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The tweets that shook the college football world.
Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst has dismissed Head Football Coach Bo Pelini effective immediately. Press conference 1pm.
— Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) November 30, 2014
Coach Pelini served our University admirably for seven years and led our football program’s transition to the Big Ten Conference. -Eichorst
— Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) November 30, 2014
We wish Coach Pelini and his wonderful family all the best and thank him for his dedicated service to the University. - Eichorst
— Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) November 30, 2014
Faux Pelini took this pretty hard.
WAIT WHAT
— Fake Bo Pelini (@FauxPelini) November 30, 2014
THAT'S IT I QUIT
— Fake Bo Pelini (@FauxPelini) November 30, 2014
LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT YOU ARE PAYING ME NOT TO LIVE IN LINCOLN NEBRASKA AND I AM SUPPOSED TO BE SAD
— Fake Bo Pelini (@FauxPelini) November 30, 2014
THIS IS VERY CONFUSING I DIDN'T KNOW OUR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR WAS A REAL PERSON
— Fake Bo Pelini (@FauxPelini) November 30, 2014
CAN I GO BACK INTO THE STADIUM AND SAY GOODBYE ONE LAST TIME ALSO WHERE IS MY BLOWTORCH
— Fake Bo Pelini (@FauxPelini) November 30, 2014
WHERE IS MY STAPLER
— Fake Bo Pelini (@FauxPelini) November 30, 2014
WELL I FINALLY LOST LESS THAN FOUR GAMES IN A SEASON SO YOU'RE WELCOME
— Fake Bo Pelini (@FauxPelini) November 30, 2014
I HEREBY OFFER TO COACH NEBRASKA IN THE BOWL GAME I CAN DO IT VIA TWITTER HOW HARD CAN IT BE
— Fake Bo Pelini (@FauxPelini) November 30, 2014
AT THE END OF THE DAY THIS PRESS CONFERENCE BLOWS
— Fake Bo Pelini (@FauxPelini) November 30, 2014
How was the news broken to you?
You just know that somewhere in Nebraska some guy just stood up in church and announced Bo's firing. #huskers
— Fake Coach Miles (@FakeCoachMiles) November 30, 2014
Doc Sadler
Bo is the best family man and loyal friend I have ever met in this business. Love u man!!
— Doc Sadler (@coachdocsadler) November 30, 2014
Tommy Armstrong
Biggest mistake you ever made.... Bo was the best coach I've ever had and I'll always appreciate the things you taught me.
— Tommy Armstrong Jr. (@Tommy_Gun4) November 30, 2014
DeMornay Pierson-El
I guess that's the way something's just roll smh
— DeMornay Pierson-El (@ThtPiersonElKid) November 30, 2014
Josh Mitchell
Smh terrible decision just awful smh 9 wins gets you fired? Thank you coach Bo for everything u did for me & this team over ur tenure
— Josh Mitchell (@J_Mitch05) November 30, 2014
The fans trollin talkin about Bo y'all better hope the next coach can do what Bo did that's all ima say b4 I snap I'm out ✌️
— Josh Mitchell (@J_Mitch05) November 30, 2014
All you ppl that say u want better recruits & it's Bo's fault look how u tweet the athletes after games u dnt think recruits see that????
— Josh Mitchell (@J_Mitch05) November 30, 2014
I'm not saying all the nebraska fans are douche's 99% of u aren't & I love the fans & appreciate all the support but the 1% of u that are
— Josh Mitchell (@J_Mitch05) November 30, 2014
Terrible the recruits see that u dnt think recruits see when KB & other athletes retweet the terrible things u tweet at us
— Josh Mitchell (@J_Mitch05) November 30, 2014
Bout to lose a lot of recruits that were coming here to play for coach Bo
— Josh Mitchell (@J_Mitch05) November 30, 2014
Have nothing but love for this man thank you for everything Coach Bo pic.twitter.com/wt1WiG8p5H
— Josh Mitchell (@J_Mitch05) November 30, 2014
Better say all the right thing Eichorst..we want Tom back
— Josh Mitchell (@J_Mitch05) November 30, 2014
Bro u sent us an email to tell us u fired our coach............WHAT!!?!??
