Thread by @Coach_heals

It’s a BIG day. And it’s a busy day.

But I’ve got to take a minute to honor this unbelievable senior class. We could coach for 100 years & never see a group like this.

There’s still work to do, but these guys deserve so much credit for all they’ve done in building this program.

It’s maybe uncommon to do, especially today, but I sincerely thank Brad Lambert & his staff for everything they did to set a firm foundation here — and to recruit the type of young people that we have.

A lot of hands made this a #GOLDstandard program. We are blessed to be here.

𝙅𝙊𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙊𝙈𝙋𝙎𝙊𝙉

Thanks so much for everything you bring this team on a daily basis, all the sacrifices you make. Just remember us when you make it big, wherever you go.

#GOLDstandard
@J_Thomp4

𝘽𝙀𝙉𝙉𝙔 𝙇𝙀𝙈𝘼𝙔

Hard to even describe what you’ve meant to this football team and program. What a cool story, to help establish your hometown school’s new college football team. No one can take that from you, no matter what. So proud of you.

#GOLDstandard
@32Youngbull

𝙄𝙎𝘼𝙄𝘼𝙃 𝙃𝘼𝙍𝙍𝙄𝙎

I know when I come to a practice, any practice, I can count on you to work and be a positive influence on those around you. That means so much to this team and will serve you well in the future.

#GOLDstandard
@isaiahharris87

𝙈𝘼𝙍𝙌𝙐𝙄𝙇𝙇 𝙊𝙎𝘽𝙊𝙍𝙉𝙀

You took a chance on us when it maybe wasn’t the easiest decision. Thanks so much for choosing this school and program. We loved coaching you and can’t wait to see what’s next for you.

#GOLDstandard
@gotfootball3

𝙆𝙔𝙇𝙀 𝘾𝙊𝙍𝘽𝙀𝙏𝙏

I have zero doubts that, if you want to, you will one day run all of @ChickfilA. Your attitude, your positivity ... it’s incredible what you bring to this team. Just let some other people get a word in, though, will ya ...?

#GOLDstandard
@kylecorbett39

𝙏𝙔𝙍𝙄𝙌 𝙃𝘼𝙍𝙍𝙄𝙎

You are Mr. 49er. You’re everything we could ever ask for in a leader and someone who exemplifies what it is to be a student-athlete here. My heart hurts what you’ve been through this fall, but you’ll only be stronger for it.

#GOLDstandard
@tyriqkeiyan

𝙌𝙐𝘼𝙔 𝙂𝙄𝘽𝘽𝙎

It’s been a blast to see you grow and mature this year as a football player — and as a teammate and person. So thankful for all you’ve given to this program and will root for you always.

#GOLDstandard

𝘿𝙊𝙈𝙄𝙉𝙄𝘾 𝙏𝘼𝙔𝙇𝙊𝙍

You’re a consistent force for this team. I appreciate how much you’ve put into your work and making this offense as good as it can be. Can’t wait to see what’s in your future.

#GOLDstandard

𝙉𝘼𝙁𝙀𝙀𝙎 𝙇𝙔𝙊𝙉

I know. I know. I give you such a hard time. But you’ve grown up so much over the course of this season, and I am so proud of you — as a football player, and as a man. You can bring an energy like no one on this team.

#GOLDstandard
@_Highflier8

𝙅𝘼𝘾𝙆 𝙒𝙀𝙇𝙇𝙀𝙉𝙃𝙊𝙁𝙀𝙍

You’ve set yourself up for success well after football. And just know that your contributions, even though they might not get headlines, mean a ton to this football team on a weekly basis.

#GOLDstandard
@wellyman6

𝙅𝙀𝙁𝙁 𝙂𝙀𝙈𝙈𝙀𝙇𝙇

I know how much this program means to you, and you should take pride in knowing it’s better because you’ve been here. You’re a great leader, and we’re so grateful for what you mean to this football team on and off the field.

#GOLDstandard
@jeffgems34

𝙏𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙔 𝘿𝙊𝘾𝙏𝙊𝙍

Man, I love your spirit. I love how much you’ve given to this program. You’re a joy to coach and be around, and I can’t wait to see what you do in your next chapter.

#GOLDstandard

𝘾𝘼𝙈 𝘾𝙇𝘼𝙍𝙆

Love your toughness. Love your authenticity. Love who you are and who you are for this football team. I cannot wait to celebrate your success — in football and beyond.

#GOLDstandard
@mademan71

𝙅𝘼𝘾𝙆𝙎𝙊𝙉 𝙑𝘼𝙉𝙎𝙄𝘾𝙆𝙇𝙀

People have asked me a bunch what I would have done if you missed that field goal kick for your scholarship. I tell them I never thought about it because I knew you were going to split the uprights. And you did.

#GOLDstandard
@JacksonVan82

𝙀𝙑𝘼𝙉 𝙎𝙃𝙄𝙍𝙍𝙀𝙁𝙁𝙎

You’re a brilliant guy, and I cannot wait to see what success is in front of you. Thank you for making such a positive impact on this program with your positivity and being a great teammate.

#GOLDstandard
@eshirreffs

𝘼𝙇𝙀𝙓 𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙎𝙈𝙄𝙏𝙃

You’re as consistent of a leader as I’ve ever been around. If we have players in the future with your fire and drive, we are going to build an unbelievable program. And it’s because of you, as a foundation.

#GOLDstandard
@highsmith34

𝙅𝘼𝙇𝙀𝙉 𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙀𝙉

You work your tail off every single day, and you’re a great example for our football team. Your positivity and ambition will take you a long, long way.

#GOLDstandard
@DreamChaseUH_53

𝙈𝘼𝙏𝙏 𝙇𝙊𝙉𝙂𝙇𝙀𝙔

Your work ethic and dedication, every day, have not gone unnoticed by this coaching staff. Your selflessness and attitude will serve you extremely well in your next steps.

#GOLDstandard
@MLongley90

𝘾𝙃𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙄𝘼𝙉 𝙃𝘼𝙔𝙉𝙀𝙎

Seeing your pure joy when you earned a scholarship, that’s something I’ll never forget. I don’t think any of us will. And you 100 percent earned it. I cannot wait to see your success, bud.

#GOLDstandard
@blackbadger_

𝘽𝙍𝙀𝙏𝙏 𝙆𝙀𝘼𝙉

This didn’t go maybe the way you expected or hoped, but I am sure glad you picked Charlotte. We are a better team and program for you being here.

#GOLDstandard
@bkeanqb4

𝘽𝙀𝙉 𝘿𝙀𝙇𝙐𝘾𝘼

I am so incredibly proud of the way you’ve handled adversity and remained a leader and a role model for this football team. You’ll lead wherever you go.

#GOLDstandard
@delucathadon