:root {
  --rutgersRed: #cc0033;
  --overlay: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  --header-h: 84px;
  --navShadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html,
body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  color: #1a1a1a;
  font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  background: #f8f8f8;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: 20px;
}

a {
  color: var(--rutgersRed);
  text-decoration: none;
}

a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

h1,
h2,
h3 {
  margin: 0;
}

h1 {
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

h2 {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 2rem 0 1rem;
}

.page {
  display: block;
}

.page[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

body.no-scroll {
  overflow: hidden;
  touch-action: none;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: auto;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  left: 12px;
  top: 8px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  background: #fff;
  color: #000;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 1001;
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--rutgersRed);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

:where(h1, h2, [role="heading"], section, main):focus {
  outline: none;
}

body.home-bg {
  --overlay: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

body.membership-bg {
  --overlay: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

body.raffle-bg {
  background: #0b0b0b;
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* Header */
.birdseye-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 12px 0;
}

/* Brand */
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: contain;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
}

.site-title {
  font-family: "Dancing Script", cursive;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--rutgersRed);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .site-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2.3rem);
  }

  .brand-logo {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }
}

/* Desktop nav */
.nav.desktop-nav ul.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav.desktop-nav ul.nav-list li {
  margin: 0;
}

.nav.desktop-nav ul.nav-list li > a {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #2a2a2a !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: color 0.18s ease, opacity 0.18s ease;
}

.nav.desktop-nav ul.nav-list li > a:hover,
.nav.desktop-nav ul.nav-list li > a:focus {
  color: var(--rutgersRed) !important;
}

.nav.desktop-nav ul.nav-list li > a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0.55rem;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: var(--rutgersRed);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease;
}

.nav.desktop-nav ul.nav-list li > a:hover::after,
.nav.desktop-nav ul.nav-list li > a:focus::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav.desktop-nav ul.nav-list li.wsite-nav-current > a,
.nav.desktop-nav ul.nav-list li > a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: #111 !important;
}

.nav.desktop-nav ul.nav-list li.wsite-nav-current > a::after,
.nav.desktop-nav ul.nav-list li > a[aria-current="page"]::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav.desktop-nav ul.nav-list {
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile toggle + menu (matches your HTML exactly) */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nav.desktop-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  #rcc-toggle.nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
}

/* Toggle button (#rcc-toggle) */
#rcc-toggle {
  position: fixed;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  z-index: 1100;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  cursor: pointer;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  appearance: none;
}

#rcc-toggle:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--rutgersRed);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* This is ONLY for the toggle’s “Menu” label (does not affect your .label utility elsewhere) */
#rcc-toggle .label {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

/* Hamburger lines use your <span class="icon"> */
#rcc-toggle .icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 22px;
  height: 14px;
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--rutgersRed);
}

#rcc-toggle .icon,
#rcc-toggle .icon::before,
#rcc-toggle .icon::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

#rcc-toggle .icon {
  top: 6px;
}

#rcc-toggle .icon::before {
  top: -6px;
}

#rcc-toggle .icon::after {
  top: 6px;
}

#rcc-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .icon {
  background: transparent;
}

#rcc-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .icon::before {
  transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
}

#rcc-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .icon::after {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile menu panel */
.mobile-menu[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

#mobile-menu.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: calc(var(--header-h, 84px) + 8px);
  right: 12px;
  width: min(92vw, 420px);
  max-height: calc(100dvh - var(--header-h, 84px) - 24px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  transition: opacity 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease, visibility 0.18s;
}

#mobile-menu.mobile-menu.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: none;
}

#mobile-menu ul.nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

#mobile-menu .group-label {
  margin: 8px 8px 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #666;
}

#mobile-menu .divider {
  height: 1px;
  margin: 10px 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

#mobile-menu a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 8px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  background: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  white-space: normal;
  word-break: break-word;
}

#mobile-menu a[aria-current="page"] {
  background: var(--rutgersRed);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
}

/* Hero */
.hero {
  text-align: center;
  background: transparent;
  margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);
  margin-right: calc(50% - 50vw);
  width: 100vw;
  max-width: 100vw;
}



/* =========================
   HERO: NEXT MEETING / NEXT GAME CARDS (Home only)
========================= */
.hero{ position: relative; }

