PSA: you should never use social media to rip a player, whether it’s due to fantasy football or a bad play they made or whatever. Just don’t do it!
In this case, harassment from Dallas Cowboys fans was aimed at the wrong player, and a retired one at that.
Die-hards have been going after Rashad Jennings for the play that led to Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott suffering a horrific ankle injury. The problem? He retired from the NFL in 2016 after three years with the Giants … and he played running back.
But because he wore No. 23 — like Logan Ryan, who was the cornerback involved in the play and who had a classy response to the incident — he’s been getting all kinds of hate-tweets sent his way:
Just like politics. People write and believe anything on the internet. Some of y’all just simply have to do better. I’m working on my next book not playing football. pic.twitter.com/DTiJYW12xU
— Rashad Jennings (@RashadJennings) October 12, 2020
How I Ended Dak's Career: Volume 1
— deadlyeffect (@deadlyeffect_) October 11, 2020
@RashadJennings you just HAD TO tackle Dak to feel like a big man? Couldn’t just push him out of bounds, HAD TO tackle the QB and break his leg?? #mosthatedplayerof2020
— Sbreze (@Sbreze1) October 11, 2020
Lol to those believing @RashadJennings is the blame for Daks injury
He retired three years ago….
— Becka (@Beckerrr123) October 13, 2020
Those are the ones we could print. Part of the issue? A writer actually posted a story accidentally listing Jennings as the tackler, and he apologized:
When I posted the initial Dak story, I listed @RashadJennings as the tackler (long story). Apparently before it was corrected, Jennings (now a NYT best-selling author) was bombarded with social media hate. Lay off the guy. That's insane. And don't focus on the real tackler.
— Roy Lang III (@RoyLangIII) October 12, 2020
Jennifer. Yes the initial story has the wrong tackler. It’s been corrected. I apologize.
— Roy Lang III (@RoyLangIII) October 12, 2020
Accepted but not moved by an apology. I’d like a written “article” instead if an apology. I would like to see an opinionated article about the power and responsibility you and all journalist have to be accurate. I think it’s very timely. https://t.co/viX08GuufG
— Rashad Jennings (@RashadJennings) October 12, 2020
Mistakes happen. But harassing an athlete online because of a play? Nope.
