Congratulations to quarterback J.J. McCarthy and the Michigan Wolverines for winning the national championship in dominant fashion.
No, McCarthy didn’t set the world on fire in the title game, but he didn’t need to … He’s done everything that’s been asked of him all year long and capped off a phenomenal season in glorious fashion.
Cheering McCarthy every single step of the way has been his longtime girlfriend, Katya Kuropas.
The couple, who began dating in 2018 during their high school days at Nazareth Academy in Illinois, recently celebrated their fifth anniversary this past October…
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Their journey together hasn’t been without its share of public attention.
Katya recently gained unwanted attention when an incident in the stands involving McCarthy’s father drew headlines…
Not matter what happens tonight. We can’t forget that JJ McCarthy’s Dad was the horniest man in the stands last season. I still can’t over the right finger slide. pic.twitter.com/PYynA7j2FT
— Stuart Feiner (@StuartFeiner) January 9, 2024
It may have been an embarrassing moment for the family – but McCarthy and Katya have remained as strong as ever…
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As McCarthy progressed through his junior year, Katya remained a steadfast presence in the stands, cheering on her boyfriend as he led the Wolverines…
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“1,825 days with the love of my life but a million moments that will be remembered and cherished for the rest of my life … I couldn’t be more grateful for who you are and everything you do!” McCarthy wrote in a recent Instagram post.
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“You make me the best version of myself and it has been a complete blessing to continually watch you grow into the amazing woman you are. I love you my queen!!!” he said in another post.
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Unsurprisingly, Katya was one of the first people McCarthy embraced when Michigan won the championship on Monday.
J.J. McCarthy with his family after winning the Natty 🥹 pic.twitter.com/K3LKnFUyzt
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) January 9, 2024
Needless to say, it was a magical year for McCarthy and the undefeated Wolverines…
This might be the hardest video in the history of Michigan Football..
JJ McCarthy. 15-0. Natty Champs. ✍️☺️
Whatever your future holds, thanks for everything, #9. This season is going to be remembered forever. #GoBlue
(Video Credit @CFBPlayoff ) pic.twitter.com/W7twJEJqAx— UofmUpdates247 (@UofmUpdates247) January 9, 2024
Now, all attention shifts to McCarthy’s upcoming decision … If he wants, he can enter the upcoming NFL Draft where he could potentially be a first-round draft pick.
Or he can come back to Ann Arbor to help defend Michigan’s title…
Michigan is 40-3 since JJ McCarthy arrived on campus. Literally more championships than losses. https://t.co/IEJ09H4Fle
— Zach Shaw (@_ZachShaw) January 9, 2024
What do you think of McCarthy?
Jim Harbaugh recently referred to him as the best quarterback in Michigan HISTORY … Do you agree?
How do you think he’ll translate to the NFL?
Should he enter the draft? … Or would one more season at Michigan serve him well???