— Josh Mitchell (@J_Mitch05) November 30, 2014
Matt Finnin
Stupidest goddamn decision I've ever seen, heard, or been a part of.
— Matthew Finnin (@StepDaddyFinnin) November 30, 2014
This'll go down as the worst decision Eichorst will make in his career. He don't care tho. Just biding his time til Wisconsin opens up.
— Matthew Finnin (@StepDaddyFinnin) November 30, 2014
At the end of the day Bo was the only one who gave a shit about us. You think Eichorst or Pearlman gave a shit? All they care about is $$$
— Matthew Finnin (@StepDaddyFinnin) November 30, 2014
I can guarantee not one of us has ever even had a conversation with either of them.
— Matthew Finnin (@StepDaddyFinnin) November 30, 2014
Make no mistake. We just lost our father-figure, role model and you have the balls to tweet us saying "don't overreact"?
— Matthew Finnin (@StepDaddyFinnin) November 30, 2014
Michael Rose-Ivey
Four years ago when coach Bo came to my house for my official visit, never imagine I'll play for anyone else. Love & appreciate that man.
— Michael Rose-Ivey (@Rose_IveyNB15) November 30, 2014
With bo gone unfortunately I hope they retain coach kaz man
— Michael Rose-Ivey (@Rose_IveyNB15) November 30, 2014
That d line we got coming back and kaz coaching them in a aggressive scheme is going to gated to stop
— Michael Rose-Ivey (@Rose_IveyNB15) November 30, 2014
Basically we woke up to a break up text over an email... how you expect us to feel?
— Michael Rose-Ivey (@Rose_IveyNB15) November 30, 2014
Didn't expect to be heading back to Lincoln with this going on... enjoyed my weekend still but man
— Michael Rose-Ivey (@Rose_IveyNB15) November 30, 2014
No doubt in my mind we gonna still do some great things in 2015... but I wanted to get bo over that hump so some of yall would STHU
— Michael Rose-Ivey (@Rose_IveyNB15) November 30, 2014
Jack Gangwish
Coach Bo has done volumes for myself and my family during my time at the university. Thank you Coach, for the opportunity to grow here.
— Jack Gangwish (@jackgangwish) November 30, 2014
A lot to take in with one email. pic.twitter.com/hQ6KYUA4Qk
— Jack Gangwish (@jackgangwish) November 30, 2014
Nathan Gerry
Shit is about to get weird
— Bane (@NathanGerry) November 30, 2014
He's the reason we came here
— Bane (@NathanGerry) November 30, 2014
✊YOU DA MAN BO pic.twitter.com/uonIpKYHhg
— Bane (@NathanGerry) November 30, 2014
Vincent Valentine
At a loss for words. Wouldn't be where I am in my career without Bo & Kaz. Best coaches I ever played for. I can't believe this.
— Vincent Valentine Jr (@TheRealVRVJ) November 30, 2014
Coach Kaz is one of the best coaches doing it, his resume speaks for itself. A man who I would want leading us into battle every Saturday.
— Vincent Valentine Jr (@TheRealVRVJ) November 30, 2014
I don't see how this decision will help the program. If anything, it'll make it worst honestly.
— Vincent Valentine Jr (@TheRealVRVJ) November 30, 2014
I don't think they understand this from a players perspective.
— Vincent Valentine Jr (@TheRealVRVJ) November 30, 2014
I still love Husker Nation 100 percent tho, don't get me wrong at all.
