<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>A lot has changed from last year to this year. First of all, many of the questions about the Big East's legitimacy (at least among its top teams) finally seem to be dissipating, thanks both to those Thursday night showcases last year as well as the conference's 5-0 bowl record. And Rutgers itself is in a much better position, starting this season ranked 16th in the coaches poll after taking until late September to even crack the AP poll last year. While there are still plenty out there (including my colleague Gennaro Filice) who believe Greg Schiano's team was something of a one-year wonder, I personally believe the Scarlet Knights will actually be significantly better this year than last due both to a more diverse offense (as was on display a little during last year's Texas Bowl, when then-freshman receiver Tim Brown burst on to the scene) and a veteran defense that was already pretty darn good (No. 4 nationally last season). Look for DT Eric Foster on your nearest All-America team this fall.</div></p> </p>Link
