Tweetcap: The First Days of UC’s Search for a Head Coach

Tommy Tuberville has stepped down as head coach. #Bearcats #UC

— BearcatsSportsRadi (@bearcatsradio) December 4, 2016

It's over. IT'S OVER! Tuberville is gone. We can start winning again. Rejoice, #Cincinnati. The #Bearcats are back. #GoBearcats

— Bearcats Insider (@BearcatsInsider) December 4, 2016

Tommy Tuberville gone!! Finally! Don't let the door hit ya!! #Bearcats

— Brian Osborne (@brianokicks) December 4, 2016

.@LanceMcAlister lists Kerry Coombs (my pick), Charlie Strong, @FauxPelini, Luke Fickell, among others as possible candidates for #Bearcats

— Tyler Waddell (@Tyler_Waddell) December 4, 2016

Me after reading Tommy T is gone #Bearcats pic.twitter.com/2lu4qKmmnX

— Whataguy (@MattWhataGuy) December 4, 2016

Christmas has come early #Bearcats pic.twitter.com/6yp0CHzhrZ

— Ali Stigler (@alincinnati) December 4, 2016

I think Jeff Brohm is a hell of a coach...but damnit, he played at Louisville. So if we can avoid that, it'd be great. #Bearcats

— Doug Smith (@_dougesmith_) December 4, 2016

Pj Fleck, come on down, we need you#Bearcats

— Logan Burns (@beansburns) December 4, 2016

Wish Tubs the best in his future jobs. I really do think he would be a great AD. Has the personality for it. #Bearcats

— Raymond Greenbriar (@RedmanCincy) December 4, 2016

I am officially starting the campaign for Kerry Coombs and Steve Specht for #Bearcats job...ones HC, the other DC...doesn't matter which

— Rocky Boiman (@ROCKYBOIMAN50) December 4, 2016

I know it didn't work out but I want to thank @TTuberville for giving us #Bearcats a chance. No other coach of his stature would have.

— Doug Smith (@_dougesmith_) December 4, 2016

So I guess lesson learned is that when a Coach tells a fan to "get a job", you risk having to go get a job yourself. #Bearcats https://t.co/hvJ6cdaMYH

— Ed Roehm (@OHBoilermaker) December 4, 2016

Its quite comical to think Fleck is going to be the next #Bearcats coach. Sorry guys, but he's going somewhere bigger. (Oregon hopefully)

— Matt Klausing (@mklausing9533) December 4, 2016

#Bearcats officials have already reached out to WKU HC Jeff Brohm

— BearcatReport.com (@BearcatReport) December 4, 2016

When #tuberville was hired, thought it was amazing get for UC. Not sure why it didn't work out. Glad #bearcats not accepting mediocrity.

— Michael Perry (@mdperry14) December 4, 2016

I need to find a piece of cardboard big enough to make an oar for tonight #RTB #Bearcats

— M RK (@markomlor) December 4, 2016

The fact that #Tuberville is out just makes me so happy! #uc #bearcats pic.twitter.com/x0eRwdkaNp

— Keℓse̲y (@rogerskels) December 5, 2016

Will I look like a #Bearcats inside source if I name 35 possible coaching candidates? Seems that's what some of these dudes are doing.

— Doug Smith (@_dougesmith_) December 5, 2016

I'll grab my shovel and start digging a canal if it helps PJ Fleck #rowtheboat to Cincinnati. #bearcats

— LiBREWtarian (@TheLiBREWtarian) December 5, 2016

Blog: A closer look at the resume of Kerry Coombs. https://t.co/EoI0FQeshj #Bearcats pic.twitter.com/YlrhjwXsIF

— Lance McAlister (@LanceMcAlister) December 5, 2016

There you go...Who's next? #Bearcats https://t.co/yewePSZDwb

— Matt Nelson (@MRNelson2) December 5, 2016

Brohm to Purdue helps the #Bearcats in the Fleck sweepstakes. No other Midwest competition for him. Hopefully Bohn seals the deal.

— Raymond Greenbriar (@RedmanCincy) December 5, 2016

Damn. Was #1 on my wishlist for next Cincinnati #Bearcats HC. https://t.co/0Ov3azZERW

— TheDude84 (@TheRealCNolan) December 5, 2016

We've created a "wish list" of candidates for the #Bearcats FB head coach opening. Follow us as news breaks! pic.twitter.com/xdEAFhYVKy

— The Den Tailgate (@TheDenUC) December 5, 2016

former AD to me: Problem with a Top 3 getting out is if you don't land one of them, your fans know you are working on 4th choice. #Bearcats

— Lance McAlister (@LanceMcAlister) December 5, 2016

Former Colerain HS and State Champ coach would bring credibility back to the #Bearcats https://t.co/vm4jaD2GgH

— Rod Swartz (@rodswartz) December 5, 2016

Update
38% Coombs
23% Fleck
19% Stronghttps://t.co/K6EFg7OotB #Bearcats

— Lance McAlister (@LanceMcAlister) December 5, 2016

If #Cincinnati hires Kerry Coombs, a HS coach who gets college gigs purely for his Cincinnati recruiting ability, the #Bearcats are history.

