TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) -- ESPN usually reports sports news; well now, it's in it. The SportsNation's co-host, Michelle Beadle has been receiving some backlash from her tweet about FSU.
The battle all started back in May when Beadle tweeted "If FSU, in any form, is a part of your handle or bio, I thank you for making it easier for me to separate the filth."
Now fans are taking action. They have started a petition to get her fired or suspended and already have 3,837 supporters as of Wednesday afternoon.
Around the time the Twitter conversation started, FSU was in the news for the NFL draft as Jameis Winston and others waited their draft picks.
Now Florida State is in the spotlight for other reasons. The FSU football team has received some unwanted national attention after two football players, Dalvin Cook and De’Andre Johnson, were arrested on battery charges both accused of hitting women.
So, what does Beadle think about all the signatures to get her fired? In a tweet to @ABC27 she said, "It's nice to see kids passionate about something. I wish them all the best."
But Beadle is not the only one who has taken to Twitter to talk about FSU.
On the flip side, FSU professor Mark Zeigler started the hashtag, #somuchmorethanfootball to counteract the bad publicity the school has been getting. This hashtag is to bring out positivity about the school.
@fsuzeigler “Things are starting to calm down. So grateful to all of FSU family for their support and for hopping on board. #somuchmorethanfootball”
@PeteBurke "I found and developed my professional calling while at #FSU. My time at @FSView paved the path for my career. #somuchmorethanfootball”
@gtrayl0r "FSU has opened endless opportunities for me to be successful & within just one year I have grown to all new levels #somuchmorethanfootball"
While both the Twitter conversations each have a different focus, FSU is gaining headlines or should we say followers.
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In light of the recent headlines surrounding Florida State University's football team, professor Mark Zeigler tweeted, "FSU folks. We need a rally. Wear your colors. Tweet messages about your great FSU experiences. #somuchmorethanfootball."
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