ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan interim athletic director Jim Hackett issued a public letter Sunday afternoon urging Wolverine fans to support their team after Saturday's last-second loss.
Fifth-year punter Blake O'Neill received a series of hate-filled mentions on social media Saturday night after making a mistake that led to a touchdown on the final play of a 27-23 loss to rival Michigan State.
"I'm asking that our community not lose this game twice by condoning thoughtless comments," Hackett said in the letter. "...Today I awake to the shocking reality that our community who care so much about this program would send hurtful, spiteful and vicious comments to one of our students.