We are seven games into the 2016 football season and head coach Chris Ash finally made the decision that many Rutgers fans were hoping, actually practically begging for. Chris Laviano is no longer the starting quarterback and barring something unforeseen, probably will never be again. While things haven’t gone well on the field this season, there are other things to evaluate during Ash’s first season as a head coach.
The upgrades in the strength and conditioning program, nutrition and increased focus on competition and accountability were all necessary steps that were implemented before the season began. However, it was unrealistic to think the previous deficiencies in those areas can be righted in one offseason.