Illinois got a technical foul in its win against Michigan State on Saturday when Illini guard Jaylon Tate threw his rear end into MSU free throw shooter Travis Trice.
Dan Dakich fights with mayor of Champaign on Twitter
Things got heated.
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After the game, ESPN play-by-play announcer Dan Dakich tweeted that it was the correct call.
Hitting a defenseless ft shooter below the belt w ur arm hand or rear end has ALWAYS BEEN and will ALWAYS BE a foul..
— Dan Dakich (@dandakich) February 7, 2015 The mayor of Champaign, Illinois — the home of the Illini — tweeted to tell Dakich that he was wrong.
. @dandakich ...taught my YMCA runts to box out with their keisters. Ball was live, you're wrong, DK. It was good basketball.
— Mayor Don Gerard (@DonGerard) February 7, 2015 Dakich isn’t new to off-the-court fights. Most recently, he and Iowa coach Fran McCaffery got into a little spat. As he does, Dakich took a shot at Gerard.
.@DonGerard I'm wrong - the refs are wrong yet ur right.. Politicians..always full of stuff..u may b a mayor I'm glad ur not my mayor
— Dan Dakich (@dandakich) February 7, 2015 Like McCaffery did, Gerard pointed out that Dakich — who claims to be a coach — is not currently a coach and struggled during his coaching career.
@dandakich ...and you don't coach why? I'm glad I have mute on my TV.
— Mayor Don Gerard (@DonGerard) February 7, 2015 BUT DAKICH COULD COACH TRUST HIM. Also, “skippy.”
.@DonGerard keep turning down jobs..mine is too good..un mute would help you..cuz u don't know much apparently..keep posturing skippy
— Dan Dakich (@dandakich) February 7, 2015 Gerard apparently wants Deadspin to know about this argument.
@dandakich ...can't wait to see this on @deadspin, Stumpy
— Mayor Don Gerard (@DonGerard) February 7, 2015 And we’re now to the point in the argument where Dakich brags about his measurables.
@DonGerard again a mayor knowing nothing..or lying ..Stumpy?? 6' 5" and long!! HAHA..
— Dan Dakich (@dandakich) February 7, 2015 BURN!
@dandakich ...seriously, you tweet like a 13-year-old #commentarysimilartoo
— Mayor Don Gerard (@DonGerard) February 7, 2015 PROFESSIONALISM BURN!
@DonGerard ur seriously the mayor? U retweet fake accounts pick battles over things u know nothing about..whatever it takes I suppose
— Dan Dakich (@dandakich) February 7, 2015 Show some respect, Dakich.
@dandakich ...that's "Your Honor",;to you, pal
— Mayor Don Gerard (@DonGerard) February 7, 2015 And mercifully, it was over, thanks to the mute button.
Lying again Mr Mayor? Said u mute..ur so easy/simple "@DonGerard: @dandakich .seriously, you tweet like a 13-year-old #commentarysimilartoo"
— Dan Dakich (@dandakich) February 7, 2015 A fight between a mayor and an ESPN announcer. Just another great adventure on Twitter dot com.
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