Social media roundup: Chris Holtmann to leave Butler for Ohio State

The Dawg Pound heckles a free throw shooter. Photo by Jimmy Lafakis.

ZACH HORRALL | DIGITAL EDITOR | zhorrall@butler.edu

The Butler University community went into shock in the last day as Chris Holtmann became a front runner, and eventually choice for the head coach position at Ohio State. Many fans said they wish Holtmann the best, but others felt betrayed while others felt he left for the money, even if they didn’t blame him.

We’re guessing this is @ButlerBlue3‘s current mood. pic.twitter.com/Lt7vC3VKgn

— IndyStar (@indystar) June 9, 2017

I’m not crying, you’re crying https://t.co/H5abDohedg

— Kelsie Kasper (@kelsie_kasper) June 9, 2017

Officially the worst day ever pic.twitter.com/nAnEbUiQJR

— Dawg-Stool (@BarstoolDawgs) June 9, 2017

Correction second worst day ever. First was when Brad left. https://t.co/aWITm0kpzz

— liv woodward (@woodwardliv_) June 9, 2017

Attempting to be happy for @ChrisHoltmann pic.twitter.com/0yWKB2wLmg

— Alex Antonetti (@alex_antonetti) June 9, 2017

Hey @ChrisHoltmann Remeber how electric Hinkle was last year when we beat Nova? That will literally never happen at OSU, ever.

— Shooter Flatch (@HinkleHangover) June 9, 2017

this is NOT THE BUTLER WAY @ChrisHoltmann @OhioState

— ann (@anniesmilez) June 9, 2017

@ButlerU where was the timely warning about the assault the Buckeyes just unleashed on our program?

— PJ Bridges (@BridgesPJ) June 9, 2017

I was going to name my dog after Chris Holtmann (the highest compliment in my book) BUT GUESS THINGS CHANGE, DON’T THEY, CHRIS?

— KTP LiveTweets (@KTPLive) June 9, 2017

I’m kind of bummed that Holtmann is leaving Butler. I would rather coach at a place that actually values basketball. https://t.co/wdRDC8pUct

— Drew Flanagan (@TheFlanchise) June 9, 2017

Trip and the rest of the Butler faithful! 4th coach change in 6 yrs. Sad.

— Erin McComiskeyParks (@ejmac87) June 9, 2017

I knew I always hated Ohio State ? https://t.co/yJse7SJdha

— Ally Fulton (@ALLYougot_22) June 9, 2017

Best of luck to @ChrisHoltmann in the future. I thoroughly enjoyed interacting with him. pic.twitter.com/aHwjZlZefN

— Jimmy Lafakis (@JJLII30) June 9, 2017

Best of luck to @ChrisHoltmann …
He is first class..don’t blame Him for taking the big bucks @OhioState #WTHR

— dave calabro (@calabro13sports) June 9, 2017

Special congratulations to @ChrisHoltmann. It’s been an absolute honor to learn from you the last two seasons. Don’t count out the Dawgs!

— Sam Sturtevant (@sam_sturtevant) June 9, 2017

Chris Holtmann went from HC of Gardner Webb to Butler assistant to Butler interim HC to Butler HC to Ohio State HC in four years. Unreal.

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) June 9, 2017

3.1 over 7 years

Warriors blew a 3-1 lead in the finals….. in 7 games.

WE SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE SIGNS!!! https://t.co/XBzMv4z0bW

— Fake Brad Stevens (@FakeBradStevens) June 9, 2017

Chris Holtmann singlehandedly ruining everyone’s Friday ?

— meredith rashid (@mrashh) June 9, 2017

Don’t leave. Don’t leave. Don’t leave. Don’t leave. Don’t leave. Don’t leave. Don’t leave. Don’t leave. Don’t leave. Don’t leave. #Holtmann

— Callie Heeter (@callie_heeter) June 9, 2017

Can we have Brad back then https://t.co/gqw7Eq4pKJ

— Jayne Heinrich (@JayneHeintweet) June 9, 2017

@ChrisHoltmann Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, Butler coach leaves for worse job with a big10 school.

— Scott Papineau (@ScottPapineau1) June 9, 2017

To whoever did this: Not cool, man ? pic.twitter.com/ywlnpFOufd

— Dawg-Stool (@BarstoolDawgs) June 9, 2017

Wow ? What a rise Coach Holtmann has had in a few years. Buckeyes are getting a a special one. We will miss him ? #GoDawgs https://t.co/yW1ExQpCuc

— Kim Adams (@Kim_Adams1) June 9, 2017

Chris Holtmann is an _incredible_ coach, & could not have been more kind to me when covering his team. His timing’s been a bit odd, though.

— Brian (@sportsmatters) June 9, 2017

I refuse to acknowledge this or write about it. #FakeNews #IWish https://t.co/ueiKJtzxBo

— Marais Jacon-Duffy (@Marais_JD) June 9, 2017

But do you really wanna live in Ohio @ChrisHoltmann ? I mean… sheesh.

— Seth Wells (@seth_wells22) June 9, 2017

Live look at me reading everything about Chris Holtmann leaving pic.twitter.com/rXqhdlR24K

— katiepalmer. (@ThePalmerWay) June 9, 2017

Hey Thad Matta, wanna help Butler raise the middle finger to the Buckeyes? Let’s meet up

— Seth Wells (@seth_wells22) June 9, 2017

Good morning to everyone except Chris Holtmann & Ohio State

— Jenna (@jp_jano) June 9, 2017

Lie down.

Try not to cry.

Cry a lot.#Butler #GoDawgs https://t.co/YyAfyMaGSa

— Tim Wray (@TRW24) June 9, 2017

Many people highlighted a tweet Holtmann sent out just two days ago about summer camp starting soon with this season’s team. The reactions to that tweet were not pleasant.

Team #120 arrives in 2 weeks!An important summer! pic.twitter.com/NawOZWNP3f

— Chris Holtmann (@ChrisHoltmann) June 7, 2017

This is so shady https://t.co/8BvmtcwHUO

— Clare (@clarelintzenich) June 9, 2017

“An important summer” to sell out. https://t.co/TzaG6MndeJ

— ryan (@k0mmes11) June 9, 2017

So much for that https://t.co/63qjLuWqup

— Brendan King (@BKingSports) June 9, 2017

this is the worst kind of thing he could have done to us https://t.co/9dKdpO0wyQ

— Marisa Miller (@marisanmiller) June 9, 2017

This tweet will live in infamy https://t.co/sKTzsueu8u

— Fake Brad Stevens (@FakeBradStevens) June 9, 2017

Please ask him about his Wednesday night tweet. If he leaves, that tweet was a cruel and misleading indication he would stay. https://t.co/1tuD5w0ynL

— Scott Bridge (@ScoBridge) June 9, 2017