Last year, Lindy's Sports didn't think much of Rutgers' chances in the Big Ten, predicting a 7th place finish:
"Rutgers is equipped to play with a number of programs in the Big Ten, but playing the upper echelon programs is another matter."
And they were pretty much right.
This year, though, after an 8-5 season, Lindy's has a better opinion of the Knights, looking for the Scarlet to finish in 5th place in the B1G East ahead of Indiana and....wait for it....Maryland!!!
Recruiting: Lindy's has the Knights pegged at #11 in the Big Ten, ahead of Iowa, Minnesota, and Purdue.