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Michigan vs. Michigan State: Steelers' Devin Bush, Justin Layne remember 'The Stomp'

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Michigan players, including Devin Bush (in yellow), refused to move as MSU went through its pregame walk, and a confrontation ensued, Oct. 20, 2018. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press

PITTSBURGH — It wasn’t premeditated, just an emotional response to a rivalry destined to boil over.

That was former Michigan football linebacker Devin Bush’s explanation for stomping the Spartan logo a year ago at Spartan Stadium.

And that was former Michigan State football cornerback Justin Layne’s rationalization for his chocking gesture toward U-M's Eddie McDoom two seasons ago in Ann Arbor.