Best of Twitter: People React to BYU’s New Tradition, Spirit, Honor Jerseys
By Mitch Harper
Sep 23, 2011; Provo, UT, USA; BYU Cougars mascot Cosmo poses with fans during the game against the UCF Knights at LaVell Edwards Stadium. BYU defeated UCF 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
When it was announced that BYU would have new name plates this year with the words, tradition, spirit, and honor, Cougar Nation took to Twitter to voice their dislike for the new addition.
Here’s some of the best tweets from Twitter users responding to the jerseys so far. Let’s face it, there’s nothing better in this world than a Twitter meltdown.
Said another way, these aren't the worst words Bronco's had put on a BYU uniform. That honor goes to "Nelson."
— Teeps (@SportsGuyRyan) August 8, 2013
Clearly Jason Beck is still upset about his jersey situation with John Beck and that's why BYU has cancelled names on jerseys. Ja vs Jo
— KYLE F GUNTHER (@THEGUNTHER63) August 8, 2013
In all seriousness #BYU fans, the jerseys aren't horrible. I'm looking at them agai… [dryheave]... Great Brigham's Beard, they're bad.
— Sam (@eldorko80) August 8, 2013
The only way this is not the worst decision in the history of BYU football is if Van Noy's jersey says " Destroying Angel."
— Mark Durrant (@DurrantMark) August 8, 2013
The only attribute I'd want rather than my last name is "STALWART" #BYU
— Keith Shirts (@CougarCast) August 9, 2013
Updating my Xbox NCAA college football roster just got easier. #Dumbidea #BYU
— Thе М̶ȯ̶̶ȯ̶ṉ̲ᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠ (@gillman457) August 8, 2013
How many times has @beanmace said this? “@rakoto10: Sometimes BYU makes being a BYU fan a whole lot harder than it needs to be.”
— Robby Huckvale (@robby_huckvale) August 9, 2013
Well... at least now Utah fans will feel more comfortable talking to #BYU football players. "Yes your HONOR." "No your HONOR."
— Mars 2023 (@eldermars) August 8, 2013
It gets worse people. Here are some more shots of the backs of the new BYU uniforms. #ITrollBecauseICare pic.twitter.com/lJCvqBgB2A
— Sam (@eldorko80) August 8, 2013
@BYUCougarblue Getting that framed jersey after you graduate won't be the same for these Seniors! I'm glad mine says White on the back...
— Spencer White (@SpenceWhite24) August 9, 2013
We just need to add an "Independent" tag. Spirit, Honor, Independent, Tradition. S.H.I.T. For short. #BYU #Jerseygate
— siz (@Sizzle801) August 9, 2013
This sound like a church idea that Bronco was strongly encouraged to endorse. #byu
— Bryan Mortensen (@Bemorte) August 8, 2013
Being a BYU fan right now: http://t.co/VEocQp7EUT
— Chase (@Chase_a_saurus) August 8, 2013
Cougar fans what is your thoughts? Is there anyone that actually likes these jerseys? Post your thoughts in the comments.