Social media reacts to Jim McElwain’s departure

By
Bailiegh Carlton
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The University of Florida announced the mutual parting of
head football coach Jim McElwain on Sunday following an odd week that was capped off with a 42-7 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs.
McElwain held a 22-12 overall record in his two and a half seasons over the program, but a 3-4 start to the 2017 season, inability to make changes on offense and internal issues that escalated over the last week led to his demise.
Current players reacted on Twitter before and after the announcement. Reports of the firing hit social media before an official announcement was made, and before players were informed, which led some of them to post their thoughts on how the situation was handled.
Some former Florida players, as well as former players under McElwain, also gave their thoughts on it.
Here is what they said:
Current Players
Redshirt sophomore center T.J. McCoy:

Freshman quarterback Jake Allen:

Redshirt junior quarterback Luke Del Rio:

Sophomore wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland:

Sophomore running back Lamical Perine:

Freshman defensive lineman Zachary Carter:

Sophomore wide receiver Josh Hammond:

Freshman defensive back Shawn Davis:

Redshirt junior offensive lineman Antonio Riles:

Redshirt junior kicker Eddy Pineiro:

Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Nick Villano:

Freshman defensive back Brad Stewart:

Freshman linebacker Nick Smith:

Senior running back Mark Thompson:

Freshman tight end Kemore Gamble:

Freshman wide receiver DaQuon Green:

Sophomore defensive back McArthur Burnett:

Redshirt junior tight end C’yontai Lewis:

Other Reactions
Former Florida offensive lineman Marcus Gilbert:

Running back transfer Jordan Cronkrite:

Former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy

Bailiegh Carlton
Bailiegh Carlton
A lifelong sports fan, Bailiegh Carlton knew from a young age that she wanted to work in sports in some capacity. Before transferring to the University of Florida to study journalism, she played softball at Gulf Coast State College. She then interned for Gator Country for three years as she worked toward her degree. After graduation, Bailiegh decided to explore other opportunities in the world of sports, but all roads led her right back here. In her time away, she and her husband welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world. When she isn't working, she can almost always be found snuggled up with sweet baby Ridley, Cody and her four fur babies.