Michigan punter Blake O’Neill received death threats on Twitter, according to Dan Jenkins of CBS Detroit, after his botched punt in Saturday’s game against rival Michigan State led to a game-winning touchdown for the Spartans as time expired.
. @blakewoneill I hate you. I. Hate. You.
— Sean Kenzel (@SeanKenzel) October 17, 2015
There's no way to describe how Michigan St. just beat Michigan on the game's final play. You just have to watch it. http://t.co/YRIFcG0uuH
— ESPN (@espn) October 17, 2015
Michigan Athletic Director Jim Hackett sent a letter to Michigan fans:
Letter from Jim Hackett to Michigan fans after Saturday's game: pic.twitter.com/wv71K5FqUi
— Max Cohen (@MaxACohen) October 18, 2015
Michigan dropped to 5-2 with the loss