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The Rutgers-Newark men's volleyball team prepares for another year of success as they begin the 2006-2007 season. The Scarlet Raiders have been one of the strongest programs in the east for over 30 years and hope to continue their winning ways this season.

Schedule

Rutgers-Newark has a tough road ahead of them as they play 12 matches against teams ranked in the final AVCA Division I/II poll from the 2006 season. They also have 5 matches against teams ranked in the final AVCA Division III poll.

Competition will begin on November 12^th as the Springfield College Pride visit the Golden Dome for a preseason contest. The Raiders then travel to Buffalo, NY for the "Preview to the Final Four". Closing out the autumn season at this tournament has become a tradition that gives some of the countries best volleyball teams a chance to compete in front of a crowd that doesn't often get to see teams like USC, Ball State, and George Mason as well as Rutgers-Newark, who will all be at this year's tournament.

The regular season kicks off as the Raiders host 4 matches against traditional Midwest power Lewis, last season's Division III #2 NYU, and Steven's Institute of Technology who have competed in the Division III Championship Tournament 3 of the past 4 seasons. The Raiders close their home stand with an Alumni match on Saturday, January 20^th. We welcome all alumni and friends to the events. Please contact the volleyball offices for further information.

Rutgers will next travel to St. John Arena, site of this season's NCAA Championship, to take on Ohio State on January 26^th. The Raiders play at Mercyhurst before opening EIVA league competition against East Stroudsburg in the Dome.

Local rival NJIT is next on the schedule followed by the 2007 Volleyball Hall of Fame Classic at Springfield College. Last season's #12 team Ball State will battle Rutgers for the right to compete against either UC San Diego or Springfield College on Saturday, February 10^th.

Next it's back to league competition against East Stroudsburg, Division III National Champion Juniata, and Princeton. The Raiders then compete in their second tournament of the month, this time hosting The Golden Dome Classic February 24^th and 25th. Rutgers will face George Mason on Saturday and Juniata on Sunday, their 4^th and 5^th consecutive EIVA conference matches.

Rutgers will play 11 matches in the month of March, making the stretch run very busy. Rematches will occur between the Raiders and Ohio State, Princeton, and Lewis. Also scheduled are Springfield, and two time defending MIVA Champion Loyola in Chicago. St. Francis and National Runner-up Penn State will do battle with the Raiders twice each along with a trip to Southern California. USC and will host Rutgers on March 13^th before Raider Mark Hulse takes the floor against his brother Tom who plays for the Pepperdine Waves.

The EIVA conference schedule comes to a close when Rutgers travels to George Mason on April 6th. One final road trip to the Midwest will close out the regular season as the Raiders visit 2006 NCAA Final Four participant IPFW followed by Ball State. EIVA post season play will begin on April 21^st and the NCAA championship will be played May 3^rd and 5^th.

Returners

A talented mix of youth and experience dawns the roster for the Scarlet Raider men's volleyball team in 2007. Three starters and six lettermen return to head the young squad. Six freshmen and one junior transfer make up a strong incoming class to round out the roster of 13.

Senior outside hitter and co-captain Eric Honsberger (Lancaster, NY) will try to improve on an impressive junior season in which he was honored by being voted second team all-EIVA. Co-captain and Senior Clint Haugan (Ojai, CA) will make the switch to middle blocker and close out the short list of upper classmen at Rutgers.

Returning starting setter Mark Hulse (Evanston, IL) and libero Derek Wolfe (Orlando, FL) lead a strong sophomore class. Second year lettermen Rogelio Nodal (Kearny, NJ) and Kenny Rienecker (Glendale, NY) saw limited action last season but are hoping to step up their roles this season.

Incoming Players

Three freshmen outside hitters will add depth to the Raider line up. Nate Stott (Clovis, CA), Nick Sims (Evanston, IL), and Stefan Brown (Uniondale, NY) come to Rutgers after successful prep careers.

Ken Stumbaugh (Richmond, VA) and Jon Keller (Reading, PA) look to contribute in the middle as first years. Freshman Peter Kolinsky (Newington, CT)and Junior transfer Cory Hanson (hometown)will add much needed depth at the setter position to the Scarlet Raider roster.

Head Coach

Sean Byron enters his eighth season as head coach at Rutgers-Newark. The dean of coaches at RNU, Byron has 251(10-12-06) victories as a collegiate head coach in his short career. 94 of those victories have come with the Rutgers men's team and he passed the century mark with the Scarlet Raider women's team on September 15^th, 2006.

One of the most well respected coaches in the country, Coach Byron continued his success with USA Volleyball this past summer. Byron was an assistant coach on the USA Men's Junior National Team that won a NORCECA silver medal and a qualifying berth in next summer's World Championships.



