Chris Ash has invested heavily in nutrition and Sports Science to catch up to other Big Ten programs, and it's Kenny Parker's job to run the show. Officially, Parker is Rutgers' strength and conditioning coordinator. Unofficially? He's much more than that. Meet the man who spends more time with the players than anyone else does.
Rutgers begins the final one-third of its season Saturday at noon against Indiana, with games to follow against Michigan State, Penn State and Maryland to wrap up the regular season.
The bye week offered Rutgers a much-needed chance to reset mentally and physically after five consecutive losses.