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MSU, OSU, Indiana Fans Taunt Michigan with NJIT Shirts

By Bryce Olin

Dec 6, 2014; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; N.J.I.T Highlanders guard Damon Lynn (5) dribbles defended by Michigan Wolverines guard Caris LeVert (23) in the second half at Crisler Center. N.J.I.T won 72-70. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2014; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; N.J.I.T Highlanders guard Damon Lynn (5) dribbles defended by Michigan Wolverines guard Caris LeVert (23) in the second half at Crisler Center. N.J.I.T won 72-70. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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In college hoops, it looks like Michigan‘s loss to NJIT will follow them around all season as their rivals’ fans are buying NJIT gear

As if Michigan’s loss to the New Jersey Institute of Technology (who?) couldn’t get any worse, fans of Michigan’s top rivals, Ohio State, Indiana, and Michigan State, are taking the opportunity to rub that loss in a little more.

According to a report by Mark Snyder from the Detroit Free Press, NJIT has seen an uptick in sales in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan after NJIT pulled off a major upset against Michigan.

This is a harmless gesture by Michigan’s rivals, and it supports a good cause, even if that cause is some small school in New Jersey. Let’s be honest: it’s not like anyone, before the Michigan game, was breaking down doors to get NJIT gear.

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While this is about as low as it can get for the Wolverines, what a great time to be NJIT! The school was already paid $92,000 for just playing a game against Michigan. Then, they beat a top 25 team, garnering national attention and free publicity for the school. On top of all that, NJIT is making a killing in retail sales since the game. I call that a win-win-win!

Michigan is going to be fine, but we might be seeing some more red shirts in Indiana, Ohio, and East Lansing when the Wolverines take the court.

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