What Greg Schiano said during his weekly presser as Rutgers prepares for Wisconsin
Rutgers got back in the “W” column on Saturday after it had a 4-game losing streak coming into the matchup against Illinois.
The Scarlet Knights won a close affair against the Fighting Illini, 20-14 as they came back in the 4th quarter and outscored them 10-0. Both Kyle Monangai and Noah Vedral had rushing touchdowns as Rutgers torched Illinois on the ground with 235 rushing yards overall.
Illinois didn’t even have to do anything in the passing game as Vedral had just 138 yards through the air.
Here’s what head coach Greg Schiano said as Rutgers has a big test coming up against Wisconsin.
Rutgers' Greg Schiano complimentary of Wisconsin during his weekly presser:
"Big challenge this week. One of the hottest teams in the B1G, Wisconsin coming to town. Best defense in America. Offensively, very big and physical. QB has a big arm. RB is a bruiser. Well coached."
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) November 1, 2021
Greg Shiano on QB Noah Vedral: "Noah is one of the toughest, if not the toughest guy on our football team. When your quarterback is that guy, it raises everyone's level."
Says Vedral has a ton of respect in the locker room.
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) November 1, 2021
Greg Schiano on home field advantage vs. Wisconsin:
"It's only home field advantage if you make it one. First, we need to get our fans here. It's a great 3:30 kickoff. Great opportunity. We're in November and there's a lot on the line for our football team, our fans."
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) November 1, 2021
Greg Schiano says Wisconsin's defense is talented at every level. Calls it a well-coached, very coordinated group.
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) November 1, 2021
Greg Schiano that Isaih Pacheco's game has grown in areas outside of just carrying the football.
Better in protection, route-running, understanding of the game. "He's a player who's ascending."
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) November 1, 2021
Greg Schiano says Rutgers DL Julius Turner is "OK," and will be "ready to go."
Says WR/KR Aron Cruickshank is still up in the air. Says "it will be close." Cruickshank wants to play vs. former team but Schiano doesn't want to put someone on the field who's not physically ready.
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) November 1, 2021
Greg Schiano very complimentary of Johnny Langan. Says Langan really "wants to play football," help the team win & that's why he's playing TE & special QB situations.
Says Langan has made some really good strides over the last month.
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) November 1, 2021