.hero-next-row{
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  top: 16px;
  width: min(1120px, 92vw);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  z-index: 3;
}

@media (max-width: 780px){
  .hero-next-row{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; top: 12px; gap: 12px; }
}

.hero-next-card{
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-next-card::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 20% 10%, rgba(204,0,51,0.10), transparent 60%);
  opacity: .9;
}

.hero-next-card--meeting::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 12px;
  bottom: 12px;
  width: 6px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--rutgersRed), rgba(204,0,51,0.15));
}

.hero-next-card--game::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 12px;
  bottom: 12px;
  width: 6px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.9), rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
}

.next-card__kicker{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.65);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.next-card__title{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #121212;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.next-card__meta{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.next-card__meta + .next-card__meta{ margin-top: 6px; }

/* Ensure hero panel clears the absolute next-row */
.hero{ padding-top: clamp(190px, 24vh, 280px); }

/* =========================
   HERO PANEL polish
========================= */
.hero-panel{
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.hero-panel h1{ letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
body.home-bg .hero {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding-top: clamp(220px, 24vh, 320px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px);
  background: linear-gradient(var(--overlay), var(--overlay)),
    url("../assets/jerseymikebackground.webp") center/cover no-repeat, #9a9a9a;
  border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  overflow: hidden;
}

body.home-bg .hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 160px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, #f8f8f8 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-panel {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  isolation: isolate;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.hero-panel > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-panel h1 {
  color: #0f0f0f;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-panel p {
  color: #222;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 2px solid var(--rutgersRed);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.12s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.btn + .btn {
  margin-left: 0.4rem;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--rutgersRed);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-outline {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--rutgersRed);
}

/* Section title + cards */
.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3.4vw, 30px);
}

.cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-block: 1.25rem;
}

.card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.18s, box-shadow 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: #e6e6e6;
  }
}

.card h3 {
  color: var(--rutgersRed);
}

/* Social icons */
.social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.social-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  color: #111;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.12s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.social-link:hover,
.social-link:focus {
  background: var(--rutgersRed);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--rutgersRed);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.hero-social {
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.hero-social .social-link {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0.55rem;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  color: #111;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.hero-social .social-link:hover,
.hero-social .social-link:focus {
  background: var(--rutgersRed);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--rutgersRed);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.25);
}

.hero-social .social-link span {
  display: none;
}

.hero-social .icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

/* Club section */
.club-section {
  background: #0b0b0b;
  color: #eee;
  padding: clamp(28px, 5vw, 56px) 0;
  margin-top: clamp(8px, 2vw, 16px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  box-shadow: inset 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Mobile: tighten space above Supporting Rutgers section */
@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .club-section {
    margin-top: 0;        /* removes extra stacked gap */
    padding-top: 20px;    /* intentional spacing from cards */
  }
}

/* Mobile: reduce gap below Next Game cards */
@media (max-width: 780px) {
  body.home-bg .hero {
    padding-bottom: 28px; /* try 36px if too tight*/
  }
}



.club-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: clamp(24px, 5vw, 60px);
  align-items: center;
}

.club-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.club-text {
  max-width: 600px;
}

.club-heading {
  color: var(--rutgersRed);
  font-family: "Dancing Script", cursive;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.2vw, 2.6rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.club-copy {
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #e8e8e8;
  margin: 0;
}

.video-wrapper.small-video {
  position: relative;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 480px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.video-wrapper.small-video::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  padding-top: 56.25%;
}

.video-wrapper.small-video iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

.club-image {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0;
}

.club-image .club-team {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .club-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .club-left {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .video-wrapper.small-video {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .club-image {
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .club-image {
    transform: translateY(-6%);
  }

  .club-section {
    overflow: visible;
  }
}

/* Meeting tables */
.meeting-dates {
  margin: 48px auto 56px;
}

.meeting-note {
  color: #555;
  text-align: center;
  margin: -4px 0 16px;
}

.table-scroller {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.meeting-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.meeting-table th,
.meeting-table td {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.meeting-table thead th {
  background: var(--rutgersRed);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.meeting-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: #fafafa;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .meeting-table thead {
    display: none;
  }

  .meeting-table tr {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }

  .meeting-table td {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
    border: 0;
    padding: 8px 0;
  }

