In the time-honored tradition of kicking your rivals when they’re down, Twitter is a great place to take some jabs.
Michigan and Penn State have started the eight-game Big Ten season in memorable fashion. Unfortunately for Wolverine and Nittany Lion fans, it’s memorable for all the wrong reasons. But in the world of college football fandom, one team’s misery is another team’s joy, and former Ohio State quarterback, Cardale Jones, didn’t miss the opportunity.
After Michigan was thoroughly dominated and embarrassed at home and Penn State became the first team in 30 plus years to be ranked in the preseason top 10 and start 0-4, Jones took to social media to fan the flames while giving some love to former Ohio State defensive coordinator, Luke Fickell.
Jones posted a “Breaking News” story, mocking the two the East division bottom dwellers, saying the Big Ten has sent them to the American Athletic Conference in return for the Cincinnati Bearcats.
🚨Breaking News🚨 after getting completely annihilated this weekend, the @BigTen is sending @UMichFootball & @PennStateFball to the @American_Conf for @GoBearcatsFB
— Cardale Jones (@CJ1two) November 15, 2020
Ouch! Expectations were high for both Michigan and Penn State at the beginning of the season, but things have soured quickly.
While I’m sure Michigan and Penn State fans are none too happy with the trolling, just remember, it’s all in good fun, as we older Buckeye fans remember all too well from the 80s and 90s. We’re just thankful those days were well before the time of social media.
Things may turn someday. Until then, we’ll keep giggling with Jones at the expense of our rivals.
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