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Athletes Respond To George Zimmerman Verdict

ByMike Dyce|
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 ā€œnot guiltyā€ athletes took to social media to respond.

Most notably might have been Victor Cruzā€™s bold prediction. Cruz tweeted: ā€œThoroughly confused. Zimmerman doesnā€™t last a year before the hood catches up to him.ā€ That tweet was deleted quickly but had already been captured via screen shot.

Tyrann Mathieu made a similar move tweeting: ā€œmakes you wanna scream free Aaron Hernandezā€ 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 Cruzā€™s tweet.

Chad Ochocinco Johnson

DeAndre Jordan

JaValee McGee

Stephen Curry


Adrian Peterson

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