Greg Schiano discusses Spring Practice Award Winners

Photo by Benjamin Solomon/Getty Images Offensive tackle Hollin Pierce was recognized for his improvement this spring.During halftime of the Scarlet-White game on Thursday night, Rutgers football announced the winners of this year’s Spring Awards. Head coach Greg Schiano had said earlier this month that he had reinstated the awards after they were abruptly cancelled in 2016 by former head coach Chris Ash. The Spring Awards have traditionally been given out annually for decades.

Defensive back Robert Longerbeam won the Frank R. Burns Award, which has honors the player who displays extraordinary mental and physical toughness during spring practice. He played five games as a true freshman last…