— C. Austin Cox (@C_Austin_Cox) December 5, 2016

I keep saying the name most exciting that isn't Fleck, is Lincoln Riley #Bearcats Who's next for Bearcat football? https://t.co/khJPnaSobx

— Kevin McCune (@KevinMcCune) December 5, 2016

I get anxious whenever an @espn notification pops up lol#Bearcats

— Mark Martin (@mm27538) December 5, 2016

The @downthedrive staff react to the news of Tuberville stepping down. #Bearcats https://t.co/ct1VqmMhrf @philneuffer @ClaytonTrutor pic.twitter.com/5PT9b8z1od

— J. Scott Sewell (@jscottsewell) December 5, 2016

From what I am told there have been no active discussions between UC and PJ Fleck. No traction on that at the moment is the word. #Bearcats

— Chad Brendel (@ChadBrendel) December 5, 2016

@Coach_Fleck hey PJ. Our boat has gone a little off course. Would really love it if you'd put it back on track #Bearcats pic.twitter.com/VPIjutoa9A

— E. Michael Kamp (@Epfourteen) December 6, 2016

@mikebohn_uc @GoBearcatsFB #Youknowwhywerehere #Rowtheboat #GoBearcats #BearcatsNation #Bearcats #Fighttothefinsh #Nevergivein #Downthedrive pic.twitter.com/InU5GjnowP

— Andrew Hojnacki (@AndrewHojnacki) December 6, 2016

So according to twitter, Kerry Coombs is either the only man that can save the #Bearcats or he can't tie his own shoes. Good job, guys.

— Doug Smith (@_dougesmith_) December 6, 2016

I hope #Bearcats look at #CharlieStrong 4 next coach. Why not? Stepping stone or not, just want a quality coach in here #proven @GoBEARCATS

— Jeff Krysanick (@krysanwich) December 6, 2016

Best way to prove you know nothing about football? Say Kerry Coombs for #bearcats headcoach. #700Wlw #CincyEnquirer are clowns.

— Sexual Shockolate (@UncleShocky) December 6, 2016

Take a look at why I think the Bearcats should hire P.J. Fleck to be their next coach. #Bearcats #FlecktoCincy https://t.co/8EJeQ5E9DJ pic.twitter.com/Pgcx22HATf

— J. Scott Sewell (@jscottsewell) December 6, 2016

Piss anyone else off that some local media believe the #Bearcats HC position is only good enough for unproven candidates?

— Raymond Greenbriar (@RedmanCincy) December 6, 2016

Two local media members seem to believe the #Bearcats are a MAC program when the reality is, it's one of the best G5 schools in the country!

— Raymond Greenbriar (@RedmanCincy) December 6, 2016

Whoever the #Bearcats hire I just hope the whole fanbase unites behind him. This division of fans right now is worse than the election.

— Raymond Greenbriar (@RedmanCincy) December 6, 2016

When someone tries to tell me WMU -> UC is a lateral move. #Bearcats #Fleck2Cincy #RowTheBoatToCincy pic.twitter.com/7U9Z0wfkle

— Andrew Gantzer (@gantzeac) December 6, 2016

All candidates mentioned (by national media) would be good hires, but if I'm UC I go all in for Strong. I know I'm in minority. #Bearcats

— Chris Roland (@croland23) December 6, 2016

Hey, Cincinnati media.... #bearcats #uc pic.twitter.com/vEvAwNU0Q5

— LiBREWtarian (@TheLiBREWtarian) December 6, 2016

All I want for Xmas is for #PJFleck or #CharlieStrong to coach my #Bearcats

— Charles J. Tieman (@Cincy_Tieman) December 6, 2016

Me every time I check Twitter and see the name 'Coombs' today. #Bearcats pic.twitter.com/WSlze3L7Lo

— J. Scott Sewell (@jscottsewell) December 6, 2016

What is with this silly fascination with Kerry Coombs? He's not going to be the #Bearcats next head coach nor should he

— Adam Blecher (@BearcatfanAdam) December 6, 2016

Houston, Baylor & Oregon off the list. Your move #Bearcats and PJ Fleck (let's hope) https://t.co/1f30oodp1B

— Codiki (@codiki) December 6, 2016

.@dennisdoddcbs reporting PJ Fleck not interested in #Bearcats and Charlie Strong not thought to be a “top choice." Time for Kerry Coombs.

