A look at Florida's hiring of Jim McElwain through social media
Thursday, December 4, 2014 | General, Football, Scott Carter
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- In today's social-media world, it often starts with one tweet.
That was the case on Thursday when ESPN.com reporter Chris Low tweeted these 19 words into the Twittersphere:
The buyout issues have been resolved, and Florida is expected to announce Jim McElwain as its coach later today.
— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) December 4, 2014
And from there the floodgates opened. Here is more reaction on social media on the day the Gators got a new coach:
All aboard the #McElwainTrain! Welcome to the #GatorNation, Coach Mac! #Gators #ReturnOfTheMac pic.twitter.com/u1MtcdEzkq” @CoachMcElwain
— Constance Courtney (@4everconstant) December 4, 2014
Jim McElwain is the coach who made #Gators QB Tim Tebow cry, says @BianchiWrites http://t.co/A7WUFgrZsX pic.twitter.com/1sEmuUei3v
— Roger Simmons (@RogerSimmons) December 4, 2014
ICYMI, #Gators reach deal with Jim McElwain to lead UF football program. http://t.co/n9jeZl2CaM pic.twitter.com/Upzfrhb11C
— GatorZone Football (@GatorZoneFB) December 4, 2014
To my friends who cover Florida: you win today. Mac is smart and accessible. And he will win games. @CoachMcElwain
— Cecil Hurt (@CecilHurt) December 4, 2014
I'm impressed by these respectful, dignified goodbye tweets from @CoachMcElwain. http://t.co/684ftTrJsX pic.twitter.com/rgCdqGuZu0
— Alligator Army (@AlligatorArmy) December 4, 2014
From your permanent SEC Western Division opponent, welcome back to league Coach McElwain. Will enjoy continued great competition w/ Florida.
— Les Miles (@LSUCoachMiles) December 4, 2014
New Florida coach Jim McElwain checks boxes #Gators AD Jeremy Foley set forth as requirements- http://t.co/3WGFFqBKK6 pic.twitter.com/djfFzLRdUa
— OnlyGators.com (@onlygators) December 4, 2014
CSU QB Garrett Grayson has some kind words for McElwain & not kind ones for the haters. #Gators pic.twitter.com/F6rT74oNVk
— Kassidy Hill (@KassidyGHill) December 4, 2014
Congrats to Coach Mac, Taught me a lot during the season. Very thankful for him. Best wishes to his future pic.twitter.com/1Zhhe30FTB
— Ace Boogie✊ (@DGainess1) December 4, 2014
Florida fans rejoice. @CoachMcElwain is the real deal and will have tremendous success in Gainesville. Congratulations to Gators everywhere.
— Greg McElroy (@GVMcElroy) December 4, 2014
There's not enough laughing in football, but new #Gators coach Jim McElwain can cut loose: https://t.co/CTZbUOv6i5
— Scott Carter (@GatorZoneScott) December 4, 2014
Nothing but love for Jim McElwain from #CSURams who just finished practice pic.twitter.com/HsbIxpTPgY
— Kami Carmann (@KamiCarmann) December 4, 2014
Jim McElwain has agreed to become Florida's next head coach. Here's some key facts on the Gators' new leader: pic.twitter.com/iaib6ZcYBN
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 4, 2014
Jim McElwain's university arranged car. Guess he's turning it in. pic.twitter.com/g9CynjRoPp
— Terry Frei (@TFrei) December 4, 2014
