RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

2020-2021

SCARLET KNIGHTS - 1 RUTGERS ATHLETICS

WHO WE R Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is home to 24 NCAA Division I sports competing in the prestigious Big Ten Conference.

Established in 1766, Rutgers is a premier comprehensive public research university with 29 schools and colleges offering 157 majors.

Rutgers is the only Power Five conference program located in the nation’s largest media market, New York City. In addition to media coverage, students have access to endless career opportunities in the Big Apple. 650+STUDENT-ATHLETES

2 - RUTGERS ATHLETICS RUTGERS ATHLETICSsports 24Home to 24 intercollegiate sports, including: Baseball • Basketball M&W • Football • Cross Country M&W • Field Hockey • Golf M&W • Gymnastics • Lacrosse M&W • Rowing • Soccer M&W • Softball • Women’s Swimming & Diving • Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field M&W • Women’s Tennis • Volleyball • Wrestling

NJ THE GARDEN STATE New Jersey has something for everyone. From picturesque state parks, lakes and entertainment venues to famous shore beaches, there is so much to explore and do. With close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia, the Garden State is a sought-after destination. Learn more by CLICKING HERE.

SCARLET KNIGHTS - 3 FACILITIES FOR A B1G FUTURE

RWJBARNABAS HEALTH ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE CENTER The RWJBarnabas Health Athletic Performance Center opened in the Fall of 2019. The 307,000-square-foot, four-story facility and parking deck serves as home to a comprehensive sports medicine program and provides state-of-the-art practice facilities, training areas, weight room, locker room and office space for men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling and gymnastics. The facility also houses a nutrition café, as well as a spirit store open to the public.

THE GARY AND BARBARA RODKIN ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER The Gary and Barbara Rodkin Academic Success Center will serve to support the academic achievements of over 650 Rutgers student- athletes. With academic support services ranging from individual tutoring to workshops and seminars, the Academic Success Center will nourish the minds of our Scarlet Knights. This state-of-the-art facility will also be the new home for our men’s and women’s soccer and men’s and women’s lacrosse programs. The facility will include dedicated training and equipment spaces for each program, new lounges, meeting spaces, offices, and locker rooms. With construction in progress, the Academic Success Center is slated to open in Winter 2020-21.

4 - RUTGERS ATHLETICS THE MARCO BATTAGLIA PRACTICE COMPLEX The Marco Battaglia Football Practice Complex, opened in August 2017, offers a state-of-the-art training facility for the football program. Featuring two new Kentucky Bluegrass fields equipped with a high tech drainage and irrigation system, the facility also houses a separate FieldTurf playing surface with CoolPlay technology that offers our Scarlet Knights an additional area for practice drills. The complex was fitted with a high-powered Musco LED light system. Two permanent 54-foot film towers were constructed in the complex along with two new scoreboards, a new LED video board and six game clocks. A 5,000 square foot storage unit was installed along with new maintenance equipment and permanent restrooms.

LATEST STATE-OF-THE ART ADDITIONS TO RU ATHLETICS

THE BROWN FOOTBALL LOCKER ROOM

THE GARUTTI STRENGTH AND R B1G BUILD CONTINUES CONDITIONING CENTER The following facilities have been renovated or are in THE DRUSKIN STRENGTH AND the process of renovations: CONDITIONING CENTER

THE SUYDAM BASKETBALL • Baseball - New Turf at Bainton Field LOCKER ROOM • Softball - New Turf at Softball Complex • Field Hockey, Softball and Women’s Track & Field THE FRED HILL TRAINING COMPLEX - Renovated Locker Rooms • Golf - Indoor Putting and Hitting Bay • Field Hockey and Track & Field - New playing surface and track • And more to come... ScarletKnights.com/Facilities SCARLET KNIGHTS - 5 THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE

THE BIG TEN Rutgers is a member of the Big Ten Conference, which leads the nation in total students competing in intercollegiate athletics and participation opportunities.

NATIONAL TITLES The Big Ten Conference has claimed over 80 National titles over the last 14 full academic years, including Anthony Ashnault and Nick Suriano becoming the firstNational Champions for Rutgers wrestling.

