Rutgers' Borgese Misses 42-Yard Field Goal in Bowl Loss
News:Nick Borgese missed a 42-yard field goal in the first overtime to give Virginia Tech a win in the Russell Athletic Bowl on Friday. He converted from 36 yards in the first quarter, but missed from 47 at the start of the fourth quarter.
Analysis:Nick Borgese was kicking in rainy conditions, but he had his worst game since replacing Kyle Federico (hip). The sophomore was 5-of-8 on field goals and made his last 17 PATs after missing his first.
Rutgers' Borgese Will Remain Starter for Bowl Game
News:Nick Borgese will remain the starter for the Russell Athletic Bowl even with Kyle Federico (hip) back at practice, the Star-Ledger reports.
Analysis:Nick Borgese was 4-of-5 on field goals in seven games for the Scarlet Knights. He will kick against Virginia Tech on Dec. 28.
News:Nick Borgese hit a 38-yard field goal and two PATs Thursday in the loss to Louisville.
Analysis: In his seven games as the starting kicker for the Scarlet Knights, Nick Borgese has not scored more than five points. He is 4-of-5 on field goals.
News:Nick Borgese did not attempt a scoring kick Saturday against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: The Scarlet Knights scored a touchdown in the third quarter, but went for two points (and failed). Nick Borgese has not been a heavily used kicker as a replacement for Kyle Federico (hip).
Rutgers' Borgese Hits One Field Goal, Has One Blocked
News:Nick Borgese hit a 42-yard field goal, but had a 22-yarder blocked Saturday against Cincinnati.
Analysis:Nick Borgese has taken over for Kyle Federico (hip) for the last five weeks. He is 2-of-3 on field goals and has not scored more than five points in any game.
News:Nick Borgese hit all four of his PATs on Saturday against Army.
Analysis:Nick Borgese has done a nice job with the kicking duties for the Scarlet Knights, while Kyle Federico (hip) has been out. Federico may be back this season, which would send Borgese back to the bench.
News:Nick Borgese converted a 42-yard field goal and two PATs on Saturday against Kent State.
Analysis: Since taking over for the injured Kyle Federico, Nick Borgese has only missed one kick, a PAT in his first game. He has only attempted two field goals, but made them both.
News:Nick Borgese had an easy day on Saturday against Temple. He converted all five of his second half PATs and did not attempt a field goal.
Analysis: The Scarlet Knight offense roared to life in the second half and Nick Borgese was able to sub again for Kyle Federico successfully.
News:Nick Borgese made his season debut and made his only field goal attempt from 25 yards, but missed one of his three PAT attempts.
Analysis:Nick Borgese is a sophomore who had not played while Kyle Federico took the kicking duties. Federico missed the game with a hip injury.
