Ohio State Fan Harrison Watson Puts Bounty on Recruit, Apologizes

Fan Places Bounty on Recruit, Apologizes

Michigan recruit Logan Tuley-Tillman burning an Ohio State recruiting letter has ignited an all-out war of words between Michigan and Ohio State fans and recruits, including reported death threats for Tuley-Tillman and fellow UM recruit Kyle Bosch threatening to brandish a gun to “show (OSU fans) what a real death threat is.”

But nothing has been more reprehensible than Ohio State fan Harrison Watson tweeting out “$2000 to whoever sidelines this kid permanently” with a link to an ESPN story on Tuley-Tillman, followed by “#GoBucks – Enjoy purgatory Logan.”

Watson later apologized on his website and wrote, “Last night, I made some remarks that were meant to be a joke amongst friends. These remarks were regrettable and reprehensible. Today, I have been receiving attention from many individuals asking for my comment on these unfortunate remarks made by myself on my Twitter account last night. This is my official comment.”

He followed by saying he would donate $2,000 to the University of Michigan “to be used towards increasing the already spectacular educational programs that they possess.”

While it was big of Watson to apologize with such a huge donation, this was a deplorable gaffe and especially idiotic to tweet out in light of the New Orleans Saints bounty scandal in the NFL.

It’s pretty clear that fans should stop injecting their sentiments on this issue unless they are ready for a huge backlash.

[Harrison Watson on Twitter]

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1:07 AM on 6/1/2012

Justin

So he’s paying Michigan $2,000 back out of his salary?
- Anonymous
  
  How is this a story – the Michigan kid is a d-bag and I am glad OSU is going to sign him. Enjoy Michigan B*****
  - bill f
    
    wow your smart
- Steve I
  
  To Justin. Huh? I think I missed something.
Dawn

Can we please stop calling these idiots who cannot censor their mouths “fans”? Real fans, of any school or program, do not feel the need to act this way and draw negative attention to “their” program. People…they’re the worst….
- Anonymous
  
  Amen, Dawn
- Anonymous
  
  Agree – is anyone else shocked that the Michigan recruit was talking about a gun? Glad OSU didn’t recruit him – sounds like a real d***** bag
  - Anonymous
    
    the team in the state up north probably recruits juvenile’s like him just to make the best fans in the nation to cheer for the best university in the nation Buckeye Nation Is The Best wait till they put the letter of intent burning video on the scoreboard to motivate the Fans Of The Ohio State University the players and coach Urban Meyer p.s the fans of the team up in the state up north thanks for lighting a fire for us. By the way when is the last time you beat us in Ohio Staduim 2003 . Go Buckeyes
LLCOOLMATT

OHIO IS JUST FULL OF IDIOTS… NO SURPRISE
- Anonymous
  
  LL u should look in Mich if u want idiots. Remember U of M hired Rich Rod,had the fab 5 and I am sure many more things thaqt have not been found out. Talking the way u r is a solid bet YOU ARE THE IDIOT.
  - Anonymous
    
    I agree, UM recruit started the entire thing with a picture of him burning the letter. He should be old enough not to be that stupid.
    
    Let us not forget who started this entire mess.
    - Lady Blue
      
      The kid that burned the letter is 17. The guy who offered the bounty is an adult! And why are you so surprised that death threats and bounty offers are coming from Buckeye fans? Remember this is the same fan base who sent death threats to Buckeye tight end Ryan Hamby when he dropped the ball in the end zone against Texas.
      
      Then there were the Buckeye fans who after the loss to Texas threatened a 76 year old woman with bodily harm for wearing her Texas hat. They spit on her and grabbed the hat and destroyed it.
      
      Their reputation is deserved they earn it yearly.
    - Anonymous
      
      The fact that he got death threats because of that silly picture is ridiculous of Ohio fans.
    - bii
      
      Richrod did not have the benefit of buying players like tress
    - kellycat
      
      THE ohio state university started this thing when Urban LIER….. kept sending him letters! He had already committed to the U of M….. He even called them to tell the he was committing…. But Nooooooooooo Urban had to keep sending letters…
- Bill
  
  Not really, just a few j******* that make the rest of us look bad. I for one love and respect the OSU-Michigan rivalry, and seeing a so called “fan” of OSU do this makes me sick.
- Anonymous
  
  Ohio might be full of idiots but at least we don’t hail from Michis***.
dondh

What is the world is this guy thinking, giving Michigan $2000? Is he nuts? An apology is sufficient! Do you think this jerk football recruit of michigan’s will apologize for burning that invitation to commit to OSU? I doubt it! If he does, I’d be surprised and hope that would be the end of a stupid ordeal! Go Bucks!
- Walt
  
  Why would burning a letter need an apology? Offering to pay a reward for severely hurting someone and burning a piece of mail are not even close to being the same catagory of an offense. But then again I am not a buckeye fan, so I get it!
  - Anonymous
    
    Yeah! He should have burned couch!
    
