Michigan Fans Threaten To Boycott GameDay, Continue To Be Incredibly Soft

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Michigan fans are threatening to not show up to College GameDay this Saturday in Ann Arbor.

The Wolverines remain consumed by chaos and carnage after a massive cheating scandal was uncovered, and it resulted in Jim Harbaugh having to serve a three-game suspension. The final game of that suspension is Saturday against bitter rival Ohio State.

The popular ESPN event will be in Ann Arbor for the action, but Michigan fans might not even bother showing up.

A viral tweet suggested "the best thing Michigan fans could do is just not show up" in order to cave the show's audience.

Michigan fans suggest boycotting GameDay over cheating scandal reporting

ESPN and Pete Thamel have been near the front of the reporting on the scandal, and it drives fans crazy. How do we know? Because plenty of people agree with the suggestion.

I always thought the Michigan brand was one of integrity, honor and being a great person who is a cut above the rest. The mask sure is off now.

Michigan fans have found every excuse in the book to play the victim card after Connor Stalions' (also known as CIA Stalions) sign stealing operation was blown wide open by the media.

Why is that ESPN, OutKick or any other outlet's problem? The Wolverines got caught with their hand in the cookie jar, and Harbaugh is being punished for it. There's nothing to suggest he knew about the cheating scandal, but as the head coach, he's ultimately responsible.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is currently suspended for three games. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Michigan fans need to toughen up a bit. It's fine to have a "Michigan against the world" outlook, but Jim Harbaugh's program isn' the victim in this situation. Not at all, and the media isn't the villain for *checks notes* reporting the news. Yet, the complaining just never stops, and I know that because Michigan fans constantly blow up my email (David.Hookstead@outkick.com) accusing everyone of being out to get UM.

Not true, folks. Not true at all. How about showing up and having a spine? That's a much better idea than letting Ohio State run roughshod over the event. Fire off some emails to let me know your thoughts on the brewing situation in Ann Arbor.

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David Hookstead is a reporter for OutKick covering a variety of topics with a focus on football and culture. He also hosts of the podcast American Joyride that is accessible on Outkick where he interviews American heroes and outlines their unique stories. Before joining OutKick, Hookstead worked for the Daily Caller for seven years covering similar topics. Hookstead is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.