Miami Hurricanes’ Fans and Media React To Larry Scott Hiring

With the departure of Mario Cristobal to Alabama, Canes’ head coach Al Golden filled his vacancy with former USF assistant Larry Scott.

Oct 22, 2011; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Al Golden before the game against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Here is a look at how some of the fans and media members reacted to Miami’s latest hiring:

Great hire RT @bytimreynolds: Miami has hired Larry Scott as the new tight ends’ coach.

— Peter Ariz (@P_Ariz3) February 24, 2013

So Cristobal leaves Miami for Alabama, thus making the ‘Canes even more desperate for Larry Scott, so IT’S ALL NICK SATAN’S FAULT PAWWWWLLL!

— Collin Sherwin (@USFCollin) February 25, 2013

Didn’t know the commish wanted to coach… RT @cftalk: Report: Miami adds Larry Scott as tight ends coach bit.ly/WcYX0W

— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) February 24, 2013

Larry Scott, coming over from #USF for AL GOLDEN to Replace MARIO, and COach TE’s..getting a lot of props.. looks like a solid recruiter #UM

— Marc Deitchman (@MarkyMarcWQAM) February 25, 2013

YESSIR!!! RT @thestateoftheu: Wait….we got Larry Scott from USF?!

— Miramar Sports (@MiramarSports) February 24, 2013

The Hurricanes Poach Another Florida School For Their New Tight Ends Coach bit.ly/YvqgSh

— Miami Events (@Miami_FL_Events) February 25, 2013

Re: Larry Scott, #Miami gets a young up and coming coach that has experience at OL, TE and RB.He was also #USF‘s ace recruiter.#Canes

— Josh Newberg (@joshnewberg247) February 24, 2013

#Canes replacing a great recruiter with a great recruiter.USF’s Larry Scott is our new TE coach

— Canespace (@86Cane) February 25, 2013

One thing Canes fans should know about Larry Scott: He’s the guy that made USF a major player for Stacy Coley.

— Lt. Philip Nolan (@TheStateOfTheU) February 25, 2013

And the lone USF fan tweeted the following:

Wait, Larry Scott gone to Miami?! [begins breaking things, cursing in different languages]

— TheBullRush (@TheBullRush) February 24, 2013

Judging by some of the tweets above, it would appear that Miami locals, and pundits alike, approve of Golden’s latest hire.  Being from Florida, Scott has connections throughout the state and he will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with on the recruiting trail — just like Cristobal was expected to be.