Arizona Fans Thank Greg Byrne on Twitter
Arizona fans are thanking new Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne on Twitter.
Here’s something you don’t see everyday, fans thanking an outgoing athletic director. Usually fans are quick to get angry at coaches, athletic directors, or even players who leave their school.
When Rhett Lashlee left Auburn fans even changed his Wikipedia page to list him as a “trader.”
Arizona fans however are taking a different approach. Zona fans have been taking to twitter to thank Greg Byrne and wish him well. This really says something about Greg Byrne and the Arizona fanbase.
Thank you for everything you have done @Greg_Byrne! Tucson and the University of Arizona will love you forever. Bear Down still!
— Smooter McGavin (@FG1Smoot) January 16, 2017
So thank you, @Greg_Byrne. I have been a fan since day 1 and will continue to be a fan. #BearDown and [pause, inhale, wince] #RollTide.
— Sarah Kezele 🌵 (@SarahKezele) January 16, 2017
Even if they don’t want to say “Roll Tide” the sentiment is clear.
@Greg_Byrne Good luck with your new position and thanks for everything you did for UA and Tucson. You will be missed. #BearDown Greg..
— JustArt (⌐■_■) (@PintoBeener) January 16, 2017
Thank you @Greg_Byrne for all of the great work you did for @AZATHLETICS - Wildcat fans are very grateful, and wish you continued success!
— Ryan Lavigne (@RyanOnTraffic) January 16, 2017
Wildcat fans are a classy bunch.
Even Mississippi State fans, who had Greg before he went to Arizona, are being great on social media.
I can't say Roll Tide, but I am so happy to have @Greg_Byrne back close to Starkville! Bama, you're getting a good one!!
— Natalie Jones (@Natalie_Bryson) January 16, 2017
This really tells us a lot about who Greg Byrne is and what we can expect when he gets to Alabama.
Of course not all fans are being kind. Tennessee has been looking for an athletic director for quite a while now and hill people never change.
Disagree. I wouldn't want @Greg_Byrne He hired Mullens and Retread Rich Rod, both FB teams are bottom dwellers of their conference. https://t.co/MX3xvILhs0
— BigOrangeHeupel (@BigOrangeHeupel) January 16, 2017
Of course the hill people also said that Butch was going to beat Nick Saban an win them a championship, so their opinions aren’t worth much.
Very saddened by @Greg_Byrne's departure from Arizona. Thought he did an awesome job at Zona. Best of luck at the "other" U of A. #BearDown
— Taylor Daml (@TaylorDaml) January 16, 2017
It’s the start of a new era at Alabama, who else is ready for more? Roll Tide!
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