Rutgers football’s season hit rock bottom with a crushing 28-21 loss to Boston College, dropping to 0-2 — a painful echo of their 2017 collapse. The team’s discipline vanished, penalties piled up, and play-calling crumbled under pressure, especially on fourth downs. Defense couldn’t stop mobile QBs, and AJ Surace’s nightmare outing — four interceptions — reignited the quarterback controversy. While the offensive line showed flashes of improvement, they failed in clutch moments, and the defense’s sackless, porous performance remains a glaring flaw. With questions swirling about coaching and direction, Rutgers must act fast if they hope to salvage this season.

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A fierce fire erupted Tuesday afternoon on Louis Street, engulfing an eight-unit apartment building with flames bursting through the roof. Emergency crews responded swiftly, dousing the blaze by late afternoon—but smoke lingered. Witnesses say it may have been a second-alarm fire, and one firefighter was injured. Neighbors reported seeing two people rushed to the hospital as the chaos unfolded. Rumors point to cardboard boxes near the electrical unit as a possible ignition source, though officials are still investigating. This harrowing event underscores how quickly disaster can strike—and we’re rooting for those affected as they heal and await answers.

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Steve Pikiell, Rutgers’ beloved basketball coach since 2016, has been diagnosed with cancer but is facing it head-on with his team’s full support. He’s stepping back to focus on treatment while assistant coach Brandin Knight takes over as interim head coach — a move Pikiell fully backs. Knight, a seasoned coach with NBA ties through his brother Brevin, is ready to lead. Pikiell’s battle mirrors his coaching philosophy: fierce, resilient, and community-driven.

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