BIG LIFE. BIG STAGE. BIG TEN. Known as one of intercollegiate sports’ most successful undertakings, the Big Ten is home to a lineage of legendary names and an ongoing tradition of developing strong leaders. Even in its infancy, the conference established itself as the preeminent collection of institutions in the nation, where the pursuit of academic excellence prevailed as the definitive goal.

student-athletes COMPETE IN THE BIG TEN

9,000+6 - RUTGERS ATHLETICS Each year more than 11 million patrons attend Big Ten home contests, as the conference leads the nation in attendance for men’s 11 million basketball, volleyball and wrestling.

RELENTLESS PURSUIT Rutgers continues its relentless pursuit towards claiming more Big Ten and National Championships. Since joining the league in 2014, the Scarlet Knights have collected 20 individual Big Ten titles and a total of 40 individual Big Ten medals. Rutgers student-athletes have earned 19 Player of the Year Awards across seven sports. student-athletes

SCARLET KNIGHTS - 7 BRIGHT LIGHTS, B1G CITY

6,824,120Rutgers is the only Power Five conference program located in the nation’s largest media market, New York City, with 6,824,120 television households comprising 6.322% of the United States.

ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES IN THE BIG APPLE With the close proximity to New York City, Rutgers students can explore a plethora of internships and job opportunities in the Big Apple. 73 Fortune 500 companies are headquarted in New York City, including JP Morgan Chase, Verizon Communications, Citigroup, Metlife, Pfizer, Goldman Sachs Group, Morgan Stanley, AIG, New York Life Insurance, American Express and more. In 2019, a total of 256 organizations used job postings and career fairs on campus to recruit Rutgers students for positions in NYC, as well as 63 organizations located in Philadelphia.

8 - RUTGERS ATHLETICS NATIONAL EXPOSURE Big Ten Network, a joint venture between the Big Ten Conference and Fox Networks, is on air 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. The network nationally televises more than 1,500 events and streams approximately 1,000 more events each year. Network events include football, men’s and women’s basketball games, dozens of Big Ten Olympic sports and championship events, studio shows and classic games.

RVision produces competitions for BTN Plus, streaming nearly every home event for all 24 intercollegiate sports at Rutgers outside of linear network broadcasts.

SCARLET KNIGHTS - 9 THE UNIVERSITY

OPTIONS & OPPORTUNITY Rutgers is a premier comprehensive public research university with 29 schools and colleges serving students with 157 majors offered.

REVOLUTIONARY Established in 1766, Rutgers University is the State University of New Jersey and the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States.

RESEARCH Rutgers, along with Harvard, Yale, and Berkeley, is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, which includes 61 of the leading research universities in North America. more than 500,000 alumni

WITH HONORS Rutgers has harnessed the vast resources of our renowned research university to create a new distinguished Honors College. A living-learning community focused on tackling complex problems and global challenges, it is where approximately 500 students begin their experience each fall.

10 - RUTGERS ATHLETICS #1 U.S. News & World Report - New Jersey: #1 New Jersey Public University THE DEGREE An academic powerhouse, Rutgers stands among the nation’s leading research universities. Ranked the No. 1 New Jersey public school and Top 25 public university in the U.S., Rutgers is highly-rated in the national and world rankings. A degree from the State University of New Jersey is at the top of many professions. To learn more about Rutgers degree rankings, #15 please visit rutgers.edu/about/rutgers-rankings. Money - The 25 Best Public Colleges for Big Paychecks: #15 in the nation ACADEMIC PROGRESS RATE (APR) Rutgers’ average multiyear APR rate was 990 in 2019-20, seven points above the NCAA average of 983. The APR is an annual scorecard of academic achievement calculated for all Division I sports teams nationally. The APR measures eligibility, graduation and retention each term and provides a clear picture of the academic performance for each team in every #22 sport. U.S. News & World Report-America’s Best Colleges: #22 in the nation, public universities

Forbes#40 Best Value Colleges - 300 Schools Worth the Investment: #40 nationally, public colleges #62 U.S. News & World Report - 2019 Best Colleges: #62 overall

SCARLET KNIGHTS - 11 TRADITIONS

THE BIRTHPLACE Rutgers is the Birthplace of College Football. Rutgers hosted Princeton on Nov. 6, 1869, with RU earning a 6-4 victory. The Scarlet Knights celebrated the 150th anniversary of college football during the 2019 season.

