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College athletes feeling the love, and hate, on Twitter

After Wisconsin’s Sam Dekker went 0-for-6 from three-point range in a national title loss to Duke.

Story by JOE CHRISTENSEN • jchristensen@startribune.com | Illustration by PHILL SPIKER • phill.spiker@startribune.com

“You’re the worst kicker in Alabama history.”

“Don’t come back to campus.”

The Twitter volcano had erupted, spewing vicious words onto Cade Foster.

“Drink bleach.”

“I’m gonna kill you and your family.”

Deandre Mathieu is the laziest and biggest crybaby college basketball player I know. Actually hate him
Deandre Mathieu is the laziest and biggest crybaby college basketball player I know. Actually hate him

The 22-year-old senior had missed three field goals against Auburn in 2013, helping cost Alabama a shot at a third consecutive national title.