Found January 26, 2012 on The Big Lead:
Greg Schiano is leaving Rutgers for the NFL. After staying for a decade and turning down multiple high-profile college programs, it's hard to blame him. His departure less than a week before signing day, however, places the Scarlet Knights in a sticky wicket.
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