Caleb Williams Admirers are Agitated With Hypocritic Fans Who Called the Trojans QB a ‘Crybaby’ But are Lauding Bo Nix for Showing Emotions

Yagya Bhargava
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Bo Nix concluded his five-year college football journey with a 34-31 loss against Washington in the Pac-12 Championship. Visibly emotional after the defeat, Nix finished his collegiate career on a bittersweet note. The Oregon Ducks could have secured a top-four spot in the College Football Playoffs with a victory on Friday night.

Bo Nix faced a heartbreaking moment after the Pac-12 Championship game loss. He was sitting in shock and shedding tears with his head covered with a towel as he realized he had reached the end of the road in college football. However, he marked a historic chapter as he holds the NCAA record for most starts.

Nix received plenty of fan support after he was visibly expressive of his emotions following the loss. However, some pointed to the contrasting reactions of Caleb Williams shedding tears after the loss to Washington.

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Both Caleb Williams and Bo Nix are anticipated to be the top quarterback picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. That being said, Caleb Willams also shares a similar narrative of impressive gameplay and turning heads throughout his career. Looking at the reaction by some fans, the juxtaposition of the reactions exposed a growing hypocrisy in the college football world. Why should two perfectly capable quarterbacks end up facing differing responses from fans?

Caleb Williams Faced Backlash After Crying as USC Ended Their Season

Caleb Williams faced trolling from college football fans after shedding tears amid the challenges of his team’s 7–5 season. Despite the adversity, Williams remains resilient, choosing to see the bright side and using his experiences to fuel his growth as a quarterback. However, some fans took a harsh stance, labeling Williams as “undraftable” based on emotional moments.

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Williams even faced criticism for not speaking to the media after USC’s 38-20 loss to UCLA, just two weeks after his visible distress drew attention. Despite the adversity, Caleb acknowledges this season’s stark contrast to the previous one. He would indeed strive to focus on the present while larger uncertainties about the future persist.


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Yagya Bhargava

Yagya Bhargava

Yagya Bhargava is a Senior Journalist/Writer at The Sports Rush and has been following the NFL over an year. He transitioned from being a chef to sports journalism due to his profound love for sports. With over 200 articles with The Sports Rush, he has previously delved into various US sports, including basketball, baseball, and golf. Yagya, with a sports passion and keen writing eye, thrives in delivering sports news that's not just captivating but also accurate. He embraces the competitive spirit, having played football at the National level.

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