Few things happen in a vacuum. There is usually history, context and circumstance. For the most memorable play in Ohio State’s 49-10 victory over Rutgers on Saturday, there is plenty. A fourth-quarter punt in a 39-point game should have been forgettable. But when Ohio State’s Jesse Mirco ran instead of kicked and got decked out of bounds, it sparked a scene that fortunately didn’t go beyond mild shoves and angry words. The enduring image from Saturday will be of Buckeyes coach Ryan Day and Scarlet Knights coach Greg Schiano pointing fingers and yelling at each other before calm was restored. Ohio State vs Rutgers:Joey Kaufman’s Scarlet & Gray Matter When the game ended, Day and Schiano spoke warmly at midfield, patting each other on the shoulders. In their postgame comments, both coaches said there were no hard feelings and professed mutual respect and admiration. But again, there is history, context…
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