Social Media Reaction: Former Cowboys Show Support Following Mike Gundy’s Firing

Myspace launched in 2003. Facebook appeared in 2004. In 2005, Mike Gundy took the head coaching job at Oklahoma State, the same year YouTube became a thing. Two years after that he was one of the first to go viral.

On the internet, Gundy was often polarizing, but always entertaining. More recently, he drew his fair share of keyboard ire. On Tuesday, he once again went viral.

But following the news of his alma mater parting ways with the former Paul “Bear” Bryant winner and three-time Big 12 Coach of the Year, there was much more support and appreciation than admonishment.

Several former players came out to support their head coach.

Hall of Fame and Statue next.
Thank You for Everything. https://t.co/up7lsbv8Js

— Mason Rudolph (@Rudolph2Mason) September 23, 2025

There are not enough words to explain the impact this man has had on my life and career as a player and coach. Thank you for everything! https://t.co/sZJaKw0zXK

— Tracin Wallace (@TracinWallace) September 24, 2025

As much as Gundy has done for this program! You did this in the beginning of the season! you couldnt let it play out!! this has definitely left a sour taste in my mouth! You talk about ungrateful!

— Jeremy Smith (@CoachSmith_31) September 23, 2025

This moment will fuel everything I do the rest of the season in honor of Coach Gundy who recruited me to come to Oklahoma State in 96 and start my journey as a Cowboy !! The Ride isn’t over !!

— Kenyatta Wright (@KWright_7) September 24, 2025

Thank you for believing in me to win the @HeismanTrophy. You always had my back. Good ride, Cowboy! #Sinor4Heisman https://t.co/ZCW8YWTzPF pic.twitter.com/6tepacAF5I

— Zach Sinor (@ZachSinor29) September 23, 2025

This bloke is a bloody legend, end of an era 😢 https://t.co/WWdyu6YwWU

— Hudson Kaak (@HudsonKaak) September 23, 2025

Will Always Appreciate The Opportunity Mike Gundy !

— Deondre Jackson (@1Deondrejackson) September 23, 2025

The fact that the decision makers (not the AD, the ‘old guard’) let Mike Gundy, a man that has became the face of Oklahoma State football and the University still go to the press conference yesterday and talk about the game coming up when they knew what was about to happen should…

— Charlie Johnson (@StillH2OLcoach) September 23, 2025

The best to ever do it. Thank you Coach Gundy! #BuildTheStatue pic.twitter.com/w3AcctXtRT

— Brad Lundblade (@BradLundblade) September 23, 2025

There was a little fun had at Gundy’s expense as well as some consternation over the move.

Great run for Gundy. Sucks the program fell apart. pic.twitter.com/5ZzJViBZRC

— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) September 23, 2025

You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. #Gundy #HarveyDent #OkState pic.twitter.com/Pn94E7kYuc

— Wheezy (@GundysBeers) September 23, 2025

Saddest Day in Oklahoma state History! be careful what you wish for! 😔

— Jeremy Smith (@CoachSmith_31) September 23, 2025

But most showed appreciation for what Gundy accomplished over his career.

Mike Gundy is a College Football legend.

– 3× Big 12 Coach of the Year
-21 seasons at Oklahomae State
-EIGHT 10 win seasons

It was an honor to compete against you on the field and tell your story in the booth Coach Gundy.

🫡

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) September 23, 2025

BUILD THE STATUE #GUNDY

— Kyle Crutchmer (@KyleCrutchmer) September 23, 2025

Oklahoma state let’s make Zac Robinson the head coach!

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) September 23, 2025

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