Fans of the Michigan football team have not taken the news of Jim Harbaugh being suspended for gameday for the last three games very well. In fact, it’s been quite embarrassing how immature some of the more public figures within their fanbase have responded. Playing the victim like a toddler who got their favorite toy taken away after using it as a weapon has been shameful.
It looks as if Harbaugh has been sent to the corner of the room for a short timeout while the adults talk about what they should do and an entire fanbase threw themselves on the floor in front of everyone and started throwing a temper tantrum.
Take for instance Dave Portnoy, the President of Bar Stool Sports. The foul-mouthed independent sports media member who is known for his pizza reviews is an unapologetic supporter of all things maize and blue. He is one of the most dramatic tantrum throwers at the moment.
Keep in mind the Big Ten made no effort NONE to contact Connor Stalions. Seems like they had no interest in finding the truth to begin with. This is just all the crybabies in the Big 10 ganging up on Michigan/King Kong cause they can't beat us. Sad day for America. https://t.co/9kxb23vvlO
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) November 10, 2023
Michigan is the straw that stirs the drink in the Big 10. Without Mich it's essentially the Mountain West. To treat us this way is criminal. As a Michigan Man I would not hesitate leaving the conf. See how life is without big brother. Watch them come crawling back.
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) November 10, 2023
Much like Portnoy, James Yonder is spitting venom as well. Yoder is the founder of Chat Sports and runs a very popular Michigan YouTube channel. Yoder’s anger is directed more towards Big Ten Commissioner Tony Pettiti believing that the timing of the suspension handed down by the Big Ten was that of a man who lacks courage.
TONY PETITTI IS A SPINELESS WEASEL
— James T. Yoder (@JamesYoder) November 10, 2023
The Victors Nation Podcast believes that Petitti’s suspension will only galvanize the team and the entire fanbase even more.
You just pissed off an entire program, University and fan base in🖕day 😂 not praying for our next opponents…good luck 🙂
— THE VICTORS NATION LLC (@victorsnation) November 10, 2023
If Michigan fans are having this difficult of a time with an additional three-game suspension, imagine what they will be like if the NCAA comes down on the program even harder, taking away wins and conference championships, while possibly even giving them future postseason bans and scholarship restrictions.
Social media is going to be a wild place as this scandal continues to play out over the coming months. Stay tuned.