Michigan Wolverines sophomore running back Donovan Edwards created headlines Wednesday when he shared a shockingly antisemitic tweet that sent the college football world into an uproar.
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“Jewish people will literally tell you that they want to kill your own and humiliate your women simply because they have children to feed,” the offending tweet read.
Edwards explained Thursday that the retweet was “a glitch.”
The retweet was a glitch. I speak for myself. I know what’s in my heart. I am unequivocally against racism, exploitation & oppression in all forms, including stereotyping and trafficking in hate. I have nothing but love for others & I never judge anyone based on race or religion.
— Donovan Edwards ¹ᵏ (@DEdwards__) October 27, 2022
“The retweet was a glitch. I speak for myself. I know what’s in my heart. I am unequivocally against racism, exploitation & oppression in all forms, including stereotyping and trafficking in hate. I have nothing but love for others & I never judge anyone based on race or religion,” Edwards said in a tweet.
While the Michigan football team has officially yet to comment on the situation, Michigan regent Jordan Acker revealed Thursday that a major decision regarding Edwards has been made:
Donovan is a good kid who made a mistake. After this incident, I spoke to @CoachJim4UM and @MHart2032 and I'm thrilled that Donovan and the team are going to join me by visiting the @HolocaustMI after the season–and learn first hand where hate speech leads. https://t.co/qvdVzeMEkf
— Jordan Acker (@JordanAckerMI) October 27, 2022
“Donovan is a good kid who made a mistake,” Ackerman said in a tweet. “After this incident, I spoke to Coach Jim Harbaugh and Coach Mike Hart and I’m thrilled that Donovan and the team are going to join me by visiting [Michigan’s Holocaust museum] after the season–and learn first hand where hate speech leads.”
Edwards and Michigan are in action Saturday when the No. 4 Wolverines host their in-state rivals, the Michigan State Spartans.
