Michigan Players React To Brady Hoke's Firing On Twitter

Dustin Hawkins · Michigan Football Report
Dec 2, 2014 · 3:59 PM CT

Brady Hoke might not have been a beloved figure among Michigan fans, but he inspired fierce loyalty among the young men who played for him. Many current and former Wolverines were disappointed - but not surprised - to see him go, and took to Twitter to pay tribute:

I have no respect for ppl that are personally insulting Hoke. He's a great man & deserves better. Have some class w/ your opinions. #GoBlue

— Elliott Mealer (@el_mealer) December 2, 2014

I can undoubtedly say that he made me a better person & I am thankful to have had him as a coach. Best of luck, Coach Hoke #GoBlue #TeamHoke — Elliott Mealer (@el_mealer) December 2, 2014

Say what you want about Brady as a coach but he's one of the best guys I've come across in the football world.

— Jordan Kovacs (@JKovacs32) December 2, 2014

#Team132 pic.twitter.com/THLEZgATJN

— Mike Martin (@GoMikeMartin) December 2, 2014

Man.. — Breez (@JabrillPeppers) December 2, 2014

I'm blessed to have the ability to say I've been coached by this man. And I speak for everybody I've… http://t.co/dukq5EZV5y

— Will Campbell (@idonttweet73) December 2, 2014

Just want to say a huge thank you to Coach Hoke and everyone else that has and will continue to support Michigan Football. — Ian Bunting (@BuntingIan) December 2, 2014

You won't find a more genuine guy than Coach Hoke. Honored to have had the opportunity to play for him.

— Bobby Henderson (@bobbyhenderson) December 2, 2014

Never will I appreciate someone more than Coach Hoke. Taught me how to be a man. — Joe Kerridge (@JKerridge36) December 2, 2014

Thank you Coach Hoke for everything you have done for me. Without you I would have never been at this great university. Love you✊

— Allen Gant (@allengant12) December 2, 2014

Coach Hoke has been great to me,He impacted my life in many ways. He believed in us when everybody else didn't My heart hurts to see him go. — OneSeven (@FreddCanteen_) December 2, 2014

Thank You Coach Hoke for everything you have done for me. I will make you proud just like I said before. #Respect

— ][\/][ike McCray II (@BIGPLAYMCCRAY9) December 2, 2014

pic.twitter.com/lVf2AxuTMj — Shane Morris (@ShaneMorris_7) December 2, 2014

Love coach hoke and the rest of this staff. Wouldn't be half the player or man without them and for that I'm forever grateful
— jake butt (@JBooty_88) December 2, 2014

Sad to see coach go, couldn't have played for a better guy. pic.twitter.com/PEPkmLMAiW
— Logan Tuley-Tillman (@LoganTillman) December 2, 2014

There will always be things that remain more important and lasting than what happens on a football field..
— Desmond Morgan (@D_Morgan48) December 2, 2014

Much love for you Coach Hoke.. I'll never forget our season together and our win in New Orleans. #Team132 #Family
— Mike Martin (@GoMikeMartin) December 2, 2014

It may have not been perfect, but I couldn't thank Coach Hoke enough for all that he's done. I love him to death and wish him all the best
— jack wangler (@J_Wangler16) December 2, 2014