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In the midst of Michigan football’s oft-frustrating year, quarterback Devin Gardner has found himself dealing with a lot: Fighting through a losing season, coming back from an injury only to lose a starting spot and more.
And he told The Detroit News that on social media, people are ready to spew the worst:
Last season, his first as the full-time starter, Gardner spoke about the hate email and Twitter posts he received. This year has been just as bad, if not worse, and he estimated he’s received at least 1,000 negative comments via Twitter and Instagram.
“I’ve been called the N-word so many times this year,” Gardner said. “One guy told me I was the N-word, and said I know N-words can’t play quarterback. And I was like, are we not past this? Say what you want about my skill, but come on.”
But seriously though. How are we not past this?
