Loyal Son

Due to a need to focus on other things in my personal and professional lives, I haven't blogged since the middle of last season. But after the events of the past few weeks I feel compelled to share my thoughts on the Rutgers football program.

I understand the frustrations of the fan base. We're all frustrated because we want our team to be successful and the school to have the increased stature that good sports programs add to the perception of a university. But first and foremost, I am an alumnus of the school and I always will be. As such, I will always support the student athletes at the school at which I earned my undergraduate degree. I root for professional sports teams, too. When I root for one of my favorite pro teams I refer to the players and those associated with the team as "they." In conversation, when I refer to student athletes or people associated with Rutgers athletics teams or the university in general I refer to it as "we." Every Rutgers alumni shares that common bond.

Sometimes games can be hard to watch, and on certain days it may be harder to wear the gear out in public, but I will always support the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, the university, the student athletes, the football team and all of our teams. Go Knights!