If Rebellion had a face, it better be Dave Portnoy. He seems to be the only man standing behind Michigan football. The university saw ups and downs throughout the overhyped sign-stealing allegation. However, the end to this fiasco appears to be near after the Big 10 suspended Michigan’s head coach.
Adding to the drama, Dave Portnoy has taken a stand in support of the beleaguered team. Portnoy’s passionate defence of the Wolverines and his challenge to the Big Ten’s decision against Jim Harbaugh have added a new dimension to this unfolding saga. As the Wolverines continue their journey, they carry with them the hopes and expectations of their fans.
Dave Portnoy bringing in the constitution
Dave Portnoy took the stage at the Barstool College Football Show to hail Michigan. Also known as “El Presidente” of the Barstool Studio, Dave has already got a round of booing from the audience. And when asked by his co-host, “Big game today for you, Michigan Penn State and I’m just gonna give the floor to you. I mean obviously a massive game without your head coach on the side.” Portnoy took the opportunity and swept it away.
What the Big Ten is doing to Michigan is against the constitution of the United States pic.twitter.com/4vqdCesMxn
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) November 11, 2023
He said, “Well yeah, we’ve been going through a lot of sh*t in Auburn. Illegal sh*t I would say they suspended the horrible Jim Harbaugh without soil through the Constitution.” Later on, he clarified the Constitution reference, which he said meant ‘due process’ with it. Dave Portnoy challenged the Big Ten’s decision against the Michigan coach.
Coach-less Michigan thrashes Penn State
The Michigan Wolverines, despite Jim Harbaugh, managed to secure a resounding victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions. The game, which took place at Beaver Stadium, ended with a score of 24-15 in favor of the Wolverines. The Wolverines’ defense was particularly impressive, allowing only 231.4 yards and 6.7 points per game. Their offense was equally formidable, overwhelming opponents with a plus-306-point differential.
The Wolverines now face a challenging schedule, with games against the Maryland Terrapins and the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. If they manage to secure victories in these games, they could potentially face the 22nd-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference Championship. The Big Ten Conference had suspended Harbaugh for the remainder of the regular season due to a sign-stealing scandal. Several players held up signs that read
“Free Jim Harbaugh,” indicating their support for their beleaguered coach.As they move forward, the Wolverines will undoubtedly continue to demonstrate these qualities, regardless of the challenges they face. The Wolverines’ path is simple: win and survive. Their schedule hasn’t been the most difficult. But if they can defeat the Terrapins, Buckeyes, and Hawkeyes, they will be able to claim a top-four spot in the College Football Playoff.
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