After Criticizing Big Ten’s Suspension of Jim Harbaugh, Dave Portnoy Opts to Feature Michigan Coach Over Himself

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy never shies away from sharing his unfeigned perspective on various avenues that intrigue him. His grievances stem from the Big Ten Conference?s decision to suspend Jim Harbaugh. He called the move criminal and even pronounced his intention to withdraw his support from the conference. However, the ?Michigan Man? had not expected the taunt that would come his way from an Ohio State fan.

The Michigan versus Ohio State game tonight will decide the East division winner for the Big Ten Championship Game. As a Michigan alum, Dave Portnoy was up in arms against the coach’s suspension. His temper took a subtle turn when an unexpected business opportunity came forth. Here’s what happened.

Dave Portnoy capitalizes on business opportunity

Dave Portnoy opened the floodgates of laughter with a derisive post on Twitter. A shirt designer shared his design for a new shirt showing an animated carbon copy of the media personality holding the Ohio State football coach in his arms as a baby.

The coach was supported by Portnoy in a baby carrier that bore the words “CRYIN’ RYAN”. Dave Portnoy held a baby feeder bottle in his hands while a smile garnished his face.

Ryan Day had a frown on his face from the feeling of general disgust at his state. The Barstool Sports president approved of the picture with one exception. He said, “I want Harbaugh’s face not mine and it’s a deal”. Chase Grizzly, the designer, had approached the sports commentator with a lucrative offer.

Mr. Grizzly tagged Dave Portnoy on an X post that said, “this is a message for @stoolpresidente if Ohio State wins tomorrow i get to sell this as a t-shirt on the @barstoolsports website and receive 100% profit if Michigan wins i will design any shirt of your liking for free let’s go @stoolpresidente”. To this, he replied saying, “Design me a shirt I can sell by kickoff. If I think it’s good you got a deal”. Now, this interaction is set to color the future heated exchanges between the two rival coaches.

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Ryan Day versus Jim Harbaugh

Coaches of rival teams share a begrudging respect for each other. However, that sentiment is lost on Ryan Day and Jim Harbaugh, who have had many nasty spats leading up to the big game tonight.

As a die-hard Michigan fan, Dave Portnoy has sided with Harbaugh and even pointed his anger at the conference for suspending him from coaching from the sidelines.

Dave Portnoy has taken to Twitter to air his grievances. Earlier?he called the Big Ten Conference ?criminal??for its treatment of the school he graduated from. However, much has been written and said about Michigan ever since. In his latest tweet, he supported Jim Harbaugh?s call for Michigan as??America?s Team??with the country?s flags.

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