Wisconsin, Ohio State fans want Juwan Howard fired for punching Badgers assistant
By Mark Powell
Wisconsin Badgers fans want Juwan Howard fired after the ugly scene in Madison, in which the Michigan coach appeared to throw a punch.
Howard appeared upset that Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard took a timeout with 15 seconds left while holding a double-digit lead. While a few words in the handshake line can be expected, what Howard did goes beyond that.
The Fab Five member and Michigan legend threw what looked like an open-handed slap or punch at a Wisconsin assistant. We’re not sure what was said at this moment, though what can be assured is that Howard will be punished, either by the school or the Big Ten.
Juwan Howard throws a punch. pic.twitter.com/HiC3y7yKvG
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) February 20, 2022
The entire scene can be seen below:
Ugliness at the end of Michigan-Wisconsin as Juwan Howard strikes a Badgers assistant, leading to a fight between players 😳
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 20, 2022
(via @CBSSports)pic.twitter.com/CA6NUktWZH
Wisconsin Badgers: Fans want Juwan Howard fired
Badgers fans were rightly angry at Howard. While we don’t know what was said, there are very few comments and/or insults that warrant such an emotional response. Assuming that isn’t what was said, then Howard will get the book thrown at him by the Big Ten.
Juwan Howard had a STARTER in the game down 19 with 32.4 seconds left. It was over the subs were in for Wisconsin and now he wants to cry over a timeout and throw hands in the handshake line. Take your loss and go home or just coach better. Classless and pathetic.
— Ben Brust (@BenBrust) February 20, 2022
Juwan Howard needs to be suspended for a long time. He threw a punch that set off that brawl.
— Rob Dauster (@RobDauster) February 20, 2022
Lots of people deserve punishment. Lots of fists were thrown. But Juwan set that off, and that is unacceptable from a head coach.
JUWAN HOWARD’S CAREER JUST ENDED pic.twitter.com/odZm7s9qIj
— IKE Badgers Podcast (@IKE_Badgers) February 20, 2022
Juwan Howard in the handshake line vs Wisconsin pic.twitter.com/emwYBPPB0V
— Peter Burns (@PeterBurnsESPN) February 20, 2022
Suspension isn’t strong enough. Juwan Howard needs to be fired. What a scumbag loser. https://t.co/P4VCs45Ddy
— Mitch Moss (@MitchMossRadio) February 20, 2022
Is Juwan Howard fired before the end of the week?
— scottwildcat (@scottwildcat) February 20, 2022
Juwan Howard needs to be FIRED not suspended!!! His actions led to this scrum breaking out and he needs to be the ADULT, the teacher, etc. Michigan has to fire him after this. https://t.co/zxvNRyb2X0
— RustyRages (@RustyRages) February 20, 2022
Juwan Howard should be fired
— Shaun (@schwarzhuber6) February 20, 2022
Juwan Howard needs to be fired I can’t believe a head basketball coach just threw a punch in a game
— j (@guremey) February 20, 2022
There were many more where that came from.
Joe Krabbenhoft: Who did Juwan Howard punch?
Howard threw a punch in Krabbenhoft’s direction after he stopped Howard in the handshake line.
Michigan basketball fight: What are the consequences?
Expect a suspension for Howard, rather than a firing. It will be severe punishment nonetheless.
Juwan Howard news
Howard threw a punch at Wisconsin assistant Joe Krabbenhoft. It’s unknown if he’ll face punishment.
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