Spartans apologize for Hitler image on big screen

• Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Personnel WriterOct 21, 2023, 11:01 PM ET

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EAST LANSING, Michigan– Michigan State released an apology Saturday night after an image of Adolf Hitler was shown on the videoboard before the Spartans’ home game versus Michigan.The image appeared

as part of a trivia question about Hitler’s place of birth.Michigan State later on released a statement on the videoboard, stating the school utilizes a 3rd party for the content and will no longer be utilizing that company.pic.twitter.com/DvNk6A3vn5!.?.!— Alexander Haenke(@aphaenke)October 21, 2023 “We are deeply sorry for the material that was displayed, as this is not agent of our institutional worths,”Michigan State associate athletic director Matt Larson said in a declaration

.”MSU will not be utilizing the third-party source moving forward and will implement stronger screening and approval procedures for all videoboard material in the future.”No other tests were shown on the videoboard throughout the game, which the Wolverines won 49-0.