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New Rutgers coach Chris Ash makes 'great first impression' in team meeting

PISCATAWAY — Chris Ash's tenure as Rutgers head coach officially started on Monday and he wasted little time getting to know his new players.

Ash held a meeting with players on Monday morning and made a "great first impression," according to a person familiar with the situation.

This will be the first head coaching job for Ash, who was officially hired on Monday after Rutgers' board of governors approved a five-year contract that will pay the 41-year-old $2 million annually.

Ash informed players of his coaching schemes, which include the aggressive 4-3 defense that was his calling card during his time as a defensive coordinator.