Georgia's Bullard signs photo of Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. hit with 'Night Night'

Colin Gay, The Columbus Dispatch
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A Georgia-based sports memorabilia company is highlighting the hard hit that sent Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to the sideline at the College Football Playoff semifinal.

In Ohio State's 42-42 loss to the Bulldogs, Harrison absorbed a hit from Georgia safety Javon Bullard while trying to pull in a reception in the back of the end zone. Harrison, Ohio State coach Ryan Day disclosed, was knocked unconscious on the hit and was evaluated for a concussion.

"More Than Sports" is selling a "hand-signed photo" of Bullard's hit against Harrison in the Peach Bowl with the inscription "Night Night." The photo is selling for $129.99.

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According to the listing, the photo is and "100% Guaranteed Authentic Signature" and is certified by Beckett Authentication Services.

"More Than Sports," a Georgia-based memorabilia company, is selling a signed photo of Georgia safety Javon Bullard's hit against Marvin Harrison Jr. in the Peach Bowl with the inscription "Night Night."
"More Than Sports," a Georgia-based memorabilia company, is selling a signed photo of Georgia safety Javon Bullard's hit against Marvin Harrison Jr. in the Peach Bowl with the inscription "Night Night."

Harrison responded to the posting on Twitter.

"'Night Night,'" he wrote, "lol bet."

"More Than Sports" CEO Nick Radosta released a statement Wednesday night apologizing to Harrison and his family for the listing.

"What was intended to memorialize a big play in the Georgia Bulldogs national championship run was taken too far," Radosta wrote. "As football fans, we celebrate big hits and aggressive plays on the field, but we do not celebrate the injury of a player. Though it was deemed to be a legal hit by officials, and confirmed by Mr. Harrison himself, he was injured on that play. Therefore, the inscription accompanying the photograph was insensitive and inappropriate."

Radosta said the listing was removed from the inventory and the proceeds from the photo will be directed to Nationwide Children's Hospital.

"Mr. Harrison is an elite athlete, and we are blessed to see him take his takent to the field on Saturdays in the fall," Radosta continued. "I hope he can forgive my lapse in judgment and understand that it is not representative of my personal integrity, nor that of my company. We wish him a full recovery and look forward to seeing him play again next season."

"More Than Sports" also has signed photos of Georgia cornerback Kelee Ringo and receiver Adonai Mitchell among other postings.

On Instagram, "More Than Sports" has more than 5,400 followers and has the tag line of "The Ink You Can Trust!!"

The hit against Harrison was initially called as targeting, but was later overturned by the officiating crew, something Day vehemently disagreed with.

Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. takes a hit from Georgia safety Javon Bullard in a College Football Playoff semifinal.
Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. takes a hit from Georgia safety Javon Bullard in a College Football Playoff semifinal.

"I made a lot of calls after the game," Day said. "I felt like it was targeting. In the moment, when things are moving very fast and you can't see the replay, it's very hard to see. The hard thing for me is to see and understand that and have our medical staff let us know that he was knocked unconscious and that's why we're not going to let him back in the game, yet the flag gets picked up for targeting."

After the game, Harrison called Bullard's hit "just a football hit" in a "physical game."

"I'm OK," Harrison said after the Peach Bowl loss.

Harrison finished the Peach Bowl with five catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns.

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  • Sept. 2: Ohio State vs. Indiana, Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana

  • Sept. 9: Ohio State vs. Youngstown State, Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

  • Sept. 16: Ohio State vs. Western Kentucky, Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

  • Sept. 23: Ohio State vs. Notre Dame, Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana

  • Oct. 7: Ohio State vs. Maryland, Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

  • Oct. 14: Ohio State vs. Purdue, Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana

  • Oct. 21: Ohio State vs. Penn State, Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

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  • Nov. 18: Ohio State vs. Minnesota, Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

  • Nov. 25: Ohio State vs. Michigan, Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan

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