NEW YORK — Rutgers coach Chris Ash is prepared to see tears when the majority of the incoming freshman class arrives next week — and that's before the first workout with strength coach Kenny Parker.
"It's a huge transition. It's one of those days when they report that moms cry a lot," Ash said before throwing out the first pitch at Tuesday's Yankees game. "The players try to be tough, but it hits them in about a day or two that their family is gone and this is for real.