The Michigan Wolverines welcomed the USC Trojans to the Big Ten with a 27-24 win on the gridiron last weekend, punctuated by a game-winning drive that came mostly on the ground.
Afterward, star USC defensive lineman Keithian “Bear” Alexander announced his intention to redshirt, effectively ending his season. His name has since been removed from the Trojans’ depth chart.
On Wednesday, a former Michigan quarterback retweeted news of Alexander’s departure from the team, adding fuel to the fire of speculation and opinions surrounding the lineman’s announcement.
“We’ve raised a generation of quitters,” former Michigan QB David Cone said on his X account along with the retweet.
Cone’s blast against Alexander was viewed nearly 400,000 times as of Friday morning.
It drew a wide range of reactions from fans, including one who identified as a USC backer.
“Go back and watch the tape this season, he has not been playing well,” one fan said. “Am I sad to lose depth? Sure. But I want guys that want to be there and if you don’t (I) wish you the best of luck in your next venture.”