— Vincent Valentine Jr (@TheRealVRVJ) November 30, 2014
Taariq Allen
That's the worse way to wake up in the morning. Smh that's some Bull real talk man. I guess stability doesn't mean anything
— T. Allen (@brasko7) November 30, 2014
Yall think shit sweet
— T. Allen (@brasko7) November 30, 2014
They gone really fire my dog man that'd crazy. People can't see what he has done for this program
— T. Allen (@brasko7) November 30, 2014
Yeah you ain't want to sat that shit to our faces
— T. Allen (@brasko7) November 30, 2014
What's up with all this class bs BO was real and had our back no matter what. I don't F with this man
— T. Allen (@brasko7) November 30, 2014
Jordan Westerkamp
Unreal. Bo believed in me and I 100% believed in him. Can't believe this....
— Jordan Westerkamp (@JordanWesty1) November 30, 2014
Zach Sterup
Man I just woke up to that...really? Coach Bo was a great coach and even better man
— zach sterup (@zster_p) November 30, 2014
Cole Pensick
Nebraska doesn't realize what they just did. Unbelievable
— Cole Pensick (@CPensick62) November 30, 2014
Name one person who wants to come into this type of environment. Great choice Nebraska
— Cole Pensick (@CPensick62) November 30, 2014
Great 5 years, wouldn't change it for nothing. Going to be hard to replace Bo. Thanks for everything coach.
— Cole Pensick (@CPensick62) November 30, 2014
Mike Moudy
Bo was the best coach I have ever had the pleasure to play under. Highest character, loyal, I could make a freakin list.....
— Mike Moudy (@Mike1Husk3r) November 30, 2014
David Santos
At a loss for words right now..
— David Santos (@DSantos41) November 30, 2014
Givens Price
What's the purpose of this meeting tonight then? To reiterate this foolishness I just woke up to?
— Givens Price (@gprice78) November 30, 2014
Corey Cooper
DAMN.....
— Corey Cooper (@BigCoop_6) November 30, 2014
Leroy Alexander
Waking up to nonsense Got me like damn
— Alexander The Great (@Lalexander_2) November 30, 2014
That man has always had our backs and did anything he could do to help us. If it wasn't for Bo a lot of us wouldn't even be here.
— Alexander The Great (@Lalexander_2) November 30, 2014
David Santos
At a loss for words right now..
— David Santos (@DSantos41) November 30, 2014
Greg McMullen
I left Ohio to come to Nebraska #BECAUSEOFBO
— Greg McMullen (@IamHuskers90) November 30, 2014
Daniel Davie
Coach Bo taught me how to play DB and gave me an opportunity when programs passed on me...this is crazy
— Daniel Davie (@Davie_CB) November 30, 2014
Sam Foltz
Unbelievable...
— Sam Foltz (@samfoltz27) November 30, 2014
Most wins by any coach in the last seven years in college football... What just happened man
— Sam Foltz (@samfoltz27) November 30, 2014
Chongo Kondolo
I still can't believe this man that really killed my vibe when I found out this morning. Especially over email
— Chongo Kondolo (@chongo70) November 30, 2014
Charles Jackson
Everything happens for a reason Coach, love you and I learned plenty from you about life and sports.… http://t.co/veVAq4itGw
— THE RETURN OF CHUCKY (@JUSTCHUCK21) November 30, 2014
I came here to play for the man that sat on my couch 4 years ago and told me he would teach me everything he knows. He's done great so for.
— THE RETURN OF CHUCKY (@JUSTCHUCK21) November 30, 2014
I can't imagine being fired on thanksgiving break with my family. Hell of a holiday and so disrespectful. Fire me too
— THE RETURN OF CHUCKY (@JUSTCHUCK21) November 30, 2014
Coach Bo had my back since day 1 even when I was ineligible and had to sit out a year. So ima have his back
— THE RETURN OF CHUCKY (@JUSTCHUCK21) November 30, 2014
I guess you just view things differently when your outside looking in.The feeling when you are just getting comfortable. Changes.
— THE RETURN OF CHUCKY (@JUSTCHUCK21) November 30, 2014
Derek Foster
This decision will be considered a huge mistake. Just watch.
