Rory McIlroy defends Marshawn Lynch on Twitter

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Rory McIlroy took to Twitter to defend Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn ‘Beast Mode’ Lynch

As well as being the number one golfer on the planet, it’s fair to say Holywood’s Rory McIlroy is also known as one of the most affable and media-friendly.

However, the County Down star has taken to Twitter to defend one of American sport’s most media-shy stars, Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch.

Lynch, known as Beast Mode for his aggressive and downright violent running style and who once sparked celebrations so intense that they registered on a seismograph in Seattle, was recently fined $100,000 (£66,000) for refusing to talk to the media after games.

As a result he decided he would respond to post-game questions in his own way.

After the penultimate game of the NFL season against Arizona he replied “yeah” to every question he was asked, while following the Seahawks’ weekend playoff victory over Carolina his stock answer was “I’m thankful”………. see more at http://www.golfchannel.com/news/grill-room/rory-defends-lynch-golf-media-prays-he-doesnt-follow-suit/

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