Sports Shorts The Rutgers football team was ranked No. 22 inAthlonMagazine's Preseason Top 25 poll,whichwas released today on AthlonSports.com. The Scarlet Knights return 15 starters fromlast season's 8-5 squad that won the program's second consecutive bowl with a 52-30 victory vs. Ball State in the International Bowl. Senior wide receiver Tiquan Underwood is featured on the cover of the Eastern edition of Athlon's Preview Magazine, which hits newsstands June 6. Nine players collected Preseason All- Big East honors according to Athlon. Underwood and senior free safety Courtney Greene earned First TeamAll-Conference accolades. The Scarlet Knights open the 2008 season Monday, Sept. 1, on Labor Day vs. Fresno State. The game will be televised to a national audience on ESPN.