— Derek Foster (@D_FOZ) November 30, 2014
Austin Williams
Might square up on somebody tonight at this team meeting. Coach Bo was like a father figure for us. Someone can your dad see how you feel.
— _duecefour (@awill_i_ams) November 30, 2014
For all of those that bad mouth Els. I personally know he's a great coach, and an even better person. Just ask Lavonte or Compto.
— _duecefour (@awill_i_ams) November 30, 2014
Samuel Hahn
WE ALL CAME HERE TO PLAY FOR COACH BO!
— Samuel Hahn (@daHAHNi) November 30, 2014
Think of a non family member in your life u would do anything for. Now imagine having that person ripped out of your life. Thats how we feel
— Samuel Hahn (@daHAHNi) November 30, 2014
So the fate of our program lies in the hands of a man who is only here until the Wisconsin AD job opens up. This should turn out well
— Samuel Hahn (@daHAHNi) November 30, 2014
Here are some reactions by former Husker players.
Rex Burkhead
Speechless...
— Rex Burkhead (@RBrex2022) November 30, 2014
Words can't explain how much all the players appreciate what you did for us. Love you Coach Bo and thanks for everything.
— Rex Burkhead (@RBrex2022) November 30, 2014
DeJon Gomes
I just hope the next head man that comes in, cares not only about winning but the development of men. Thank you Coach Bo for everything!!
— DeJon Gomes (@D_Gomes24) November 30, 2014
Bo has put stability into our program. People are quick to forget 3/6 seasons before he got there we weren't even have a winning record
— DeJon Gomes (@D_Gomes24) November 30, 2014
Since they wanna fire Bo, ima be one of those unrealistic fans who wants to be playing for a national championship every year
— DeJon Gomes (@D_Gomes24) November 30, 2014
If that happened my senior year, would I play in the bowl game...?
— DeJon Gomes (@D_Gomes24) November 30, 2014
Prince Amukamara
Will always be thankful for Coach Pelini! Really helped mold me into the player I am today. Can't thank him enough! @Huskers
— Prince Amukamara (@PrinceAmukamara) November 30, 2014
Alonzo Whaley
I'm honestly at disbelief! By far the worse decision you could possibly make!
— Zo Whaley (@Zo_Whaley) November 30, 2014
Thank you coach Bo for everything! I'm honestly pissed!
— Zo Whaley (@Zo_Whaley) November 30, 2014
Ron Kellogg III
You've got to be kidding me
— RK3✌️ (@rkellogg3) November 30, 2014
Well people you have got your wish ...
— RK3✌️ (@rkellogg3) November 30, 2014
Absolutely unbelievable and people are mad of the coaching options ??! Who do you think you're gonna get ?! Tell me right the hell now!
— RK3✌️ (@rkellogg3) November 30, 2014
People i don't live in a box I know Scott is an oc and all coaches weren't head coaches before they got the position .. I'm not stupid
— RK3✌️ (@rkellogg3) November 30, 2014
P.J. Mangieri
Thank you Coach Bo for everything you did for not only myself but all of my brothers at the University of Nebraska You will be missed by all
— P.J. Mangieri (@PJ_Mangieri) November 30, 2014
140 characters isn't enough to describe my feelings/emotion toward Coach Bo as a man and the decision the University has made this morning.
— P.J. Mangieri (@PJ_Mangieri) November 30, 2014
Scott Shanle.
I thank Bo Pelini for rescuing the program from what Bill Callahan did to it....but it was obvious the program had plateaud under him.
— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) November 30, 2014
Well I haven't seen this one yet so let me start the ...Jim Harbaugh to Nebraska . there now that's that
— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) November 30, 2014
To all current Nebraska FB players. In 2008 my favorite coach was fired. I was down. All we did the next year was win the Superbowl! #headup
— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) November 30, 2014
If someone asked me right now who to get as Nebraska head coach I would say Jim Tressel. #beentheredoneit
— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) November 30, 2014
Was Nick Saban scared of expectation level at Alabama? Whoever accepts Nebraska job gonna b guy who expect not only win 9 games but win 's
— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) November 30, 2014
Jemarcus Hardrick
They fired @BoPelini terrible decision @Huskers
— Jermarcus Hardrick (@Yoshi_Hardrick) November 30, 2014
Thanks you @BoPelini for everything! Can't believe you just got fired, this one hearts a lot because we Family #Bo4Life
— Jermarcus Hardrick (@Yoshi_Hardrick) November 30, 2014
Guess all those fans who wanted Bo fired are happy now. Guess I'll be unrealistic now & expect a championship every year like you'll
— Jermarcus Hardrick (@Yoshi_Hardrick) November 30, 2014
Gonna be hard to find a coach that knows that he can be fired after going 9-3. No job security
— Jermarcus Hardrick (@Yoshi_Hardrick) November 30, 2014
Let the fans run @BoPelini away smh, it's people dying to have their seat at the game. @Huskers tickets are gonna sell regardless
— Jermarcus Hardrick (@Yoshi_Hardrick) November 30, 2014
Eric Martin
They fired @BoPelini SMH!!! Big mistake not sure if I wanna watch the bowl game now I'm sick!!! But whatever man I'll support the players
— Eric Martin (@EMar46) November 30, 2014
Terrence Moore
Wishing the best for my coach moving forward. He'll land on his feet because he's a great coach and an even better man.
— Terrence Moore (@TMO_90) November 30, 2014
Aside from the wins and losses Bo did a great job of caring for his players. Extremely loyal and loving inspite of what the world thinks
— Terrence Moore (@TMO_90) November 30, 2014
Bo Pelini definitely had a huge hand in my transition from a boy to man and for that I'm forever grateful. Thanks Coach
— Terrence Moore (@TMO_90) November 30, 2014
Spencer Long
Gonna be really hard to find another coach who did as much as @BoPelini did for the program and his players. Thanks for everything Bo.
— Spencer Long (@slong_61) November 30, 2014
Tim Marlowe
Couldnt of played under or coached beside a better man the past 7 years of my life than Bo. Loss for words. Careful what u wish 4. #GBR
— Tim Marlowe (@iSet_Tones) November 30, 2014
Will Compton
Wow..
— Will Compton (@_willcompton) November 30, 2014
"We are here for the players benefit" "It's all about you guys" "Your guys' opinion matters most" ....Apparently not #BOliever
— Will Compton (@_willcompton) December 1, 2014
As a player and a competitor. Looking back on the games we blew.. I feel at fault, as I'm sure other players do, as to why it came to this
— Will Compton (@_willcompton) December 1, 2014
Zach Potter
Sure hope we can find a coach who can win 10 games every year for 7 years since 9 wasn't good enough? Careful what you wish for people.
— Zach Potter (@ZachPotterTE) November 30, 2014
Joe Ganz
Well this sucks...
— Joe Ganz (@NUJoeGanz12) November 30, 2014
Jeremiah Sirles
Wow just heard the news about Bo. Biggest mistake in the history of Nebraska football. What a freaking joke...9 wins...9 freaking wins!
— Jeremiah Sirles (@Sirles71_HSKR) November 30, 2014
For all of you saying "it's about $$$" Nebraska has PLENTY of it. SOMEONE let the fans and media make this decision for them...
— Jeremiah Sirles (@Sirles71_HSKR) November 30, 2014
For all of you saying "it's about $$$" Nebraska has PLENTY of it. SOMEONE let the fans and media make this decision for them...
— Jeremiah Sirles (@Sirles71_HSKR) November 30, 2014
Ndamukong Suh
The leadership issues at the University of Nebraska extend above the Head Football Coach's office.
— Ndamukong Suh (@NdamukongSuh) November 30, 2014
I will try to keep updating this as new tweets are posted. A regular Twitter recap will still be posted tomorrow morning.