Rutgers University Athletics

Play-by-play announcer Chris Carlin is well known to sports radio fans throughout the State of Rutgers. Carlin is in his 23rd year on Rutgers broadcast, including his 20th as the play-by-play voice of Rutgers football. Carlin, who has over 20 years of experience in radio and television, is an Emmy award winning fixture on the New York sports scene who has produced ratings success at every stop in his professional career. He is currently the co-host of the afternoon drive show Canty & Carlin on ESPN Radio.

Regarded as one of the top signal callers in Rutgers football history, Mike Teel begins his third season as the radio team’s home color analyst. Teel led the Scarlet Knights to three consecutive bowl victories from 2006-08, which included RU’s first-ever bowl victory – a 37-10 win over Kansas State in the 2006 Texas Bowl. Teel finished his collegiate career as the program’s all-time passing leader (9,383 yards) and ranks second with 59 touchdown passes.

A defensive standout for the Scarlet Knights from 2012-16, Julian Pinnix-Odrick will handle color duties on the road for the third consecutive season. Pinnix-Odrick enjoyed a successful collegiate career “On the Banks,” appearing in 36 games across four seasons along the defensive line. A three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection and team captain as a senior, Pinnix-Odrick earned the Homer Hazel Award, presented to the team’s most valuable player, after he led the program with 10 tackles-for-loss and five sacks in 2016.

Former Rutgers defensive lineman Eric LeGrand begins his 13th season on the broadcast, providing insight and commentary in the home booth, on the pregame show, halftime report and postgame. He was named the New Jersey Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association (NSMA) in 2022. A source of inspiration, hope and perseverance for people around the world, LeGrand is a member of the Class of 2020 for Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame. LeGrand has since enjoyed several successful business ventures, which includes the LeGrand Coffee House in Woodbridge.

Anthony “Fooch” Fucilli returns for his 20th season as the sideline reporter. Fucilli has also worked as a field producer and reporter for MSG Network since 1989.

Marc Malusis is back for his 15th year as the pregame and postgame host. The pre-game shows starts one hour prior to kickoff while the post-game show stays on the air one hour following the game. One of the most knowledgeable on-air voices in the New York sports market, Malusis is currently the lead sports anchor for PIX11 after successful stints with WFAN and SNY.

Paul Shrager serves as the engineer for the RWJBarnabas Health Rutgers Sports Network. He works in the same capacity for the Rutgers men's basketball team.