    “Go Blue!”
sam

I don’t think he should of donate he probably will endup in the poor house
- Anonymous
  
  Typical Buckeye.. It’s should have not should of. How’s that education working for you?
Mike

I hate seeing that this is the way the fans are for this school. Every single school out there has extremist. Heck this guy is better than most at least he apologized for it. Last year you had the fan poison trees. You have LA dodger fan almost killing a man. In any sport you will have the extreme idiot who doesn’t know when to stop. Ohio State, Mich, LSU, Ala, FL, USC, it doesn’t matter. Urban Myer has had death threats for going to Ohio State to be there coach.

Before you get on here saying look how stupid and crazy Ohio State fan are. Look around first for you might be in a glass house throwing rocks.

Go Irish
mrmafaka

No bounty is needed for this chubby youngster, once he dissed the Bucks his fate was sealed, the Bucks won’t talk about this, it just gives dribble to the media, but guaranteed, once they line up in November, memories will spark adrenaline, and the players with class will dish the out hurt like a fat kid at a buffet, it’s gonna get messy.
Anonymous

Logan started this fight when he burned the letter from OSU. He is the one that should be having seconds thoughts for his immature actions. That was disrespectful and unnecessary.. Let’s move on and play ball. GO BUCKS ..
steve

I love Woody Tress and ppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppprobably Urb in the near future….this game is bigger than a letter being burned and stupid remarks from both sides.GGGGGGGGGGO BUCKS.
Anonymous

Any body that makes a death threat over a burnt piece of paper that has no value what so ever needs his head examined. Aren’t these supposed to be adults? Act like one if you are, process your thought before speaking or acting.
Jay

This whole situation it’s getting way out of hand. If OSU and UM coaching staffs would just ban Twitter from their players this whole thing could be avoided. I know it is highly unlikely but its a start
WVUFan

I agree with mike there are idiots everywhere for every sport it doesn’t matter. I’m not a Ohio state fan at all and I despise Michigan but I think this guy is not alone there are people in,this world that have no filter on there mouth and $2000 dollars won’t take back what he said. The recruit really shouldn’t have started the fire(literally) but he is still a 17-18 year old kid who was trying to show commitment to OSU, the guy is a grown adult who’s love for Michigan went way to far and now has to suffer for his “STUPID” mouth. I love WVU but I know that these are kids regardless and they love there team just as much as I do. Isn’t that what sports are about and fans do show love for there school this guy just took it WAY to far.

WVU fan for life.
Steve I

I read the apology by the guy that offered the bounty (Harrison Watson). It begins:
“Last night, I made some remarks…………………………….’
The first thing I thought of was some drunk- whacko-tough guy wanna be that thought he was being a big shot.
Anonymous

While both Bosch and Watson’s comments are totally inappropriate, I would be more concerned about a recruit like Kyle Bosch’s comment to brandish a weapon. I would not want a player with a mentality like that on a college team no matter what his playing ability.
Howard44024

Harrison Watson is not a real fan but he is a real fool. Putting a bounty on a kid…………. get real genius no sport is worth that. I feel bad enough when a player gets injured (providing us with entertainment) as is.

Yes I’m a huge OSU fan many of my friends and family have gone there. As far as the Michigan rivalry goes I enjoy it and of course I want OSU to win. Though I want to see a great well played game (a back and forth nail biting battle) so I’ll take one that is close and we lose over a blowout win anyday. Thats how I am with any team the Cavs can go 0-82 as long as they look like they could have gone 82-0 and I won’t whine about. I just want to see great Football, Basketball and Baseball.
shannon

I am an Ohio State fan and I am embarrassed by the way some fans out there have handled this situation. They are making a bad name for other fans and acting immature. Yes what the recruit did was pretty bold, but who cares it just shows his character. He got the reaction he wanted,he obviously needed some attention. Why would we want someone like that on our anyway?
Joe Swatzell

I assume it has to be a clean hit. If you draw a flag, you don’t get paid, right?

Fan Places Bounty on Recruit, Apologizes

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