Wisconsin Badgers: Former Player Gets Blasted Over Question On X

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Tyler Schisel | Last updated 1/13/24

A Wisconsin Badgers player simply asked a question on the Wild Card game postponement and is now facing backlash.

The Wild Card Round of the National Football League was set to kick off on Saturday with two games, followed by three on Sunday and one on Monday. However, due to heavy snowstorm conditions in New York, the match between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills has been rescheduled to take place on Monday afternoon.

NFL’s official announcement postponing the Steelers-Bills game to Monday: pic.twitter.com/n200r0Wbzl

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 13, 2024

Former Wisconsin Badgers Player Gets Blasted Over Question On X

Former stand out player JJ Watt asked a simple question on X about the Wild Card playoff game getting postponed.

Honest question:

Wasn’t the argument for Buffalo’s new stadium not having a roof that football is supposed to be played in the elements?

This is multiple games in recent years that have been rescheduled due to weather.

Do we want the elements to be a factor or not?

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 13, 2024

Watt faced a lot of criticism for simply asking a question, but fans still blew it out of proportion.

It’s about travel to/from the game…

I got it.

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 13, 2024

X is a funny place.

– Asked an honest question.
– Got great, legitimate answers from fans.
– Gave credit to them and corrected my stance.

Still get railed

Gotta love it.

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 13, 2024

Good for the fans that stood up for Watt and actually respected his question.

JJ Watt is widely regarded as the most esteemed player not only in the history of Wisconsin Badgers but also possibly in the entire NFL. As a first-ballot Hall of Famer, he has made a name for himself even in retirement. He is currently featured on CBS every Sunday and remains very active on various social media platforms, including X.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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