Scarlet trumps white in spring game
Sam Hellman / Correspondent
Issue date: 4/21/08 Section: Sports
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The Rutgers football team, in front of a record crowd of 14,501, did more than take a victory in a game that they were guaranteed to win - the team stayed healthy.
Senior quarterback Mike Teel displayed what he can do with a healthy thumb and an extra year of experience under his belt. The wide receiver position not only showed the ability to make big plays, but also showed their depth with 11 different players catching passes on the day. Last year's porous run defense shut down the running game, for the most part.
Least importantly, the Scarlet team, comprised of the first team offense and second team defense, defeated the White team, which included the second team offense and first team defense, 28-14.
"I was most pleased to get out of the game without any injuries," Schiano said.
Schiano did not watch the game, for the most part, because he was busy visiting with the large number of recruits in attendance.
The scoring started unexpectedly. With all eyes focused on star wideouts Tiquan Underwood and Kenny Britt, Teel dumped off a pass to junior fullback Jack Corcoran, who scampered 26 yards for a touchdown that put the Scarlet team up 7-0 in the first quarter.
"Offensively, Jack's one of those guys that's in the mix for most improved player," Schiano said. "He's much more consistent. That was a great throw and a great catch [on the touchdown pass]."
Corcoran grabbed a second catch later in the game for seven yards, showing that he may become more of an offensive weapon this season.