National Signing Day reactions from Rutgers signees: ‘It’s a dream come true’
Updated Dec 18, 2020;
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Rutgers signed 22 players on Wednesday from New Jersey, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland and Virginia. The class is ranked 40th in the country and 10th in the Big Ten, according to 247Sports.com, heading into the last two days of the signing period.
Here’s a look at how players reacted:
Khayri Banton, LB, West Side (Newark, N.J.)
: “It feels great to signing and being an official part of the family. The best part of the day was to see that my hard work really paid off, not only for me but my loved ones as well. I can’t wait to get there and be a leader and force on this team, especially this relentless Rutgers defense.”
Rutgers’ win at Maryland catapults Greg Schiano, staff into early signing period
Updated Dec 15, 2020;
Posted Dec 13, 2020
Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in College Park, Md. Rutgers won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) APAP
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Rutgers’ dramatic 27-24 overtime win over Maryland provides a good backdrop heading into the early signing period Dec. 16 to Dec. 18 when 21 commitments are poised to sign.
It can’t feel good heading into Wednesday following a loss and with no momentum. After walking out of Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium with a shocking victory on Saturday that lifted the Scarlet Knights to 3-5, coach Greg Schiano and his staff don’t have that problem.