The NCAA's Infractions Appeals Committee upheld a previous NCAA ruling on Tuesday that Louisville must vacate wins -- including its 2013 national title -- spanning from the 2011 through 2014 seasons because ineligible student-athletes competed with the Cardinals during that span.
The decision was met with much angst but even more jokes on Twitter by pundits, former players, and social media warriors quick on the trigger.
Here are some of the best reactions to the news that has the college basketball world buzzing, beginning with a viral tweet from former Louisville player Kevin Ware.
Still got this fat ass ring which means my guys definitely won a chip, if I’m not mistaken of course.
— Kevin Ware (@AirWare5) February 20, 2018
IT HAS BEEN 11,649 DAYS SINCE LOUISVILLE'S LAST NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.
— Not Jerry Tipton (@NotJerryTipton) February 20, 2018
UCF should claim Louisville's title.
— Mike Prada (@MikePradaSBN) February 20, 2018
According to the NCAA, nobody won the 2013 national championship. This is, of course, idiotic.
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) February 20, 2018
@TeamCoachBuzz tell us how you really feel Buzz! @CardChronicle pic.twitter.com/JPcuc7eFhj
— Nathan Braden (@N8braden) February 20, 2018
So Reggie Bush, the Fab Five, Derrick Rose and Luke Hancock vs. Spike Albrecht never happened. Maybe the NCAA just hates cool shit.
— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) February 20, 2018
This being called a foul is a bigger crime than anything Louisville did illegally. pic.twitter.com/ZHY91EP1dW
— BarstoolReags (@BarstoolReags) February 20, 2018
— Jim Weber (@JimMWeber) February 20, 2018
I don’t think Rick Pitino can vacate his championship tattoo...#UL
— Freezing Cold Takes (@OldTakesExposed) February 20, 2018
(via Matt Norlander youtube: https://t.co/LjHVxRLOf4) pic.twitter.com/1meETvHEwV
You can take away the banner but you can’t take away the long hours in the gym the incredible wins the passion that this team played with! They were an inspiration to young athletes including myself!! Go ahead take away the banner but we all know who won in 2013 #L1C4✊🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/7Xaj9LkbuR
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) February 20, 2018