  .meeting-table td::before {
    content: attr(data-label);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #333;
  }
}

/* Schedule block */
.schedule-block {
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.schedule-note,
.schedule-fallback {
  text-align: center;
  color: #555;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0.75rem;
}

.schedule-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding: 1rem;
}

.schedule-status {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  color: #444;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.schedule-footnote {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #666;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
  text-align: center;
}

/* 50/50 raffle */
.raffle-wrap {
  background: #000;
  color: #eee;
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px) 0 clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  box-shadow: inset 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.raffle-title {
  color: var(--rutgersRed);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.2vw, 2.8rem);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.raffle-intro {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin: 12px 0 18px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.raffle-intro a {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.raffle-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  color: #f0f0f0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.raffle-table th,
.raffle-table td {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.raffle-table thead th {
  background: rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.9);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.raffle-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

/* Speed Limit Club */
.slc-figure {
  margin: 1rem auto;
  max-width: 980px;
}

.slc-figure img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.slc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.slc-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1rem 1rem 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.slc-tier {
  color: var(--rutgersRed);
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.slc-amt {
  color: #444;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Utilities used in your HTML */
.pad-top {
  padding-top: clamp(24px, 6vw, 48px);
}

.h4 {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.6vw, 22px);
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0.5rem;
}

.label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0.35rem;
}

.muted {
  color: #666;
}

.small {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.lede {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  color: #555;
}

/* Section divider */
.section-divider {
  height: 1px;
  width: min(1200px, 92%);
  margin: clamp(18px, 3.5vw, 28px) auto;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 12%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) 50%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 88%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  );
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-divider--soft {
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Next Meeting + Next Game banners */
.next-meeting-banner {
  background: #fff3f6;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.15);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: nmFadeIn 0.5s ease-in forwards;
  animation-delay: 0.15s;
}

@keyframes nmFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.nm-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding-block: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.nm-label {
  color: #7a0a20;
}

.nm-date {
  font-weight: 800;
}

.nm-location,
.nm-guests {
  color: #333;
}

.nm-sep {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.next-game-banner {
  background: #eef7ff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 92, 191, 0.15);
}

.ng-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding-block: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ng-label {
  color: #063e7a;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.ng-opponent {
  font-weight: 800;
}

.ng-when,
.ng-where {
  color: #333;
}

.ng-sep {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nm-inner,
  .ng-inner {
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .nm-sep,
  .ng-sep {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Benefits panel */
.membership-intro {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(20px, 4vw, 32px);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #333;
}

.membership-intro p {
  margin-bottom: 1em;
}

.membership-intro strong {
  color: var(--rutgersRed);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.benefits-panel {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: clamp(16px, 2.4vw, 22px);
  margin: clamp(18px, 3vw, 28px) auto;
  max-width: 1000px;
}

.benefits-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(12px, 2vw, 16px);
}

.benefits-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.benefits-figure {
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.benefits-figure img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  background: #fafafa;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.benefits-figure figcaption {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #666;
}

.benefits-dialog {
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  max-width: min(95vw, 1400px);
  max-height: 90vh;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.benefits-dialog::backdrop {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.benefits-dialog img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.dialog-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: 10px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 0;
  background: #fff;
  color: #111;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.dialog-close:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .benefits-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .benefits-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .benefits-actions .btn {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Students CTA */
.students-cta {
  margin: 2rem 0 2.5rem;
}

.students-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1rem;
}

.students-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.students-card p {
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.students-mail {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--rutgersRed);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.students-mail:hover {
  opacity: 0.92;
}

/* PayPal form */
.rcc-paypal {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  justify-items: center;
  text-align: left;
}

.rcc-paypal .pp-fields {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.rcc-paypal .pp-label {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #222;
}

.rcc-paypal .pp-select {
  appearance: none;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  background: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) inset;
}

.rcc-paypal .pp-select:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--rutgersRed);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.rcc-paypal .pp-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 2px solid var(--rutgersRed);
  background: var(--rutgersRed);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.22);
  transition: transform 0.08s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, background 0.18s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.rcc-paypal .pp-button:hover,
.rcc-paypal .pp-button:focus {
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.28);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.rcc-paypal .pp-button:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.35);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.rcc-paypal .pp-lock {
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.rcc-paypal .pp-byline {
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-left: 0.15rem;
}

