PISCATAWAY, N.J., Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Rutgers football coach Greg Schiano Thursday was given a new seven-year contract.
Schiano is taking the Scarlet Knights to the second bowl game in school history against Arizona State at the Insight Bowl in Phoenix Dec. 27. His new deal runs through the 2012 season.
Schiano was just 3-20 in his first two seasons at Rutgers and didn't win a Big East Conference game in 14 tries, but he was rewarded with a contract extension in December 2002.
"This contract reflects our appreciation for the outstanding work Greg Schiano has done with our football program," said Athletic director Bob Mulcahy in a statement. "He is committed to the total development of our student-athletes on and off the field, and the overall performance of the program in the past five years is a testament to that commitment."
Schiano has a five-year record of 19-38. The school has not played in a bowl game since 1978.
