USA250: The 10 greatest New Jersey college athletes ranked

From Ellis Island to the Jersey Shore to Asbury Park and the Stone Pony, the very town where Bruce Springsteen first lit up the stage, New Jersey is home to many things.

It's also home to a deep roster of NCAA programs, including eight Division I universities, an Ivy League lacrosse powerhouse in Princeton and the "Birthplace of College Football" at Rutgers in New Brunswick. Two of its mid‑majors, St. Peter's and Fairleigh Dickinson, have etched their names into March lore as unforgettable tournament Cinderellas.