.rcc-paypal .pp-note {
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #555;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  background: #0b0b0b;
  color: #eee;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.site-footer a {
  color: #eee;
}

.footer-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem 1rem;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-social .social-link {
  padding: 0.4rem;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #fff;
}

.footer-social .social-link:hover,
.footer-social .social-link:focus {
  background: var(--rutgersRed);
  border-color: var(--rutgersRed);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.25);
}

.footer-social .icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.footer-social .social-link span {
  display: none;
}

/* Mobile polish */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding-inline: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  
.hero-panel {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    max-width: 94vw;
    margin-bottom: clamp(10px, 2vw, 16px);
  }

  .hero-panel .btn {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
  }

  .hero-panel .btn + .btn {
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .cards {
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }

  .card {
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    margin: 1.25rem 0 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* PSLC button enhancement */
.btn.btn-primary[href*="cvent.com"] {
  background-color: var(--rutgersRed);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
}

.btn.btn-primary[href*="cvent.com"]:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.4);
  background-color: #b8002a;
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .b1g-ticker__track{ animation: none !important; transform: none !important; }
}


/* HTML cleanup additions: strong link + small spacing utilities */
.link-strong{
  color: var(--rutgersRed);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.link-strong:hover,
.link-strong:focus{
  color: #990026;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.mt-8{ margin-top:8px; }
.mt-12{ margin-top:12px; }
.mt-18{ margin-top:18px; }

/* Sticky footer layout (prevents blank space below footer on short pages) */
html, body { height: 100%; }

body{
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

#router{
  flex: 1 0 auto; /* main content grows to fill remaining height */
}

.site-footer{
  margin-top: auto; /* pushes footer to bottom when content is short */
}

/* ============================================================
   Membership + Speed page polish (ADDITIVE ONLY)
   - Center Students + Checkout titles
   - Wrap Checkout in same “card” style as Students
   - Keep Students email + Join PSLC CTAs centered and consistent
   ============================================================ */

/* Center Students title */
.students-card h3{
  text-align: center;
}

/* Center Students email button row */
.students-card > p:last-child{
  text-align: center;
}

/* Make Students email button match your .btn / .btn-primary look */
.students-mail{
  padding: 0.8rem 1.1rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--rutgersRed);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.12s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  background: var(--rutgersRed);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.students-mail:hover{
  opacity: 0.92;
  text-decoration: none;
}

@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .students-mail:hover{
    transform: translateY(-1px);
  }
}

/* Checkout: make it a card like Students */
#paypal-checkout.checkout{
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 2.5rem;
}

/* Center Checkout title + intro text (form stays centered as-is) */
#paypal-checkout.checkout .h4{
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

#paypal-checkout.checkout > p{
  text-align: center;
  color: #555;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
}

/* Speed page: center Join PSLC CTA block */
.slc-cta{
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* =========================
   B1G SCORE TICKER
   - Shows today's B1G MBB games if any
   - Otherwise shows the next future date with B1G games
========================= */

.b1g-ticker{
  width: 100%;
  background: #0e0e0e;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  height: 46px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.b1g-ticker[hidden]{
  display: none !important;
}

.b1g-ticker__viewport{
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Pause scroll on hover (mobile/tablet only) */
@media (max-width: 899px){
  .b1g-ticker:hover .b1g-ticker__track,
  .b1g-ticker:focus-within .b1g-ticker__track{
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
}

.b1g-ticker__track{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: max-content;
  transform: translate3d(0,0,0);
  animation: rccTickerScroll 52s linear infinite;
  animation-delay: 0s;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.b1g-ticker__seq{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0 14px;
}

@keyframes rccTickerScroll{
  /* With duplicated content in the track, -50% moves exactly one full cycle */
  from { transform: translate3d(0,0,0); }
  to   { transform: translate3d(-50%,0,0); }
}

.b1g-ticker__label{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(204,0,51,0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(204,0,51,0.35);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* Live indicator dot inside the label */
.b1g-live{
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #2ee59d;
  margin: 0 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46,229,157,0.55);
  animation: b1gPulse 1.2s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes b1gPulse{
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46,229,157,0.55); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(46,229,157,0.00); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46,229,157,0.00); }
}