— Tyler Waddell (@Tyler_Waddell) December 6, 2016

Well, scratch another off the list and get Charlie Strong on the phone #Bearcats https://t.co/Jo2d5XPzyp

— Chris Brantley (@PChrisBrantley) December 6, 2016

PJ Fleck can kiss our collective butts, we want Charlie Strong anyway! #Cincinnati #Bearcats #GoBearcats

— Nick Livy (@nicklivingston_) December 6, 2016

@MightyDuckworth Looks like one of my favorites for @GoBearcatsFB headed to Houston (better regional fit) #Bearcats https://t.co/RELqsO9sbS

— Kevin McCune (@KevinMcCune) December 7, 2016

The @GoBearcatsFB just got Flecked off. #Bearcats

— aaron ruther (@CinCatsAR) December 7, 2016

I don't think I'd mind a #Fickell (HC) and #Kerry (DC) combo for #bearcats jobs...not sure Coombs would leave for that tho

— Wes (@wesvandy) December 7, 2016

Could Fickell be the next head coach of the #Bearcats? This is a good article about his career. https://t.co/kbugWCGubP

— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) December 7, 2016

I think its officially #CharlieStrong or bust time to coach #Bearcats. YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO! Do you remember your last game at Nippert?

— Charles J. Tieman (@Cincy_Tieman) December 7, 2016

#Buckeyes #Bearcats https://t.co/t1nl3kkEH1

— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) December 7, 2016

Red-hot candidate P.J. Fleck's perfect job (for now) is waiting for him at Cincinnati https://t.co/yFuVpBvWP5 #Bearcats

— Ben Wallace (@benlw2) December 7, 2016

Starting to convince myself that @CoachFick is the right guy for #Bearcats. There I said it @JacobtheRuler

— Travis Holmes (@TravisBHolmes) December 7, 2016

#Bearcats https://t.co/q8tQWXwTvV

— #NahBabyNah (@NahBabyNah) December 7, 2016

#Cincinnati keeps dragging its feet. Now #USF is targeting Charlie Strong. He'd fit in at Tampa very well. #Bearcats need to pounce soon.

— C. Austin Cox (@C_Austin_Cox) December 7, 2016

@LincolnRiley #NextManIn #Bearcats

— T (@Bearcat_T) December 7, 2016

Hey @LincolnRiley. We're coming for you....#Bearcats pic.twitter.com/zOkpHUN66R

— J. Scott Sewell (@jscottsewell) December 7, 2016

I have my preferences for coach & all but honestly I just want Uc to be a winning program again. #Bearcats #GoBearcats #BearcatsNation

— Andrew Hojnacki (@AndrewHojnacki) December 7, 2016

If Cincinnati brings in Fickle as HC and Coombs as DC I'm fine with that as long as an we hire an offensive guru as an OC. #Bearcats

— RDC (@culverrd) December 7, 2016

Big fan of the Fickell as HC and Combs as DC combo! #Bearcats

— Paul (@Ersky44) December 7, 2016

I am told AD Mike Bohn was out of state meeting with a candidate, and was not in Columbus. #Bearcats

— Chad Brendel (@ChadBrendel) December 7, 2016

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who saw Mike Bohn .... #Bearcats

— Jeff Wallner (@JeffWallner) December 8, 2016

Greg Schiano > Luke Fickell #Bearcats

— Todd Spitzer (@todd_spitzer) December 8, 2016

Luke Fickell or Kerry Coombs individually would not be my first pick for UC. As a package deal though, it might not be too bad. #Bearcats

— тrιggenoмeтry (@TerrificThomas) December 8, 2016

And I would love it. #Buckeyes #Bearcats https://t.co/n3SQEiYAUJ

— Lindsay Patterson (@LndsPatterson) December 8, 2016

good hire imo i actually wanted him for the #Bearcats I feel like our search will go on for years https://t.co/dufMP9fie4

— Cinci Oracle (@OraCLeCiNci) December 8, 2016

Why does it seem like bigger names are linked to the other #AAC HC openings than the #Bearcats? Hopefully Bohn has an ace up his sleeve.

— Raymond Greenbriar (@RedmanCincy) December 8, 2016

Right now, if it's Charlie or Luke Fickell, I'm excited for the program. Key to the future is still getting into Power 5. #Bearcats https://t.co/SdBfQVXlHW

— Michael Doerr (@doerr906) December 8, 2016

So it's a Fickell/Coombs coaching package? Fuck we're screwed. Fuck. #Bearcats

— greg (@giggitygreg) December 8, 2016

Call it "Cincinnati Fan Syndrome", but it feels like we are going to settle on the new coach. Job isn't what we thought it was. #Bearcats

— Raymond Greenbriar (@RedmanCincy) December 8, 2016