Football
Social Reaction to Glenn Spencer’s Dismissal as Cowboy DC
On Thursday, Pistols Firing broke the news that after 10 years on staff and five years at the helm of Mike Gundy’s defense, Glenn Spencer would not be retained by Oklahoma State.
There will be a lot of questions answered in the coming days and weeks and the biggest of those will be who takes over OSU’s defense. For now, let’s take a look at the initial reaction from fans, former players and media members.
First off, a former player of Spencer’s from in LB group shared his initial reaction.
I am sick… Won’t be the same going back to Stillwater now.
— Ryan Simmons (@RS_52) January 11, 2018
Business decisions are tough. Congrats to my coach on a great stint at OSU!
— Ryan Simmons (@RS_52) January 11, 2018
There aren’t a lot of people who can find a bad thing to say about Spencer, least of which the members of the media that interacted with him on a normal basis.
Glenn Spencer the first #OKState coach to refer to me by name after I became columnist. Will always respect that man. I wish him some well-deserved peace after his 10-yr run.
— Guerin Emig (@GuerinEmig) January 11, 2018
From a personal standpoint, Glenn Spencer couldn’t have been better to work with. I’ll miss his perspective on games, life and philosophy. We would literally run to him after games to hear what he would have to say. Best of luck to him going forward!
— Dylan Buckingham (@DylanBuckingham) January 11, 2018
Glenn Spencer will go down as one of my favorite coaches to interview. He always addressed you by first name and gave you a genuine, real response. I always appreciated that about him. I wish him the best wherever he lands next!!
— Sam Gannon (@SamGannon87) January 11, 2018
Just seeing this news on Glenn Spencer. Sad for him. He’s an excellent man and I loved his approach to football. He’ll be missed.
— Michael Doutey (@mike_doutey) January 11, 2018
I’ll miss Glenn Spencer at #OKState. One of the most passionate people I’ve ever been around. He took the time to get to know you & was always so much to talk to. An example of what I mean: pic.twitter.com/OA24nZAcz8
— Nate Feken (@TheGreat_Nate) January 11, 2018
I wish Glenn nothing but the best moving forward. He is a good man who was always gracious with his time and gave thoughtful answers to our questions. https://t.co/ij38O2T147
— John Holcomb (@holcombOKBLITZ) January 12, 2018
Glenn Spencer after the win in the Camping World Bowl. Described a moment with Tre Flowers and the process he'd been with him through recruitment to last game. Goes to show how much he cared. #okstate pic.twitter.com/SWZUj0H5az
— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) January 11, 2018
Hearing Glenn Spencer out. I approve. I Wonder if Gundy will use google to find the new DC. #Okstate
— Sam Mayes (@AllmericanMayes) January 11, 2018
As far as OSU’s fan base goes, while many agree with the move from an Xs and Os standpoint, not many wish anything but luck for Spencer.
@Glenn_Spencer was hands down my favorite coach. I’m so sad. Wish him the best of luck for his future and I’m so heartbroken it’s not with us.
— Jennifer Basden (@JenniferNBasden) January 11, 2018
And then there’s always this, numbers be damned.
https://twitter.com/mrsmendell/status/951577604800352256?s=09
This move inevitably will churn up more cries from a rival fan base down south that are ready for a similar move.
https://twitter.com/KeganReneau/status/951545433477836802?s=09
https://twitter.com/nathan_matson/status/951575892463116288?s=09
And of course someone found a way to slide a mullet joke in there somewhere.
Ladies and gentlemen, college football. pic.twitter.com/prowo5MNVT
— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) January 11, 2018
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