Minnesota Vikings Alexander Mattison shares 'fans' racist messages after Eagles loss

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Minnesota Vikings Alexander Mattison shares 'fans' racist messages after Eagles loss

Vikings running back Alexander Mattison says he was sent racist messages after Thursday night’s loss against the Eagles.

The Vikings lost four fumbles Thursday night that the Philadelphia Eagles turned into 10 points. The Vikings left Lincoln Financial Field with a 34-28 loss to drop to 0-2 on the season. The Vikings lost three fumbles in the first half, and now have six first-half turnovers in two games this season.

Mattison posted screenshots to his Instagram story of two DMs he says people sent to him after the game. The messages used racial slurs and insults, and told him he should die by suicide, according to the posts. 

Mattison said there were over 60 people who sent him "disgustingly disrespectful messages." 

https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-vikings-alexander-mattison-shares-fans-disturbing-messages-after-eagles-loss

I don't really follow football and believe athletes are grossly overpaid I have watched some this year in honor of my wife's mother. She was a Vikings super fan that passed away earlier this year. I get being pissed at players making a ton of money who are making basic mistakes with game skills. I can't see getting worked up enough though to send even a "you suck" message, let alone sending racist insults.

[BlueTsunami2018]

1. "Minnesota nice" might not be all it's cracked up to be.

Then again there are assholes everywhere. Taking a game this seriously shows a distinct lack of maturity and being racist about it shows a distinct lack of humanity.

[raging moderate]

2. Those fans are not worthy to live in the North Star State!

I had a bunch of Minnesota ancestors, and they were ALL anti-racist! Even the ones who immigrated from servant status in Danmark at the end of the 19th century!

[sinkingfeeling]

3. But didn't Justice Roberts say racism no longer exists in America.