The social media exchanges between former Ohio State quarterback and Michigan alumnus-turned-super-fan Dave Portnoy aren’t ending anytime soon.
December 11, Portnoy tweeted an offer to Smith , clarifying whether the two could participate in a guest-picking segment ahead of the ReliaQuest Bowl between Michigan and Alabama in Tampa, Fla. New Year’s Eve
“Hey Troy Smith, if you’re still alive, I’d love to invite you to be our special guest picker on our special playoff show. Let me know if you’re still alive,” Portnoy wrote.
Thursday morning, Smith, who famously defeated the Michigan Wolverines in a 2006 No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup, finally responded to Portnoy in a troll-like manner.
“Aye PortyTee, let me be a special guest picker at your really relish [ReliaQuest] Bowl. You know what? For a while, I was hurt, astounded, dazed, and amazed from 10-13; who do you think will fare better in the bowl season?” Smith tweeted.
Smith’s reference is Michigan’s upset loss against the Buckeyes last month. This was coach Ryan Day’s fourth consecutive loss to Michigan, and it eliminated Ohio State from Big Ten title contention.