Twitter reacts to hiring of Tony Elliott to UVA |
Clemson is certainly in a state of transition as defensive coordinator Brent Venables, and now offensive coordinator Tony Elliott have taken head coaching jobs.
Elliott thoughtfully took his time this week about different head coaching gigs and ended up being announced as the new Virginia head coach on Friday afternoon. Clemson fans, the media, and his former players heard about the news and gave some of their thoughts via social media. Check out some of the Twitter reactions below: Congrats to Tony?? UVA is getting a great coach and a better man https://t.co/HY1mC65V4F super blessed to have @Coach_TElliott as my position coach for 5 years - seriously he’s one of the best men I know. super happy for him and his family. nobody more deserving of this opportunity! @UVAFootball y’all getting a good one - great coach, better person. https://t.co/uB4kUW58rL pic.twitter.com/6P93k9NHlb ???????????????????? Tony Elliott is an incredible person, coach and leader, and I wish him the best in his new position. Proud to claim him as a Clemson alumnus and friend. pic.twitter.com/3tXKRuktLe BREAKING: The Virginia Cavaliers have hired Clemson OC Tony Elliott as their new head coach, per announcement. Tony Elliott is an amazing 89-9 as a play-caller at Clemson. That's just an unbelievable run. He's been as judicious about jobs as any coaching candidate this generation. He'll start his head coach career at UVA. https://t.co/hPl5XMaYeC https://t.co/cOlhRJkNVW Man, this guy deserves EVERYTHING! Fantastic coach and even better person. I love you, @Coach_TElliott. Get to mind right!!! https://t.co/ffm1plvmlA First Venables, then Radakovich and now Tony Elliott? Any time Clemson coaches in the past have talked about Tony Elliott’s poise in the box/patience as a play caller, I always think of this video. https://t.co/7aeruJWMUZ Congrats to Tony, Tamika, AJ and Ace! UVA is getting a great Coach and a 1st class family! https://t.co/WC3mEmRSL9 Wow I needed this today. Proud of this guy! https://t.co/q37y48zmC6 Got a good guy immediate success..! https://t.co/ZckpdXKQML
A proven champion ?
An offensive mastermind ?
A developer of NFL talent ?
We got our guy! Welcome to Charlottesville, Coach Tony Elliott!
??????#GoHoos pic.twitter.com/bq9oenL8Qk
Elliott has been with the Tigers since 2011. pic.twitter.com/pCH1elWD1e
People haven't been this excited to see a band break up since Fred Durst went off to pursue his acting career.
Upgrade Your Account
Unlock premium boards and exclusive features (e.g. ad-free) by upgrading your account today.
Upgrade Now
