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Brian Fonseca

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Brian Fonseca

@briannnnf

Rutgers beat reporter for NJ Advance Media/The Star-Ledger. Long-suffering @SportingCP supporter. Send tips/comments/questions to [email protected].

Kearny, NJ.

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Joined October 2012

Brian Fonseca
@briannnnf
Sep 21, 2019
Rutgers center Mike Maietti was so fired up about that touchdown, he legit punched QB Art Sitkowski in the face:
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Brian Fonseca
@briannnnf
Apr 4, 2021
Jalen Suggs' all-time game-winner against UCLA called by Gonzaga's IMG radio team of Tom Hudson and Adam Morrison (yes, that Adam Morrison):
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Brian Fonseca
@briannnnf
Jun 15, 2018
No better way to watch Cristiano Ronaldo's third goal against Spain than with commentary from legendary Portuguese radio play-by-play man Nuno Matos of Antena 1:
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Brian Fonseca
@briannnnf
Nov 21, 2024
I don’t think Rutgers has ever had a player who can make a shot like this. Ever.
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Brian Fonseca
@briannnnf
Jan 8, 2023
Fran McCaffery opens his presser by revealing that the Rutgers team wrote a card for his son Patrick, who is taking an indefinite leave from the team due to anxiety, and Pat Hobbs stopped by practice yesterday to send his well-wishes as well. "What a class operation Rutgers is."
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Brian Fonseca
@briannnnf
Mar 18, 2018
This is March (in one photo).
Brian Fonseca
@briannnnf
Oct 25, 2025
Can’t remember a more emphatic celebration from Greg Schiano after a Rutgers win:
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Brian Fonseca
@briannnnf
Jan 15, 2023
BREAKING -- Ace Bailey, a five-star, top-10 prospect in the class of 2024, has committed to Rutgers, a source told NJ Advance Media. He becomes the highest-ranked commit in program history:
Rutgers lands 5-star forward Ace Bailey — highest-ranked hoops recruit in program history
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Brian Fonseca
@briannnnf
Sep 11, 2022
In his NFL debut, former Rutgers running back Isiah Pacheco scores his first career touchdown:
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Brian Fonseca
@briannnnf
Dec 26, 2024
Kevin Durant on Ace Bailey: “Ace is a pure, pure talent. It’s insane the shots that he can make over multiple people at that length. … him and his teammate Dylan Harper are playing some great ball. (Rutgers) is one of my favorite teams to watch.”
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Brian Fonseca
@briannnnf
Jan 12, 2023
Cam Spencer to the Northwestern crowd after hitting his latest dagger three-pointer: “It got quiet!”
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Brian Fonseca
@briannnnf
Mar 7, 2020
FINAL: Rutgers 71, Purdue 68. Rutgers punches its first NCAA Tournament ticket in 29 years in one of the toughest environments in college basketball. Shine your shoes, pull out the scarlet suit -- Rutgers is going dancing.
Brian Fonseca
@briannnnf
Jan 16, 2020
The student section started a “We Want Cliff” chant for Cluff Omoruyi, and eventually the whole RAC joined him. The 4-star center stood up and got a raucous response:
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Brian Fonseca
@briannnnf
Mar 13, 2022
Here’s Rutgers reaction to making the NCAA Tournament:
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