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This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Wed, 22 May 2013 11:39:17 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Justin Francis Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB5) 60 Bill Belchick has some tough decisions to make after the preseason finale... http://nwe.scout.com/2/1216846.html 2047 Site Staff http://nwe.scout.com/2/1216846.html Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:58:00 GMT 1 121 New England nwe According to one report, five Patriots rookies failed their physicals after reporting to camp this week. http://nwe.scout.com/2/1203868.html 2047 Jon Scott http://nwe.scout.com/2/1203868.html Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:47:00 GMT 0 121 New England nwe PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Justin Francis joined many of his former teammates inside the "Bubble" for Rutgers' annual pro day recently, and when it was over the defensive end spoke about his performance. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1170899.html 2047 Brian Dohn http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1170899.html Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:45:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers NEW YORK -- Rutgers won its fifth straight bowl game when it bested Iowa State in the Pinstripe, and ScarletReport.com is putting the finishing touches on the coverage from it. In the penultimate piece, freshman receiver Miles Shuler and fifth-year senior Justin Francis discuss the win, their place in the program and more. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1145404.html 2047 John Taylour http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1145404.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:25:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Rutgers presses on with bowl practice, and with each practice fifth-year senior Justin Francis moves closer to his last practice. The always entertaining Francis went 1-on-1 with ScarletReport.com to talk about practice, his academic responsibilities winding down, his best position at the next level and more. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1141262.html 2047 Brian Dohn http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1141262.html Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:22:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers EAST HARTFORD, Conn. -- Rutgers fifth-year senior Justin Francis has one more game in his career, but before he looks ahead at a bowl game, he talked about what went wrong at Connecticut. He suffered a nasty gash on his right calf that required stitches in the first half, and he returned but didn't have much impact in the 42-20 loss. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1132899.html 2047 Brian Dohn http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1132899.html Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Tomorrow, Rutgers plays for its first Big East title when it travels to Connecticut for a noon kickoff. Players have felt the build up all week; in the media, in practice, in talking to family members and in going to class. For fifth-year senior Justin Francis, the excitement is tangible, and he went 1-on-1 with ScarletReport.com to talk about it. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1132290.html 2047 Brian Dohn http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1132290.html Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:34:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Defensive tackle Justin Francis loved his Senior Day sendoff yesterday at High Point Solutions Stadium. A Rutgers win, share of first place in the Big East and chance at a BCS berth made it a special day for the defensive line. He spoke with ScarletReport.com after the 20-3 victory in the locker room. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1130753.html 2047 Sam Hellman http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1130753.html Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:01:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- First place in the Big East is on the line for Rutgers in the home finale as Cincinnati comes to town, and the always candid and personable Justin Francis went 1-on-1 with ScarletReport.com to talk about the game, Senior Day, and the feast he is going to enjoy after it. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1129636.html 2047 Brian Dohn http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1129636.html Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:42:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Rutgers defensive tackle Justin Francis had a career-high 10 tackles in Saturday's 41-31 loss to West Virginia, and afterward he spoke about losing a 10-point halftime lead, and the disappointment of losing a 17th straight to the Mountaineers. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1122941.html 2047 Brian Dohn http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1122941.html Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:23:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- After spending a week playing a different defense to prepare for Navy, Rutgers is returning to its usual style against Louisville. That means defensive tackle Justin Francis will be looking to get up the field and create havoc in the backfield, and he talked about it. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1119562.html 2047 Brian Dohn http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1119562.html Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:45:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Justin Francis was a huge force in disrupting Pittsburgh's offense in the 34-10 win Saturday, and afterward the Rutgers senior defensive tackle spoke about his effort, the defense, and possibly being underrated as a team. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1115460.html 2047 Brian Dohn http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1115460.html Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:01:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- One of the Rutgers players who is comfortable in front of the camera and always has interesting things to say is fifth-year defensive tackle Justin Francis. He talked about everything from why he cut off his long hair, getting ready for Syracuse and whether he enjoys playing defensive tackle more than defensive end. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1112226.html 2047 Brian Dohn http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1112226.html Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:57:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Fifth-year senior Justin Francis makes his third career start at defensive tackle tomorrow afternoon against Ohio. After moving from defensive end in camp, Francis discussed his comfort level at his new position and the depth behind him. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1109803.html 2047 Sam Hellman http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1109803.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:55:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Fifth-year senior defensive tackle Justin Francis is three days away from starting his first opener with the Scarlet Knights. Francis discussed his excitement to return for the field and team unity among the defensive line. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1100518.html 2047 Sam Hellman http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1100518.html Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:03:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Justin Francis has more defensive line experience than anyone else on the roster. As a fifth-year senior, he spoke about his offseason move from end to tackle and what it's like for him to be a leader in the front seven. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1094507.html 2047 Sam Hellman http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1094507.html Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:01:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers Turning the calendars to June and concluding the spring evaluation period, ScarletReport.com introduces a new series. The “30 lists in 30 days” series is designed to lead us into the camp circuit. Have your own thoughts on one of our lists? Feel free to debate on the message boards. Today and tomorrow, we look at the most valuable members of the roster in 2011. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1079684.html 2047 Sam Hellman http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1079684.html Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:58:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Rutgers defensive end Justin Francis started making his presence felt midway through last season, and he finished with 21 tackles and two sacks. He will be a fifth-year senior in the fall, and Francis spoke to ScarletReport.com about being favored to start at defensive end, his increased strength, weight lifting competitions with Scott Vallone, ice baths and grease trucks. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1061277.html 2047 Brian Dohn http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1061277.html Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:13:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers Spring practice begins March 29, and to make sure everyone is prepared, ScarletReport.com is profiling each player on the roster leading up to the first session. This profile piece focuses on defensive lineman Justin Francis and walk-on quarterback Jason Friday. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1057071.html 2047 Brian Dohn http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1057071.html Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:05:00 GMT 0 183 Rutgers rutgers Rutgers' starting defensive ends combined to register six sacks in 2010, and the lack of pressure from the edges left a void in the defense. The player with the most experiencing returning for 2011 is Justin Francis, but there are some interesting options for the 2011 season. http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1034705.html 2047 Brian Dohn http://rutgers.scout.com/2/1034705.html Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:55:00 GMT 1 183 Rutgers rutgers