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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kyle Williams felt the full force of an angry fanbase after earning the goat label in Sunday's NFC Championship. It was Williams who fumbled twice, leading to a touchdown in regulation and the game-winning field goal in overtime. Following the game, fans took to Twitter and lit up Williams with death threats and even more pointless nonsense in a ridiculous moment of irrationality.
But there is some good in this story, and it comes from a seven-year-old. Ben Mankiewicz shared a story about a youngster who was in tears after the game, asking why Williams had to fumble. When the child's father asked, "If this is the way you feel, how sad do you think Kyle Williams is?" the tears went away and the youngster asked if he could write the 49ers wide receiver a letter.
The letter, which is probably the best thing you'll read today, is after the jump.
Dear Mr. Williams:
We just watched the Playoff game. I feel really bad for you but I wanted to tell you that you had a great season. you sould be very proud, so I wanted to say thank you.
I am your #1 FAN!
Owen Shure
Los Angeles, CAp.s. your awsome
Via Huffington Post (grammar and spelling are the seven-year-old's, and you can find a photo of the letter at the link).
We could all learn a lot from the young man.
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That kid did something that those “Adults” couldn’t do… act like a adult or a reasonable person, whichever you prefer.
What does Syracuse do...SHUT IT DOWN. Nuff said.
by agentdp009 on Jan 26, 2012 7:26 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Hopefully Williams reads this. I was pissed too because as an Eagles fan I by no means wanted the Giants in the Super Bowl but you have to feel for the guy, and the people on Twitter crossed the line. It’s one thing to express how mad you are to your friends and family in person but when you put death threats out on the internet directed to the guys Twitter account it’s extreme
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by Djax10 on Jan 26, 2012 7:29 PM EST reply actions
So you mean that there are too many stupid adults than a 7 year olds kid?
Me: Words can fool men but Nature doesn't give a damn!
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by MadDogExtra on Jan 27, 2012 1:39 PM EST reply actions
That's it, I'm composing my letter to Matt Cassel right now.
And after that, Yuni.
by Justin Bopp on Jan 27, 2012 2:01 PM EST reply actions
Most 49er fans are embarrassed by the boneheads....
I guess every fanbase has their share.
by Only In Fairfax on Jan 27, 2012 2:35 PM EST reply actions
thanks
for pointing out that the grammar mistakes are the kid’s
by 5adat on Jan 27, 2012 4:10 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
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