The Twists and Turns in the Michigan Man vs. Louisville Fan Altercation at the Yum! Center
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When No. 4 Michigan played No. 1 Louisville in the Big Ten/ACC challenge, the most interesting thing that happened at the KFC Yum! Center wasn’t on the hardwood.
While the Cards took care of business on the court, a Michigan fan was stirring it up in the aisle. A video of the incident surfaced on Facebook shortly after UofL beat the Wolverines by 15. Before you watch, prepare to hear many, many bad words.
Seen this on Facebook. Were any of y’all near this? Lol pic.twitter.com/FROg557LSD
— Joshua Daniel (@ThatJoshDude_) December 4, 2019
The Michigan Man’s attire is objectively hilarious. The shirt really plays into pompous Michigan stereotypes. Also, what’s the deal with the headband?
Many jokes poking fun at Michigan Man were made until another angle of the altercation was released, this time showing that he was in fact provoked by a Louisville fan who shoved him in the chest as he walked up the aisle. The Louisville fan oozed courage, immediately backing away as soon as he shoved Michigan Man.
@KySportsRadio Another view changes the dynamic pic.twitter.com/RVP2Jin4tp
— ghk4171 (@ghk4171) December 4, 2019
The videos provided plenty of ammunition for online bickering until Joey Craig provided some clarity. A reputable car dealer with more than a handful of lots around Kentuckiana, the entire event unfolded right in front of Craig.
There are two lessons we can quickly learn from this story. First and foremost, don’t be jerks to opposing fans. Friendly trash-talk can be fun but there’s no reason to be nasty. Secondly, the next time you prepare to pick up your online torch and pitchfork, remember that there might be another side of the story.
12 Comments for The Twists and Turns in the Michigan Man vs. Louisville Fan Altercation at the Yum! Center
Wish more UL fans had the class of Joey Craig. I have NEVER had a good experience ar the hands or in the presence of UL fans. When their team sucks, they’re quiet as church mice. If they’re anywhere in the rankings or above .500 in football, they’re some of the biggest dbags there can be
Not just the men, either
Sounds about right for about 15% of the UofL fan base is trash.
Terrible a person can’t wear the other teams stuff without being attacked.
To be fair, it was too soon for them to be seeing people in blue throwing L’s down. lol
Nice! Lol
I’m confused about how Joey thinks we play them in Louisville this year if he’s a season ticket holder.
Yep, saw that, too; he’s confused, we have them at home.
Some things never change. But I guess every fan base has those types and eventually they’ll run into each other at games. At least it didn’t come to blows.
Getting physical is uncalled for but he certainly didn’t appear innocent prior to the shove. I couldn’t make out what was going on but it sure seemed like he was being antagonistic.
We are taught in kindergarten to keep our hands to ourselves. Unless the dude was cussin his mama, there’s no point in all that. Just louisville bein louisville.
Sorry guys, but Kentucky fans are allowed to show the L’s down, but not Michigan fans. Get out of town M. That’s li’l brother your messing with.
Michigan fans (and all other fans) have my express permission to show the L’s down to UofL fans. This type of d-bag on d-bag violence could happen even if there were no stupid hand gestures used by certain fans.