Rutgers fired football Coach Dick Anderson, citing...

Rutgers fired football Coach Dick Anderson, citing the Scarlet Knights’ poor record the last two seasons.

Athletic Director Frederick E. Gruninger said the decision was based on the team’s field record alone, and praised Anderson’s performance in strengthening the program since coming to the school in 1984.

Anderson’s record over six seasons was 27-34-4. The Scarlet Knights had a 5-6 record in 1988, then went 2-7 after a 2-2 start this season.