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Firstly. Yes, Rutgers has fans, and quite a lot of us. Also, the whole, “[insert team here] has fans?” as an insult really needs to be retired across the entire world of sports smack talk. Anyway...
So What’s a Rutgers Fan?
A Rutgers fan usually wears scarlet. The proper shade of scarlet.
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Sometimes, a Rutgers fan wears black.
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Or, sometimes a Rutgers fan wears... neither.
A Rutgers fan can be friendly.
A Rutgers fan can be... not so friendly.
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Rutgers fans can get pumped.
Rutgers fans can be sad.
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Rutgers fans love New Jersey.
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Rutgers fans know how to air guitar (especially during third down.)
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A Rutgers fan knows the letter RRRRRRRRRRRRR and the letter UUUUUUUUUUUU
Rutgers fans love our AD, Pat Hobbs.
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Rutgers fans know the best pre and post-game food.
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Rutgers fans love this guy.
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Rutgers fans LOVE these guys.
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Rutgers fans can withstand the sound of cannonfire.
Rutgers fans show up (and a lot better than some other other teams in the conference).
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Rutgers fans respect the number 52
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Rutgers fans are passionate!
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Rutgers fans will never let anyone forget this fact.
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But...
Rutgers fans know we have a long road ahead and that we have to just be patient.
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However, Rutgers fans will never stop loving and supporting our team.
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A Rutgers fan will never see our team or ourselves as anything less than this.
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Just face it. Rutgers fans are freaking awesome and you’re lucky to have us here. <3
Rutgers Week 2018 Schedule
Monday: Preview and Mailbag
Tuesday: Coaches
Wednesday: Traditions & Fans
Thursday: TBD and Mailbag Answers
Friday: Some hate piece