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Athletes Respond To George Zimmerman Verdict

By Mike Dyce

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December 3, 2012; Landover, MD, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) celebrates on the field against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
December 3, 2012; Landover, MD, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) celebrates on the field against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

The George Zimmerman case was one that polarized America. After the jury announced the verdict Saturday of “not guilty” athletes took to social media to respond.

Most notably might have been Victor Cruz’s bold prediction. Cruz tweeted: “Thoroughly confused. Zimmerman doesn’t last a year before the hood catches up to him.” That tweet was deleted quickly but had already been captured via screen shot.

Tyrann Mathieu made a similar move tweeting: “makes you wanna scream free Aaron Hernandez” before deleting it. Roddy White

James Harrison


Dwayne Wade

Chris Paul

Marcus Vick

Torrey Smith who is no stranger to tragedy tweeted something more calming. Sounds almost like a response to Victor Cruz’s tweet.

Chad Ochocinco Johnson

DeAndre Jordan

JaValee McGee

Stephen Curry


Adrian Peterson

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