Baylor players react to Art Briles' firing
The sudden dismissal of Baylor head coach Art Briles caught many by surprise, including his players.
Some went to Twitter shortly after the news to defend their former coach.
Linebacker Taylor Young hinted that he may leave the team. He went so far as to say he wouldn't play until Briles was brought back, but quickly deleted the tweet.
You don't turn your back on your leader when things get ugly
— 1⃣ (@tyoung_01) May 26, 2016
I don't think I can play Baylor football without having my headcoach back leading the charge coach Briles did everything by the books!!!
— 1⃣ (@tyoung_01) May 26, 2016
Raaquan Davis, another linebacker, also chimed in.
They don't even know the real ART BRILES... Damn Shame bruh
— Raaquan Davis (@RDavis_BU) May 26, 2016
Corner Ryan Reid echoed Young's statements.
You don't turn your back on the leader at all! I'm right behind him through it all!
— RR9. (@iamryanreid) May 26, 2016
Defensive tackle Andrew Morris kept his comments brief.
Injustice
— Andrew Morris (@Andrew_Morris91) May 26, 2016
- With h/t to CBS Sports