WEB ONLY: Former Michigan Fan Sells Team Loyalty to Highest Bidder
WEB ONLY: Former Michigan Fan Sells Team Loyalty to Highest Bidder Save Email Print
Posted: 2:32 PM Nov 19, 2008
Last Updated: 2:39 PM Nov 19, 2008
Reporter: Mike Waterhouse
Email Address: mike.waterhouse@wsaz.com

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A Michigan fan is so upset with his team this year, he's putting his team loyalty up for bid on eBay.

The seller, only identified by his eBay username as "lskyratl," writes that he's tired of losing, so the highest bidder will get to choose the team for which he'll root.

The seller says he'll do these six things:

1) denounce the University of Michigan by promising to never be a fan again and by getting rid of all Michigan-related items
2) allow the highest bidder to pick the team for which he'll be cheering
3) provide a notorized letter proclaiming the first two items
4) provide the highest bidder a video of the burning of his Michigan flag and gear
5) research and become "immersed" in the new team
6) announce his love to the new team via the web

So far, 32 people have bid on the auction, which is currently priced at $162.50.

Of course, the former Michigan fan still holds some animosity toward the Wolverines' #1 rival Ohio State. He threw in a disclaimer in the event the highest bidder picks the Buckeyes.

"However, in order to fit into the Ohio State culture, I might need some help reducing my I.Q. as well as learning to acquire an appetite for Slim Jim's and Pickled Pig's Feet," the seller wrote.

The seller says he plans to donate 60% of the winnings to charity and use the rest to buy fan gear for his new team.

Check out the eBay page here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270304736881

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Posted by: WVU and Michigan Fan on Nov 21, 2008 at 12:44 PM
I'm a fan of both schools, and I don't blame Coach Rod for leaving. 99% of people would've done the same thing if in his situation. OSU fans need to get off their collective high horses because a UM upset can happen. Go Blue!

Posted by: To anon 1003 PM on Nov 20, 2008 at 12:41 PM
I think its the fact that he did this two years in a row with different teams, Thats why people are so upset!

Posted by: kevin on Nov 20, 2008 at 12:38 PM
who would spend any money on anything dealing with something that came from Michigan I hope he does not become a Ohio State fan.

Posted by: bucknut on Nov 20, 2008 at 03:03 AM
This is hilarious! I sure hope a Ohio State Fan wins the auction. Go bucks!

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:03 PM
All of you WVU fans who had hate Rich Rod answer one question. If someone offered you a better paying job none of you would take it? That is all he did. Michigan offered more money and it is a higher profile job. But I suppose no one would quit there current job to take one that offered more pay. Sports is nothing but a business no different than anything else. So get over it.

Posted by: Rob on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:30 PM
This was done a few weeks ago.It was about the Chicago Cubs. This guy isn't smart enough to come up with something original.

Posted by: GARY on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:15 PM
WELL THIS CAN'T BE AS BAD AS A COUPLE MONTHS AGO SOMEONE HAD A BUTT WHOOPEN UP FOR BIDS. YOU KIND OF THINK WHO IS MORE SCARY THE SELLER OR THE BIDDER

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 at 07:37 PM
In a few years win Coach Rod has them in national championship contention he will be right back on the Michigan bandwagon anyway.

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 at 05:57 PM
get a life you NUT

Posted by: Jeremy on Nov 19, 2008 at 05:15 PM
I bet Rich Rod would tell ya to get a life. Isn't that what he told the rest of the Michigan fans?

Posted by: BUCKEYE #1 on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:58 PM
OSU, OSU,OSU,OSU,OSU,OSU PICK OSU GO BUCKEYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Anon on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:52 PM
Why don't you psycho ex-girlfriend WVU fans give it up? He's been gone over a year and he is still all you talk about.

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:52 PM
I am glad Michigan is losing. I wouldn't pay him a dime for finding him a new team, and if he was as loyal as he says he is it wouldn't matter, win or lose, you would still be a fan. You wanted Rich now you got him.

Posted by: Anon on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:39 PM
Why would anyone want to bid on something so stupid!! I wouldn't want someone like him cheering on my favorite team. When you are a true fan you are there to cheer your team on win or lose. That is what a fan is and does. It sounds to me like he was never a fan of Michigan football at all and is only putting this on ebay so that he will make some money. If he thinks he will need "some help reducing his I.Q", he will be in big trouble because it's already low enough!!

Posted by: Buckeyes? on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:30 PM
Try the Buckeyes dude! Go BUCKS! AND WVU - hope he doesn't expect any WVU fans or WVU to buy him lol Besides, as an Ohio State alum? I think Michiganders deserve old Rich Rod! EASY WIN for Buckeyes this year even though it NORMALLY is anyway!

Posted by: bill on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:21 PM
what an idiot

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Are you kidding me!

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:51 PM
I guess he sees what kind of coach ole rich is go wvu

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