Rivalry Week: What do you hate about Rutgers?
September 23rd, 2021 at 12:32 AM ^
Their lame mascot.
September 23rd, 2021 at 2:38 AM ^
I read this and it took me forever to even think what the mascot is. Which... pretty much proves the point.
September 23rd, 2021 at 3:10 AM ^
Discount Sparty
September 23rd, 2021 at 11:14 AM ^
People from Jersey hate the Jersey Shore morons too... because they are from New York and make Jersey look bad.
September 23rd, 2021 at 4:57 AM ^
Exactly. The only time I think about them is when we play them. I really don't hate anything about them, other than the name. Rutgers. Whenever I spell it, it just doesn't seem right.
September 23rd, 2021 at 8:05 AM ^
Pretty sure this is the mascot, right?
September 23rd, 2021 at 12:35 AM ^
According to Wikipedia: Rutger is a male given name common in the Netherlands, and a cognate of the first name Roger.
So, Rogers University? Good lord, Rutgers!
September 23rd, 2021 at 6:15 AM ^
This doesn't look like Keith Jackson...
September 23rd, 2021 at 8:43 AM ^
Let's see how good you look dead.
September 23rd, 2021 at 9:18 AM ^
Rutger Hauer is dead?
September 23rd, 2021 at 10:46 AM ^
Like tears in the rain.
September 23rd, 2021 at 6:04 AM ^
And by extension, the Urban Dictionary defines "rogered" as either the act of sex in a rough fashion, or as something that is well and truly broken.
So basically, they are Screwed University.
Somehow, that sounds perfect for New Jersey.
September 23rd, 2021 at 9:57 AM ^
Mr. Rutger's Neighborhood?
Don't let your kids watch.
September 23rd, 2021 at 11:28 AM ^
That's Mr. Rodgers to you! Have a beautiful day in your neighborhood
September 23rd, 2021 at 12:37 AM ^
There is not much to hate. Maybes those two little fake tan dudes.
September 23rd, 2021 at 1:04 AM ^
Not much to hate??? You ever been to New Jersey? You ever been to Piscataway, New Jersey? You ever driven on the New Jersey Turnpike?
September 23rd, 2021 at 1:10 AM ^
Or have you ever…
Been lost on a jug handle?
“Competed” for parking at the Short Hills Mall
Had the checker at the grocery look at your groceries and look at you and say “y’think I’m helping you with those?”
Had some dude scream obscenities as you walk by with your 6 year old on the way to his t-ball game…
When living in NJ and on our way out, a neighbor mom said, “yeah, when I grew up here, I really had hoped I wouldn’t have to end up back here.”
September 23rd, 2021 at 1:46 AM ^
One of my first times at the shore (also know as the ocean) I was hot in pursuit of a parking spot. 45 minutes of painful searching later I was on the cusp when some guy in front of me points to my spot, reverses and before I realize what's happening steals it.
All to swim in a ocean that rewards you with itchy skin after a swim.
September 23rd, 2021 at 7:20 AM ^
Cape May is nice. Except you have to drive there in New Jersey traffic.
September 23rd, 2021 at 7:13 AM ^
I actually didn't mind living in north jersey. I love Michigan, but there are parts of this state (wont name them here) that I could easily never visit again and be totally fine.
September 23rd, 2021 at 2:15 PM ^
I like New Jersey because New Yorkers dunk on them and fuck New Yorkers.
And actually one of my best friends is from Belleville, NJ (met at UMich) and he still lives in Jersey. Coming from Detroit where we also take our lumps has given me an affinity for New Jersey, even if some of the stereotypes are true.
That said, I still don't get The Shore. I'll take northern Michigan.
September 23rd, 2021 at 7:21 AM ^
What about the fact that people give credence to the stupid notion that we aee actually rivals?
September 23rd, 2021 at 8:06 AM ^
Cumong, you can't hate Dom and Vinnie...
