Recruits, former Hurricane players react to Al Golden’s firing

Al Golden, the new head coach of the football team, speaks at his first student-only press conference. Many student media outlets were in attendance including UMTV, Sportsdesk and WVUM. Adrianne D'Angelo//Photo Editor

Director of Athletics Blake James announced Sunday evening he has relieved Head Football Coach Al Golden of his duties effective immediately.

Recruits took to Twitter to post their reactions. Below, you’ll find a sample of the tweets.

Ahman Ross
Position: Safety
Jacksonville, FL (The Bolles School)
3 stars, 0.8567 rating

Tyler Byrd
Position: Wide Receiver, Cornerback
Naples, FL (Naples)
4 stars, 0.8965 rating

Cedrick Wright
Position: Safety
Miami, FL (Gulliver Prep)
3 stars, 0.8616 rating

Michael Irvin Jr.
Position: Tight End
Fort Lauderdale, FL (St. Thomas Aquinas)
3 stars, 0.8600 rating

Tyler Dunning
Position: Inside Linebacker
Fort Lauderdale, FL (St. Thomas Aquinas)
4 stars, 0.9109 rating

Ahmmon Richards
Position: Wide Receiver
West Palm Beach, FL (Wellington)
4 stars, 0.9180 rating

Former Canes also voiced their reactions to Golden’s ejection.