Fans, media members react to Jim McElwain firing on Twitter
Coming into the 2017 season, Florida coach Jim McElwain seemed to be one of the safest coaches in the entire SEC.
How quickly things change. On Sunday morning, he reportedly became the first SEC coach to be fired, parting ways with the Gators after a brutal 42-7 loss to Georgia on Saturday afternoon.
Naturally, media members and fans alike were surprised by the news, though rumors had been swirling for a couple of days.
Here’s what everyone had to say about Florida’s decision to get rid of McElwain:
Honestly, how many of you had Jim Mcelwaine outside the top 3 when ranking SEC head coaches going into this season?
I know I didn’t.
— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) October 29, 2017
So Florida, back-to-back SEC East champion, is going to fire its head coach before Tennessee fires Butch Jones.
OK.
— Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) October 29, 2017
It's open season on Florida's 2018 top 10 recruiting class.
— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) October 29, 2017
Sharks in Florida can finally sleep easy. https://t.co/kcyBO6i9dI
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) October 29, 2017
I feel for @CoachMcElwain the person, seems to be a good man. That press conference looked like it was brutal. #gogators
— Justin Garner (@bigjgarner) October 29, 2017
I do wish @CoachMcElwain & his family the best wherever they go.
— Gator Gal (@_GatorGal) October 29, 2017
@CoachMcElwain I wanted you to be the right fit! Best of luck in your future!
— CountryCrusader (@dgornto1) October 29, 2017
Thank you for everything you brought to Florida. You were not given a chance. @CoachMcElwain
— Kim Wheeler (@KimWheeler5) October 29, 2017
If you had Jim McElwain being the first SEC East coach fired this season, go collect all the money.
— Matt Sheehan (@Sheehan_Sports) October 29, 2017
Stepping away from the Falcons for one minute: Florida firing Jim McElwain after two full seasons with division titles is beyond stupid.
— Mike Conti (@MikeConti929) October 29, 2017
— Alex Hess (@AHess19) October 29, 2017
WOW! Butch Jones out lasted Jim McElwain… UF a great job for someone. Sumlin, Venables, Campbell all on the clock.
— Steve H (@SoonerSteve1) October 29, 2017
Imagine if Jim McElwain never lost Will Grier…
— Erik F (@E_Forsty) October 29, 2017
Oh and Jim McElwain is getting fired from Florida today! Great day! Time for a change!!!??#gatorfootball #UF
— Gavin Blade (@GavinGentry15) October 29, 2017
Jim McElwain is a GOOD coach. The Shark photo, his arrogance, & lack of recruits doomed this season. He will find a new OC home!
— BamaSmackTalk® (@BamaSmackTalk) October 29, 2017
Florida will now search for a new head coach, if indeed the news of McElwain’s departure is confirmed soon.
It’ll be interesting to see what the Gators do and who they interview in the coming months.
