Football Names 2017 Captains
Aug 16 | Football
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Rutgers football voted on its 2017 representatives for captain, selecting fifth-year senior offensive lineman Dorian Miller, fifth-year senior quarterback Kyle Bolin, fifth-year senior defensive lineman Darnell Davis and junior linebacker Deonte Roberts.
Rutgers opens the year at home vs. seventh-ranked Washington on Friday, Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. in the "War Before the Shore," High Point Solutions Stadium.
Dorian Miller - A fifth-year senior on the offensive line, who appeared in 26 career games with 22 starts.
Sophomore offensive lineman Jonah Jackson on Dorian Miller during spring practice:
"He's the calming factor. When I'm out there amped up, excited to go, he lets me know it's good (and that) there's no need to be nervous. He helps me with everything."
Redshirt freshman Nick Krimin on Dorian Miller during spring practice:
"He's just a great leader. He tries to help out as much as he can with film and lifting and everything. He shows me what I need to do in order to be great at that position (guard)."
Kyle Bolin - A fifth-year graduate transfer from Louisville, who appeared in 17 career games at quarterback.
Head coach Chris Ash on Bolin in the offseason:
"Kyle is really a grown man. He's mature. He's intelligent. You can tell he's been around a high-level game of football. He's been well-coached, understands offense and concepts. He's a competitor, and he's just a good teammate, too.
"He's done a good job of building relationships with other players, whether it's the quarterbacks or offensive players, he's done a great job of building relationships with a lot of guys.''
Darnell Davis - Fifth-year senior defensive lineman, appeared in 34 career games, including eight starts. Had 41 tackles, forced two fumbles and recovered two others, including one for a touchdown in 2016.
"I wanted to stay at home. A lot of guys don't stay at home. I got the opportunity to come to Rutgers. Rutgers is a great institution. I'm a business guy. This is a great business school. Football, I knew they were going into the Big Ten and that's one of the best conferences in the country."
Deonte Roberts - Junior linebacker, who started in 13 of 24 career games and was second on the team in 2016 with 95 total tackles.
Defensive coordinator Jay Niemann on Deonte Roberts during spring practice:
"With his own play and the quality of where we were defensively at the end of the season, it wasn't where we wanted it or needed it to be. He's gone to extreme measures to push in the right direction and really get things going. You can't say enough good things about all the hard work he's put in."
A special ticket package is being offered for the Scarlet Knights' season opener. The "Shore Pack" features four lower end zone tickets, one parking pass, pre-game field access during warm-ups and access to additional discounted tickets. Click here and use the promo code SHOREPACK to purchase.
Single game and season ticket packages are available for all six home games at High Point Solutions Stadium as well as the Nov. 4 matchup scheduled at iconic Yankee Stadium. To purchase tickets click here or for more information call 866-445-GORU (4678).
Rutgers opens the year at home vs. seventh-ranked Washington on Friday, Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. in the "War Before the Shore," High Point Solutions Stadium.
Dorian Miller - A fifth-year senior on the offensive line, who appeared in 26 career games with 22 starts.
Sophomore offensive lineman Jonah Jackson on Dorian Miller during spring practice:
"He's the calming factor. When I'm out there amped up, excited to go, he lets me know it's good (and that) there's no need to be nervous. He helps me with everything."
Redshirt freshman Nick Krimin on Dorian Miller during spring practice:
"He's just a great leader. He tries to help out as much as he can with film and lifting and everything. He shows me what I need to do in order to be great at that position (guard)."
Kyle Bolin - A fifth-year graduate transfer from Louisville, who appeared in 17 career games at quarterback.
Head coach Chris Ash on Bolin in the offseason:
"Kyle is really a grown man. He's mature. He's intelligent. You can tell he's been around a high-level game of football. He's been well-coached, understands offense and concepts. He's a competitor, and he's just a good teammate, too.
"He's done a good job of building relationships with other players, whether it's the quarterbacks or offensive players, he's done a great job of building relationships with a lot of guys.''
Darnell Davis - Fifth-year senior defensive lineman, appeared in 34 career games, including eight starts. Had 41 tackles, forced two fumbles and recovered two others, including one for a touchdown in 2016.
Davis on his decision to come to Rutgers:B1G opportunities on & off the field??RU offers numerous internship opportunities right here in the Tri-State Area #TheHunt ???? pic.twitter.com/L7CozMqgaq
— Rutgers Football (@RFootball) August 12, 2017
"I wanted to stay at home. A lot of guys don't stay at home. I got the opportunity to come to Rutgers. Rutgers is a great institution. I'm a business guy. This is a great business school. Football, I knew they were going into the Big Ten and that's one of the best conferences in the country."
Deonte Roberts - Junior linebacker, who started in 13 of 24 career games and was second on the team in 2016 with 95 total tackles.
Defensive coordinator Jay Niemann on Deonte Roberts during spring practice:
"With his own play and the quality of where we were defensively at the end of the season, it wasn't where we wanted it or needed it to be. He's gone to extreme measures to push in the right direction and really get things going. You can't say enough good things about all the hard work he's put in."
R.K.G. - Rutgers Kind of Guys @DeonteRoberts__ #TheHunt #10STRONG #RUKN18HTED???? pic.twitter.com/OOV3ehA3Rj
— Rutgers Football (@RFootball) June 9, 2017
A special ticket package is being offered for the Scarlet Knights' season opener. The "Shore Pack" features four lower end zone tickets, one parking pass, pre-game field access during warm-ups and access to additional discounted tickets. Click here and use the promo code SHOREPACK to purchase.
Single game and season ticket packages are available for all six home games at High Point Solutions Stadium as well as the Nov. 4 matchup scheduled at iconic Yankee Stadium. To purchase tickets click here or for more information call 866-445-GORU (4678).
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