.b1g-ticker__item{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  line-height: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.b1g-ticker__item:hover{
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Highlight Rutgers matchups */

.b1g-ticker__item .matchup{
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.b1g-ticker__item .time{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.b1g-ticker__item .status{
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.b1g-ticker__item.is-live .status{ color: #2ee59d; }
.b1g-ticker__item.is-final .status{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60); }

.b1g-ticker__sep{
  width: 1px;
  height: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

@media (max-width: 768px){
  .b1g-ticker{ height: 48px; }
  .b1g-ticker__track{ animation-duration: 62s; }
  .b1g-ticker__item{ font-size: 0.88rem; }
}

/* Desktop: remove animation delay to prevent startup stutter */
@media (min-width: 900px){
  .b1g-ticker__track{
    animation-delay: 0s;
  }
}



/* --- B1G Ticker Enhancements (desktop spotlight + mobile next-preview chip) --- */
.b1g-ticker__chip{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}



/* =========================
   END B1G SCORE TICKER
========================= */


/* =========================================================
   HOME HERO SPACING FIX (wins against body.home-bg .hero)
   - Desktop: reduce dead space between cards + hero panel
   - Mobile: prevent stacked cards from overlapping hero panel
   ========================================================= */

/* Desktop/tablet: tighten spacing */
@media (min-width: 781px) {
  body.home-bg .hero {
    /* was: clamp(220px, 24vh, 320px) */
    padding-top: clamp(170px, 18vh, 240px);

    /* was: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) */
    padding-bottom: clamp(44px, 4vw, 72px);
  }

  /* optional: bring the cards slightly closer to center if desired */
  /* .hero-next-row { top: 20px; } */
}

/* Mobile: cards stack to 2 rows => hero must reserve more space */
@media (max-width: 780px) {
  body.home-bg .hero {
    padding-top: 360px;  /* was 430px — reduces the gap */
    padding-bottom: 28px;
  }
}




/* Very small phones: give a little extra breathing room */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  body.home-bg .hero {
    padding-top: 360px; /* or 340px if you want even tighter */
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   HERO NEXT CARDS — Rutgers theme + subtle "R" watermark
   Targets your actual classes: .hero-next-card / variants
   ========================================================= */

.hero-next-card{
  /* Slightly richer glass + a hint of scarlet */
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 12% 10%, rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.18), rgba(255,255,255,0) 60%),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.66);
  border: 1px solid rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.22);
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.26),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

/* Make meeting card feel "Rutgers scarlet" */
.hero-next-card--meeting{
  border-color: rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.30);
}

/* Keep game card a bit darker/neutral but still Rutgers-tinted */
.hero-next-card--game{
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

/* Improve text contrast slightly (still matches your current palette) */
.hero-next-card .next-card__kicker{
  color: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.70);
}
.hero-next-card .next-card__title{
  color: #111;
}
.hero-next-card .next-card__meta{
  color: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.82);
}

/* -----------------------------------------
   Rutgers "R" watermark (ultra subtle)
   - Uses pure CSS (no image needed)
   - Safe: pointer-events none
------------------------------------------ */
.hero-next-card::after{
  content: "R";
  position: absolute;
  right: 18px;
  bottom: 10px;
  font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 86px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.12);
  transform: rotate(-10deg);
  filter: blur(0.2px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Ensure watermark stays behind text */
.hero-next-card > *{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Mobile: slightly smaller watermark so it doesn't feel cramped */
@media (max-width: 780px){
  .hero-next-card::after{
    font-size: 74px;
    right: 14px;
    bottom: 8px;
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO BACKGROUND HARMONY
   - Softens the busy arena photo BEHIND the two top cards only
   ========================================================= */

.hero-next-row{
  /* ensure our halo can sit behind the cards */
  isolation: isolate;
}

.hero-next-row::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -22px -26px;          /* how far the soft area extends */
  border-radius: 28px;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;

  /* subtle dark veil + slight “glass” bloom */
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 50% 45%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.38) 0%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 55%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.00) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.00) 70%);

  filter: blur(10px);
  opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Make sure cards render above the halo */
.hero-next-card{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Mobile: a touch tighter so it doesn’t feel too “foggy” */
@media (max-width: 780px){
  .hero-next-row::before{
    inset: -18px -18px;
    filter: blur(9px);
    opacity: 0.92;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   NEXT GAME — Emphasize date/time
   ========================================================= */

