SB Nation’s UConn Blog and Along The Banks discuss Rutgers’ early-season slide:
UConn Vs. Rutgers: Scarlet Knights On The Skids
Rutgers is off to a disappointing start, obviously. The defense has been pretty stout, by my eyes. What's happened to the offense? Is it recruiting/talent, coaching/schemes or simple immaturity?
OTB: The offensive line is once again awful. They're starting a former walk-on at center who can't snap very well. The starting right guard lost his job to a redshirt freshman, and last week two players split time at right tackle (because the starter has been awful in pass protection). It's astounding considering how good the line was a couple of years ago.
I'm really starting to question the offensive line coach (Kyle Flood) as a result, and the same goes for the co-offensive coordinator responsible for play calling, Kirk Ciarrocca, coached Joe Flacco at Delaware. He was also a pretty good WR coach in his first year at Rutgers. Ciarrocca has been moving the offense in more of a spread direction. They never just line up in an I-formaton and pound the ball any more. Whether that's because of play calling or bad player development, I can't say. Either way, both of these assistants are coaching for their jobs now.











