Michigan's 27-17 loss at Washington Saturday was marred by an altercation between a Wolverines staff member and Washington fans which went viral online. The video begins as the staff member leaves the bench area to speak to Washington fans in threatening and vulgar language.
On Tuesday evening, Michigan released a statement acknowledging the altercation.
Michigan football’s Director of High School Relations, Chris Bryant, tells a Washington fan to:
— James T. Yoder (@JamesYoder) October 8, 2024
“Shut the fuck up before you get fucked up”
Bryant’s entire bio has been wiped from Michigan Athletics official website
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"We became aware of an interaction between Washington fans who were harassing our players by using over the top and offensive language. It was unfortunate situation and should not have happened. Our staff member should have asked the stadium staff to handle the matter rather than act in the emotional manner with which he did at the time. This is disappointing and we will handle the matter internally as a program."
The staffer, who was not named in Michigan's statement and has been identified elsewhere as director of high school relations Chris Bryant, remains on staff, Michigan spokesman Dave Ablauf confirmed to FootballScoop.
Michigan, 4-2 and ranked 24th in the latest AP poll, is off this week before visiting No. 23 Illinois on Oct. 19.
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