The Sleeping Giant: Then, Now and Tomorrow
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There’s a saying round these parts that you’ve probably heard ad nauseum:
Next Big Thing. Why, you ask?
Location
Let’s break it down slightly further:
New Jersey is the country’s most densely populated state
Rutgers resides in the heart of the Northeast US Megalopolis
New Jersey high school sports have a long history of success across the board
Fan/media interest in high performing Rutgers’ teams has always been high - NJ/NYC loves a winner
Rutgers’ campus, student body, and alumni base are massive
No other major football programs in-state