Twitter is turning into a recruiting tool for college football coaches
April 30, 2009 6:33 AM
It might not be the same as texting a recruit directly, but Zook is clear about why he was willing to start on Twitter.
"The whole reason obviously had to do with recruiting, period," he said. "I guess others have been able to follow us. It's amazing what (students) have now and how they communicate, and guys are able to see what we're doing.''
The array of comments posted by participating coaches range from mundane updates on spring drills and speaking engagements to more interesting tidbits such as Zook defending Vontae Davis and LSU's Les Miles informing fans of an accident involving Demetrius Byrd.
At least 18 Division I head coaches have Twitter accounts, and their audiences grow daily. Carroll has more than 12,000 following his posts, while Georgia's Mark Richt, Washington's Steve Sarkisian, Weis and Kiffin all have more than 2,000 followers.
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"The whole reason obviously had to do with recruiting, period," he said. "I guess others have been able to follow us. It's amazing what (students) have now and how they communicate, and guys are able to see what we're doing.''
The array of comments posted by participating coaches range from mundane updates on spring drills and speaking engagements to more interesting tidbits such as Zook defending Vontae Davis and LSU's Les Miles informing fans of an accident involving Demetrius Byrd.
At least 18 Division I head coaches have Twitter accounts, and their audiences grow daily. Carroll has more than 12,000 following his posts, while Georgia's Mark Richt, Washington's Steve Sarkisian, Weis and Kiffin all have more than 2,000 followers.
Durando
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