The Scarlet Spotlight is signing off. Thanks to our loyal listeners for an incredible five-year run. Danny and Jon recap things with one final episode. No guests, just us. Rutgers fans, you're a special group. We'll still be around, just doing different things!

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The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined by the NJ Hoops Haven, Jerry Carino, for Episode 115 of the podcast. Carino, who is the dean of the local college basketball beat, covers the opening week of the Rutgers men's basketball season -- from style to personnel. In the wide-ranging conversation, Carino provides your Scarlet Knights hoops fix. After the interview, Danny and Jon hit the important topics around Rutgers Athletics, including RU's Big Ten men's soccer championship and RU football hosting PSU this weekend. Happy Thanksgiving to all of our listeners.

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The Scarlet Spotlight is excited for our yearly chat with Rutgers men's basketball head coach Steve Pikiell on Episode 114 of the podcast. The seventh-year head coach of the Scarlet Knights discusses his 2022-2023 squad, and the expectations of being an NCAA team the last few seasons (including the COVID pandemic shortened year). Pikiell goes player-by-player to highlight strengths and improvements, while discussing scheduling, recruiting, Big Ten expansion and more.

The Scarlet Spotlight is happy to be joined on Episode 113 of the podcast by Barstool Sports senior producer T.J. Hitchings. The 2019 Rutgers alumnus discusses his upbringing and path to RU, student experience and way into Barstool Sports through internships in New Brunswick and at the flagship office in NYC. Hitchings discusses Rutgers football and hoops, the BarstoolRU social media accounts, and the polarizing founder of his company. The conversation turns into brand-building and Rutgers advocacy, as well as relationships with the coaches and marketing departments. After the interview, Danny and Jon dive into fall sports -- from Rutgers football's 3-0 start to women's soccer's 9-0 path to No. 4 in the nation and more.

The Scarlet Spotlight returns for its fifth athletic year with the 2022-2023 Rutgers fall season underway. Joining the show for Episode 112 are NJ Advance Media's Steve Politi and Brian Fonseca to preview the upcoming year for the Scarlet Knights' programs. With the focus primarily on football just days from the season opener at Boston College, the crew breaks down what to expect from Rutgers on the gridiron. Other topics include: Big Ten TV rights, NIL, Olympic Sports and more in this action-packed preview show.

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Rutgers men's soccer head coach Jim McElderry, who took over the Scarlet Knights program prior to the 2019 season. McElderry discusses his New Jersey upbringing in soccer, college career at Fairfield and path in coaching. He comments on coaching future pros at Fordham and bringing that mindset to Piscataway to restore winning to a once elite program. Additionally, McElderry touches on the importance of playing in NJ in a World Cup year. After the interview, Danny and Jon discuss the Rutgers news of the summer and promote the in-person Knights of The Raritan event.

The Scarlet Spotlight is excited to be joined by Sean DeDeyn, former Rutgers wrestler and current managing partner of The Axel Group. DeDeyn discusses his life in wrestling at the Jersey Shore, a roundabout path through multiple colleges and sports on his way to RU and his transition into broadcasting and business. DeDeyn comments on the ascension of Scott Goodale's Scarlet Knights program, from its infancy at The Barn to crucial duals at the RAC. After the interview, Danny and Jon go through the women's hoops staff additions, football game experience news and more.