PHOTOS: Fans Across America Are Exposing Fanatics For “Stealing Christmas”
Detroit Eagles jersey (Photo via @hengesdad85/X)
Fanatics made it an awful Christmas for sports fans as plenty of them got screwed over by the apparel supplier with botched products.
The company, founded by Michael Rubin in 2011, has become the man plug for sports jerseys, which is pretty remarkable given how often they mess up. The main complaints from fans range from annoying wait times to poor quality.
This holiday season prompted even more mediocrity from the supplier, with many fans getting some of the most ridiculous gear.
Some fans simply didn’t get what they ordered, while others got paraphernalia that was falling apart. Of course, shipping mistakes can happen anywhere, but it’s not as understandable when Fanatics is involved because of how often this happens.
As such, X user @DarkoStateNews put together a thread listing all the things Fanatics got wrong. Some of these mistakes are so shocking that one can’t help but wonder whether they were done on purpose.
Fanatics Did Everyone Dirty With Some Of The Most Botched Products You’ll Ever See
One fan got a Josh Allen-Hines jersey with the numbers on backward, while another got a Caleb Williams with the wrong number entirely. A Puka Nacua-themed shirt had the wrong last name, with someone else getting Auburn sneakers after his wife ordered Carolina Panthers Nikes.
The NFL patch was falling off someone’s jersey. Another fan received a cap with words appearing to be faded, while someone’s Karl-Anthony Towns Knicks jersey had different numbers on the front and back.
Lions fans were particularly disappointed after one received a Detroit Eagles jersey, while another ordered an Amon-Ra St. Brown tee but got a Saquon Barkley shirt instead.
Maybe Fanatics is rooting for the Eagles to win the NFC?
Or maybe they just hate Detroit, because…
Fanatics isn’t under any pressure to get its act right as it has a stranglehold on the market and is the officially licensed partner of all leagues and just about every team. It appears fans just have to keep taking the risk.
Son Of Former NFL Star QB Announces He’s Entering Transfer Portal For The 2nd Time This Month In Shocking Move
NFL footballs and NCAA logo (Photos via Getty Images)
Cole Pennington, the son of former Miami Dolphins and New York Jets star quarterback Chad Pennington, has decided to again enter the transfer portal in an unexpected move.
The 6-foot-3 Cole Pennington joined the Marshall Thundering Herd in 2022, redshirting in his first year. In limited action over the 2023 and 2024 seasons, Pennington has thrown for 752 yards, one touchdown and six interceptions.
Just eight days ago, Pennington announced on X/Twitter that he was committed to the South Dakota Coyotes’ program. The team is coached by Bob Neilson, who finished 11-3 in 2024.
But shortly after noon on Friday, Cole Pennington announced that he’s back in the transfer portal because of “unforeseen circumstances.” The details behind the development aren’t clear at this time.
Braylon Braxton was Marshall’s main starting quarterback during the 2024 season, throwing for 1,624 yards and 19 touchdowns against two interceptions to go along with 610 rushing yards and four rushing scores. Braxton has also entered the transfer portal.
Chad Pennington is now the head coach of the Sayre School football team (in Lexington, Kentucky) that Cole attended. Chad played for the Jets from 2000 to 2007 before spending his final three seasons (2008 to 2010) in Miami.
Cole Pennington Looks To Follow Father’s Footsteps
The elder Pennington was drafted 18th overall by the New York Jets in 2000 following five years at Marshall. Pennington had success as QB for both the Jets and Dolphins, earning Comeback Player of the Year honors in 2006 (with New York) and Miami (2008).
New York reached the postseason three times with Chad, who also led Miami to a surprise AFC East division crown in 2008.
If Cole Pennington can land in the right system, he’ll improve his production and hopefully follow Chad’s footsteps into the NFL.
