Schiano says Rutgers will take Howard seriously as winless start raises pressure
Rutgers has 10 turnovers through three games. Coach Greg Schiano says the team will not overlook Howard and is confident the issue can be fixed quickly.
Rutgers will approach Friday’s game against Howard as a team still searching for its first win, coach Greg Schiano said. He dismissed the prospect of the Scarlet Knights overlooking the Bison, whom he described as athletic and well-coached.
Howard is 1–2 and competes at the FCS level. Schiano also pointed to Division I transfers on its roster, saying the team’s film showed players executing well and a clear understanding of its schemes.
The comments follow Rutgers’ 42–35 loss to USC, in which two interceptions by quarterback Dylan Lonergan led to touchdowns. Rutgers has committed 10 turnovers in three games, compared with 11 across all 12 games last season.
Schiano said he was “highly confident” the turnover problem would be rectified quickly. That confidence comes as Rutgers seeks a first win and cannot afford continued mistakes, according to the Yahoo Sports report.
Schiano also clarified that his recent criticism of the programme’s transfer recruitment was not intended to slight Rutgers’ incoming transfers. He said he was fortunate to have them; the supplied report ends before his further comments are complete.
