Ohio State linebacker K’Vaughan Pope was escorted to the locker room by a team official during the second quarter of the Buckeyes’ 59-7 win over Akron on Saturday night following a heated exchange with coaches on the sideline. The altercation was reportedly prompted when he was not substituted onto the field for a series. In a pair of since-deleted tweets, Pope later wrote during the second quarter, “good lucc (sic) to my teammates” and “f– ohio state,” using a slang spelling for the obscenity. The Big Ten Network, which was broadcasting the game, reported that Pope quit the team. He also threw his gloves into the stands in frustration before leaving the field, according to the telecast. K’Vaughan Pope: Ohio State linebacker K’Vaughan Pope quit the Buckeyes. Here’s what to know about him Social reaction: ‘This is the Ohio State football I remember’: Ohio State fans enjoyed the win over Akron on Twitter Postgame…
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