The Fight Song R-U, Rah, Rah, R-U, Rah, Rah, Whoo-Raa, Whoo-Raa; Rutgers Rah Up-Stream Red Team; Red Team Up-Stream Rah, Rah, Rutgers Rah!!

12 - RUTGERS ATHLETICS RUTGERS NATION In Jersey, we’re just louder! Student and fan experience at Rutgers has a Garden State flare that no other state can ever match. Rutgers Nation packed the RAC for a record 10 sellouts for men’s basketball in the 2019-20 season, showing that strength in numbers helps fuel the Scarlet Knights success in competition. From the R-U chant to the Knight Pulse, the crowd keeps the Scarlet Knights ignited for battle from tip-off to the final buzzer.

WHY SCARLET? The color scarlet was first proposed in the campus newspaper, The Targum, in May 1869. It was adopted shortly thereafter. This color was chosen because of its striking appearance and a good scarlet ribbon could be easily obtained.

WHY KNIGHTS? Since its days when the school was Queen’s College, the athletic teams were referred to as the Queensmen. Officially serving as the mascot beginning in 1925 was the “Chanticleer,” a fighting rooster. In the early 1950’s, a campus- wide selection process changed the mascot to that of a Knight. By 1955, the Scarlet Knight had become the new Rutgers mascot.

SCARLET KNIGHTS - 13 CREDIT COURSE NOTES Only Power 5 School

LDSP

OFFICE OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS LDSP seeks to develop student-athletes for success in athletics, academics and life after sport. This is accomplished through a variety of programs as well as a series of credit-based courses. The foundation is built in the freshman year through our Identity Development of the Student-Athlete course. Through this course, our students acquire the tools that will allow them to be successful throughout their time “On the Banks”.

Over their entire career, student-athletes participate in community service, personal enrichment, leadership development, career development, career mentoring and alumni engagement opportunities that allow them to develop skills and make connections they will need to succeed beyond their time at Rutgers. Our ultimate goal is for each student-athlete to leave campus with a post-graduate opportunity that aligns with their goals whether that be employment or graduate school.

MISSION The Office of Leadership Development and Strategic Partnerships (LDSP) provides a programmatic and curricular vehicle that supports the holistic development of Rutgers Athletics varsity student- athletes, coaches and staff.

VISION LDSP is committed to the personal enhancement, community engagement, career and leadership development of all Scarlet Knights during college and in life after sport via continual alumni engagement.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE & NATIONAL OUTREACH In addition to their athletic and academic achievements, Rutgers student-athletes perform on average of over 2,500 hours of community service each year. LDSP views community service as a key component of the personal growth culture it aims to foster for all members of the Rutgers Athletics Department and Scarlet Knight family.

Additionally, numerous student-athletes make an impact on the national level, including Ryan Cassidy of football as the Big Ten’s representative on the National SAAC and Zippy Broughton on the NCAA Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee.

R AWARDS Rutgers celebrates the achievements of its student- athletes every year at the annual R Awards Dinner on the floor of the RAC. Modeled after the ESPY’s, the red carpet event recognizes, via both awards and videos, the many accomplishments of the Scarlet Knights on the field, in the classroom and in the community.

VARSITY R The mission of Varsity R Letterwinners Association is to assist former Scarlet Knights and coaching staffs in staying connected to Rutgers Athletics and their sport-specific programs through volunteer opportunities, events, career networking/mentoring, and philanthropic initiatives. Varsity R Career Coaching and Networking Week connects current student- athletes with alumni from various industries.

