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Tennessee players, recruits react on social media to Jeremy Pruitt’s firing
By Keith Farner
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Shock, confusion and misunderstanding were some of the immediate reactions from Tennessee players following the reported firing of coach Jeremy Pruitt on Monday.
At least a couple current players appear to “locked in” with their brothers, as they tweeted, or supported a teammate’s sentiment. Tennessee’s highest-rated commit, OLB Dylan Brooks of Roanoke, Alabama, tweeted “peace out” but later deleted the tweet.
They will perhaps get some clarity when Tennessee officials hold a 3 p.m. ET press conference to address the situation going forward.
Here is a sampling of the reaction:
only worry about what u vain control
— isaac (@isaacw_74) January 18, 2021
took the words out my mouth 🤙🏾 https://t.co/q2JXoueZ9P
— ksalt (@KaidonSalter_7) January 18, 2021
— CHEETAH (@__jw12) January 18, 2021
Wtf
— KG (@KennethGeorgeJr) January 18, 2021
why
— Brian Maurer (@maurerera_2) January 18, 2021
Just don’t get it. 🤦🏾♂️
— Darel E. Middleton (@Darel__) January 18, 2021
The tweet was deleted, but here it is. pic.twitter.com/7qrch0RuPK
— Mike Wilson (@ByMikeWilson) January 18, 2021
— JM4🦍😈🖤 (@Jmosley_7) January 18, 2021
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
