False Death Rumor About Barry Alvarez Retracted by Former NFL Player

Matt Finkes, former Ohio State and NFL player, apologizes for spreading a false death rumor about Barry Alvarez on social media.

Former Ohio State football and NFL player Matt Finkes faced backlash after falsely reporting that Barry Alvarez, former Wisconsin football coach and athletic director, had died.
The rumor, which was spread via a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), was quickly debunked by journalists and confirmed by Alvarez's daughter.
Finkes apologized for the misinformation, stating he did not further research a post from a reliable source he saw that morning.
Despite the retraction, the false report caused a frenzy among fans and was still being spread by some Ohio State fans with blue checkmarks on social media.
Barry Alvarez, who retired in 2021, is a celebrated figure in college football with numerous accolades, including induction into several halls of fame.