Rutgers football head coach Chris Ash addresses the media during the Big Ten football media day at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago in July.(Photo: David Banks/USA TODAY Sports) COLUMBUS – There are plenty of connections and similarities between the Ohio State and Rutgers football teams, at least on the sidelines, if not in talent level. Yes, it will be a homecoming for Chris Ash today in “The Horseshoe,” as he returns to the school where he was co-defensive coordinator for the past two seasons. His replacement as co-defensive coordinator also is Ohio State’s assistant head coach. His name is Greg Schiano, and he will be facing his former team for the first time. Schiano, of course, led Rutgers to prominence a decade ago, getting a signature win in the Texas Bowl in 2006 and then knocking off second-ranked South Florida a year later. Beating No. 2 Ohio State today will be a much tougher task. The quick-strike Buckeyes can score from anywhere, and not only on offense. They have returned four interceptions for TDs this season, and had a bye week to prepare. RELATED: EDELSON: With nothing to lose, Rutgers has much to gain Gannett New Jersey’s team of college…
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