Rivalry games emotional enough without planting flags. Winners must act with class, too
Briefly

The rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan saw Raheem Anderson and Tavierre Dunlap plant a Michigan flag at Ohio Stadium, sparking a massive brawl. This incident highlights alarming trends in college football rivalries.
The ugly incidents at rivalry games, including multiple flag plants and ensuing fights, echo a concerning 'Disease of Me' culture driven by the social media age.
After Michigan's shocking 13-10 victory over Ohio State, flag planting became a trend, with teams like Arizona State and Florida engaging in similar antics that led to chaotic confrontations.
College football's rivalry weekend was marked by at least four instances of disrespectful flag planting, drawing attention to an unsettling rise in confrontational acts among teams and fans.
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