Rutgers quarterback Chris Laviano’s maturation process shifts into high gear when the Scarlet Knights host No. 1 Ohio State Saturday night.(Photo: Associated Press) PISCATAWAY – They voices of the critics have been muted – at least for this week. That’s the way it works, these uneasy truces between Div. I quarterbacks and their respective fanbases. Goes with the territory. But the relationship between Chris Laviano and Scarlet Nation, with a vocal segment crying for Hayden Rettig, has been particularly rocky. Which is why they past two weekends have been as important as any in the Scarlet Knights’ recent history. Because Laviano’s performances have been vitally important for a redshirt sophomore trying to become a leader moving forward. And with the Scarlet Knights heading into Saturday night’s showdown with No. 1 Ohio State coming off the remarkable road comeback from a 25-point deficit Laviano engineered, there’s at least sense that, in a sold out High Point Solutions Stadium, something incredible might just be possible. ASBURY PARK PRESS Rutgers needs a win, not another moral victory “Certain areas I’m pleased. And then certain areas like interceptions and sacks I want to get better at,’’ Laviano said…
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