Gov. Chris Christie has told Rutgers University officials he's ready to help the athletic department respond to the string of defections that have weakened the prestige of Big East Conference and threatened the future of the state university's $58 million sports program.
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Sara W on 01 Nov 11Gov. Chris Christie has told Rutgers University officials he's ready to help the athletic department respond to the string of defections that have weakened the prestige of Big East Conference and threatened the future of the state university's $58 million sports program.
