"So soft and so broken": Former Michigan Wolverine Taylor Lewan lays it into Ohio State after government official clamps down on flag-planting

Former Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Taylor Lewan is not happy with a proposed law on flag-planting. Ohio State Representative Josh Williams introduced the O.H.I.O. Sportsmanship Act (House Bill 700) on Tuesday, which would make it a felony for anyone who attempts to plant a flagpole with their flag attached to it on the Ohio Stadium midfield before, during or after a game.

Unranked Michigan upset the then-No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes 13-10 on Nov. 30. The Wolverines attempted to plant their flag at midfield, leading to a brawl between the two rivals. Police officers intervened to prevent the altercation from escalating, including using pepper spray on players. The incident resulted in one officer getting trampled and going to the hospital.

On Wednesday, Lewan reacted to the proposed law on X/Twitter, criticizing it and the Buckeyes fanbase. The former offensive lineman believes the Buckeyes are bothered by Michigan's four consecutive years of beating them.

"The last four years, we've owned the Buckeyes, and the state of Ohio is so broken," Lewan said. "They're so tore up and beat up about the idea of us taking the flag and putting it on the 50-yard line that you have government officials trying to make it right on their end."

He concluded his reaction by saying he felt sorry for Ohio State fans who have to support a weak team.

"Being a fan of a school that is so soft and so broken because they've lost a couple of games in a row – four, to be specific – it is the worst look I have ever seen in my entire life," Lewan said.

Ohio State Representative Josh Williams comments on proposed law

The proposed bill states that anyone who violates it will be guilty of a fifth-degree felony. Although the O.H.I.O. Sportsmanship Act doesn't exclude the Buckeyes from facing the consequences, it's seemingly aimed at opposing teams like Michigan from planting flags on Ohio State's midfield.

Williams commented on the proposed law on X/Twitter.

"I am proud to introduce the O.H.I.O Sportsmanship Act to make flag planting at midfield a felony in the state of Ohio. Behavior that incites violent brawls and puts our law enforcement officers in danger has no place on the football field," Williams wrote.

The O.H.I.O. Sportsmanship Act isn't guaranteed to get passed into law. However, Williams hopes to prevent another incident like the Michigan and Ohio State brawl from happening again.