Michigan failures dipped from "absolutely comical" to "horrendously repulsive" today due to an article by Angelique S. Chengelis of the Detroit News.

Devin Gardner, who was last seen playing through an injury and rallying Michigan to a 18-13 victory over Penn State, has had his struggles this season. Apparently it has nothing to do with his inept coach, his third offensive system of his career, or Michigan's non-existent running game.

No, according to some Michigan fans, Devin Gardner is struggling because he's black:

Last season, his first as the full-time starter, Gardner spoke about the hate email and Twitter posts he received. This year has been just as bad, if not worse, and he estimated he's received at least 1,000 negative comments via Twitter and Instagram. "I've been called the N-word so many times this year," Gardner said. "One guy told me I was the N-word, and said I know N-words can't play quarterback. And I was like, are we not past this? Say what you want about my skill, but come on."

Here, via Ramzy, is a quick list of black quarterbacks who've stomped on Michigan's heart since the turn of the millennium: Troy Smith, Vince Young, Terrelle Pryor, and Braxton Miller. Really makes you think, huh?

Nobody has ever accused racists of being deep, logical thinkers, so I guess I shouldn't be surprised. But still, in the year 2014, I find it a bit frightening people are still this dumb.