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2006-07 News Archives 2005-06 \| 2006-07 \| 2007-08 \| 2008-09 The Rutgers-Newark men's volleyball team prepares for another year of success as they begin the 2006-2007 season. The Scarlet Raiders have been one of the strongest programs in the east for over 30 years and hope to continue their winning ways this season. Schedule Rutgers-Newark has a tough road ahead of them as they play 12 matches against teams ranked in the final AVCA Division I/II poll from the 2006 season. They also have 5 matches against teams ranked in the final AVCA Division III poll. Competition will begin on November 12^th as the Springfield College Pride visit the Golden Dome for a preseason contest. The Raiders then travel to Buffalo, NY for the "Preview to the Final Four". Closing out the autumn season at this tournament has become a tradition that gives some of the countries best volleyball teams a chance to compete in front of a crowd that doesn't often get to see teams like USC, Ball State, and George Mason as well as Rutgers-Newark, who will all be at this year's tournament. The regular season kicks off as the Raiders host 4 matches against traditional Midwest power Lewis, last season's Division III #2 NYU, and Steven's Institute of Technology who have competed in the Division III Championship Tournament 3 of the past 4 seasons. The Raiders close their home stand with an Alumni match on Saturday, January 20^th. We welcome all alumni and friends to the events. Please contact the volleyball offices for further information. Rutgers will next travel to St. John Arena, site of this season's NCAA Championship, to take on Ohio State on January 26^th. The Raiders play at Mercyhurst before opening EIVA league competition against East Stroudsburg in the Dome. Local rival NJIT is next on the schedule followed by the 2007 Volleyball Hall of Fame Classic at Springfield College. Last season's #12 team Ball State will battle Rutgers for the right to compete against either UC San Diego or Springfield College on Saturday, February 10^th. Next it's back to league competition against East Stroudsburg, Division III National Champion Juniata, and Princeton. The Raiders then compete in their second tournament of the month, this time hosting The Golden Dome Classic February 24^th and 25th. Rutgers will face George Mason on Saturday and Juniata on Sunday, their 4^th and 5^th consecutive EIVA conference matches. Rutgers will play 11 matches in the month of March, making the stretch run very busy. Rematches will occur between the Raiders and Ohio State, Princeton, and Lewis. Also scheduled are Springfield, and two time defending MIVA Champion Loyola in Chicago. St. Francis and National Runner-up Penn State will do battle with the Raiders twice each along with a trip to Southern California. USC and will host Rutgers on March 13^th before Raider Mark Hulse takes the floor against his brother Tom who plays for the Pepperdine Waves. The EIVA conference schedule comes to a close when Rutgers travels to George Mason on April 6th. One final road trip to the Midwest will close out the regular season as the Raiders visit 2006 NCAA Final Four participant IPFW followed by Ball State. EIVA post season play will begin on April 21^st and the NCAA championship will be played May 3^rd and 5^th. Returners A talented mix of youth and experience dawns the roster for the Scarlet Raider men's volleyball team in 2007. Three starters and six lettermen return to head the young squad. Six freshmen and one junior transfer make up a strong incoming class to round out the roster of 13. Senior outside hitter and co-captain Eric Honsberger (Lancaster, NY) will try to improve on an impressive junior season in which he was honored by being voted second team all-EIVA. Co-captain and Senior Clint Haugan (Ojai, CA) will make the switch to middle blocker and close out the short list of upper classmen at Rutgers. Returning starting setter Mark Hulse (Evanston, IL) and libero Derek Wolfe (Orlando, FL) lead a strong sophomore class. Second year lettermen Rogelio Nodal (Kearny, NJ) and Kenny Rienecker (Glendale, NY) saw limited action last season but are hoping to step up their roles this season. Incoming Players Three freshmen outside hitters will add depth to the Raider line up. Nate Stott (Clovis, CA), Nick Sims (Evanston, IL), and Stefan Brown (Uniondale, NY) come to Rutgers after successful prep careers. Ken Stumbaugh (Richmond, VA) and Jon Keller (Reading, PA) look to contribute in the middle as first years. Freshman Peter Kolinsky (Newington, CT)and Junior transfer Cory Hanson (hometown)will add much needed depth at the setter position to the Scarlet Raider roster. Head Coach Sean Byron enters his eighth season as head coach at Rutgers-Newark. The dean of coaches at RNU, Byron has 251(10-12-06) victories as a collegiate head coach in his short career. 94 of those victories have come with the Rutgers men's team and he passed the century mark with the Scarlet Raider women's team on September 15^th, 2006. One of the most well respected coaches in the country, Coach Byron continued his success with USA Volleyball this past summer. Byron was an assistant coach on the USA Men's Junior National Team that won a NORCECA silver medal and a qualifying berth in next summer's World Championships.