September 23rd, 2021 at 9:21 AM ^
They can’t be serious. It’s Halloween or something.
September 23rd, 2021 at 9:26 AM ^
I hate how little Rutgers matters!
September 23rd, 2021 at 12:38 AM ^
Rival, what rival. Hopefully, our football program will not sink down to the level as having the Red Scarlet being our main rival. I hate the scarlet and gray much more!
September 23rd, 2021 at 2:46 PM ^
Every game matters. This one matters more.
September 23rd, 2021 at 12:41 AM ^
I hate that I always think they’re in Camden but really they’re in New Brunswick. Or maybe some other place. I’m definitely not looking it up
September 23rd, 2021 at 12:46 AM ^
It's right next to Piscataway and that is a really stupid name for a city.
September 23rd, 2021 at 12:47 AM ^
Their kicker’s name is a bit too Italian
September 23rd, 2021 at 12:56 AM ^
I hate that they still think that their basketball team was better than the Michigan squad that beat them by 16 pts. in the 1976 Final Four.
September 23rd, 2021 at 1:01 AM ^
You guys must remember this piece of sad cringe related to #2 and 4 above:
This was June 2016. Harbaugh tweeted something in response. Then on October 9 the ESPN headline read "Michigan Holds Rutgers to 22 Yards in 78-0 Rout"
September 23rd, 2021 at 8:38 AM ^
I was at that game. Biggest rout I ever witnessed, at any level.
It wasn't until the 4th quarter that Rutger got a first down, and when they did the crowd--what was left of it--erupted in applause. Michigan was trying to hold the score down, but even when they ran a fullback dive on 3rd and 9 it went for a long touchdown.
I actually felt sorry for the nice couple we sat next to, who quietly gathered their things and left after halftime.
September 23rd, 2021 at 2:55 PM ^
Same here - don't forget the part where the Rutgers band come into the stands during 2nd half to play The Victors! Capitulation to the point of playing the opponent's fight song is a sight I never expected at a college football game.
(Also, I have to admit I was prepared for a bunch of loudmouth Jersey stereotypes and mostly ran into realistic and welcoming fans. Not letting me enjoy my preconceived biases in peace is probably what I now hate most about Rutgers.)
September 23rd, 2021 at 8:56 AM ^
Oh god, I forgot about this. Who thought it would be a good idea?
September 23rd, 2021 at 1:18 PM ^
That's an aggressive amount of capitalization.
September 23rd, 2021 at 1:10 AM ^
I hate that we have to play them every year, and treat it like it's a league game.
September 23rd, 2021 at 1:32 AM ^
Yep, I only hate that they're in the conference. Such a waste of a Saturday that could be spent on a more fun team
September 23rd, 2021 at 6:20 AM ^
I hate that we play Rutgers every year but we have played Purdue once in the last 10 years
September 23rd, 2021 at 10:12 AM ^
Yes, this. Fuck Rutgers for joining and fuck Delany for inviting them.
It's like if your buddy was having a party and invited the one always-drunk douchebag that everyone hates, and your buddy goes "but he always brings good beer" and the douchebag shows up with half a six-pack of Icehouse.
September 23rd, 2021 at 7:07 AM ^
It's a free win. Helps the winning percentage when the inevitable conversation comes up comparing Harbaugh to Carr Moeller and Bo. (you know it's only a matter of time before that topic surfaces for the 4905840358th time)
September 23rd, 2021 at 10:04 AM ^
Uh, last year's win wasn't exactly free. Just sayin'. Hope this year is a lot easier.
September 23rd, 2021 at 1:23 AM ^
I hated them for possibly being the worst conference additions possible. It's the only reason I'm glad they have improved in football and basketball.
September 23rd, 2021 at 1:53 AM ^
This is more of a beef w/NJ, but Rutgers is guilty bc they are in NJ.
Property Taxes... The audacity to be NJ and think that you have the right to charge more than anyone else in the US for it.