Rutgers’ J.D. DiRenzo talks offensive line’s growth, personal accolades, preventing penalties

Rutgers' offensive lineman J.D. DiRenzo enjoyed playing in front of a big crowd at SHI Stadium a couple weeks ago. He hopes to replicate that atmosphere on Friday night when Rutgers plays Nebraska.

Rutgers is playing a football game against the University of New Hampshire on Friday.

DiRenzo has received individual praise and the offensive line is in good shape after five games.

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J.D. DiRenzo is proud of his team's performance.

DiRenzo has been at Rutgers for a few months now. He has improved a lot since coming in. Greg Schiano's coaching methods have helped him.

Rutgers' offensive line has played against two of the best defensive lines in the Big Ten in Iowa and Ohio State.

Rutgers' offensive line is improving, but still has a lot of work to do. They are trying to get 1% better each day and hope to have a great group by the end of the season.

The continuity of the line has helped develop chemistry.

Rutgers' offensive line is getting better as the season goes on. Communication is easier now.

Rutgers used four quarterbacks in the first five plays against Ohio State. Offensive line doesn't have to make any adjustments because of that.

DiRenzo talks about Rutgers' offensive line's growth, personal accolades and preventing penalties. DiRenzio believes it's important to stay focused and focused on every play.

Rutgers' offensive line is improving.

Rutgers' offensive line is working hard to protect the quarterback and run the ball well.