Ohio State has moved quickly to distance itself from a very ugly story out of Columbus this week. According to a statement from head coach Ryan Day, the Buckeyes have dismissed defensive backs Amir Riep and Jahsen Wint after the pair was charged with rape by threat of force and kidnapping for the purposes of engaging in sexual activity on Tuesday. “I have dismissed Amir Riep and Jahsen Wint from our football program. I am not making any statement on the criminal charges, but it is clear they did not live up to our standards and my expectations,” Day said in a release. “The athletics department will make sure they both continue to have access to the health and well-being resources available to students and student-athletes. Due to the ongoing criminal investigation, I will not be commenting further.” OSU had previously suspended Wint and Riep from team activities late Tuesday evening as the school…
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