The former Don Bosco star was the perfect person to make that play. He was Schiano’s first recruit when the head coach returned to Piscataway, and throughout the past two seasons, he was the Scarlet Knights’ best player. He put Rutgers within 68 seconds of its first win over a ranked opponent in 15 years and 40 tries dating back to 2009.

An attempt to ice the kicker turned into a heartbreaking loss for Rutgers against No. 25 Illinois, 38-31.  Trailing by one with 10 seconds remaining, the Illini were faced with a fourth-and-13 at the 40-yard line of the Scarlet Knights.

Olano missed the kick—but it didn't count because Schiano had already called a timeout. Illinois coach Bret Bielema changed his mind during the break. Instead of sending out Ola

Rutgers coach Greg Schiano cost his team a game Saturday, effectively by trying to ice the opposing kicker. The Scarlet Knights suffered a demoralizing