Rutgers Coach Greg Schiano (official thread)

[ysubuck]

I completely understand the hometown draw, but will Schiano really be there in three years?

Penn State, Miami, maybe Michigan are all going to be looking for head coaches in the near future.

With his East Coast presence, Schiano seems like a no brainer for the Penn State job when it comes open.

[OregonBuckeye]

Originally Posted by ysubuck

I completely understand the hometown draw, but will Schiano really be there in three years?

Penn State, Miami, maybe Michigan are all going to be looking for head coaches in the near future.

With his East Coast presence, Schiano seems like a no brainer for the Penn State job when it comes open.

Uh, why not? Penn St. and Miami aren't exactly elite anymore. Rutgers has good high school football and the talent will start flooding in if he can keep overachieving. Rutgers is in a BCS conference so there's no need to jump ship like Urban Meyer did at Utah. Schiano also seems to really like staying in New Jersey. I'd be fairly surprised if he left.

[BuckeyeSoldier]

Then you should expect to be surprised. Rutgers is an upstart and nothing more. Miami will be back very soon, they won't allow themselves to stay down for too long. Penn State is the same. They will throw too much Schiano's way for him to stick around and Rutgers will fall back into the depths.

Not all BCS conferences are created equal.

[Padraig]

Fro_ what I've heard and read Penn St. would be Schiano's "drea_ job".

I watched an interview on 'Cold Pizza' (after the Louisville win) where they kept asking hi_ if he would consider other jobs as they opened up and he kept saying all the 'great' things about Rutgers and Jersey and how he was building a home, but wouldn't explicitly say "Yes, I will definitely be coaching Rutgers next year." Then he was finally asked, "Now can you tell us without a doubt that you'll be coaching Rutgers next season?" His hesitant response was, "Right now that's the plan." and the interviewer said, "There ya have it." I let out a laugh.

I think if JoePa retires Schiano would be gone, and whether that's this year or 2 or 3 years, so_e of the recruits (Davis included) realize that.

[OregonBuckeye]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeSoldier

Rutgers is an upstart and nothing more.

Wasn't Miami too in the early 80's?

These posts will probably be split off and thrown in the reference locker.

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by OregonBuckeye

These posts will probably be split off...

Yup.

[jimotis4heisman]

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There was a great deal of pride in the room when Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano met with the media two days after the Scarlet Knights’ win over Cincinnati in the 2005 regular-season finale.
Schiano spoke about the excitement the Scarlet Knights felt about accepting a bid to the 2005 Insight Bowl, about finishing in the upper echelon of the final standings in the BIG EAST Conference, about posting their first winning season in 13 years, and about earning a bowl bid for the first time in 27 years.
But Schiano, now in his sixth year as head coach of the Scarlet Knights, was quick to remind everyone that the success the team achieved in the 2005 season was not the ultimate goal for the Rutgers program.
“This has been a process that has been going for a while here in the state of New Jersey, and one that I think the people well deserve. Hopefully, they’ll enjoy this, and understand that this is just a step,” said Schiano. “The goal still is what I said the first day. We came here to build a program that will win national championships.
“Along the way, there are bowl games, there are conference championships, and then there are national championships. That’s still the ultimate goal. I knew it wouldn’t happen overnight, our staff knows that and our players know that,” Schiano added. “We’re building a program – it’s not about a season. It’s about building a program, and going to that pinnacle that we talked about when we first got here. This is a step on the climb.”
A New Jersey native who returned to his roots to take over the reins of the Rutgers football program, Schiano has led the Scarlet Knights throughout his tenure with the energy, passion and boundless enthusiasm that have been the hallmarks of his career.
Schiano's impact as head coach is evidenced in all aspects of the Rutgers football program. Schiano and his staff have continued to upgrade the level of talent by recruiting student-athletes with outstanding athleticism and great character, all part of the building process that continues to result in on-field success.
Rutgers now boasts one of the nation's finest football complexes, highlighted by an expansive strength and conditioning facility, a state-of-the-art training room and academic support facilities which include classrooms, study rooms and computer labs. With a state-of-the-art scoreboard and field turf playing surface in place, Rutgers Stadium continues to be one of the most scenic settings for college football in the country.
Schiano's arrival signaled a new era at Rutgers, and he continues to guide the program at New Jersey's State University to the elite of Division I-A college football. His tireless work ethic, winning attitude and commitment to the university are pillars which generate excitement throughout the "State of Rutgers."
Schiano, who grew up in Wyckoff and graduated from Ramapo High School, took over as the 27th head coach of the nation's oldest college football program on Dec. 1, 2000. On that day, Schiano proclaimed his vision of excellence for Rutgers football. "This program will be built on a rock foundation," he said. "It will take longer than building it on stilts, but when it's built, it will be built forever. This is where I started; this is where I was striving to get back to. I'm thrilled to be here. It's time."
Under Schiano's guidance, a number of former Scarlet Knights have advanced to the NFL. Tight end L.J. Smith was the starting tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXVIIII and caught a TD pass. Gary Brackett started at middle linebacker for the Colts throughout the 2005 season and his jarring hit on Pittsburgh fullback Jerome Bettis near the Colts’ goal line forced a key fumble in the final two minutes of their divisional playoff game against the Steelers, almost leading to a comeback win. Other NFL Knights from Schiano’s reign include OL Trohn Carswell (Carolina Panthers), DT Gary Gibson (Baltimore Ravens), DB Brandon Haw (Miami Dolphins), DB Jarvis Johnson (Baltimore Ravens), WR Aaron Martin (Dallas Cowboys), DE Raheem Orr (New York Giants), DT J’Vonne Parker (Cleveland Browns) and RB Dennis Thomas (Kansas City Chiefs).
Another former standout, defensive back Nate Jones of the Dalla