April 25, 2008
Potential Notre Dame - Rutgers Series Nixed
Author: Frankie V | Filed Under Notre Dame Football
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Loading ...According to ESPN, a potential 6 game series with Rutgers has been called off because the Scarlet Knights did not want to play home pages at the new Giants Stadium
According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the Irish wanted Rutgers’ three home games in the series to be played at the new Giants/Jets stadium in the Meadlowlands — a compromise that Rutgers, which is undertaking a $102 million renovation of Rutgers Stadium, was unwilling to make, according to the report.
Can’t say I blame Rutgers here. Unlike the UConn series, Rutgers isn’t a new Division 1A football school and have made a lot of progress with their program in the last few years. Having a “home” game in your own state where the opposing team has more fans would do them more harm than good in recruiting - especially considering how well the Irish already recruit in New Jersey.
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Comments to this Article
JC
April 26th, 2008 at 8:57 am
Frankie, speaking of UCONN, it was nice to see Connecticut State Representive
Christ did not have the final say in the UCONN deal. His unprofessional name calling of ND was not well received.
Further, whether people like it or not, it is well known NOTRE DAME is the #1 football brand worldwide!
mark
April 30th, 2008 at 5:07 am
If the Irish have another losing season in 2008, what are the chances that Charlie Weiss would be let go?