Mrs. Savage played true to form. Tom was home for the first time all fall and barely two weeks off a sidelining concussion, so she warned her son – and Rutgers’ starting quarterback – her wary eye was open wide.

“Make sure you listen to the doctor,” she said. (Several times, according to Tom.)

Mr. Savage was supposed to be looser. He’s the one his son calls “hard-nosed,” the one likely to say, “Stop crying and get out there.”

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