25 Illinois 24:29

4M ago24:29

24:29

As much credit as Greg Schiano deserves for getting this team to bowl eligibility with the last two weeks, he deserves major criticism for one of the worst coaching decisions at the end of this game. Illinois took advantage of a second chance and the opportunity to cement real progress and make program history was lost.…

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Rutgers-No. 24 Illinois Game Preview 32:52

4M ago32:52

32:52

David Anderson returns to discuss the matchup between two similar programs, what to watch for, keys to victory, the significance of this game and much more.

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Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 74-63 win over Merrimack 17:59

4M ago17:59

17:59

The Scarlet Knights improved to 4-0 as Ace Bailey delivered the first double-double of his career. It was a slog at times due to Merrimack's zone with RU struggling at the rim and with its interior defense. Things are about to get real with Feast week approaching.

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Big picture takeaways from Rutgers' win over Maryland 26:45

4M ago26:45

26:45

David Anderson returns to discuss key points in RU's win over the Terps, the evolution of the offense, the improved defensive play and the coaches operating at a high level all as we ponder whether it was the best played game by a Rutgers team over the last decade.

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Rutgers football earns second chance to achieve progress this season 18:22

4M ago18:22

18:22

After a brutal 0-4 record in October, the Scarlet Knights have produced two big wins that have set the table for a potential 8 win regular season after all. The evolution on offense, the return of defensive identity, the leadership of the coaching staff and veterans have all led to a golden opportunity to achieve several program firsts on Senior Da…

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