The thought may terrify team founder Dick Johnson.But DJR Team Penske owner Roger Penske has not ruled out the fiercely Ford Supercars outfit changing manufacturers.Three-time Bathurst 1000 winner Johnson is synonymous with Ford after starting the DJR team in 1980.And he reckoned he wouldnt last long with angry punters if he was spotted wearing any other brand.Especially at the Mount Panorama track that also made him - and Ford - famous in Australia.I couldnt imagine myself walking around with a different badge, said Johnson.I certainly wouldnt go on top of the mountain with one, thats for sure.Heres hoping this will continue into the future.But US motorsport great Penske has the final say after buying a controlling interest in the team from Johnson last year.Ford is Penskes US NASCAR team major sponsor.And Penske said he was committed to Ford for the 2017 Supercars season - but not beyond.They will use Falcons next season.But the jury is out on what DJR Team Penske will roll out in 2018 after Ford Australia manufacturing factories closed their doors on Friday.I would expect next year we will be with Ford, said Penske, on his first visit to Bathursts legendary Mount Panorama with the Supercars team.P(But) we are a team that is looking for opportunities.And if something came up that we felt would be a benefit to the overall operation we would take a look at it.But today we are steadfast in the Ford camp.DJR have won the national touring car title seven times and the Bathurst 1000 three times.But they have not claimed a race victory since Penskes takeover.Johnson hoped they could pay tribute to the Ford factory workers who lost their jobs with a Bathurst triumph on Sunday.To perform this weekend would be an absolute blinder, five-time series champion Johnson said.It would be a really good send-off to all of those people.There have been generations of families who have worked there and I have met an awful lot of those people over the years.Its a sad time. 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It was the largest margin of victory for a head coach in their Rutgers debut, and the Knights largest margin of victory in an opener since defeating Bentley, 100-60, in 1975.Deshawn Freeman got his first career double-double, scoring 13 points and grabbing 10 rebounds with three blocked shots for the Scarlet Knights (1-0).Its been a while, said Freeman, who red-shirted after seven games last year. To be back playing is really exciting. Especially to get a win. It felt good.Transfers Nigel Johnson (Kansas State) and CJ Gettys (UNC-Wilmington) added 11 points and six rebounds in their Rutgers debuts.Charlie Marquardt, the coachs son, had 19 points for Molloy (0-1), while Jaylen Morris added 13.Rutgers took a 9-0 lead that it never relinquished. Molloy got within five early in the second half and trailed 52-46 before the Scarlet Knights scored 18 straight to break it open.I think when we got it to five we ran out of gas, Molloy coach Charles Marquardt said. But with 12 minutes left its five, what more can I ask for?BIG PICTUREMolloy: Despite the loss, playing tough against a Biig Ten opponent was a positive experience for a young team that includes five freshmen and just two holdover seniors.ddddddddddddRutgers: The return of Freeman is a huge boost to the Knights frontcourt. After transferring from junior college, Freeman injured his knee -- and was granted a medical redshirt -- while averaging 13.1 points and 5.3 rebounds last season.BENCH BOOSTWilliams came off the bench and hit 5-of-8 3-pointers, as Rutgers reserves scored exactly half of the Knights points. I have to give credit to my teammates, Williams said. They believe in me and know what Im capable of. They gave it to me in my sweet spot and I was able to knock them down.LONG ISLAND SUPPORTLike Stony Brook, Molloy is located on Long Island. Although the schools never met when Pikiell coached the Seawolves, Marquardt feels he can turn Rutgers around. I think hes going to be great, he said. Hes got skills, hes got guys that can knock down shots and tremendous size.GOAL METPikiell said one of his teams goals is to hold teams under 40 percent shooting, which Rutgers did in limiting Molloy to 38 percent.UP NEXTMolloy: The Lions will see how well conditioned they are as they play the College of St. Rose on Saturday and face LeMoyne Sunday in the College of Saint Rose Tipoff Classic.Rutgers: After a day off, Rutgers hosts Drexel Sunday afternoon as Pikiell attempts to become the first coach to start 2-0 in his first season at Rutgers since Bob Wenzel in 1988. ' ' '