/* Make the date/time line bold ONLY for Next Game */
.hero-next-card--game .next-card__meta{
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-next-card--game .next-card__meta{
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* =========================================================
   NEXT MEETING — Emphasize guest line
   ========================================================= */

/* Bold the guest name (line directly under the date) */
.hero-next-card--meeting .next-card__meta:first-of-type{
  font-weight: 800;
}
.hero-next-card--meeting .next-card__meta:first-of-type{
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
/* NEXT MEETING — make the guest line (first meta under the date/title) bold */
.hero-next-card--meeting .next-card__title + .next-card__meta{
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* =========================================================
   SEASONAL THEMING (auto via body classes)
   - season-in   (Nov–Feb)
   - season-post (Mar–Apr 15)
   - season-off  (Apr 16–Oct)
   ========================================================= */

/* IN-SEASON: slightly more “game day” scarlet energy */
body.season-in .hero-next-card{
  border-color: rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.34);
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 12% 10%, rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.22), rgba(255,255,255,0) 60%),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
}
body.season-in .hero-next-card::after{
  color: rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.14);
}

/* POSTSEASON: a touch sharper + “bigger moment” contrast */
body.season-post .hero-next-card{
  border-color: rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.42);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 54px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
}
body.season-post .hero-next-row::before{
  opacity: 1; /* slightly stronger readability behind cards */
}

/* OFFSEASON: calmer + softer */
body.season-off .hero-next-card{
  border-color: rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.18);
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 12% 10%, rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.12), rgba(255,255,255,0) 60%),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
}
body.season-off .hero-next-row::before{
  opacity: 0.88;
}
body.season-off .hero-next-card::after{
  color: rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.10);
}


/* =========================================================
   B1G TICKER — Rutgers highlight (single source of truth)
   ========================================================= */

.b1g-ticker .b1g-ticker__item.is-rutgers{
  background: rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.45);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* Hover: slightly stronger pill */
.b1g-ticker .b1g-ticker__item.is-rutgers:hover{
  background: rgba(204, 0, 51, 0.60);
}



/* =========================================================
   SUPPORTING RUTGERS SECTION — spacing + translucency polish
   ========================================================= */

/* Adjust vertical spacing */
.hero-panel{
  margin-top: 28px;      /* more space from meeting/game cards */
  margin-bottom: 12px;   /* less dead space below */

  padding-top: 36px;
  padding-bottom: 28px;  /* tighter bottom padding */

  /* More see-through glass */
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.70) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.55) 100%
    );

  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(120%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(120%);
}

/* Ensure text remains very readable */
.hero-panel h2{
  color: #111;
}

.hero-panel p{
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.78);
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE ONLY — tighten space above Supporting Rutgers panel
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 780px){
  .hero-panel{
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
}



/* B1G ticker edge fades (safe: does not change animation) */
.b1g-ticker__viewport { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

.b1g-ticker__viewport::before,
.b1g-ticker__viewport::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0; bottom:0;
  width:44px;              /* fade width */
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:10;
}

.b1g-ticker__viewport::before{
  left:0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(14,14,14,1), rgba(14,14,14,0));
}

.b1g-ticker__viewport::after{
  right:0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(14,14,14,1), rgba(14,14,14,0));
}

/* Desktop-only: ticker does NOT animate until JS says go */
@media (min-width: 900px){
  .b1g-ticker__track{ animation-play-state: paused; }
  html.ticker-go .b1g-ticker__track{ animation-play-state: running; }
}


/* PERF: Desktop blur is expensive (causes initial jank). Keep blur on mobile only. */
@media (min-width: 900px){
  .hero-panel{
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92); /* visually similar without blur cost */
  }
}

/* PERF: Reduce heavy shadows on desktop */
@media (min-width: 900px){
  body.home-bg .hero{
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  }
  .hero-panel{
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  }
}

/* PERF: homepage hero image can block first paint on desktop */
@media (min-width: 900px){
  body.home-bg .hero{
    content-visibility: auto;
    contain-intrinsic-size: 900px;
  }
}