Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell faced vitriolic backlash after the Ohio State Buckeyes lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament, but he didn't face it silently.

He posted the hate-filled messages on his social accounts for the public to see and understand that athletes are people and have feelings, and do not deserve abuse.

On March 24 he met with the Columbus-based media to discuss his actions and his feelings.