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    The 2006 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team was an American football team that represented Rutgers University as a member of the Big East Conference during the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. In their sixth season under head coach Greg Schiano, the Scarlet Knights compiled an 11–2 record (5–2 in conference games), tied for second place in the Big East, and outscored opponents by a total of 387 to 186.
    The Scarlet Knights won their first nine games, including shutouts over Illinois (33–0) and Navy (34–0) and a 28–25 win over No. 3 Louisville, highlighted by Jeremy Ito's last-minute field goal. They concluded the season with a victory over Kansas State in the Texas Bowl, the first bowl victory in program history. Rutgers was ranked No. 12 in the final Associated Press and Coaches polls.
    The Scarlet Knights gained an average of 180.2 rushing yards and 164.9 passing yards per game. On defense, they gave up 101.0 rushing yards and 151.2 passing yards per game. The team's outstanding individual achievements included:

    Sophomore running back Ray Rice set a new Rutgers rushing record, tallying 1,794 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns on 335 carries. Rice won Big East Player of the Year honors. He also finished seventh in Heisman Trophy voting and was a finalist for the Maxwell Award. Rice was also named the most valuable player in the Texas Bowl, rushing for 170 yards and a touchdown in 24 carries.
    Senior fullback Brian Leonard tallied 423 rushing yards and 294 receiving yards and won the Draddy Trophy, sometimes known as the "Academic Heisman".
    Sophomore quarterback Mike Teel completed 164 of 296 passes (55.4%) for 2,135 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions.
    Tight end Clark Harris led the team with 493 receiving yards on 34 receptons. Brian Leonard led the team with 38 receptions.
    Senior defensive tackle and captain Ramel Meekins was twice selected as the national defensive player of the week.
    Linebacker Devraun Thompson led the team with 83 total tackles (45 solo, 38 assists). Defensive back Courtney Green led the team with 51 solo tackles.
    Placekicker Jeremy Ito converted 22 of 29 field goal attempts and 41 of 42 extra-point kicks.
    The team played its home games at Rutgers Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey.


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