The Scarlet Knights football program has been dealt a devastating blow. The team is coming off of their first season in the extremely competitive Big Ten Athletics conference, and are looking to build on the momentum of their rookie season.

 

On September 3^rd of this year, five players on the team’s defense were arrested, and later suspended, on charges of assault and armed robbery.

 

This came as a huge shock to both the University and it’s students. Students have always looked at football players as a representation of the school and all it has to offer. Now, that image is forever tainted with these allegations being brought to light.

 

In New Brunswick, when it rains it pours. Days later star receiver Leonte Carroo was suspected of domestic violence against an acquaintance following the 37-34 loss to Washington State.

 

Carroo’s involvement was unclear at the time and was suspended indefinitely by the team. The altercation took place right outside of High Point Solutions Stadium on the Busch Campus in Piscataway. This was the second suspension for Carroo this season, the first being for violating curfew at training camp.

 

This Rutgers Football program looks to be spiraling out of control at an astounding rate. Coach Kyle Flood already had his hands full dealing with the elevated competition of the Big Ten Conference, and seems to be fighting a two-front war at this time.