SCARLET KNIGHTS - 15 RFUND

OUR MISSION R Fund is Rutgers Athletics’ annual giving program. Its goal is to provide student-athletes with the support they need to reach their full potential; as students, as athletes and as individuals. The financial contributions of our donors help advance the mission of Rutgers Athletics and give our student- athletes the resources they need to compete.

million Rutgers secured the largest gift in its Athletics history - $15 million $15 - to support the academic achievements of its student-athletes with the construction of the Gary and Barbara Rodkin Academic Success Center. R Fund hosted a ceremonial Topping Off ceremony for the new Academic Success Center on Oct. 5, 2019. The building, currently being constructed on the Busch Campus, will consolidate all academic support services for all student-athletes in a single building. The facility will also house training spaces for the men’s and women’s soccer and lacrosse programs and offices for athletics administration.

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THE BELLS MUST RING The R Fund launched the new donor campaign “The Bells Must Ring” to honor the tradition of Rutgers Athletics, and grow the community and donor base in support of Scarlet Knight student-athletes. “The Bells Must Ring” focuses on R Fund priorities including Athletic Scholarships, The Big Ten Champions Fund, Leadership Development and Strategic Partnerships, and Program Support for all 24 varsity teams. Gifts to these priority funds continue to make an immediate and long-lasting impact on Scarlet Knight student-athletes and their relentless pursuit of excellence.

R BIG BUILD FUND Since its launch, R Big Ten Build has seen unprecedented success as we have broken ground and cut ribbons on new and upgraded facilities. R Big Ten Build will continue to provide our student-athletes and coaches across all 24 programs with the best facilities in the conference.

Visit rfund.scarletknights.com to learn how donors make a difference and how you can support.

The R Fund is comprised of 10 membership levels. Each membership level provides donors with exclusive benefits and access to premier athletic events including the annual 50-Yardline Dinner held at SHI Stadium. R Fund membership starts as low as $100 and can be directed to the priority fund(s) of your choice. You can learn more and join the R Fund by visiting giving.scarletknights.com

SCARLET KNIGHTS - 17 PRO KNIGHTS

GOING PRO Rutgers continues to send Scarlet Knights on to their dreams of playing professionally. Along with drafted and signed pros past and present, there are currently 62 active alumni in their respective pro leagues!

LOGAN RYAN - Tennessee Titans - 2013-Present SEBASTIAN JOSEPH-DAY - Los Angeles Rams - 2018-Present

CASEY MURPHY - OL Reign - 2019-Present ERICA WHEELER - Indiana Fever - 2015-Present

BRIAN O’GRADY - Tampa Bay Rays - 2014-Present COREY SANDERS - Enea Astoria Bydgoszcz - 2020-Present

JOE NARDELLA - Whipsnakes - 2019-Present MITCH TAINTOR - San Antonio FC - 2020-Present

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GREG BROWN TODD FRAZIER* JAMES GANDOLFINI ALEXI LALAS* CEO - MOTOROLA MLB EMMY-WINNING ACTOR SOCCER ANALYST

ERIC LEGRAND* CARLI LLOYD* JASON & DEVIN MCCOURTY* NATALIE MORALES MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER WORLD CUP CHAMPION NFL NEWS ANCHOR

BARRY OSTROWSKY* CAPPIE PONDEXTER* PAUL ROBESON* GARY RODKIN CEO - RWJBARNABAS HEALTH WNBA ATHLETE, ACTOR, SINGER CEO - CONAGRA FOODS

HARVEY SCHWARTZ SEBASTIAN STAN DAVID STERN KATHRYN TAPPEN* CFO - GOLDMAN SACHS ACTOR FORMER NBA COMMISSIONER SPORTSCASTER

* DENOTES RUTGERS ATHLETICS LETTERWINNER LEADING ALUMNI Rutgers is listed with Harvard, Stanford, Pennsylvania and Columbia per Forbes with graduates leading Fortune 500 companies. Among the alums leading the world’s most successful companies are Sherilyn McCoy (CEO, Avon Products), Ralph Izzo (CEO, PSEG), John Finnegan (CEO, Chubb), Kevin Kennedy (CEO, Avaya), Gregory Brown (CEO, Motorola Solutions), Gary Rodkin (CEO, ConAgra Foods) and Stephen Chazen (CEO, Occidental Petroleum).

SCARLET KNIGHTS - 19 *All notes and numbers in this brochure are as of July 2020.

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