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Article IndexUndefeated Road Seasons in School History
1958 4-0
1960 5-0
1961 5-0
1976 4-0
The Turnover Story
Rutgers has turned the ball over just eight times through nine games, including five turnovers over the previous eight games. During Greg Schiano's nine-year tenure, the eight turnovers are the fewest amount for Rutgers through nine games.
Defensively, the Scarlet Knights have gained 29 turnovers through nine games. The 29 turnovers already rank as the second-highest season total under Schiano.
Turnovers During the Schiano Era
Year Season Total Through 9 Games
2009 — 8
2008 20 12
2007 25 17
2006 20 15
2005 23 12
2004 35 26
2003 29 20
2002 38 23
2001 42 35
Turnovers Gained During the Schiano Era
Year Season Total Through 9 Games
2009 — 29
2008 21 6
2007 19 10
2006 31 21
2005 20 16
2004 28 20
2003 23 20
2002 25 14
2001 20 15
National Leader in Turnover Margin
Rutgers leads the nation in turnover margin (+2.33) per game. The Scarlet Knights have gained 16 fumbles and 13 interceptions in 2009. The 16 fumbles gained are the second-highest total in the nation, trailing only Houston (17).
Downtown to Brown
Tim Brown is one of the nation's top wide receivers in 2009. The Miami native is 10th nationally with 95.6 receiving yards per game. He is the only player in the nation to rank in the top 10 nationally in receiving yards per game and average over 20 yards per reception (21.5).
Brown is averaging a staggering 44.2 yards per touchdown reception in 2009 over his six scoring plays.
For his career, Brown's 17 career touchdowns have averaged 41.3 yards per reception.
What Can Brown Do for You?
Tim Brown has continued to get better and better as his career has progressed at Rutgers. The senior WR leads the team with 40 receptions for 860 yards in 2009. Brown also leads RU in yards per reception (21.5) and receiving yards per game (95.6).
Tim Brown Year-by-Year
Year GP Rec. Yards Avg. TD YPG
2006 10 8 202 25.2 3 20.2
2007 12 24 340 14.2 2 28.3
2008 13 27 565 20.9 6 43.5
2009 9 40 860 21.5 6 95.6
Touchdown Brown
Tim Brown is tied for first in school history with 17 career touchdown receptions. He is also seventh in RU history with 1,967 career receiving yards.
Labeled the "most dangerous deep threat in the BIG EAST" by Lindy's, Brown is second in school history with eight career 100-yard receiving games.
In 2009, 31 of Brown's 40 receptions have resulted in a first down or touchdown. On third downs, 14 of his 17 receptions have moved the chains.
Rutgers Career 100-Yard Receiving Game Leaders
1. Kenny Britt (2006-08) 14
2. Tim Brown (2006-present) 8
3. Tres Moses (2001-05) 7
3. Marco Battaglia (1992-95) 7
5. Tiquan Underwood (2005-08) 6
Rutgers Career Receiving Yardage Leaders
1. Kenny Britt (2006-08) 3,043
2. Tres Moses (2001-05) 2,522
3. Andrew Baker (1981-84) 2,268
4. Marco Battaglia (1992-95) 2,221
5. Jim Guarantano (1989-92) 2,065
6. Clark Harris (2003-06) 2,015
7. Tim Brown (2006-present) 1,967
8. Tiquan Underwood (2005-08) 1,931
Rutgers Career Receiving Touchdown Leaders
1. Kenny Britt (2006-08) 17
1. Chris Brantley (1990-93) 17
1. Tim Brown (2006-present) 17
3. Marco Battaglia (1992-95) 16
3. Tiquan Underwood (2005-08) 16
3. Marco Battaglia (1992-95) 16
Sensational Start for Sanu
Mohamed Sanu became the first true freshman to start at wide receiver for the Scarlet Knights in his first game in the Greg Schiano era. Sanu is also the only player on the current roster to start as a true freshman in his first game as a Scarlet Knight.
Sanu caught the most passes by a true freshman WR in his first career start at Rutgers with 10 receptions for 101 yards vs. Cincinnati.
Sanu is just the fourth true freshman to start at wide receiver for Rutgers since Greg Schiano became head coach in 2001.
Sanu is second on the team in receptions (37) and receiving yards (396). He finished with his second 100-yard game of the season with five receptions for a career-high 105 yards in the first half vs. No. 23 USF.
Starting a Bowl Tradition
Before Greg Schiano's arrival at Rutgers, the Scarlet Knights played in one bowl game in 131 seasons of football. In his first eight seasons at the helm of the program, Schiano has guided Rutgers to four consecutive bowl games.
The Scarlet Knights are one of 31 teams to play in four consecutive bowls. Among BCS members, Rutgers is one of 21 schools to play in four straight bowl games and just one of three BIG EAST programs to play in four consecutive bowls (Rutgers, West Virginia, USF).
All-time, Rutgers is 3-2 in postseason play.
Active Backers
As with any standout defense, the linebacking unit is always a key part and the 2009 linebackers for Rutgers have played at a high level the entire season. Seniors Ryan D'Imperio and Damaso Munoz along with junior Antonio Lowery have been the three primary linebackers in every game this season.
The trio have combined for 148 tackles, four sacks, three interceptions and two touchdowns scored. Munoz is second on the team with 52 tackles while D'Imperio and Lowery are tied for third with 48 tackles.
SOURCE: RUTGERS ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
